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

Mining & the mines, 1909

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Cullen Bullen Mine

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 23 June 1909 · page 3

In order, that matters might be facilitated in laying the tramway in connection with the siding, the mine has been closed down for a period not extending over a…

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Miners' Association Matters

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 23 June 1909 · page 2

Mr. Truscott, secretary of the Western Minors' Association, has received copies of the petition issued by the Broken Hill Unions in favor of the release of the…

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Western Miners' Claims

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 23 June 1909 · page 4

The following list af claims re wages, hours, and conditions of employment, to be submitted to the Western Coal. Association, Lithgow Valley Colliery Company,…

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Mining News. at Hawkins' Hill

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 23 June 1909 · page 2

The members of the Lithgow syndicate who are interested in the mining property at Hawkins' Hill, Hill. End, have received a report for last week, which…

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Mining Mount David Gold Mining Company

National Advocate · Thursday 24 June 1909 · page 2

Mr W H Martin, manager of the Mount David Gold Mining Company, reports the recent clearing up of the battery, after the crushing of 670 tons of ore, yielded 245 ozs…

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Mining

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 24 June 1909 · page 12

The Welcome Jack G.M. Co. are hard at work erecting a cyanide plant to treat the tailings from their mine. According to the…

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Mining

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 24 June 1909 · page 12

The weather is particularly uncertain, occasional frosts followed almost immediately by rain. Of the latter we have not had sufficient;…

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Mining Court Killed Decision of Newcastle Miners Newcastle

National Advocate · Friday 25 June 1909 · page 2

The miners' lodge have adopted by 177 votes to 161 the recommendation to withdraw all the miners' claims from tho Royal Coal Commission. This kills the Mining…

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Bcdangora Mine

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Friday 25 June 1909 · page 2

We (Wellington "Times") understand that the Mitchell's Creek Freehold Gold Estate has changed hands, the new owners being Messrs…

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Royal Coal Commission Ends. Sydney

Leader · Friday 25 June 1909 · page 2

The miners’ lodges at Newcastle have decided to withdraw all claim from the Royal Coal Commission, thus bringing to an end the Mining Court…

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To-day's Cables. Pennsiylvanian Mine Explosion, London

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 25 June 1909 · page 4

An explosion at Pennsylvania entombed 65 miners, and 24 were killed…

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Mining News. Turon Ancient Leads

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Friday 25 June 1909 · page 2

Our correspondent writes that the Turon Ancient Leads Company are well on the way with their tunnel, and we expect further news at an…

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Mining News. Rockley Warden's Court. Manager's Report

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 25 June 1909 · page 4

Mt David (week ended June 19):--100ft level: South-east drive extended from crosscut to 91ft; about 1ft of stone in the face poor quality. 155ft level; Rise for…

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Colliery Explosion. 24 Miners Killed. London

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Saturday 26 June 1909 · page 2

An explosion occurred in a colliery in Pennsylvania, and entombed 35 miners. Twenty-four of them, mostly Hungarians and Poles, were killed…

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The Bolga Copper Mine

Leader · Saturday 26 June 1909 · page 2

Matters are proceeding satisfactorily in connection with the Mr. Bu[?]ga copper [?]ine, where about 40 hands are employed. The furnace [?] working…

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American Colliery Explosion 24 Deaths London

National Advocate · Saturday 26 June 1909 · page 3

A explosion entombed 65 men at the Wehrum colliery, Pennsylvania. 24 miners mostly Poles and Hungariaus, were killed…

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Fatal Mine Explosion. London

Leader · Saturday 26 June 1909 · page 2

By an explosion at Wahrum Collery.[?] Penn[?], 65 miners were entombed. Twenty four miners. Mostly Hungariane and poles, were killed…

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Colliery Trouble Settled

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 28 June 1909 · page 2

The trouble at the Ironworks colliery caused through the suspension, of four of the miners for not working on pay Saturday has been settled. A deputation…

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Fatal Accident. Coal Lumper Killed. Sydney

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Monday 28 June 1909 · page 2

A man Damed Ganvil, aged 22, coal [?]er, who was yesterday discharging coat at Garden Island, in Sydney Harbor, fell from a plank, a…

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The Coal Commission

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Tuesday 29 June 1909 · page 3

Contrary to expectation, the Newcastle miners lodges, by a very narrow majority, have decided to endorse the recommendation of their executive…

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