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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 19 of 30

First Gold Discovery Some Interesting Data Concerning Nuggets

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 7 August 1924 · page 1

It may not be generally known that the first authentic discovery of gold in N.S. Wales was made by Mr. James McBrien, an assistant surveyor, on…

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Old District Journalist. Death of George C. Johnson Aid Goldfield Memories Revived

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 7 August 1924 · page 15

George C. Johnson, who died recently was one of the oldest, if not actually the Oldest, journalist in the State…

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Newcastle Miners Out. Newcastle

Leader · Friday 8 August 1924 · page 6

The coal trimmers are Idle to-day in consequence of yesterday’s dispute. The men are determined to remain out [?] the matter [?] adjusted to their…

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Manganese Mine. Largest in the World? Grenfell

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 8 August 1924 · page 7

Grenfell now claims to have the largest manganese mine in the world. It is owned and worked by Messrs. Hoskins Bros Who have several other leases in this district…

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Gamble of Life Chapter Xx. the Gold Chain of Love

National Advocate · Friday 8 August 1924 · page 4

Her mother met her on the landing and Joan noticed at once lines of anxiety and fear on her face. "He is worse," she whispered…

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Gamble of Life Chapter Xx. the Gold Chain of Love

National Advocate · Saturday 9 August 1924 · page 4

"You must go and see him at once," he continued, "and when he is well enough to be moved, bring him here." Early next morning Joan drove the…

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Mining Reports

Leader · Monday 11 August 1924 · page 2

Lucknow Pupa Co.—At 140 ft. level, S.E. workings, steam pump has been installed at [?] (on the [?]), and is rapidly [?]watering [?] and…

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Mine Disaster 50 Japanese Entombed Tokio

National Advocate · Monday 11 August 1924 · page 2

50 miners were enfrappel at Iryalm coal mine in Fukushima province when an exploslin occurred yesterday evening. It is feared that all are dead…

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Fire in Wonthaggi Mine. Two Men Entombed

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 11 August 1924 · page 3

A fire which broke out in a tunnel at the Wonthaggi,(Vic.) coal mine early yesterday morning, following ail explosion is still burning Of a party of several men who…

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Fifty Miners Trapped Unlucky Japanese Mine Third Fatal Accident in Twelve Months All Believed to Have Died in Gas Explosion. Tokio

The Bathurst Times · Monday 11 August 1924 · page 2

Fifty miners were entrapped in Iriyama coal mine, in the Fukushima province, when a gas explosion occurred last…

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Colliery Employees' Claims Decision of the Proprietors. Conference to Be Held

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 11 August 1924 · page 2

Representatives of the northern, southern, and western coal-owners met on Friday to consider the new log of claims served on them a month ago. The Colliery Employees…

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Fire in Mine Two Men Cut Off Melbourne

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 11 August 1924 · page 4

A file which broke out in a tunnel at Wonthagge (Vic.) coal mine early yesterday morning is still burning. A party of three men…

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State's Mineral Production. Record Figures--rail Way Mine Progress

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 11 August 1924 · page 1

According to a report presented in the Legislative Assembly by Mr. Fitzpatrick on Thursday, the value of the mineral production for 1923 in N. S. Wales was…

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Gable of Life Chapter Xx. the Gold Chain of Love

National Advocate · Monday 11 August 1924 · page 4

"Now, look here," Paul replied cheerfully, taking Pete' unwilling hand. "Don't let's argue about the past. All I want to know is that we're…

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Two Killed Sad Last Cry Mine to be sealed Fusing of Electric Wire Causes Outbreak MELBOURNE

The Bathurst Times · Monday 11 August 1924 · page 2

Four men who entered the Wonthaggi coal mine yesterday morning in an attempt to seal portion of it where a fire…

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Fire Breaks Out in Wonthaggi Mine SETTLED Wangowilli Coke Works Engine Driver to be Reinstated Threatened Dislocation of Industry Avoided Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Monday 11 August 1924 · page 2

The strike in engine drivers and firemen at the Wangowilli coke works on the South Coast, which threatened to cause an extensive dislocation of…

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72 Dead Japanese Mine Explosion Tokio

National Advocate · Tuesday 12 August 1924 · page 2

Fifty-six bodies have been recovered from the mine at Iriyama where the explosion occurred on Saturday. The dead are estimated at 72. The…

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New Coal Mine

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 14 August 1924 · page 27

Good progress is being made with the general development of the new coal mine at Ben Bullen…

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Shale Mining

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 14 August 1924 · page 27

The Crown Ridge shale mine is dispatching consignments of shale to market…

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Rylstone News. Football. Miners v. RYLSTONE

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 14 August 1924 · page 13

A competition football match was played on the local park last Saturday between the above teams, and after a strenuous game, the Miners…

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