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

Mining & the mines, 1922

817 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 23 of 41

Should the Miners Control the Mines?

Leader · Wednesday 2 August 1922 · page 1

The outstanding feature of the current (sixth) issue of "The Forum” is the debate in the “open platform” between Mr. A. C. Willie, the secretary…

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"The Forum." Should the Miners Control the Mines?

National Advocate · Wednesday 2 August 1922 · page 1

The outstanding feature of the current (sixth) issue of "The Forum" is the debate in the Open Platform between Mr. A. Willis (the…

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Mining Applications

National Advocate · Wednesday 2 August 1922 · page 2

The applications for authority to enter private lands for mining purposes during the week ended yesterday were: Lucknow Gold Mines,…

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Miners' Strike Prospects of Settlement Philadelphia, Tuesday, Night

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 2 August 1922 · page 2

Mr. Lewis, president of the Mine Workers' Association, has called a conference of the operators and miners at Cleveland on Monday next…

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Hidden Gold a Clairyovant's Story Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 2 August 1922 · page 3

A clairvoyant, Mrs. Mary Scales, widow or Mr. George Scales, of Paddington, who died on July 30, 1920, told a strange tale in the Equity…

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Trawler Coal Contract Witness Admits Being Paid Commission Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 2 August 1922 · page 2

At the Trawling inquiry to-day a commission of £3,750 was alleged to have been paid to Joseph Newby, a Consulting Engineer for his efforts in…

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Carter's Hill Gold Mine

National Advocate · Thursday 3 August 1922 · page 2

On Monday the Warden (Mr. James) paid a visit of inspection to an area of 100 acres partly Crown land and partly the property of Mr…

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Alluvial Mining

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 3 August 1922 · page 7

The alluvial miners are now busy cleaning up their sluices alter the heavy rains, and the gold return from the field should increase, as…

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Good Gold Prospects

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 3 August 1922 · page 15

Mr. D. R. Wall has applied for a 10-acre lease at Budgee Budgee, for gold mining purposes. Mr. W. C. Wall, a mining experts, gives…

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Trawling Inquiry a Differnce in Coal Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 3 August 1922 · page 2

The inquiry into the State Trawling Industry was continued to-day. A witness stated that a trawler burnt four tons of old coal per day whereas it…

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Search for Gold an Extensive Scheme. Wellington

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 3 August 1922 · page 2

A dredging- company has been granted authority to enter areas along the Macquarie River, a few miles from Wellington, to search…

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The State Coal Mine

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 4 August 1922 · page 4

Steady progress continues at the State coal mine, where there are now 240 employees. Of these 54 are on the coal. The [?] output averages about 450 tons per…

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East Lucknow Mine

Leader · Friday 4 August 1922 · page 5

Reports from this, one of the most recent ventures at Lucknow, are most encouraging, and the stone at present being raised is highly mineralised,…

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Trawler Inquiry Coal Secretary's Evidence Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 4 August 1922 · page 2

At the inquiry into the State Trawling Industry to-day, James F. Bragge, secretary of the Lithgow Coal Association, said he was not…

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King Coal Effect on Steel Industry Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Friday 4 August 1922 · page 2

An important statement regarding the future of the B.H.P. Company's Steel Works at Newcastle was made in the Industrial Court by the manager,…

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Relief Society Plenty of Coal Good Work by Committee Drawing of Picture Painting

National Advocate · Friday 4 August 1922 · page 2

Mr. M. Meagher presided over a very small meeting of the Bathurst Poor Relief Society in the Town Hall yesterday. As hon. treasurer he…

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Big Ben Gold Mine

Leader · Monday 7 August 1922 · page 3

Gundagal messages states that a splendid development has taken place on the northern lease of the Big Ben gold mine, six miles from Gundagal. A…

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Lithgow Coal for Bathurst Poor

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 7 August 1922 · page 2

As a result of the generosity of the Lithgow and other coalowners, the Bathurst Relief Committee has on hand about 20 tons of coal available for delivery to poor…

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Gold Near Gundagai. Gundagai

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 7 August 1922 · page 2

A splendid reef, about 6ft wide and assaying fully one ounce to the ton, has been exposed on the northern lease of the Big Ben Gold Mine, only 7ft below the surface,…

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New Miners' Organisation. for the Militant Members

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 7 August 1922 · page 1

A Sydney report declares that a movement is on foot to form an organisation within the Coalminers' Union to be known as the "Plebs' League." It is proposed…

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