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

Mining & the mines, 1917

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Gave Him the Blank Cheques Widows Bankruptcy. Disastrous Mining Speculations. an Interesting Story

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 15 August 1917 · page 1

In the public examination in Sydney of Mrs. Lydia Henrietta Brooks, before the Registrar of the Bankruptcy Court, the bankrupt said, in answer to…

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Commandeering Coal

National Advocate · Thursday 16 August 1917 · page 2

At a special meeting of the executive to-night, the question of commandeering coal supplies, except coal in the possession of the Federal…

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Partial Resumption in Mines. Wollongong

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 16 August 1917 · page 2

The Wongawilla miners resumed work to-day. The men are members of the Coal and Shale Employees' Federation. They ceased work last…

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Mining. Amalgamated Hill End

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 August 1917 · page 25

The managing director of the Amalgamated Hill End reports for July:— The north level from the lower…

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Old Gold and Silver War Fund

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 16 August 1917 · page 1

In view of the special appeal to be made by the War Chest next month, the Committee of the "Old Gold and Silver War Fund" are desirous of…

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The Government Commandeers. Fifty Thousand Tons of Coal. Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 August 1917 · page 19

The Strikers Defence Committee has instructed the trolly and draymen to cart foodstuffs to and from the railway…

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Securing the Coal Government Proclamation. 50,000 Tons Commandeeeed. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 16 August 1917 · page 2

A proclamation has been issued by the Government to enable it to assume possession and control of all coal in the Maitland, South Maitland, Greta…

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Mining Speculations Viritures Around Dathurst Evidence in Bankruptcy Court

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 16 August 1917 · page 4

Clifford Mats-Miller, well known in mining circles in the Bathurst destrict, was examined by the Registered in Bankruptcy in connection was to…

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A Strike Incident. Struck by a Piece of Coal, or Stone. Fireman Kerr of the Mudgee Yards

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 August 1917 · page 19

Firemen Kerr, of the Mudgee yard, received a couple of severe lacerations on the side of the jaw and behind the ear, caused by a…

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Hill End Mems. A Prisoner in Germany—Two Soldier Killed—And One Wounded—Personal Items—Mining News

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 August 1917 · page 20

Recruiting Officer.—Captain Daily Watkins paid a flying visit to Hill End last week end. Strike Disorganisation.—The strike…

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Coal Mines Bill Through Assembly Sydney, Later

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 17 August 1917 · page 4

The bill to enable free labor to be employed in coal mines has passed all stages in the Assembly. It will probably be rushed through the Council tonight…

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A Scandalous Bill. Free Labor in Coal Mines. Sensation in Parliament

National Advocate · Friday 17 August 1917 · page 2

In the Legislatives Assembly this morning the Assistant Treasurer Mr Fitzpatrick, secured the suspension of the standing orders lo secure an…

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Coal Shortage

National Advocate · Friday 17 August 1917 · page 2

Because of the shortage of coal, the ferry services are to be curtailed Most of the coal yards in the Metropolitan area have closed down on…

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District Mining

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 17 August 1917 · page 8

The most likely looking thing of into on the old Hill End (N.S.W.) field is the striking of a useful vein in the Central at the 700ft level, where driving shows the stone…

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Another Gold Find

Leader · Friday 17 August 1917 · page 6

Messrs Ashby and McQuillen, who have been prospecting for about six montcs in the vicinity of Coolamigal Creek, in the Sunny Corner district,…

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Coal Working the Mines Special Legislation. Admitting Outside Labor. Government's Determination. Violent Opposition Talk. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Friday 17 August 1917 · page 2

By 35 votes to 23, permision was given the Government in the Legislative Assembly at 4.30 this morning to introduce special legislation to…

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Shortage of Coal. Commissioner's Report

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 17 August 1917 · page 4

Owing to a shortage of coal all ferry services are to be cartaied, whilst retail coal merchants advise householders to conserve whatever stocks they may have, adding that…

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To Day's Strike News. Proceedings in the Assembly. Amending the Coal Mines Bill. a Stormy Discussion. Sydney, This Morning. 7

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 17 August 1917 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly at an early hour this morning Mr. Fitzpatrick, Minister for Alines, moved as a matter of urgency, the suspension of the standing orders to enable the…

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Miners' Baths and Change Houses. To the Editor

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 17 August 1917 · page 6

Sir,--In many mining communities in England, Wales, France, Belgium, Germany, and the U.S. of America, many colliery owners are providing baths and change houses where the…

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A New Phase Working the Coal Mines Special Legislation Passes Through Parliament To-day Outside Labor to Be Employed—getting the Coal for the Public. Government Disrecards All Threats—volunteer Town Swells. Transport Services Still Growing—strike Rapidly Breaking. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Friday 17 August 1917 · page 2

For the moment the strike situation centres in the coal mines. The Government this morning passed through the Legislative Assembly special…

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