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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 22 of 63

Miners' Delegates to Meet the Minister. Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 22 April 1913 · page 2

Mr. Carmichael said this afternoon that the representatives of the Northern and Southern miners, and the Coal-lumpers' Union, would meet him…

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The Barrier. Mines Re-starting. Broken Hill

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 22 April 1913 · page 2

Four mines are again at work this morning. The Proprietary started at midnight, and the Central mine had resumed…

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Gold at Hill End. Hawkins' Hill Find

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 22 April 1913 · page 2

Mr. J. G. Purves, chairman of board of directors of the Hawkins' [?] Reward Co., Hill ENd, where the re[?] find of gold was made, is at present…

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Mawson's Antarctic Expedition. Coal and Other Minerals. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 22 April 1913 · page 2

The coalfield discovered in Antarctica is of the greatest scientific interest, and may prove of economic value. Other minerals, commonly of economic value,…

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Black Clouds. Trouble in the North. Big Strike Imminent. Miners' Split. Newcastle

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 22 April 1913 · page 2

By a large majority this afternoon the Miners' Delegate Board decided to expel the Minim minors' lodge from the Federation, on account of its members…

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The Colliery Troubles. Sydney

Leader · Wednesday 23 April 1913 · page 3

With the expulsion of Minmi the proprietors think that the strike motion will not be carried by the lodges. There is grent distress in the south…

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The Colliery Troubles. Minmi Lodge Expelled

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 23 April 1913 · page 2

The Minmi lodge has been expelled from the Northern Miners' Federation for having made a local agreement. The next move is expected to be the boycotting of…

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The Mining Troubles

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 23 April 1913 · page 2

Mr. Bowling, referring to the position in the northern and southern districts, expressed the view on Sunday night that "the trouble looks like spreading." He…

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Illawarra Miners Request for a Conference. Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 23 April 1913 · page 3

The Minister for Labor and Industry states that the Department has received a letter from the secretary of the Illawarra Colliery Employees'…

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Hill End Mines. Colden Cully Company's Suspension. Amalgamated Application Refused. Hill End

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 23 April 1913 · page 2

The Mining Warden (Mr. A. B. C. Burke) had a couple of big cases before him to-day. The Golden Gully sluicing Company…

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Mr. Cook and Lithgow Miners. "Could Wipe the Floor with Mr. Watson" Casino

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 23 April 1913 · page 1

Mr. Joseph Cook, the Liberal leader, accompanied by Mr. Massy Greene, addressed a meeting of about 400, including many ladies, in the School of Arts last…

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Council's Coal Contract

National Advocate · Thursday 24 April 1913 · page 2

In the course of a minute, submitted to last night's meeting of the Bathurst Council, the Mayor ,(Ald. Rig-by) stated: "The contract with the…

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The Northern Colliery Trouble. Newcastle

Leader · Thursday 24 April 1913 · page 3

As showing the temper of the men the motion now going round the district to determine whether or not the federation shall ask for a conciliation…

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The Ardlethan Tin Mines

Leader · Thursday 24 April 1913 · page 2

This tin field in the Temora district is becoming more pronounced every day. In the Carpathin mine a new discovery was made last week, 200 feet…

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Colliery Troubles Deputation to Premier. Press Not Admitted. Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 24 April 1913 · page 2

A deputation representing the Northern and Southern miners and the Coal-lumpers' Union, waited upon the Premier to-day. The press were not…

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Hill End Gold. Reported Rich Find

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 24 April 1913 · page 2

A report has been circulated to the effect that the Golden Milo Company at Hill End has secured 660 ounces of pure gold from two ordinary buckets of dirt,…

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Mining Wages Boards. Consolidation Wanted. Sydney

Leader · Thursday 24 April 1913 · page 3

In the Industrial Court to-day judge Heydon granted an application by the Mine Owners' Federation of New South Wales for the…

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The Rich Find At Hill End, 660ozs, of Pure Gold

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 24 April 1913 · page 23

The very rich find of gold at Hawkin's Hill, Hill End. was struck by Marshall Brothers. They got the gold on the surface…

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New Coal Mines Bill

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 25 April 1913 · page 6

Mr. Edden, Minister for Alines, stated the other day that he had just completed redrafting the Goal Alines Regulation Bill, which was rejected by Parliament last…

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Coal Mines Regulation Act

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 25 April 1913 · page 4

An examination for first and second class certificates of competency was held in Sydney, by direction of the Secretary for mines, on the 15th, 16th, 17th, and…

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