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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 32 of 56

France's War Reserve 4300 Million Francs. Successful Appeal for Gold. Paris

National Advocate · Saturday 10 July 1915 · page 3

M. Ribot's (Minister for Finance) appeal for gold has evoked a splendid response, and swelled the gold and silver reserve to 4,300 million francs—…

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Mining Effects of the War. Mr. Burke Reports a Busy Term

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 10 July 1915 · page 6

Seen yesterday afternoon by a representative of the "Times" the Bathurst Mining Warden (Mr. A. B. C. Burke) had some interesting remarks to…

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Silver and Gold Where the Weight of Metal Lies. Britain and France Inexhaustible. the Plight of Our Enemies. Where Australia Comes In. Professor Atkinson on the Cash Basis of War

National Advocate · Saturday 10 July 1915 · page 2

Professor Meredith Atkinson, of the Sydney University, delivered a lucid address on a subject of considerable contemporary interest—"The…

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Miners' Ballot. Mayor Pillans Elected President

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 12 July 1915 · page 2

A ballot for the election of minors' officers, owing to the resignation of the president of the Western District Coal and Shale Employees' Federation, Mr. W. Delaney, and…

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To-day's Telegrams. the Colliery Appeals. Increases to the Men. Sydney

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 12 July 1915 · page 2

The judgment delivered by Mr. Justice Edmunds in the Arbitration Court to-day in connection with the colliery appeals was a very long one, and occupied 19 pages. His…

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Mining

Leader · Tuesday 13 July 1915 · page 1

With a laudable desire to make the local public acquainted with the progress which, has been made during the past twelve months in connection…

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Mining Applications

National Advocate · Tuesday 13 July 1915 · page 2

The Bathurst Mining Warden's Office received during the week the following applications for authority to enter private land:—M. A. Casey an…

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Miners' Award. Increase to Hewers Ordered Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 13 July 1915 · page 5

Reserved judgment was delivered to-day in the appeals of the Commonwealth Portland Cement Co., the Lithgow Valley Co., and the…

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Mining the Bathurst District. a Year's Operations. Decreased Return in District and State. Industry's Great Potentialities. Return Issued by Warden Burke

National Advocate · Tuesday 13 July 1915 · page 1

A comprehensive report dealing with the part played by the Bathurst district during the past year in the mining industry of the State…

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The Collieries' Appeal. Full Text of the Varied Award

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 14 July 1915 · page 2

By the variation of the award of the West-tern Collieries' Board, gazetted in January of this year, Judge Edmunds has reduced the hewing rate for 2s 6d per ton to 2s 5d at…

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Dissatisfied Miners. an Ultimatum. London

National Advocate · Wednesday 14 July 1915 · page 3

After a conference with the South Wales miners the leaders announced that they had resolved not to accept anything less than the original…

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Red Hill Gold Mine. A Company to be Formed. Leading Sydney Speculator Interested

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 15 July 1915 · page 30

For many years mining around Gulgong has been practically dead, except in one or two instance. But we are very pleased to be able to…

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Scottish Miners' Claim. London

National Advocate · Thursday 15 July 1915 · page 3

The Scottish miners are miming' 25 per cent advance on the 1888 basis. Ninety thousand are affected…

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Scottish Miners' Claims. London

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 15 July 1915 · page 3

The Scottish miners are claiming an advance in their wages of 25 per cent, on the basis of 1888. Ninety thousand men are effected…

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Hill End Mining

National Advocate · Thursday 15 July 1915 · page 4

During the last month, the Hawkins' HiE Reward Co. crushed 300 tonst for a return of 2360ZS, which gives a good profit. A cross-cut…

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Mining at Hill End

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 15 July 1915 · page 21

During the last month the Hawkin's Hill Reward Company crushed 3000 tons for a return of 236ozs., which gives a gcod profit. A…

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Welsh Coal Dispute. Severe Measures Advocated London

Leader · Thursday 15 July 1915 · page 2

The Government is confident that there will be a peaceful ending of the Welsh coal dispute. The new Act penalises a striker £5 for every day that…

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Will Not be Coorced South Wales Miners. Threat by Lloyd George. President's Straight Talk. London

National Advocate · Thursday 15 July 1915 · page 2

The British Miners' Federation has advised the Welsh miners to continue work. Mr. Lloyd. George announced that…

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Limiting Prices Emulating Australia. Action by British Government. Price of Coal to Be Limited London

National Advocate · Thursday 15 July 1915 · page 3

Mr. W. Runciman, President of the Board of Trade, introduced a Bill into the House of Commons to limit the price of coal…

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Coal Crisis in Southern Wales in Southern Wales. Government Takes a Hand. Compulsory Arbitration. the Workers' Promise. London

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 15 July 1915 · page 4

"The Times" correspondent at Cardiff states that the coalfields have, been proclaimed under the Munitions Act, which provides for compulsory…

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