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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 18 of 58

Newnes. More Miners Operating

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 21 May 1917 · page 3

A big effort in aid, of the Y.M.C.A. funds is to eventuate here. A strong committee has boon formed, and a day's sports consisting of athletic and horse events are to be run off,…

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A Mining Case

Leader · Monday 21 May 1917 · page 8

Mr. Warden Treatt was engaged on Monday and Tuesday last, 14th and 15th instants, at Cowra on the trial of an interesting mining case. Marion…

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Toll of the Mines. a Dangerous Occupation. Some Striking Figures

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 21 May 1917 · page 2

The dangerous nature of mining is illustrated in the report of the board which administers the Miners' Accident Relief Fund. This report is the last to be issued, as from July 1…

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Mining Applications

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 23 May 1917 · page 2

The following applications for authority to enter private property for mining operations were received at the Mining Warden's Office, Bathurst…

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Combing Out the Miners. London

Leader · Wednesday 23 May 1917 · page 3

The proposed combing out of minors was made after consultation with the Miners' Federation…

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Hill End News. Mining Developments

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 23 May 1917 · page 3

A fire took, place here on Thursday night last, when the pavilion at the recreation ground was totally destroyed. The building was a large iron-roofed place with boarded…

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Sofala More Rain Wanted By Farmers and Miners—Personal Mems— Empire Day Celebrations

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 24 May 1917 · page 13

The Weather.—We have experienced a lot of very unpleasant weather here Lately, but very little rain has fallen. What has been…

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Burraga Mine

The Bathurst Times · Friday 25 May 1917 · page 2

Under new management, the Aborcrombie copper mine, at Burraga, continues to do well, though difficulty is being experienced in keeping up…

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Cullen Bullen. Good Miners' Pay

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 25 May 1917 · page 3

The Invincible mine has worker full time-- 11 shifts--for the pay to be drawn on Friday. The miners are making, big pays every fort: night. One pair of men have £33 12s 6d to…

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British Miners. Combing Out Suggested. London

The Bathurst Times · Friday 25 May 1917 · page 2

The Government has been advised to immediately call out all young, unmarried miners, 120,0000 of whom could be snared by the industry. The…

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Sinking of the Ballarat Judge Heydon's Imputation Resented by Miners Federation. Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 26 May 1917 · page 2

Intense indignation was expressed by officials of the Coal miners Federation at to Coal Tribunal to day in regard to a statement made in…

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The Restive Miners Trouble Since the Big Strike. Defying the Tribunal. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 26 May 1917 · page 1

The Coal Tribunal met in Sydney to-day to consider the frequent stoppages on the various fields. Judge Edmunds stated that since…

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"Maligned" Miners Mr. Willis in Defence the Ballarat Incident Interesting Court Discussion Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 26 May 1917 · page 3

At the conclusion of business before the coal tribunal to-day, Mr. Willis, secretary of the Coalminers Federation, protested against the way in which, he…

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Mining at Burraga

Leader · Monday 28 May 1917 · page 4

The Abercrombic copper mine at Burraga is working away nicely at present, but with the winter fast approaching, and the continued wet…

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Big Mining Deal. Bright Prospects for Leadville

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 28 May 1917 · page 1

A big option deal has just been concluded for the Dunedoo (late Mt. Laut) copper mining field, which includes Kennedy's north block, Lant's…

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Mining Applications

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 29 May 1917 · page 2

Business was somewhat slack at the Bathurst Mining Warden's office during the past week, as far as fresh applications were concerned. Only one…

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Safe Smashed. Cheques Taken; Gold Undisturbed. Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 29 May 1917 · page 2

The Australian P riming Company, at Latrone, to-day found that its iron safe had been smashed open during the week-end and cheques valued at…

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An Inch of Mud Miners Refuse to Work. Another Ridiculous Stoppage. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 29 May 1917 · page 1

When the Coal Tribunal met again this morning, Mr. Morgan, for the southern owners, stated that Port Kemble mine had been thrown idle…

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"Nothing Less Than Germany's Allies" Judge on Coal Strikers Recent Imputation Withdrawn Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 29 May 1917 · page 2

In the Industrial Court to-day, Mr. Justice Heydon withdrew absolutely the statement previously made concerning the disloyalty of the miners, who…

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Sofala Empire Day—Projected Departures—Mining News— Queenslander Closing Down—Alluvial Workings—Held Up By Want

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 31 May 1917 · page 16

Alluvial Digging.—Alluvial digging is labor lost at the present time for want of rain. Jack Frost.-We have experienced…

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