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

Mining & the mines, 1918

728 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 18 of 37

Cullen Bullen. Wet and Cold weather—Shortening Hands at the invincible—Mr. J. Potts Promoted to Aberdare Colliery—Farewell and Presentation

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 27 June 1918 · page 19

Everything is going on very quietly here, and for the past week the have experienced very wet and cold weather…

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Hill End. The Police Court—A Full List—Various Offences and Fines—The Reward Mine Slackening of Water—Dynamite and Water Shortage

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 27 June 1918 · page 19

A police court was held at Hill End, before Mr. M. J. M'Mahon, P.M., on June 19. Two men were charged with having been on…

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The Old Cadla Copper Mine

Leader · Friday 28 June 1918 · page 3

The [?] of the old original Cadia copper mine, which has been closed down for some years now, have decided to sell the whole…

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Bathurst Mining Applications

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 28 June 1918 · page 3

The following applications for authority to enter private lands in the parish of Calvert, county Bathurst, to mine for gold were received at the office of the Bathurst…

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Mass Meeting of Miners Dismissal of Lodge Secretary

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 28 June 1918 · page 4

A mass meeting of the Coal and Shale Employees' Federation was held in the Oddfellows' Hall on Wednesday night. The meeting was called for the purpose of discussing…

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The Coal Board. Deputation to Mr. Poynton

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 28 June 1918 · page 4

A deputation waited upon the Acting Minister for the Navy yesterday to ask for the restoration of the Coal Board. Extended powers were also asked for the board to tenable…

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The Wimmera Strikes a Mine. 67 Persons Missing. Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 29 June 1918 · page 2

The Navy Department issued the following statement:— Early on the morning of the 26th inst. the steamer Wimmera, on a…

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MINED Well Known Steamer Off New Zealand Coast. 73 Lives Lost. Enemy Mine Field Located. Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 29 June 1918 · page 2

A big shipping disaster has occurred off the New Zealand coast, resulting in great loss of life. the well-known Sydney-New Zealand…

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Mining Applications

The Bathurst Times · Monday 1 July 1918 · page 3

The following application for authority to enter private lands for mining purposes were received at Hie office of the Bathurst Warden during the week…

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Blown Up. Wimmera Lost. Mine Off New Zealand. Eichty-two Missing

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 1 July 1918 · page 1

Enemy mines have accounted [?] another Australian steamer in home waters. The Wimmera, of the…

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Mining Bed Hill Gold Mine

The Gulgong Advertiser · Tuesday 2 July 1918 · page 4

We understand that the company formed some time age to rest the Red Hill gold mine has relinquished operations, and that a Sydney firm of…

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For tho Hospital £10 From the Tallowang Iron Mines

The Gulgong Advertiser · Tuesday 2 July 1918 · page 6

The employees of the Tallewang iron mines have generously donated the sum of £10 the funds of the Gulgong District Hospital…

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Private D. H. Spring Honored by the Gulgong Council Presented with a Gold Medal

The Gulgong Advertiser · Tuesday 2 July 1918 · page 1

The aldermen and staff of the Gulgong Municipal Council, together with their wives and friends, met at the Gulgong Council Chambers on Tuesday…

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Coal Miners' Disabilities. Affidavit by the Mayor

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 3 July 1918 · page 2

To -morrow the newly constituted Board of Trade will consider a number of matters vitally affecting the miners of this and all coal mining districts. They are:-- Are employees…

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Miners and Victimisation

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 3 July 1918 · page 3

There is a likelihood of the Government appointing a judge to inquire into the allegations put forward by the minors, that victimisation has been practised throughout the…

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Red Hill Gold Mine, Gulgong

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 4 July 1918 · page 18

Mr. Dan Kearns. representing Gordon Marr and Son. 'Engineers and Iron Founders, Pyrmont, the purchasers of the up-to-date battery…

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Disputed Possession of Turn Spikes. Mine Manager Charged, the Case Dismissed

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 4 July 1918 · page 31

At the [?] Friday before Mr. M'Mahon, P.M. Petter Ignatius Whealan, manager, Vulcan Coal, Lime and…

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Coal Mines. Unequal Distribution of Work. Newcastle

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 5 July 1918 · page 4

At a meeting of the Delegate Board of the Colliery Employees' Federation, held at the Trades Hall to-day, it was decided that unless the colliery proprietors comply within 14…

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Coal Miners' Conditions Board of Trade Inquiry. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Friday 5 July 1918 · page 4

The Board of Trade (Mr. J. B. Holme, chairman) sat at the University Chambers, Phillip-street, City, to inquire, on the suggestion of the…

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Mining Applications

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 5 July 1918 · page 3

The following applications for authority to enter private lands for mining purposes were received at the office of the Bathurst warden during the week ended on Monday:--William…

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