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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 19 of 58

Yerranderie. Mining News

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 1 June 1917 · page 6

Empire Day was celebrated by a children's picnic on the sports ground, where all kinds of races were indulged in. A cold, westerly wind restrained many people from putting in…

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The Coal Trade. the Year's Output

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 1 June 1917 · page 4

Full time has been worked at all the collieries during the past week. The trade is brisk, ample truck supplies have been forthcoming…

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Gulgong Mining. Red Hill Cold Mine

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Saturday 2 June 1917 · page 1

Since last report the main drive connecting with the hauling shaft has been completed. All ore can now be trucked for crushing…

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Patriotic Miners

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Saturday 2 June 1917 · page 2

The recruiting figures for New South Wales indicate that the miners have responded exceptionally well to the call for service in…

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American Coal Million Tons Monthly Required. Washington

National Advocate · Monday 4 June 1917 · page 2

The "Daily News" states that a million tons of American coal is re quired monthly to continue the manufacture of munitions…

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Hidden Gold. Fend at Smithfiej.d Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Monday 4 June 1917 · page 1

While John Portermain was pulling down old housos at Smithfield yesterday he came across a picke botile in which were 200 sovergigns. The…

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Three Collieries Idle. Sydney

Leader · Wednesday 6 June 1917 · page 2

At Bulli, three of the southern collieries were idle to-day. South Bulli stopped because a number of employees refused to join the union,…

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Southern Miners Pits Again Idle. Bulli

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 6 June 1917 · page 2

Three of the southern collieries are idle to-day. The South Bulli mine stopped because a number of the employees and refused to join the union…

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Turondale Cold and Dry—Rabbit Industry Items—No Gold Yet—Good Prices for Wool—Personal News

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 7 June 1917 · page 12

It still keeps dry, with frosty nights. We want rain badly. Mrs. M. Charman has gone to Melbourne for the good of her…

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The Coal Trade. Miners' Good Wages

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 8 June 1917 · page 4

The local coal trade continues brisk, and full time has been worked at all the pits. The truck supplies have been ample. It is stated that since the new award by…

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The State Coal Mine. Hours and Wages

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 8 June 1917 · page 6

As a result of the sittings of the Western District Colliery Conciliation Committee, held recently, an agreement was reached in regard to wages of sinkers and other employees in…

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A Ton of Gold

Molong Argus · Friday 8 June 1917 · page 1

"Anglo Austral," writing in the Blue Mountain "Echo," has some thing to say concerning the big outfits which were a[?]bed at…

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"In Ninety Days." a Gold Prediction

Leader · Friday 8 June 1917 · page 4

Mr. Leopold Zimmermann, head of the Zimmermann Forshay banking house of New York, and a personal representative in America of German…

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Labor Leaders Action Against Newspaper. the Coal Strike Recalled. Verdict for Defendant Company. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Friday 8 June 1917 · page 1

John William Doyle, president of the Political Labor League, to-day claimed £2000 damages in the Banco Court from the "Sunday Times…

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Miners and Judge Justice Heydon Attacked Debate at P.L.L. Conference Bench Charged with Biass Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Friday 8 June 1917 · page 3

Justice Heydon, President of the State Arbitration Court, cause in for vigorous criticism at the P.L.L. Conference to-night. A motion of censure…

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Hill End Mining

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 11 June 1917 · page 3

An application has been lodged for a further suspension of labor conditions by the Hill End Amalgamated Co. The three months granted some time ago expires on the 14th…

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No[?]or Canada. Coal[?] Proposal Collapses. Conscription Issue the Seu[?]bling Block

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 11 June 1917 · page 2

The n[?]tiations between Sir Robert Borden, Prime Minister, and Sir Wilfred Laurier, leader of the Opposition in the direction of the…

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The Messines Victory. Over Two Thousand Prisoners. Australians and New Zealanders Take Part. Terrific Bombardment and Record Mine Bursts

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 11 June 1917 · page 2

Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig reports on Thursday:—We attacked at ten minutes past 3 o'clock this morning the Messines…

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The Anzacs Scientific Miners at York. Destruction of Hill 60. LONDON

National Advocate · Tuesday 12 June 1917 · page 2

Correspondents credit the Australian Miners with the elaborate and scientific york which resulted in the destruction of Hill 60. Mr. Phillips the…

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D.S.O. Hero Killed. From Mine to Bellefield. Wellington (N.z.)

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 12 June 1917 · page 2

Brigadier-General C. E. Blown, who won the Distinguished Services Orday has been killed in action. He wes a New Zealander and was forty-six years…

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