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

Mining & the mines, 1910

1,060 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 16 of 53

Coal Near Katoomba. Expected Freight Advantage. Katoomba

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 25 February 1910 · page 4

The Commonwealth Coal Company, which has a lease of Katoomba mining properties from Mr. J. B. North, sent an engineer yesterday to find a coal seam west…

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Mining News. in Bathurst District. Bathurst

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 25 February 1910 · page 4

The latest report from the Amalgamated Green Swamp mine shows at the end of the 110ft crosscut north, at Hyde's shaft, a winze has been sunk on the hanging…

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Trouble at South Clifton Williamson and Phillips Harassed. Alleged Assault by Miners' Secretary. Clifton

National Advocate · Friday 25 February 1910 · page 2

Work was continued at the South Clifton mine this morning. The two men, Phillips and Williamson, who, it will be remembered were mainly…

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Mining News

The Bathurst Times · Monday 28 February 1910 · page 2

From Wattle Flat news coines that an important development has taken place in connection with Crawford Brothers' Caledonian mine. A syndicate formed…

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Coal Strike in Wales. a Grave Outlook. a National Miners' Conference to Be Convened. London

The Bathurst Times · Monday 28 February 1910 · page 3

There is considerable trouble in connection with the coal mining industry in South Wales, and the position is increasing in gravity. The executive of the…

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Mining News. Bathurst

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 28 February 1910 · page 2

Mining operations in the Hockley district are considerably hampered owing, to shortage of water. The Main Ridge Deep Loud is among the properties affected…

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News From Newnes P.l.l. Ball. New Coal Seam Struck

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 28 February 1910 · page 3

A ball organised by the Political Labor League came off in the Newnes hall on Monday night, and was a pronounced success. There was a bumper attendance…

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Negotiations Fail. Welsh Coal Trouble London

National Advocate · Tuesday 1 March 1910 · page 3

Negotiations for a settlement of the coal-mining trouble in South Wales Lave failed. The representatives of the men…

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Coal Strike in Wales. Negotiations Failed. National Conference to Be Called. Owner's Offer Rejected. London

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 1 March 1910 · page 3

Negotiations in South Wales having failed, the men's representatives have decided to call a National Conference of the Federation in Britain…

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Coal Miners' Wages. a Checkweighman's Explanation

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 2 March 1910 · page 2

With reference to the paragraph which appeared in last issue, giving the highest wages earned by a pair of men for a fortnight at the four local pits, Mr. E. A…

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Truck Trouble Commencing. Time Lost at Two Collieries Yesterday

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 2 March 1910 · page 2

The truck trouble is upon us again. It began in a mild, apologetic fashion last week. Yesterday evening Lithgow and Hermitage collieries had to cease work…

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Mining News. Mount David

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 2 March 1910 · page 2

Mt. David Gold Mining Company eleaned up a six weeks' run on the 23rd inst. with the following results:--Battery, 598 tons for 255oz 13dwt.; and cyanide,…

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Reported Coal Find at Katoomba Denial by Mr. Edwards

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 2 March 1910 · page 3

During last week reports appeared in the metropolitan papers of coal deposits having been discovered at Katoomba by Mr. Edwards, and it was declared that…

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Council Coal

The Bathurst Times · Friday 4 March 1910 · page 2

The deep interest taken in the welfare of the municipality of Bathurst by Mr. John Miller, M.L.A., is evidenced in the following letter (dated February…

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That "Commandeered" Coal

National Advocate · Friday 4 March 1910 · page 2

Mr. J. Miller, M.L.A., wrote to the last meeting of the Bathurst Council's meeting, stating that he had had an interview with the…

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The Coal Strike

Leader · Monday 7 March 1910 · page 3

Prospects of the northern coal strike being settled are very bright. The Engine Drivers’ and Firemen’s Association has decided to waive all…

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Mining Inventions

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 7 March 1910 · page 1

Messrs. Griffith and Hassel, patent attorneys, of 163 King-st. Sydney report that the following applications patents connected with the mining dustry have…

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A Mine's Output. Record Production

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 7 March 1910 · page 2

We are informed that last fortnight saw a record established at the Oakey Park colliery, in that over 9000 tons of coal were hauled to the surface. On one day…

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In the South. Collieries in Full Swing. Clifton, Saturday Afternoon

The Bathurst Times · Monday 7 March 1910 · page 1

The coal trade on the South Coast, during the past fortnight has been exceedingly brisk, and traffic on the railway very heavy. Train loads of [?]al…

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Mining News Rockley

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 7 March 1910 · page 2

At the Warden Deep Load G.M. Co., the drive from No. 2 shaft going east has been extended 12 feet, showing 2½ feet of wash of fair quality. The drive from No…

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