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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 23 of 68

Mining News. Da Vies Greek Gold

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 29 May 1914 · page 4

A sample of stone from the ore at present being hauled to tho surface at Davies' Greek, Lagoon, was brought to Bathurst yesterday (says Saturday's "Bathurst Times") Coarse…

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Northern Coal Strike. Maitland Miners Out. Sydney

Leader · Friday 29 May 1914 · page 3

The long threatened strike of Maitland coal minors has begun, and unless something is done immediately incalculable harm will result to the coal…

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Cadia Mine

Leader · Friday 29 May 1914 · page 2

In the animal report oe the Department of Mines which in to band, Mr. Inspector Carthew Hays of the Cadia mine.—Active work at this…

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On Strike Again. the Maitland Coal Miners. Afternoon Shift Trouble. Maitland

The Bathurst Times · Friday 29 May 1914 · page 2

The long-threatened strike of Maitland coal miners has begun, and unless something is done to satisfy the disputants incalculable damage may result…

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Coal Contracts for Lithgow

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 29 May 1914 · page 4

The Railway Commissioners have accepted the contract of the Lithgow Coal Association (Associated Mines) for largo and small coal for the western district, also the…

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Northern Miners Must Resume. the Minister on the Trouble

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 29 May 1914 · page 4

The Minster for Labor and Industry (Mr. J. Estell), referring to the trouble at the Northern collieries, stated that in view of the turn of events he had suspended the…

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Coal Field Upset. Sydney

Leader · Saturday 30 May 1914 · page 6

There was no alteration in the position on the Maitland coal field today. Stanford Alerthyr and East Greta employing about 1000 men, have…

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New Coal Seam Near Mudgee Mudgee

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 30 May 1914 · page 1

An American company is now evening up the new coal seam on the Mudgee line, between Brogans Creek and Cralos Gap (139 miles from Sydney)…

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The Northern Miners Trouble Spreads. the Royal Commission Strengthened. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 30 May 1914 · page 2

There is no alteration to-day in the position on the Maitland coal fields. The Stanford, Merthyr, and East Greta mines, at which are employed…

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Caloola Mining Case Concluded at Last the Verdict

National Advocate · Saturday 30 May 1914 · page 6

The complex litigation in connection with the Caloola mining cases was resumed at the Warden's Court yesterday, before the Mining Warden…

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"Disorderly Proceedings." Mr. Cook Angry. Story of a Coal Scuttle. Melbourne

National Advocate · Saturday 30 May 1914 · page 4

In the House of Representatives to-day, the Prime Minister declared that the proceedings in the building had been so disorderly and regrettable…

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The Verdict. Caloola Mines Nicholson Gets £100 Damages and Costs. Adams Wins 1/ in Cross Action. Injunction Refused. Interesting Points of Law

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 30 May 1914 · page 2

What may be called the Caloola mines tangle was undone at the Warden's Court last night, when the Mining Warden, Mr. A. B. C. Burke, P.M…

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Invincible Colliery Thrown Idle

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 1 June 1914 · page 2

The Invincible Colliery, Cullen Bullen, was thrown idle on Friday, stated to be due to the action of the pit boys in refusing to work on that date. It is reported, that a lad was…

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Alleged Thirsty Miners

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 1 June 1914 · page 2

A local brower, giving evidence before Judge Docker and the Reducation Court, at Lithgow, N. S. W., said that a pint of beer was not a drink-- it was only a start. It took…

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Mining Crisis. Northern District Trouble What Will the Miners Do? Second Shift Question. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Monday 1 June 1914 · page 2

Serious developments have taken place in connection with the mining dispute in the northern district. The Associated owners have asked the…

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The Colliery Trouble. a Serious Position. Sydney

Leader · Monday 1 June 1914 · page 3

Serious developments have arisen in connection with the mining dispute in the Northern district. The associated owners have asked the miners on…

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A Critical Position. the Northern Collieries. Second Shift Question. Newcastle

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 1 June 1914 · page 2

The managers of the nine collieries which have up till recently been working the afternoon shift in the Maitland coalfield, have sent letters to the secretaries of the various…

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Local and General Gold Dredging

The Bathurst Times · Monday 1 June 1914 · page 2

The gold dredge is still working at Wallaby Rocks, several hands being employed either directly or indirectly…

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Mining at Sunny Corner

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 1 June 1914 · page 1

Mining is at a low ebb round about Sunny Corner. The diamond drilling plant used on the Nevada leases was stored…

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Mining at Wattle Flat

The Bathurst Times · Monday 1 June 1914 · page 2

The Oakey mine at Wattle Flat is still working. This mine has been a good paying proposition for many years. At present there is nothing…

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