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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 19 of 63

Fire and Fall. Two Colliery Disasters. London

The Bathurst Times · Friday 11 April 1913 · page 4

There were two colliery disasters in Wales yesterday. Fire broke out in one of the pits in Monmouthshire, and three members of a…

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Non-union Coal. Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 11 April 1913 · page 2

At a largely attended meeting of coal-lumpers, the question as to whether the men should refuse to handle non-union coal from the South Coast co…

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Northern Miners. Strike Improbable. Newcastle

The Bathurst Times · Friday 11 April 1913 · page 2

It is considered that a strike of miners is now very improbable. The action of the delegate board in giving seven days' notice to the…

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Not Loaded. Northern Miners' Ultimatum. Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 11 April 1913 · page 2

A telegram from Newcastle states that it is not regarded as. probable that Che northern miners will strike, even if ordered to do so by their…

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Hill End Gold Find. Further Particulars

Leader · Friday 11 April 1913 · page 1

Confirmation of the news published in the "Leader" on Tuesday in reference to the discovery of a gold-bearing reef on the property of the…

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Strike Incendiarism. Drunken Miners Blamed. Wellington (N.z.)

The Bathurst Times · Friday 11 April 1913 · page 2

The Pupanga strikers declare that the destruction by fire of a loyal deputy's house was the work of drunken miners. The occupant of the house had to flce…

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Price of Coal. Result of Strikes. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Friday 11 April 1913 · page 4

A scarcity of coal supplies is now being experienced. The shortage is due to the industrial troubles in connection with the southern miners and the…

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Colliery Troubles Mediation on South Coast. Decision of Labor Council. Sydney. Thursday, night

National Advocate · Friday 11 April 1913 · page 2

The New South Vales Labor Council agreed to-night, on the motion of the secretary of the Coal Lumpers Union, to mediate between the…

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South Coast Strike. the Sydney Coal Lumpers. Sympathy Motion Turned Down. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Friday 11 April 1913 · page 2

In connection with the South Coast coal strike, the coal lumpers held a special meeting this morning, and resolved to continue work till asked to…

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Local and General. Potter's Silver-Lead Mine

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 12 April 1913 · page 2

By a typographical error in yesterday's issue, the value of the ore recovered from Potter's mine at Condobolin stated to was upwards of £110,000,…

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Southern Coal Strike. Attempts at Peace. Minister Proposes Terms. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 12 April 1913 · page 2

Mr. Carmichael announced to-day, with regard to the South Coast coal strike, that peace with honor could be assured on the following terms:—(1)…

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The Barrier. Mines Closing. 4300 Men to Be Thrown Idle. Broken Hill

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 12 April 1913 · page 2

The British mine has closed down production, except for a little development and construction work. The Amalgamated Zinc (De Bavays) finished at…

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Join the Union. Coal Miners' Threat. West Maitland

The Bathurst Times · Monday 14 April 1913 · page 1

Some nueasiness is being caused at South Greta Colliery owing to some employees not being members of the Colliery Employees' Federation, and…

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Assisting Mining

National Advocate · Monday 14 April 1913 · page 2

Mr. John Miller, M.L.A., has received information that aid has been granted from the prospecting vote to Mr. W. N. Martin, of 66 Pye-strcet,…

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Rich Gold Find Nugget Weighing 168½ Ozs. Ruby Well (W.a.) Mine. Perth (W.a.)

National Advocate · Monday 14 April 1913 · page 2

Prospector Murphy and party have discovered a nugget weighing 168½ ozs. at Ruby Well, a new gold field. They also unearthed a number of…

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Colliery Crisis. Settlement in View. Mr. Carmichael's Proposals Accepted

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 14 April 1913 · page 2

What might be termed the settlement of the coal strike is now in view, as an imporant meeting of 800 miners at Corrimal on Thursday…

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Proprietary Mine Closing Down. Broken Hill

National Advocate · Monday 14 April 1913 · page 2

The Proprietary mine will close down on Wednesday, owing to the strike…

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Mining News. Amalgamated Hill End

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 14 April 1913 · page 3

The managing director reports for the month of March :--Lower tunnel extended' 90ft.; total distance 1064ft. Have cut a large vein formation; but believe it to be…

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Nearing the End. Southern Coal Strike. Wollongong

The Bathurst Times · Monday 14 April 1913 · page 1

A large majority of the miners on the South Coast are prepared to resume work on the conditions laid down by Mr. Carmichael, Minister for Labor and…

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Westralian Gold. a Rich Patch. Perth (W.a.)

The Bathurst Times · Monday 14 April 1913 · page 2

Prospectors have found a nugget of gold weighing 168½ oz. at Ruby Well, along with a number of smaller nuggets…

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