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

Mining & the mines, 1912

1,428 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 6 of 72

The Coal Trouble. Temporarily Settled. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Friday 26 January 1912 · page 2

Mr. Mitchell, secretary of the Federated Engine Drivers and Firemen's Association, received a telegram to-day from Newnes, stating that the men who…

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If the Miners Strike. Labor M.p's Prediction. London

The Bathurst Times · Friday 26 January 1912 · page 4

Mr. James Haslam, the Labor M.P. for the Cheserfield Division of Derbyshire, and secretary of the Derbyshire Miners' Association, declares that if…

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Mining News. Lucky Hargraves Resident, Hargraves

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 26 January 1912 · page 4

Mr. James Mitchell has unearthed a nugget of gold which weighs 9oz. This nugget was found close to the spot where Mr. Robinson unearthed a 2!oz piece just…

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Burlington Pictures to-night. Mining at Hill End

The Bathurst Times · Friday 26 January 1912 · page 2

It is reported that a new quartz vein has been cut at a depth of about 60 feet on the old Scandinavian leases. The vein was not outcropping, and its…

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"Dad's Millions" Gold Mine

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 29 January 1912 · page 2

A day or two ago, Mr. Thomas Deegan, manager of the "Dad's Millions" gold mine, in conversation with a representative of this paper, stated that just then he…

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Mine Fatality. Fremantle

The Bathurst Times · Monday 29 January 1912 · page 4

Two miners, Harry Readman and Frank Dockering, working at the Horshoe mine, Kalgoorlie, were at the 400 feet level when the lights went out…

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Coal Strike at Maitiand Imminent. Sydney

Leader · Monday 29 January 1912 · page 2

Unless a ballot is taken at the Maitland coal field it is practically certain that a general strike will take place next Thursday. The miners…

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Mining News. at Hill End

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 29 January 1912 · page 2

It is reported that a new quartz vein has been cut at a depth of about 60 feet on the old Scandinavian leases. The vein was not outcropping, and its existence was…

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A New Gold find. At Hill End

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 29 January 1912 · page 3

It is reported that a new quartz vein has been cut out at a depth of about 60 feet on the old Scandinavian lease at Hill End. The vein…

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Wyalong Mining Disaster List in Bathurst

National Advocate · Monday 29 January 1912 · page 2

The Mayor of Bathurst (Alderman A. B. James) is in receipt of the following:—"At a public meeting held at West…

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Mining at Gundagai Sensational Yields. Gundagai

National Advocate · Monday 29 January 1912 · page 2

The Long Tunnel mine still continues to yield phenomenally rich cre. For the eight days ended Saturday, 200 lbs. of stone yielded 70 lbs., or…

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The Hewing Rate. Will Not Accept Less Than 24. Statement by Miners' Secretary

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 29 January 1912 · page 2

That portion of the aggregate meeting report last week which stated that the miners were willing to accept a hewing rate of 2s 3d for twelve months is denied by Mr…

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Mining fatality Overcome by Gas. Perth (W.a.)

National Advocate · Monday 29 January 1912 · page 5

At the Horseshoe mine, Kalgoorlie, two men were working at the 1400 feet level, when the lights went out. Candles were lit, but one was dropped…

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Mining Fataliti in W.A. PERTH, W.A.

Leader · Monday 29 January 1912 · page 2

Two miners, H. Redman and T. Docking, at the Horseshoe mine, Kalgoorlie, were working at the 1400ft. level, when tho lights went out…

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Gundagai Bonanza. Stone Gives 35 Per Cent, of Gold. GUNDAGAL

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 29 January 1912 · page 2

The Long Tunnel mine coutinues to yield phenomenally rich ore. On Saturday afternoon 50lb. or ore yielded 156oz., and for the past…

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Trouble in the North. Miners and the Afternoon Shift. General Strike Threatened Maitland

The Bathurst Times · Monday 29 January 1912 · page 2

Unless a ballot is taken on the Matland coal field a general strike [?] eventuate on Thursday. The miners have given a month[?]…

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Mount David Miners

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 31 January 1912 · page 3

A branch of the A.M.A. has been formed among the Mt. David miners. An almost unanimous response was made to the call. It was further resolved that fortnightly…

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Mining News. Rich Yields. £3200 for Eight Days

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 31 January 1912 · page 2

GUNDAGAI, Sunday. The sensational yields of the Long Tunnel mine continues. Last night a parcel of 156 ounces was the result of dollying 50lb…

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Illegal Mining at Hill End

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 1 February 1912 · page 19

Before Warden Burke on Tuesday Robert, and Frank Anderson, father and son, were summoned for illegally mining on Crown land, and…

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Hill End Mining. Operations for December and January

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 1 February 1912 · page 18

The Managing Director of the Amalgamated Hill End, Ltd., reports for December and January:— Lower tunnel extended 128ft., total…

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