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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1908

718 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 22 of 36

The Burraga Copper Mine

National Advocate · Thursday 23 July 1908 · page 2

Dr. Logan Jack and Mr. J. Armstrong, the two experts appointed to examine the Burraga copper mine and report on several matters connected therewith, have…

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Phenomenal Gold Reef

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 23 July 1908 · page 25

A reef has been discovered at Homebush, near Maryborough (Vic), 3ft wide, carrying good gold all through. Portion of the reef was…

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Mining Leases

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 23 July 1908 · page 15

The undermentioned mining leases are now ready for delivery, and must be taken delivery of within the time mentioned in notice issued by the warden, or…

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Anti-Trust Legislation Compelling Evidence. the Coal Confectionery Combines

Leader · Thursday 23 July 1908 · page 3

Definite action has been taken by the Customs Department under the recently amended Australian Industries Preservation Act…

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Ha[?]graves. the Weather—a Bad Winter—sickness—machinery Removal—mine Sold—surveying—another Store

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 23 July 1908 · page 24

After almost a week of threatening weather, we have been blessed with a good fall of rain. In the early hours of Sunday last a smart…

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Leasing a N.S.W Coal Mine South Australia Negotiating Adelaide

National Advocate · Friday 24 July 1908 · page 2

The State Parliament was opened to-day with the usual ceremonies. The Governor's speech stated that negotiations had been entered into for…

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Mining Regulations

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 24 July 1908 · page 2

The regulations under the Mining Act. 1906, have been revised, and improved in many respects. The amendments will take effect on and after August 4…

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Burraga Mining and Railway Matters

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 24 July 1908 · page 5

It is reported that Dr. Logan Jack and Mr. J. Armstrong, the exports appointed to examine the Burraga copper mine and report on the proposed tramway and…

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Australia's Gold Production

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 27 July 1908 · page 3

Australia has been a wonderful gold producer. It is little more than half a century since the first payable gold was discovered, and consider the figures available…

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The Price of Coal

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 29 July 1908 · page 4

An officer of the Customs Department was in Newcastle on Friday, his visit being in connection with the inquiries which the Comptroller-General of Customs is…

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Burragorang. Fatality in a Mine

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 29 July 1908 · page 1

A dreadful fatality is reported to have occurred in the Yerranderie mine on Wednesday afternoon. It appears that a trucker named Owel, aged 18 years, had…

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Big Gold Yield ADELONS

National Advocate · Wednesday 29 July 1908 · page 2

The manager of the Lady Clara mine reports that the last crushing of 63 tons yielded 12 tons of gold and seven tons of concentrates, estimated to…

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The Coronation Gold Mining Company

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 30 July 1908 · page 14

Work is progressing satisfactorily at the Coronation Gold Mining Company's property at Clarke's Creek. They are now down 600 feet, driving…

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The Golden Lily Mine

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 30 July 1908 · page 14

Recently Messrs. Winter Bros, offered the whole of the plant of the Golden Lily for sale at £1600. One is forced to ask where were the speculators seeing…

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Mishap in a Mine

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 30 July 1908 · page 27

William French, employed in the St. George mine, Magnet (W.A.), was killed instantly last week by a big fall of earth underground…

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Mining at Tallewang

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 30 July 1908 · page 17

Cameron and party, Tallewang, recently crushed 30 tons of stone which went 8½ dwts to the ton; Kelly and partners have put through 20 tons with…

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Mining Prospects at Gulgong

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 30 July 1908 · page 14

Speaking at the farewell to Dr. Blaney at Gulgong on Monday night, Mr. Hilton said, that with regard to the mining industry, his…

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Mining at Hill End

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 30 July 1908 · page 17

Mining matters in the Hill End district are unusually quiet at present, but perhaps one may be inclined to expect too much from a field with such a history…

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Avisford. the Weather — SICKNESS — MINING

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 30 July 1908 · page 16

Last week was the coldest week we have had this winter. The frosts were very severe. The thermometer at the local school, I am…

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Maitland Bar. a Wedding—the Weather—mining

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 30 July 1908 · page 15

A wedding was celebrated at the residence of Mr. E. Nicholson, Court-street, Mudgee, on the 16th inst., the contracting parties being…

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