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

Mining & the mines, 1914

1,355 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 16 of 68

A Sydney Gold Mine. (To the Editor)

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 April 1914 · page 32

Sir,—Just recently there was sold in Sydney a block of land fronting Elizabeth-street, Market-street, and Castlereagh-street, the are of which…

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Snakes and Miners

Leader · Friday 17 April 1914 · page 2

While a number of men were engaged retimbering a portion of the main shaft at the Zigzag colliery, a few days ago, they came across two…

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Mining News. Managers' Reports

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 17 April 1914 · page 5

In extending A drive of the Mount David gold mine lift, last week, small makes of good stone came in and then cut out, whilst the present face shows 9in. of stone. It is…

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German Coal in Favor. London

The Bathurst Times · Friday 17 April 1914 · page 2

Berlin newspapers report that orders for 1,000,000 tons of coal have just been placed in Germany by, foreign buyers who have hitherto exclusively…

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Aftermath of Explosion Charges Under Miners' Act. London

National Advocate · Friday 17 April 1914 · page 2

In connection with the explosion at the Senghenydd Colliery, the Home Office has laid an information against the owners and Edward Shaw, the…

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The Miners and the Hospital. Recommendation From Hermitage Lodge

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 17 April 1914 · page 4

The following is a recommendation from the Hermitage miners' lodge to the other lodges affliated with the Western District Coal and Shale Employees Federation:--…

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Managing a Mine. Curious Lawsuit. Alleged Damage to Property. Bathurst

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 17 April 1914 · page 3

Remarkable evidence was given at the Bathurst Milling Warden's Court yesterday before Mr. A. B. C. Burke. P.M.. when John Nicholson, assayer, of Caloola, applied for…

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Amalgamated Hill End Search for Another Gold Zone. Proving Deeper Ground

The Bathurst Times · Friday 17 April 1914 · page 2

After an expenditure of many thousands of pounds of money, the Amalgamated Hill End, Limited, has proved that if any bonanzas exist similar…

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Amalgamated Hill End. Search for Another Gold Zone. Proving Deeper Ground

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 17 April 1914 · page 5

After an expenditure of many thousands of pounds, the Amalgamated Hill End, Limited, has proved that if any bonanzas exist similar to those that made Hawkin's…

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American Mine Strike Appeal to Rockefeller. Serious Trouble Threatened. Washington

National Advocate · Sunday 19 April 1914 · page 2

President Wilson has appealed to John Rockefeller, the largest owner of Colorado mines, where fighting is still proceeding, to attempt to restore…

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Northern Miners. Serious Discontent. Newcastle

The Bathurst Times · Monday 20 April 1914 · page 4

The officers of the Colliery Employees' Federation are concerned about the time taken up in considering the claim for compensation for the working…

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Southern Miners' Grievances Inadequate Railway Facilities

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 20 April 1914 · page 3

The Minister for Railways was interviewed on Friday by a deputation representing the South Coast miners, who urged that they should be given improved railway…

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Whitewashed Coal

Leader · Tuesday 21 April 1914 · page 4

"Science Sittings" says its renders are likely in the near future to be served with coal which has been whitewashed. Whitewashing coal…

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Tottenham Mining

Leader · Tuesday 21 April 1914 · page 1

An importaint mining development has taken place at the Iron Duke gold and copper mine, Tottenham, in sinking the new southern shaft. They…

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Mining Matters

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 21 April 1914 · page 2

Applications for mining leases of Crown Lands were received at the Mining Warden's office as follow:—(Joint application), J. Hogan and J…

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Cold Mining at Davey's Creek

National Advocate · Tuesday 21 April 1914 · page 2

Some very rich samples of gold-bearing quartz was shown to us yesterday by Mr. Thomas Hurrell, of the Occidental Hotel, Keppel-street. It was…

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Rich Gold. Find Near Lagoon. Pine 40 Oz. Specimens. Big Reef Struck

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 21 April 1914 · page 2

Considerable excitement has been caused through the rich find of gold at Davis Creek, three miles from Lagoon and 13 miles from Bathurst…

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Mining News. a New Gold Find. Reef Said to Be Rich. Bathurst

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 22 April 1914 · page 3

Considerable excitement has been caused by a rich find of gold at Davis Creek, three miles from Lagoon and 13 miles from Bathurst. The lease on which the rich ore has…

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The Cobar Miners. a Thousand Men Looking for Work

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 22 April 1914 · page 2

On account of the closing down of the Cobar copper mines reslting in 1000 men being thrown out of employment, the Department of Labor and industry is taking steps…

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Gold in Gravel

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 23 April 1914 · page 12

A nugget of gold about 12oz. in weight, and worth about perhaps £50, was found at Ballarat in peculiar circumstances by Mr. J…

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