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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 38 of 41

Water Shortage at Kandos. Causes Stoppage at Colliery. Rylstone

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 17 November 1922 · page 3

The water tank from which sonic of the screen hoys at the Kandos-Coomber Colliery obtain drinking water, became empty, and the lads refused to work until the…

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Mining Warden Transferred

National Advocate · Saturday 18 November 1922 · page 2

A readjustment of Mining Wardens' Districts whereby the office of Warden and P.M., will be combined in the majority of mining districts is…

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An Undeveloped Colliery

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 20 November 1922 · page 2

An application for suspension of labor conditions was made on behalf of Brown's Western Colliery in regard to portions M.L. 6 M.L. 5 P.L 36 P.L. 27, P.L. 37 M.L…

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Road Mine Explodes

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 20 November 1922 · page 2

A large road mine carried by a party of men near Inchacore. Ireland, suddenly exploded. Three men were blown to pieces, and…

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At the Railway Mine

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 20 November 1922 · page 2

It was rumored in Lithgow on Saturday that there were to be reductions at the railway coal mine. Though this is officially denied, there will of course he a…

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R. & T. Institute No. 2 v. State Mine

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 20 November 1922 · page 3

Commenced on Association wicket. .Scores: --State Mine 4 for 298 (innings declared closed)--Baker 137 not out, Conran 125, Watsford 13. Bowling for R. and T…

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The Coal Trade. Local and District Conditions

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 20 November 1922 · page 2

The local and district coal trade is 'still in a depressed condition and only one colliery--Zigzag--is working to-day. No definite arrangements have been made in…

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Appointment for Warden James. Metropolitan and Coal Fields Warden

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 20 November 1922 · page 2

Mr. G. J. James warden of the Bathurst mining court, has been appointed metropolitan and coal fields warden, and attached to the head office of the Department of…

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Lithgow Mining Court. Friday, November 17. (Before Mr. G. James Warden.)

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 20 November 1922 · page 2

The Newbold! Silica Fire Brick Co. per Percy Clifton, manager of the Marrangaroo branch, applied fro a[?] for four months of the labor conditions on portions…

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Mining Applications

National Advocate · Tuesday 21 November 1922 · page 2

The applications for authority to enter private lands for mining purposes lodged at the office at the Bathurst Mining Warden's office during…

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Ireland. Killed by Their Own Mine London

National Advocate · Tuesday 21 November 1922 · page 2

A large road mine which was being carried out by a party near Inchicore suddenly exploded. Three men were blown to pieces and, three others shock…

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16ozs 10 the Ton Remarkable Assay From Big Ben Mine Warden James' Glowing Report Big Things Probable

National Advocate · Tuesday 21 November 1922 · page 2

During his recent visit to the Big Benjamin Mine, near Burraga Mr. James, the Bathurst Mining Warden, took several samples, and selecting a…

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Mining Report

Leader · Wednesday 22 November 1922 · page 2

Orange L[?] C.M. Co.—The [?] manager reports [?] meet [?] [?] Two men were employee [?]…

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Burning Powdered Coal

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 22 November 1922 · page 1

Great interest, has been taken during recent years in the use of coal m the form of powder. There is general agreement that such a fuel can be used to great advantage…

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Big Benjamin Mine—correction

National Advocate · Wednesday 22 November 1922 · page 2

The tonnage of a nore body 40ft. x 40ft. x 40ft, would be about 3000 tons, though the density supplies a varying factor. At 1oz. value (a high…

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Lithsow Coal Trade. an "Explanation" in Parliament

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 22 November 1922 · page 2

In the Assembly yesterday the Minister for Railways, in reply to Mr. L[?] said the Railway Department did not suddenly [?] ordering coal from the Lithgow Coal…

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Plenty of Gold

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 23 November 1922 · page 18

Mining surveyors are here measuring up areas which have been applied for. It is to be hoped that the party taking up these…

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Big Ben Mine

National Advocate · Friday 24 November 1922 · page 2

Good reports continue to come to hand in connection with the new mining development near Burraga. The latest private assay taken from a…

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Local Coal Trade

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 24 November 1922 · page 4

The local coal trade shows a slight improvement this week. This week's railway coal order for the Coal Association is 200 tons per day, and for the Hoskins Iron and…

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Mt. Dudley Mining

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 24 November 1922 · page 7

The mine manager, Mount Dudley,' reports for the week ended November 18, that on No. 2 level the rise started last week is being lengthened both ends for…

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