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

Mining & the mines, 1916

1,124 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 11 of 57

The Dardanelles Why the Mines Were Removed. Rome

National Advocate · Saturday 11 March 1916 · page 2

The "Tribuna" states that two Austrian Dreadnoughts, which have just been completed, propose to rush the Dardanelles. This explains the…

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North Sea Said to Be Full of Mines. Copenhagen

National Advocate · Saturday 11 March 1916 · page 2

A Norwegian captain report that the North Sea is full of German mines…

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Local and District Collieries

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 13 March 1916 · page 2

The past fortnight has been a busy one in all the local and district collieries, and an average of 104 shifts per mine was worked throughout the district. Trucks were fairly…

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Mount David Mine

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 13 March 1916 · page 2

The Mount David Gold Mining Company still engages in development work. No. 2 shaft has been carried to 600ft. The local residents are looking forward to increased work on…

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Ophir Gold

Leader · Monday 13 March 1916 · page 4

There is only one claim on gold on the old Ophir diggings, that of Anlezark Brothers. But what a claim! It is good for the eyes to see the…

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Extra Coal Siding

Leader · Monday 13 March 1916 · page 4

The railway authorities at Orange are evidently expecting a shortage of coal, and do not intend to be left. At present they are putting in an extra…

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Mining News. Ruby Creek Mining Company

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 13 March 1916 · page 2

A number of gentleman residing in Oberon have formed themselves into a syndicate for the purpose of proving the worth of certain areas of country at Ruby Creek, Mount…

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New Cement and Coal Company

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 13 March 1916 · page 2

On the Carpertee side of Brogan's Creek a new company, known as the Vulcan Portland Cement and Coal Company, has started operations. About 20 men are employed opening…

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Old Gold and Silver War Fund

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 13 March 1916 · page 2

Mr. Colley is authorised to receive on behalf of the "Old Gold and Silver War Fund Committee," Sydney, any old and broken gold or silver articles which may be sent to…

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Auxiliary Warship Another Mine Victim. Few Casualties. London

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 14 March 1916 · page 2

The Admiralty announces that the mercantile fleet auxiliary warship Faubette stuck a mine of the coast of England and sank…

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State Coal Mine. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 15 March 1916 · page 3

Mr. Estoll, Minister for Mines, will leave for Lithgow to-morrow to select the site for the shaft in connection with the proposed State coal mine…

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State Coal Mine Selection of the Site. Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 15 March 1916 · page 3

The Minister for Mines (Mr. Estell), will leave for Lithgow to-morrow to select a site for the sinking of the shaft for the State Coal mine…

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Blayney Mining

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 15 March 1916 · page 2

The old "Brown's Crook Mine" is still idle. Its extensive plant and workings are the greatest hindrance to a resumption of work. It is said that negotiations are in hand with…

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Idle Again Southern Collieries. Serious Strike. More Grievances. Bulli

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 15 March 1916 · page 4

Three of the South Coast collieries employing an aggregate of 400 men, were idle to-day. The trouble at the South Clifton and…

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Mount David Mine. Satisfactory Results. Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 15 March 1916 · page 4

A telegram received in Sydney this afternoon from the Mount David Gold Minos states that the lode in last week's driving was not as rich with…

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Casks As Protection Against Mines. a Novel Experiment. Amsterdam

National Advocate · Wednesday 15 March 1916 · page 4

Steamers plying between Flushing and Tilbury are resuming. They are carrying 2300 empty barrels, which are hoped will keep the vessel…

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Mining Fatality

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 March 1916 · page 30

[?] at the Boulder mine, Kalgoorlie, James Richards. Frank Schlemaker, and Thomas Wrigley entered the skip at…

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Miners Out for More Pay. Bulli

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 16 March 1916 · page 2

The South Bulli colliery is idle to—day, the wheelers demanding the pay-ment of tonnage rates instead of day pay…

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Sensations of the Week. Mining Veteran's Death

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 March 1916 · page 30

Samuel Glasgow, well known in mining circles, died at Sandgate (Qld.) aged 76 years. Deceased was one of the first at the Gymple rush…

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State Coal Mine Sinking the Shaft. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Friday 17 March 1916 · page 4

Mr. Estell, Minister for Mines, returned to Sydney to-day after having visited Lithgow for the purpose of deciding upon the site for the shaft…

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