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

Mining & the mines, 1915

1,102 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 28 of 56

Mining at Gulgong. Never Say Die

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 10 June 1915 · page 13

A winding engine and boiler of suitable type are being procured for erection at the Never Say Die mine. These will enable the owners to…

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Mining at Hill End. The Week's Work

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 10 June 1915 · page 14

Amalgamated Hill End, Ltd.—A crushing of about 60 tons has been put through, the result, of which has not yet been made public, but…

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The Black Brigade. Coal Workers in the Ranks. London

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 10 June 1915 · page 2

The British Government announces that 19,170 coal workers had enlisted…

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A British Mine Gigantic Explosion. Huge Gulf in Enemy's Trenches. Paris

National Advocate · Thursday 10 June 1915 · page 4

The British exploded a mine in the region of Ploeg-stoert wood, where both the enemy's front and rear trenches were blown up for 30 yards…

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England Within Coal Shortage.— the Cause. a Warning to the Public. London

National Advocate · Thursday 10 June 1915 · page 4

The Coal Committee reports that 191,170 miners had joined the army up to the end of February. The shortage in production owing to the war is…

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Molybdenite the Yetholme Field Interesting Figures. Illimitable Potentialities Comparisons with Gold. Iii

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 10 June 1915 · page 4

The formation of the molybdenite ore at Yetholme is in the shape of a gigantic horseshoe. This horseshoe spans a length of three miles…

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Limited Profits. London Coal Sellers Agree. Supplies of Meat for the Forces. London

Leader · Thursday 10 June 1915 · page 3

Mr. Runciman announced in me House of Commons that he had arrived at an understanding with London coal sellers for a limitation of…

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Limited Profits London Coal-sellers Agree. Supplies of Meat for the Forces. London

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 10 June 1915 · page 2

Mr. Runciman announced in the House of Commons that he had arrived at an understanding with London coal-sellers for limitations of profits during…

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Balmain Colliery Idle. Sydney

Leader · Friday 11 June 1915 · page 3

Trouble has occurred between the Balmain colliery owners and miners over wages and working conditions. The result is that the colliery in idle…

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Mining News

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 11 June 1915 · page 4

The Amalgamated Hill End, Ltd., has completed a crushing of 70 tons for 231 ounces 10 dwts of reported gold. At the Valentine mine good progress is…

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Mining Golden Horseshoe

National Advocate · Friday 11 June 1915 · page 4

The Manager of the Golden Horseshed Mine, Oberon, reports for the past fortnight:— The cross-cut at the 90 fit, end…

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Golden, Horseshoe G Old Mine, Oberon

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 11 June 1915 · page 4

The mine manager reports:--The crossent at the 90ft. level was extended 12ft for the week, total 128ft: At 122ft. passed through two feet of lode formation, carrying good…

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Mining Amalgamated Hill End, Limited

The Bathurst Times · Friday 11 June 1915 · page 4

The Managing Diirector reports for the month of May:— Lower Tunnel Level.—The north drive on the Mica Vein has been…

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315-Foot Mine Tunnel Visit to Advanced Positions "Volcances Spout From the Earth."

National Advocate · Friday 11 June 1915 · page 3

NORTHERN FRANCE, April 7. We climb to the top of a spur. Our guide shows us at a glance the whole of the immense zone we are about to…

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Britain's Coal Big Enlistment Of Miners Exploitation by Coal Owners. London

National Advocate · Saturday 12 June 1915 · page 3

Mr. Walter Runciman, President of the Board of Trade, in the House of Commons, referring to the increased price of coal, said it was largely due…

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Mining

National Advocate · Saturday 12 June 1915 · page 2

The managing director of the Amalgamated Hill End, Ltd., reports for the month of May:— Lower Tunnel Level: The north…

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Marooned In a Mine a Weird Experience

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 12 June 1915 · page 3

James Weir, a worker in the Simmer and Jack Gold Mine on the Johannesburg Reef, was contemplating a Jolly Christmas as he laid aside…

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South Wales Miners' Dispute Employers' Suspected Profits. London

National Advocate · Saturday 12 June 1915 · page 3

The Executive of the South Wales Miners' Federation has decided to summon a general conference of South Wades delegates, and also to ask the…

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Wales Coal Crisis. Conciliation Attempts Fruitless. London

Leader · Saturday 12 June 1915 · page 6

A crisis has developed in South Wales. The coal miners are men are demanding higher wages. Meetings of the conciliation board…

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Hill End Miners' Levy

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 14 June 1915 · page 2

The employees of the Amalgamated Hill End gold mine held a meeting to form a fund for the relief of the Australian wounded soldiers. Mr. P. Williams was appointed…

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