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

Mining & the mines, 1924

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Hill End Mining Returns. Mudgee

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 2 January 1924 · page 3

Hope for the future is the keynote of a report reviewing the results of prospecting and developmental work during the year on a section of the Hill End gold fields. A…

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Eskbank Railway Traffic. Increased Coal Output. Will Accommodation Suffice ?

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 2 January 1924 · page 2

The coal trade at Lithgow during the past year has been hampered by the lack of an adequate supply of trucks, and also by the limited yard accommodation afforded in…

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The Mother Goldfield. Obelisk Unveiled at Ophir

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 2 January 1924 · page 2

Over 300 persons attended the unveiling of the obelisk at Ophir on Friday by Mr. J. C. L. Fitzpatrick. The obelisk commemorates the discovery of the first…

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Australia's Gold Discoveries

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 4 January 1924 · page 3

The obelisk, erected at Ophir to commemorate the first discovery of payable gold in Australia, was unveiled on Friday last with befitting ceremony. It is well that the…

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The Miners’ Federation. Disorganised Rabble. SYDNEY

Leader · Friday 4 January 1924 · page 2

Mr. T. Ho[?]has been re-elected as president of the northern branch of the Miners’ Federation, for the third year. Addressing a meeting of…

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Railway Mine Was Idle. But Has Now Resumed. Trouble Over "Hitches."

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 4 January 1924 · page 4

The railway coal mine was idle yesterday but resumed this morning. The stoppage was owing to a dispute in which two shiftmen were involved. The question, was one…

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Mining. Orange Lucknow C. M. Co. N.l

Leader · Friday 4 January 1924 · page 8

From the 71ft level a [?] is being driven N.W. to [?] continuation of lode cat when sinking shaft, as well as small tree gold [?]…

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Firelighter and Coal Economise

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 5 January 1924 · page 3

Two pieces of salt about 3in square soaked in paraffin are excellent firelighters. Two half-bars placed at the sides act as a coal economiser and…

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Driving a "Drift" Seven Men Killed in Colliery Explosion. London, Friday Night

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 5 January 1924 · page 2

A terrible explosion has occurred at a colliery at Swansea, South Wales. Seven men were engaged in driving a "drift" in search of coal, and…

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First Discovery of Payable Gold. the Obelisk at Ophir

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 5 January 1924 · page 5

In connection with the ceremony of unveiling by the Hon. J. C. L. Fitzpatrick, M.L.A., Minister for Mines, on December 28th, of the obelisk to…

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Local Mines

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 7 January 1924 · page 5

Mining matters are not very, brisk. The Crown Ridge shale and oil works have resumed operations, and more hands have been engaged…

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Japanese Mine Disaster

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 7 January 1924 · page 2

Reuter.--More than 100 minors are entombed and believed to be dead as the result of an explosion in a soal mine at Utashinai, Japan. Nine are known to be…

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Colliery Mechanics. More Satisfactory Conditions Wanted

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 7 January 1924 · page 2

At a recent conference of the Colliery Mechanics Association held at Wollongong the general secretary (Mr. Morton) reported on the combined conference held in…

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Japanese Mine Tragedy. Heavy Death Roll Feared London

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 7 January 1924 · page 12

More than 100 minors are entombed and believed to be dead as the result of an explosion in a coal mine at Itashinai. in…

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Bright Prospects Lithgow Coal Boom. Big Railway Order

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 7 January 1924 · page 1

Increased railway coal orders from Lithgow total 500,000 tons, apart from the commissioners" own colliery's output. This will mean…

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Coal Tribunal. Does It Still Exist? Newcastle

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 7 January 1924 · page 2

Mr. J. H. Baddeley, M.L.A., who is a member of the Coal Tribunal, stated to-night that he thought the best course would be to call the board together, and ascertain…

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Coal Further West Expected Find at Maryvale. Wellington

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 8 January 1924 · page 3

From official quarters it is reported that coal is expected to be struck at Maryvale this week, though water is causing a little trouble owing to the…

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New Zealand Trouble Ends Miners Will Resume Wellington (N.z.)

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 8 January 1924 · page 3

The dispute between the West Coast miners and owners which commenced on September 14 is reported to have been settled…

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OVER 100 Dead Terrible Mining Disaster Explosion of Gas Shanghai

National Advocate · Tuesday 8 January 1924 · page 2

A message from Sapporo, in Hogardo (Japan), states that in a disaster which occurred in a coal mine at Atashismar, near Sapporo, owing to…

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Colliery Employees

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 9 January 1924 · page 2

An important meeting of representatives of the colliery mechanics was held at the Trads Hall yesterday, when conditions in the coal mining industry, organisation, and…

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