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

Mining & the mines, 1913

1,256 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 14 of 63

Two Miners Killed. Brisbane

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 20 March 1913 · page 2

An explosion occurred in the stope over No. 4 level in the Mount Elliott mine through a machine boring into an unexploded charge, by which two men…

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All Out. Southern Miners' Strike

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 20 March 1913 · page 15

All the mine[?] along the south coast, and thousands of men are out of employment, walking [?]essly around, waiting and…

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The Coal Strike. Sydney

Leader · Thursday 20 March 1913 · page 2

Indications are not wanting that the South coal strike is unpopular among the strikers themselves, and a prolonged struggle is anticipated…

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ENTOMBED. 130 Miners. Hendeerson (Kentucky)

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 20 March 1913 · page 2

One hundred and thirty miners have been imprisoned in a coal mine at Pittsburg…

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Splendid 'Shows.' Mining in Dunedoo District

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 20 March 1913 · page 30

Henry Dawson mid party, who have a 10-acre gold lease on Birriwa station, five miles east of Dunedoo, have a very promising show. They…

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Camping in a Mine. Entombed Men's Unique Position. London

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 20 March 1913 · page 2

A narrow pipe, 227 feet long, forms the sole communication between the outside world, and John Cairns and Thomas ward, two miners, who have…

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Southern Coal Strike. a Prolonged Struggle. Men's Meeting. Wollongong

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 20 March 1913 · page 2

Indications are not wanting that the South Coast coal strike is unpopular, even amongst the strikers, though it is not considered likely that any settlement…

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Mining Notes

Leader · Friday 21 March 1913 · page 4

The amount paid by the Customs Department to Messrs G. and C[?] Hoskins, of Lithgow (N.S.W.) as bonus for the production of pig-iron during…

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Mining News

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 21 March 1913 · page 4

The Burragorang Silver-mining Company tended 10ft., total 521ft., without change, reports for last week:--Clark's shaft ex-No. 3 east level extended 5ft., total 53ft.,…

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Western Colliery District Conciliation Committee. Meeting at Cullen Bullen

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 21 March 1913 · page 4

Members of the above committee (Mr. J. Ryan, chairman, Messrs. A. E. Ivatt and W. P. Minell, representing the employers, and Messrs. F. Gregory and W. H…

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The Strike Firm Demand by Miners. "Reinstate Russell."

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Saturday 22 March 1913 · page 2

The South Coast miners decided that they will not return to work unless or until James Russell and Critcher and son, the two men who…

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Coal Strike. a Long Fight. Owners Determined. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 22 March 1913 · page 2

The Southern Coalowners' Association have considered the miners' strike, and have decided not to budge an inch…

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Mining News

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 26 March 1913 · page 2

Lloyd's Copper, Burraga, is already up against its old trouble, viz., scarcity of firewood. The present rains have affected the new tram line, so the mine and mill…

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Sunny Corner. Mining Revival. a Powerful Company

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 26 March 1913 · page 4

After lying practically dormant for close on 20 years, theSunny Corner zine-silver-lead mine is to be revived under conditions which give every…

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South Coast Mining Trouble. Negotiating for a Settlement

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 26 March 1913 · page 3

The southern mining trouble remains unchanged. The Minors' Association executive was to interview the Premier yesterday regarding an amendment of mining…

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Sunny Corner Mining Revival. Big Zinc Lode. a Powerful Company

National Advocate · Wednesday 26 March 1913 · page 3

After lying practically dormant for close on 20 years, the Sunny Corner zinc-silver-lead mine is to be revived under conditions which give every…

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Southern Miners. Against Resumption. Wollongong

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 27 March 1913 · page 4

At a largely attended meeting of the Helensburgh miners this morning the men decided, by a three to one majority, not to resume work…

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Southern Coal Strike Helensburg Men Firm. Helensburg

National Advocate · Thursday 27 March 1913 · page 2

At a largely-attended meeting of mi­ners this morning, it was decided by a majority of three to one not to resume work…

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Mining Romance Alchemy in the Blayney District. Copper From Water. a Curious Discovery

National Advocate · Thursday 27 March 1913 · page 4

Some years ago two swagmen rabbit trappers (says the "Sydney Morning Herald,"), as the sun beat upon them on a fearfully sultry summer day,…

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Miners and Temporary Commons Department of Mines, Sydney, 20th March, 1913

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 28 March 1913 · page 6

Sir,--With reference to your letter of the 18th instant, asking for information re grazing stock on temporary commons, have the honor to inform you that the…

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