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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 2 of 37

Mining Warden's Court Molybdenite Cases

National Advocate · Saturday 12 January 1918 · page 2

Mining Warden A. B. C. Burke sat yesterday afternoon and the following cases were dealt with:—William James Howat appeared on…

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Disastrous Colliery Explosion. in Staffordshire. Hundreds of Miners Entombed Many Killed

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 14 January 1918 · page 2

A disastrous colliery explosion has occurred aT Halmerend in Staffordshire. Many of the miners are…

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English Colliery Disaster Many Victims. London

National Advocate · Monday 14 January 1918 · page 2

As a result of a disastrous colliery explosion at Halmenend, Stafford-shire, many men were entombed. So far 100, many dead, have been…

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Disastrous Colliery Explosion. Heavy Death Roll. London

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 14 January 1918 · page 2

There has been a disastrous explosion at a colliery at Halmerend, Staffordshire. Many were entombed. Rescuers are bringing up the dead to the surface; 149 are still entombed,…

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ENTOMBED 107 Miners. London. Sunday Night

The Bathurst Times · Monday 14 January 1918 · page 3

It is officially announced that 147 miners are still entombed in a coal mine at Halmer End, near Newcastle, where an explosion occurred at…

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A Drifting Mine. Eight Boys Killed Londoon

Leader · Monday 14 January 1918 · page 5

Eight boys have been killed whe were watching a dritting mine, which exploded against a pler…

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No Coal Agreement Matter Discussed in Sydney. Melbourne

National Advocate · Monday 14 January 1918 · page 1

After a meeting of the State Cabinet to-day, Mr. Bowser, the Premier stated that the Ministers were satisfied that no agreement had been made…

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The Colliery Disaster Rescue Parties at Work. London

National Advocate · Tuesday 15 January 1918 · page 2

Rescue work is proceeding at the Halmer End colliery, at which a disastrous explosion was reported yesterday. Rescue parties are bringing…

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The Mining Holocaust. Over 100 Men Missing. (A.c.a. Special.) London

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 15 January 1918 · page 2

[?] [?] work has been continued day and night at the Halmer End coal mine, near Newcastle, where 147 men are entombed. Twenty-five dead bodies have been recovered…

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Serious Coal Mine Explosion

Leader · Wednesday 16 January 1918 · page 4

An [?]xplosion has taken place in a coal mine at Halm[?]rend, near N[?]wcastle, while 247 men were below, 100 have been rescued so far but it is…

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Nationalisation of Coal Mines. Statement by the Premier

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 16 January 1918 · page 2

Questioned on Monday as to whether any definite progress had boon, made in regard to the proposal to nationalise the coal mines of the State, Mr. Holman said,--…

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Colliery Mechanics. Alleged Discontent at Lithgow

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 16 January 1918 · page 2

A deputation from the Collieries Mechanics' Association, waited upon Mr. Beeby yesterday and pointed out to him that discontent existed among members of the association at…

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The Colliery Disaster Many Boy Victims London

National Advocate · Wednesday 16 January 1918 · page 2

Eighty-seven miners have been rescued from the Halmer End Colliery Twenty three bodies have been recovered and 137 remain entombed. Their…

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Goal Mine Disaster London, Tuesday Night

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 16 January 1918 · page 3

The disaster at the coal mine at Haller ENd near Neweastle, when 100 of the 247 miners at work were on tombed has resulted in 75 windows and…

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Coal Steamer Idel Men Refuse to Discharge. Port Pirie

National Advocate · Wednesday 16 January 1918 · page 2

The steamer Time, with 3,700 tons of coal, came up the river yesterday. Although she was moored under the coal-handling appliances, the men…

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The Molybdenite Field. Cases at Mining Warden's Court

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 16 January 1918 · page 4

At Bathurst mining warden's court on Friday before Mr. A. B. C. Burke, William James Howatt applied for suspension of labor conditions for four months upon private land leases…

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Broken Hill Mine Raids. More Men Sentenced

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 17 January 1918 · page 22

Two more miners have been sentenced each to six months' imprisonment, at Broken Hill, in connection with the mine raids of some months…

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Halmer End Colliery Explosion. Twenty-three Bodies Recovered. Men Still Entombed, 137

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 17 January 1918 · page 21

Later news of the, colliery explosion at Hamler, End, near Newcastle, show that 87 miners have been rescued, 23 bodies recovered…

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Good Copper show. at Lue. Permission to Mine Granted

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 17 January 1918 · page 24

At a Warden's Court held at Mudgee yesterday by Mr. M. J. M'Mahon, P.M., Warden, permission was granted to Isadore Harris…

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American Coal Drastic Restricutions. New York. Wednesday Night

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 17 January 1918 · page 3

In order to con[?] the coal and in view of the necessity for conservation the Government has closed all industries cast of the Mississippi for five days…

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