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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 18 of 63

Coal Crisis. "Anything May Happen." Position in the North. the South Coast Men." Newcastle

The Bathurst Times · Monday 7 April 1913 · page 3

The mining situation is still critical. The proprietors' decision, arrived at in Sydney on Friday—that no conference with the men take place, but that the…

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Rich Find. Hill End Gold. Hawkins' Hill Reward. New Surface Reef Discovered Over 20 Ox. to the Ton

The Bathurst Times · Monday 7 April 1913 · page 2

The Reward Gold Mining Company, Limited, to-day struck very rich gold. The stone now being found is…

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Mining Applications

National Advocate · Tuesday 8 April 1913 · page 2

During the past week the following applications were lodged at the office of the Bathurst Mining Warden:— Leases of Crown lands, A. L. Cadogan…

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Gold at Hill End Over 20oz. to the Ton

Leader · Tuesday 8 April 1913 · page 1

On Saturday word was received that the Reward Goldmining Co., at Hill End, had struck it rich, and the stone was estimated to go 20oz. to…

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The Colliery Troubles

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 9 April 1913 · page 2

The executive officers of the Colliery Employees' Federation at Newcastle are determined not to accept the proposal made by the proprietors last Friday…

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Mining News

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 9 April 1913 · page 3

The Turon River Gold Dredging Company reports the following returns for the period ended April 5:--Turon No. 1, 33oz;, for 134 hours' work…

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Newcastle Miners. a Dark Outlook. Newcastle

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 9 April 1913 · page 2

A prominent official of the Miners' Federation declared to-day that there must be a miners' strike within a week, and it was the only hope the Federation…

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The Cullen Bullen Agreement. Accepted by the Miners

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 9 April 1913 · page 2

We understand that the agreement reached last week by the Conciliation Committee regarding the rates and working conditions of the Invincible colliery, Cullen…

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Burraga Miner's Bravery. a Gold Medal Presentation

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 9 April 1913 · page 4

An act of bravery under the most severe and trying circumstances is (says Saturday's "Evening News") to be recognised by the Amalgamated Miners' Association…

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Hill End Gold Find. Further Particulars. a Rich Discovery

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 9 April 1913 · page 2

Confirmation of the news published in the Times" on Monday in reference to the discovery of a gold-bearing reef on the property of the Hawkins' Hill…

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Hill End Gold Find Indications of Good Returns. ilb. Secured in One Day

National Advocate · Wednesday 9 April 1913 · page 3

Quite a stir has been caused at Hill End as a result of Friday's rich gold discovery at Hawkin's Hill Reward Mine…

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Serious Railway Strikers Determined. Fuelmen Out at Eveleigh. Carriage of Coal to Be Prohibited. Only Few Days' Supply on Hand. Whole Train Service Threatened. Ultimatum by Chief Commissioner

National Advocate · Wednesday 9 April 1913 · page 2

The railway strike has taken a serious turn. The men yesterday rejected the ultimatum of the Industrial…

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Southern Coal Strike. Still No Settlement. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 10 April 1913 · page 2

The South Coast miners' strike continues without any signs of settlement. It is rumored that the Government proposes arresting the leaders if the…

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Getting Into Stride Again. Proscecutions Kikely. Coal Scarce

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 10 April 1913 · page 18

The goodsheds will be in full swing; to-day, but it is expected that several days will elapse before normal conditions are again operating…

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Barrier Holdup. Serious Position. Mines Closing. Broken Hill

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 10 April 1913 · page 3

The position in Broken Hill is becoming worse instead of better. The South Mine management announced that it had to cease production from 8 o'clock…

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Southern Coal Trouble. Proposed Arrest of Leaders Rumored. Wollongong, Wednesday

National Advocate · Thursday 10 April 1913 · page 2

It is rumored that unless the Southern coal trouble is settled this week, the Government proposes to make, some sensational arrests of…

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The Barrier Trouble. South Mine Closes Down. Over 1500 Men Idle. Broken Hill

National Advocate · Thursday 10 April 1913 · page 2

The South Mine closed down to-day, putting 1000 men out of work. There are now 1500 men from the mine on the unemployed list…

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Rich Find. Hill End Gold, Hawkins' Hill Reward. New Service Reef Discovered Over 20ozs. to the Ton

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 10 April 1913 · page 7

The Reward Gold Mining Company. Limited, to-day struck very rich gold. The stone now being found is…

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Potter's Silver-Lead Mine

The Bathurst Times · Friday 11 April 1913 · page 2

An inspection is being made of Potter's silver-lead mine, Condobolin, by Mr. C. M. Miller, of Sydney, as representative of the principals, who are…

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Mining News

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 11 April 1913 · page 4

The mine manager at Mount David reports for the week ended April 5 as follows: Marvel shaft: During the past week we completed the timbering of this shaft to…

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