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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 4 of 41

Mining Applications

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 10 February 1922 · page 7

Applications received during last week at the Bathurst mining warden's office were:-- James Brown, of Blayney, applied for 10 acres on purlieus 227 and 114 in the parish…

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Miners and Owners. and the Unemployed Problem

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 10 February 1922 · page 4

In a statement issued on behalf of the Miners Federation yesterday it was assorted that the coalowners desire a strike, and that most of the stoppages at the mines are…

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Railway Coal. Diminished Lithgow Contracts. Chief Commissioner's Statement

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 10 February 1922 · page 7

The Chief Railway Commissioner (Mr. Eraser) made reference the other day to the statement in Monday's "Mercury," that there had been a very big falling off…

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Hill End News. Latest Mining. Passing of the Old Hands

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 10 February 1922 · page 3

The first crushing put through by the Deep Levels Mine at the beginning of the new year was 188ozs. from 100 tons of ore. This was the result of three weeks' work and…

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"To a Finish." Miners' Determination Johannesburg, Friday Night

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 11 February 1922 · page 2

The Miners' Federation announces that its policy is a fight to a finish. It is officially announced that the police will give protection to men…

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Colliery Trouble Settled

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 15 February 1922 · page 2

The trouble at Ivanhoc colliery, Piper's Flat, which threw the mine idle on Monday, has been settled, and the men resumed yesterday. Messrs. Pillans (president) and…

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Miners' Mass Meeting Requested

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 15 February 1922 · page 2

At a meeting of the Cobar Tunnel miners' lodge on Monday night (Mr. F. Eckford presiding), the following resolution was carried with two dissentients:--"That we…

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Kadina and Moonta Copper Mines

The Bathurst Post · Wednesday 15 February 1922 · page 3

The President, after haying visited Kadina and Moonta and interviewed local representatives of the men, is satisfied that the men do not wish to…

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South African Strike Mines Open Johannesburg

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 15 February 1922 · page 2

The Chamber of Mines has, accepted General Smuts appeal, and announces that the mines, are open to those who desire to return,…

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Glenburn. Proposed Start at Phoenix Mine

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 17 February 1922 · page 3

Another start will shortly be made at the Phoenix copper mine at Wiseman's Creek, which has been closed down for some years. Mr. R. Wilson, who has always interested…

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Mining Warden's Court. (Before T. B. Clegg, Acting Warden.)

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 17 February 1922 · page 6

J. C. Alexander's 11 applications for authority to enter in the parishes of Marrangaroo and Lidsdale, were all withdrawn…

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Mining Fatality Condobolin

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 18 February 1922 · page 3

A serious accident occurred inside the Mineral Hill mine owned by Mr. Arthur H. Hasell, and as present being worked under a tribute…

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Mining at Yerranderie

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 20 February 1922 · page 3

The Colon Peak and Silver Peak mines are still working along with a much brighten prospect than for many years. They are still putting on a few hands, and since the…

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Mining. South Lucknow

Leader · Monday 20 February 1922 · page 4

Sydney "Bulletin" says:—So a prospectus is in draft for the South Lucknow N.L., of £25,000, in 300,000 shares of 3s. 6d. It is an almost…

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Get Rich Quick. All That Glitters Is Not Gold. a "Duffer."

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 20 February 1922 · page 6

Which was the real "duffer," however, was still a matter for doubt when a case was concluded at the Mudgee Police Court on…

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Mining Applications

National Advocate · Wednesday 22 February 1922 · page 2

During the week ended yesterday, the following applications were received at the Bathurst Mining Wardens office:—William Thomas, of…

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Capertee Shale Mine. Granted to Mr. Vidler. Plant and Retort to Be Erected. Shale to Be Treated by New Process

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 23 February 1922 · page 12

At the Warden's Court, held at Capertee on February 8, Mr. Vidler of Sydney, made an application for a lease of the Crown Ridge Shale…

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The State Coal Mine. Excellent Progress Continues

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 24 February 1922 · page 4

The excellent progress, which has been a feature ever since operations were restarted at the State coal mine, is being well maintained. There are nearly 180 employees,…

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Artificial Gold

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 24 February 1922 · page 7

Speaking of gold not every export is prepared to laugh at the claim of a certain Harvard professor that gold has been at last made in the laboratory. Edison does…

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Coal Officials Reply

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 24 February 1922 · page 6

When shown Mr. Lazzarini's statements Mr. J. S. Bragg (secretary Western Colliery Proprietors' Association), said that he had no comment to make beyond the fact…

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