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

Mining & the mines, 1919

712 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 14 of 36

Coal Dentrol Proclamation Issued. New Couth Wales Board. Melbourne

National Advocate · Monday 5 May 1919 · page 2

To observe the required formallties connected with the connected with the control of coal by the Commonwealth Government [?] special "Commonwealth Gazette" Fran…

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The Federal Coup. to Control Coal Industry. Increased Prices and Wages

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 5 May 1919 · page 2

The regulations proclaiming coal to be under the control of the Commonwealth was gazetted on Friday…

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Miners Want Baths. Trouble at Cessnock. Cessnock

National Advocate · Tuesday 6 May 1919 · page 2

The question of bathing accommodation at the mines for the men in the quarantine camp is causing trouble amongst the miners and about 600 men…

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Mining. Bathurst

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 7 May 1919 · page 3

Operations by the Mammoth Molybdenite Co.'s plant on Yetholme field have again been interrupted by an accident to the stone crusher. A new and larger crusher which…

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The Coal Position. the Federation Attitude

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 7 May 1919 · page 2

The necessary stops to complete the acquisition of all coal mines in N.S. Wales by the Commonwealth were taken on Monday. The way was also cleared for the Commonwealth…

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Mines Closed. Broken Hill Trouble 54 Men Affected. Broken Hill

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 7 May 1919 · page 2

All the mines except the North and British are absolutely closed down. Those named will probably be closed tomorrow. The engine-drivers refuse to lower the A.M.A. men…

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Mine Owners and Sir Chiozza Money. London

National Advocate · Thursday 8 May 1919 · page 2

Mine owners delegates heckled Sir Chiozza Money, who, as a witness at the Coal Commission, sold that nationalism would diminish strikes. The…

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Broken Nill Two More Mines Closed. Broken Hill

National Advocate · Thursday 8 May 1919 · page 2

The members of the Federated Engine Drivers and Firemen's Association were yesterday afternoon addressed by Messrs Kerr and Midland…

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Colliery Troubles. Sydney

Leader · Friday 9 May 1919 · page 8

The Cessnock engine drivers and firemen have decided to cease work on Sunday next, unless a definite reply is received from the coal…

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Our Coal

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 9 May 1919 · page 7

The Commonwealth Government has done something of great importance. It has formulated, announced, and consummated a great event in the one breath. Whatever opinion…

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The Coal Trouble

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 9 May 1919 · page 8

When disruption occurs in the coal mining industry, and it happens often, the public is in the isolated position of knowing next to nothing of all the facts. It is probably…

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The Coal Position

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 9 May 1919 · page 3

The position and outlook in the coal industry have divided public attention with the influenza epidemic during the past few weeks--except in centres like Lithgow, which have…

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Broken Hill Mines Closed Down

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 9 May 1919 · page 4

The strike position at Broken Hill is unaltered, and meetings of the mine employees have proved abortive. All mines along the line of lode have now closed down as a…

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Mining Prospecting Grants

National Advocate · Friday 9 May 1919 · page 1

Mr. C. W. Johnston. M.L.A., has been notified of the following prospecting grants by the Mines Department:— To Messrs Suttor. Leslie, V[?]ler and…

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Losses in Coal. Evidence Before Commission

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 9 May 1919 · page 4

Further evidence was taken by the Royal Commission which is investigating the coal trade generally, on Wednesday. Charles Henry Richardson, Howard Smith's…

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Coal Economy. Committee of Inquiry Appointed. Melbourne

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 9 May 1919 · page 3

A strong committee has been appointed by the Commonwealth Institute of Science and Industry to make a detailed inquiry into the question of black coal economy. It is…

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Desert Gold. Wellington. (N.z.)

National Advocate · Saturday 10 May 1919 · page 2

In winning the Manawatu Stakes, six furlongs at yesterday's Awapunl meeting, Desert Gold, who was ridden by Hector Grey won easily. Many…

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Hill End Mining

Leader · Monday 12 May 1919 · page 6

At the Deep Levels mine the new boiler has been put into action, and the mill and winding plant for bailing water are now in full swing. The…

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The Coal Commission. Evidence of Competition

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 12 May 1919 · page 2

Further evidence was taken by the Coal Commission on Friday. Edward James Jones, of Jones Bros., wood and coal merchants, said the firm mostly dealt in northern coal--all…

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Mining Applications

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 14 May 1919 · page 3

The following applications for authority to outer private lands to mine for gold were lodged at the office of the Bathurst mining warden during last week:--Farquhar…

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