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

Mining & the mines, 1920

761 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 7 of 39

Will Miners Strike? LABOR M.P. Predicts Early Upheaval. London, February 12

National Advocate · Monday 16 February 1920 · page 2

A crisis is expected in the Labor ranks over the Governments resistance to the nationalisation of the mines. The moderates favor waiting…

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Another Cold Find. Rich Stone at Wuuluman. Mines Department Assay. Bathurst

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 16 February 1920 · page 1

W[?] every appearance of being [?] deposit of gold is being [?] where the Kelly brothers are…

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District Mining Applications

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 18 February 1920 · page 1

The following applications for authority to enter private lands were lodged at the Warden's office, Bathurst, last week:--George Hayman, Wellington potion 53, parish…

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Hantom Gold [?] Chapter Xxxi.—lilian Decides (Continued.)

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 18 February 1920 · page 4

[?]an listened in silence to the [?] of his low, winning voice, but [?]agers were twitching nervously [?]lue eyes looked dark and gloomy,…

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Criterion Theatre. SATURDAY. "Heart of Gold."

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 February 1920 · page 30

Louise Huff appears in the picture in the role of Annie Wilkes, a talented young scamstress and artist, who is forced, because of…

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Tom Gold [?]R Xxxii.—lottie [?]Eturns to Her Old Calling (Continued.)

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 19 February 1920 · page 4

clad in a lady's gymnas[?] with a short skirt that [?] below her knees. She had [?] at one ought to be…

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Gold Coast English

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 20 February 1920 · page 3

From Tarquah Gold Coast Colony, the foreman fitter of a gold mine sends to the "Newcastle Weekly Chronicle" some specimens of the letters he receives from natives. They…

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Hantom Gold Chapter Xxxii.—lottie Returns to Her Old Calling (Continued.)

The Bathurst Times · Friday 20 February 1920 · page 4

No, I shouldn't," she contradietorsery. "Because I didnt' want police poking their noses into my [?]ness. It's nobody's business who…

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State Coal Mine. Operations to Be Commenced. Statements by Messrs. Fitzpatrick and Dooley

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 23 February 1920 · page 2

Speaking on Friday night, Mr. J. Dooley, M.L.A., declared that though his opponent three years ago declared that he would, if elected, use every endeavor to have the State…

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Mining

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 23 February 1920 · page 3

The manager of Dunn's silver mine, reporting for the fortnight ended February 16, advises that very little work has been done in No. 2 shaft the men being engaged erecting…

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Phantom Gold (Continued.)

The Bathurst Times · Monday 23 February 1920 · page 4

"No, I'm not so well. We magnified Karburn's verdict to suit ourselves. I suppose if he saw me now he should be correspondingly anxious to accept…

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Gold Tie Favorite

National Advocate · Monday 23 February 1920 · page 2

After his brilliant win in Caulfield Futurity Stakes, Gold Tie is favorite for the Newmarket Handicap Chysoaus and Cetigne are also in demand…

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Miners' Overtime Homes for Workers. London

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 24 February 1920 · page 2

Herr Gustave Bauer, German Prime Minister, declares that owing to the housing difficulty in the Ruhr district, homes for 150,000 new men will…

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Beer Strike Miners Resent Increase Kurri Kurri

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 24 February 1920 · page 3

At an aggregate meeting of miners held in the park resolutions were carried protesting against tho increase of fares and freights on the E. G. rail…

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Miners' Aims Share of Profits. Evidence at Commission. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 24 February 1920 · page 4

The Royal Commission (Messrs. J. L. Campbell, J. A. Browne, and J. R. Hooten) which is inquiring into the coal trade of N.S.W., men at…

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Phantom Gold [Copyright.] Chapter Xxxv.—lilian Is Bewildered

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 24 February 1920 · page 4

Lilian Hamilton was in her boudoir, unending to the letters which had arrived for her hy the morning mail, and at the same time striving hard…

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Cakey Park Miners' Smoko. Welcome to Returned Members

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 25 February 1920 · page 1

Members of Oakey Park miners' lodge, to the number of about 70, assembled at the Central Cafe on Saturday afternoon, to entertain at a smoko seven members of their…

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Phantom Gold Chapter Xxxvi.—lottie and Philip

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 25 February 1920 · page 4

Shortly before William Lester had been brought downstairs, Letty plane had rung for Charlton and re[?]ested that she would go into…

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The Coal Industry. Inquiry Resumed. Evidence As to Western Conditions

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 25 February 1920 · page 2

The Royal Commission inquiring into the coal mining industry in N.S. Wales, resumed at Parliament House on Monday. Mr. J. L. Campbell, K.C., presided, and was assisted by…

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Big Fight Coming the Coal Industry. Six-hour Day Demand. Who Shall Control Mines?

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 26 February 1920 · page 4

Another upheaval in the coal industry is developing, probably to happen in October, when the agreement [?]pires between proprietors and miners…

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