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

Mining & the mines, 1914

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Universal-colliery Disas London, Thurs[?]

The Bathurst Times · Friday 16 January 1914 · page 2

The jury at the inquest regarded disaster in the Universal Colliery, returned a verdict of accidental [?] and added that the fire probably [?]…

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Mining News

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 16 January 1914 · page 6

An application from J and W Hogan for a mining lease of two acres in the parish of Belubula, was received at the Bathurst Mining Warden's Office last week…

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Welsh Colliery Disaster Result of Inquiry. Many Reforms Suggested. London

National Advocate · Friday 16 January 1914 · page 2

At an inquiry into the Segehenydd colliery disaster, a verdict of accidental was recorded. It was shown that the colliery was properly ventilated and…

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A Year's Fatalities. Poll of American Mines. Washington

The Bathurst Times · Friday 16 January 1914 · page 4

During last year 2360 deaths occurred as a result of accidents in mines in the United States. This is the greatest number of fatalities reported since the…

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She Creased the Coal Chute

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 4

A lady was continually accusing her servant of extravaganc without any real cause. The servant always bore this accusation patiently…

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Medical Officer and Miners' Lodge. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 2

Dr. Clipsham, who was appointed medical officer for the Minmi miners' lodge, stated to-day that he has withdrawn his application as the…

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Mine Mechanics Out Position in Cape Province. Capetown

National Advocate · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 3

Mounted and foot police to-night raided the strike headquarters at Pretoria, and arrested 20 of the leaders, including the entire committee…

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Proposed State Coal Mine

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 19 January 1914 · page 1

The Muswellbrook correspondent of the "Maitland Mercury" revives the report that the Government is thinking of starting a State coal mine in the Muswellbrook district…

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[?]trical Gold Mine [?] in Sixty-fight Weeks. London

National Advocate · Monday 19 January 1914 · page 5

Oscar Ashe's company has re[?] It is announced that sixty-weeks' takings in Australia [?] to £120,000…

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Mining News. at Trunkey. Record Price for Gold. New Reef Struck

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 19 January 1914 · page 2

Balmer and Gess have struck anew reef about half a mile west of MacKellar's mine. The reef varies from eighteen inches to two feet wide, and a crushing of twelve tons…

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Truck Shortage at Local Collieries. the Fortnight's Record

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 19 January 1914 · page 2

Possibly owing to the heavy traffic from the west local and district collieries have, during the fortnight, again experienced a shortage of trucks. In two instances this…

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The Lloyd Copper Mine

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 19 January 1914 · page 2

A correspondent writes from Burrnga:--"The Lloyd copper mine re-opened on Monday after the holidays. A good supply of labor was available…

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Ivanhoe Miners' Lodge. Annual Meeting

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 19 January 1914 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Ivanhoe miners' lodge was held on Friday night, when there was a large attendance. The annual balance-sheet and auditors' report were…

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Mining at Hill End

The Bathurst Times · Monday 19 January 1914 · page 2

The Reward mine is being vigorously worked, about 30 men being employed. Cages are Installed. This will mean a great saving of expense, as the ore and…

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Discontented Miners. Murmurs on the South Coast. Wollongong

The Bathurst Times · Monday 19 January 1914 · page 2

Although there is no indication of threatening trouble, nor even a rumor of contemplated action, in connection with the deficient place difficulty in the…

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Mining Napoleon Reef. Napoleon Reef

National Advocate · Monday 19 January 1914 · page 1

Mining matters here are rather [?]. Mr. Julius is bailing out the Sydney Gas Copper Mine, at Green Swamp, whether it is for inspection…

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Mines Portfolio. Mr. Eden's Administration. Help for Gulgoog and Hill End

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 19 January 1914 · page 1

Mr. Edden, Minister for Mines, vigorously replied to criticisms recently levelled against his administration from several mining centres…

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Cadia Copper Mine

Leader · Tuesday 20 January 1914 · page 2

The recent rainfall has been a welcome blessing to the men employed at the [?] mine. Owing to the shortage of water, there was talk…

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Mining Applications

National Advocate · Tuesday 20 January 1914 · page 2
Also in The Bathurst Times

Mining applications, lodged at the Bathurst Mining Warden's Office during last week were: Authorities to enter private lands, Yephyrin Kirk,…

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