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

Mining & the mines, 1909

1,325 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 11 of 67

The Miners’ Victory. Owners to Pay Court Case Costs. Melbourne

Leader · Friday 19 March 1909 · page 3

Mr. Justin Higgins has awarded the claimants In the Broken-hill Arbitration Court case all costs and expenses, amounting to £246, as between…

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A Question of Recognition. Complaint by Mr. Norton. Challenge to the Miners' Secretary

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 19 March 1909 · page 4

On Wednesday Mr. Joseph Norton telegraphed from Woonona to the ellect that Mr. Truscott had wired Mr. Gray, of the Illawarra miners, not to recognise him…

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Northern Colliery Troubles. a Mixed Position. Newcastle

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Monday 22 March 1909 · page 3

At a meting of the committee of the Miners' Federation at Newcastle yesterday afternoon, it was stated that the Strike at Rix's Creeks Singleton, had…

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Union Meeting on Friday. Miners Association Criticised

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 22 March 1909 · page 3

A large meeting of the combined unions was held to-day (Friday) afternoon, in the public hall when Mr. Joseph Norton was present. The district officers from…

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The Mt. Bulga Mine

Leader · Tuesday 23 March 1909 · page 2

Application for suspension of labor conditions for a period of 6 months on P.M.L. 1081, M.L. 10661 M.L. 10660 parish Clinton, county Bathurst…

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Accident at a Coal Hoist

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 24 March 1909 · page 3

A serious accident occurred this morning at the coal hoist erected at Newcastle. The couplings of a truck near the engine that was hauling to the hoist a full train…

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Miners' Officers at Newnes. Credentials Trouble Settled. Mr. Norton Appointed Delegate

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 24 March 1909 · page 3

Messrs. A. Luchetti and E. Truscott, president and secretary of the Western Miners' Association, visited Newnes on Saturday. Mr. Truscott, who has just…

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Good Gold

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 25 March 1909 · page 22

Another good find of gold has been made about 4 miles from Hargraves, midway between Hargraves and Dun Dun, by Messrs. Warry…

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Re Rifle Butts Star Mine, Gulgong. [To the Editor.]

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 25 March 1909 · page 30

Sir,—I ask the privilege of your insertion of the following letter, respecting the above important matter. In the Gulgong "Advertiser's" issue…

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Gig Mining Dispute. Heavy Damages Involved. Brisbane

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Thursday 25 March 1909 · page 2

The hearing of the action between: Benjamin Abraham Gabriel and Emil Hirsch, trading as Aron Husch ana Sohn, and the O.K. Copper Mine…

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Threatened Mining Crisis Unrest at Newcastle Newcastle

National Advocate · Thursday 25 March 1909 · page 2

A milling crisis seems to be rapidly developing in this district, in spite of strenuous effort by the leaders to hold the men in check. At nearly all the colliories…

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Action Against Mining Syndicate Heavy Damages Awarded Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 25 March 1909 · page 3

The nearing of the action between Benjamin Abraham Gabriel and Emil Hirsch, trading as Aron Hirseh and Son, and the O K Copper Mine…

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Mining Crisis Developing. Distress at Newcastle, Fomenting a Strike. Newcastle

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Thursday 25 March 1909 · page 3

A mining crisis seems to be rapidly developing in the Newcastle district in spite of the strenuous efforts by the miners' leaders to hold the men in…

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Mining News. Hawkins' Hill Mine

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 26 March 1909 · page 5

The Lithgow syndicate working the Hawkins' Hill gold mine has been successful in obtaining additional capital to prospect the Rose of England vein, and two very…

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Mining Wattle Flat

National Advocate · Friday 26 March 1909 · page 2

The Big Oakey Co. has arranged with Mr W Martin to eyanide their heaps of tailings and slimes. The vats have already arrived and work will be started at once to…

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The Miners' Money. Exploit of Two Women. Sydney

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Friday 26 March 1909 · page 3

At the Water Police Court to-day, the chime against Laura Beveridge; 42, and Fora Clifford, 31, of stealing a chamois leather dag containing 67. sovereigns…

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Sheep, Not Miners a Wattle Flat Matter Wattle Flat

National Advocate · Friday 26 March 1909 · page 2

A petition to the Minister for Mines is being largely signed in Wattle Flat, asking him not to allow a large block of auriferous land to be excised from the common…

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Two Young Women in Trouble. Fleecing Two Young Miners. Sydney

Leader · Friday 26 March 1909 · page 2

Laura Beveridge, 42 years Of age, and Florrle Clifford, 31 years of age, were committed for Lrlal on a charge of stealing about £100 In gold from…

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Napoleon Reef Mine

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Saturday 27 March 1909 · page 2

Steady work is going on at this mine and recent developments are very encouraging. A winze Has been, started at the 170 feet level on nice mineralised…

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Mining Macquarir Gold Mining Co

National Advocate · Monday 29 March 1909 · page 2

Work at the Macquarie Gold Mining Coy's property near Hill End is proceeding satisfactory. The battery will shortly be erected. The two concentrating plants which the…

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