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

Mining & the mines, 1917

1,152 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 15 of 58

Conscription Strike. the New Zealand Miners

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 21 April 1917 · page 2

WELLINGTON (N.Z.) Friday. It is reported that the west coast miners have decided by a large majority to continue the strike against…

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Against Conscription Miners Dogged Resistance. Fighting It Out. Wellington N.Z.

National Advocate · Saturday 21 April 1917 · page 3

All the Western Miner's Unions, with, one exception, have decided by a large majority to continue the strike against the compulsory military…

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The Coal Workers Amalgamation with the A.M.A. the New Zealand Strike. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 21 April 1917 · page 2

At a meeting of the Council of the Australian Coal and Shale Employees' Federation, the proposed affiliation with the A.M.A. was discussed…

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N.Z. Coal Strike. Government and Miners' Delegates. Wellington (N.z.)

The Bathurst Times · Monday 23 April 1917 · page 4

A meeting of coal miners' delegates was held at Recfton on Friday, and delegates left for Greymouth to discuss the matter further with the…

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Molybdenite Mining Near Lithgow

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 23 April 1917 · page 2

It will come as a surprise to many in this district to learn that a strong financial company has taken up mining areas at Mount Marsden, 2[?] miles south-east of Lowther. The…

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No Conscription in New Zealand. Big Coal Strike

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 23 April 1917 · page 2

A serious coal miners strike, as a demonstration against conscription is now tit full swing in New Zealand. It is reported that a section of the…

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Save Your Silver. It Will Turn Into Gold

Leader · Monday 23 April 1917 · page 6

Seventeen and sixpence saved now, whether in one sum or by means of the simple sixpence, will be worth £1 to you in three years, if invested in…

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New Zealand Coal Strike Settlement in Sight. Wellington

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 25 April 1917 · page 1

It was announced to-day that the coal miners intend to resume work tomorrow. The statement that the imprisoned leaders will be released is…

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New Zealand Miners Resumption of Work. Fighting Co-slowism. Wellington

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 26 April 1917 · page 2

Work was resumed at all the coal mines to-day, with the exception of three, which are expected to be in full swing on Monday…

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New Zealand State Miners. Wellington

The Bathurst Times · Friday 27 April 1917 · page 3

The New Zealand State coal miners to-day refused to work because of an alteration in the railway policy regarding workmen's tickets…

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Molybdenite Mining Near Lithgow

Leader · Friday 27 April 1917 · page 2

It will come as a surprise to many in this district (says the "Mercury") to learn that a strong financial company has taken up mining areas at…

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Molybdenite Mining Near Lithgow

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 28 April 1917 · page 1

It will come as a surprise to many iu this district (says the Lithgow "Mercury") to "learn that a strong financial company has taken up…

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The Expire Copper Mine

Leader · Monday 30 April 1917 · page 2

The Empire copper mine at Cow Flat promises to be a bonanza. It has been leased to Mr. A. C. Bartlett, of Yeranderie silver mine, for 12 months,…

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Dominion Miners Demand for More Pay Wellington

The Bathurst Times · Monday 30 April 1917 · page 3

The New Zealand coal owners have agreed to meet the men in conference on May 9. The minors are demanding an…

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Gulgong Mining News the Deep Lead

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 30 April 1917 · page 4

Mr. H. Dawson, manager of the Gulgong Deep Lead Gold Mining C[?] has just returned from Sydney, where he has been arranging…

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Mining Applications

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 1 May 1917 · page 2

The following mining applications have been received at the Bathurst Warden's Office during the past week for authority to enter private lands in…

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Northern Miners More Trouble Possible. Recalcitrant Mechanics. Cessnock

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 1 May 1917 · page 1

The colliery mechanics ceased work on Saturday, having completed the 14 days' notice given to the Greta Company…

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The Coal Supply

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 3 May 1917 · page 2

The manager of the Corporation gasworks (Mr. A. G. Ambrose) reported to the meeting of the council last night that during the past fortnight…

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Coal Supply Low

National Advocate · Thursday 3 May 1917 · page 2

Mr. A. G. Ambrose, Gas Manager reported to last nights meeting of the Bathurst Council held in the Town Hall last night that 180 tons of coal…

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Miners' Delegate Board

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 4 May 1917 · page 4

The annual delegate board meeting of the Western Miners, was held at Lithgow on Thursday. The president (Mr. R. Pillans) presided over a good attendance of delegates…

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