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

Mining & the mines, 1923

777 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 13 of 39

The Moston Colliery. Deputation to the Commissioners Mr. Eraser on the Electrical Scheme -- Middle River Preferred

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 16 April 1923 · page 2

At the invitation of Mr. G. W. Cooke, a number of Wallerawang residents visited his Moston colliery, in order to see the progress made since the turning of…

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Coal Mines to Resume Working. Sydney

Leader · Wednesday 18 April 1923 · page 2

A Maitland message states that it thought that a resumption of work resolution has been adopted, but i! is not thought that there will be a general…

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Tightened French Grip on Ruhr Coal Mines and Railway Stations Seized London

National Advocate · Wednesday 18 April 1923 · page 2

The "Times" Dusseldorff correspondent states that the French grip on the Ruhr is tightening. Nine additional pitheads with adjoining railway…

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Northern Coal Crisis. Position Still Dark

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 18 April 1923 · page 2

An aggregate meeting of the four big Aberdare miners' lodges at Cessnock passed a resolution in favor of a resumption of work. A previous resolution regarding…

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Hill End News. Bombandy Gold

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 April 1923 · page 16

Mr. R. Warry, sur., and R. Warry, jar., brought along two lots of stone of five tone each, which were treated at the Deep Levels…

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To-day's Telegrams. Coal Industry. Serious Developments Threatened. Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 April 1923 · page 10

The Nortbern Collery Owners' Association has received no official communication from the Mineral Federation. Reports from…

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Coal Mining Position Un-changed. Sydney

Leader · Friday 20 April 1923 · page 7

W[?] a is res[?]ed to-day at the [?] Colliery Cather[?]ne Hill Bay. [?] otherwise the coal mining pos[?] a enchanged…

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Northern Coal Dispute

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 20 April 1923 · page 4

The position in the northern coalfield is still black. The coal-owners reiterate that they have received no request from the miners to negotiate for a settlement,…

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Western Miners. Nominations for Officers

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 20 April 1923 · page 6

For the annual election of officers of the western district of the Coal and Shale Employees' Federation, the following nominations have been received:--President,…

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Bonnington's Irish Moss. Mining South Lucknow

Leader · Friday 20 April 1923 · page 1

At 1[?][?] level development of rain la proceeding. In No. 1 drive winze la breaking good looking [?]lcite, Vein is gradually rolling over. Crosscut…

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Hill End News. Interesting Mining Review

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 20 April 1923 · page 3

The mines are again in full swing after the Easter holidays. Considerable activity has centred around the Hawkins' Hill Gold mine. A winch for underground haulage has…

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Coal Situation Conference Arranged Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 21 April 1923 · page 2

The situation on the coalfields has been less strained and a conference between the representatives of both Bides has been arranged…

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Mining Report

Leader · Monday 23 April 1923 · page 4

Lucknow East.—The mine manager reports that the drive northeast at the 100ft level in still being developed, and the stone each day becomes…

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Northern Coal Trouble. Will Owners Want Guarantees ?

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 23 April 1923 · page 2

There is no change in the northern coal fields, where so many collieries are idle. It is considered certain that the owners will demand substantial guarantees as to…

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The Coal Trouble. Serious Position. NEWCASTLE

Leader · Monday 23 April 1923 · page 2

The position la regard to the coal Industry Is still [?]cartale. A rather significant [?] is the fact that about fifty horses from the Hepburn…

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No Stoppages. or Mines May Remain Closed. Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 23 April 1923 · page 11

Unless the men employed on the northern coalfield are prepared to give a substantial guarantee as to continuity of work, the mines will…

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Lithgow Warden's Court. Friday, April 20. (Before Mining Warden James). an Interesting Case

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 23 April 1923 · page 2

Richard H. Bulkeley applied for suspension of labor conditions on lease No. 955 in the parish of Airly. Mr. Le Fevre appeared for the applicant…

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The Coal Position. Sydney

Leader · Wednesday 25 April 1923 · page 2

The Northern coal mine owners, at their meeting to-day, decided to Inform the Coal Miners' Federation that the representatives of the owners…

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Northern Coal Trouble. Conference on

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 25 April 1923 · page 2

The northern colliery owners have agreed to meet the miners on Friday in regard to the trouble on the northern field. To-day a mass meeting will be held at…

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The Pensuett Mining Disaster. London

Leader · Wednesday 25 April 1923 · page 2

One of the entombed miners at Pensuett was rescued In an exhausted condition. On Saturday night he camped In workings walat deep In…

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