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

Mining & the mines, 1924

591 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 16 of 30

Mining Application Refused

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 19 June 1924 · page 2

In the Bathurst Mining Court this morning Mr. Walter Scott adjudicated in an application made by Richard MeAllister for authority to enter land…

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Mining Matters. Lue and Clandulla Prospects

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 June 1924 · page 7

Judging by reports from Lue and Clandulla sides, tho district is likely to develop two great industries very shortly. Lue has long…

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Colliery Mechanics' Dispute

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 20 June 1924 · page 4

At a meeting of the western colliery mechanics held last night, it was decided to take a secret ballot on the question of giving 14 days notice at Oakey Park colliery…

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Miners' Court

National Advocate · Friday 20 June 1924 · page 2

There was a brief sitting of the Miners' Court yesterday morning, Mr. Walter Scott, S.M., being on the bench. There was only one case…

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Mining

Leader · Friday 20 June 1924 · page 5

South Lucknow Co.—To [?] sinking of winze to locate point of vein ex[?] in win[?] along No 1. level, a crosscut has been put in for…

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Mining at Tottenham

Leader · Friday 20 June 1924 · page 6

Mr. W. Fuller, who is manager of several mining Tenures at Tottenham, was in town during the week, and reports that matters are fairly…

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Yesterday's Second Edition Bellbird Colliery Another Body Found Newcastle

The Bathurst Times · Friday 20 June 1924 · page 4

Another body has been discovered in the Bellbird Colliery. It is believed to be that of the late John Brown, manager of the Aberdeen…

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Bell Bird Mine Another Body Found Cessnock

National Advocate · Friday 20 June 1924 · page 1

Another body, that of John Brown, late manager of the Aberdare Colliery was found in the Bell Bird mine this morning by a party of explorers. The…

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Old Times Mrs. Shirtiey's Memories the Gold Fever, Bushrangeers and Hangings

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 21 June 1924 · page 3

Mrs. Maria Shirtley, one of Bathurst's oldest residents, colebrated her 82nd birthday during the week and knowing…

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Serious Colliery Accident. Cage Rope Breaks

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 25 June 1924 · page 2

An accident of a serious nature occurred at Stanford Merthyr colilery yesterday afternoon. About 40 minors were being hauled to the pit top in skips when the…

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Mining Notes

National Advocate · Wednesday 25 June 1924 · page 1

The Lucknow Mines fully paid up scrip is in the move upward. This is owing to an arrangement with Melbourne; and a profitable amaig…

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Hazelgrove. Slight Mining Revival

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 25 June 1924 · page 3

The mining industry seems to have made another start in this district, two Parramatta prospectors having taken up a 25 acre mineral lease, whereon they have…

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Historic Estate Site of First Copper Mine Sold. Molong

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 25 June 1924 · page 1

The Copper Hill Estate, three miles from Molong, on the Wellington-road, has been purchased from the executors of the late Mr.H. J. Hadnedge, by Mr,…

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Gold Mining

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 26 June 1924 · page 25

It is reported that a syndicate is being formed at Mount Victoria to work a gold mining show at Limekilns, near Palmer's Oakey…

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Colliery Trouble

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 26 June 1924 · page 35

Oakley Park Colliery directors have confirmed the local manager's action in dismissing David Kerr, secretary of the Western Colliery…

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New Coal Field

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 26 June 1924 · page 6

At the Lithgow Mining Warden's Court on Tuesday. Warden James fixed compensation at 10/ per acre and rent at 4/ per acre in…

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Mining Reports. Lucknow Pups

Leader · Friday 27 June 1924 · page 8

Further prospecting of calcite rains, associated with quarts vela in [?] workings. 140 feet level, supplied the following assay: Gold,…

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A Gold Discovery. Very Promising Show

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 27 June 1924 · page 3

Quite a sensation has been caused in mining circles by the discovery of an execllent gold show by Mr. John Hortham. This appears to br one of the best found for some…

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Railway Mine Timbermen

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 2 July 1924 · page 2

No settlement has yet been reached in regard to the trouble with the timbermen at the railway coal mine. It is possible that another conference may be held shortly…

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Western Colliery Mechanics Oakey Park Dispute Dropped

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 2 July 1924 · page 2

The quarterly meeting of the Western Colliery Mechanics' Association was held on Monday night at the Trades Hall. Mr. R. Gu[?] presided Mr. Morton ge[?]ral…

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