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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 8 of 30

Mine Hanger Leaving

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 13 March 1924 · page 3

Mr. McIntyre, mine manager, at the Hawkins Hill Mine. who has been here for the past 18 months, is leaving, much to the regret of a…

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Mining Operations

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 13 March 1924 · page 3

Hawkins Hill South Mine will be crushing 8 tons during the week. A return of 4 ounces per ton is expected, and, if this result is realised, it…

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Mary Horlock Founders in Pacific Cargo and Coal Shifts and Causes Leak SYDNEY

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 13 March 1924 · page 2

News has reached Sydney that the British steamer, Mary Horlock, has foundered in the Pacific Ocean. The American freighter, "President…

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Strike Threats Miners, Busmen and Transporters London

National Advocate · Friday 14 March 1924 · page 2

The General Committee, consisting of representatives of the Miners' Employers Federation again discussed the miners' wages demand. The…

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Offer to Miners 30 Per Cent. Increase on 1914 Rates London

The Bathurst Times · Friday 14 March 1924 · page 2

A joint committee, representing mining employers and member's of the Miners' Federation, has again discussed the miners' wages…

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Mining Grants

National Advocate · Saturday 15 March 1924 · page 2

Mr. J. C. L. Fitxpstrick, Minister for Mines has approved of aid from the Prospecting Vote being granted to: The Ruby Creek Silver and Lead…

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Sands of Gold Chapter Ii. The Nurse Off Duty

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 15 March 1924 · page 23

A little decision on her part would, no doubt, persuade nurse to do her duty. She preferred to give her a night off. It rather…

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Wallerawang Collieries, Ltd. New Coal Company

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 17 March 1924 · page 14

Mr. A. E. Brown, chairman of directors of the newly-formed Wallerawang Collieries Co., Ltd., states a commencement will be…

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Miners and Their Wages London

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 17 March 1924 · page 2

The miners' delegate conference has rejected the owners' offer of wages, which they regard as inadequate. It is understood that the Government will introduce…

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Wallerang Collieries Ltd. Siding to Be Constructed Hopes of Future Success

The Bathurst Times · Monday 17 March 1924 · page 1

In regard to the Wallerawang Collieries, Ltd., which was floated recently in London, Mr. A. E. Brown, who is chairman of directors, says that they…

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Miners' Minimum Wage Government Threatened London

The Bathurst Times · Monday 17 March 1924 · page 1

The London papers forecast the defeat of the Government when its Miners' Minimum Wage Bill is in troduced…

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Hill End News Latest Mining

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 19 March 1924 · page 1

Mining has been on the slack side here for some time, but developments have taken place during last week, which give much promise for the future. Hawkin's Hill…

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Mine Manager Returns

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 20 March 1924 · page 6

Mr. E. Cock, who was mine manager of the Hawkins Hill Mine for some time is returning here to take charge of the mine again. As Mr…

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[?] End News MINING

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 20 March 1924 · page 6

Hawkins' Hill South Mine cleaned up a crushing last week of 7¾ tons, for a yield of 3 ozs. 6 dwts. per ton. This is considered payable…

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A Grand old Man Celebrates Ninety-sixth Birthday. Mining Pioneers Varied Experiences

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 20 March 1924 · page 23

There has just been celebrated at Leadville the ninety-sixth birthday of a grand old pioneer of the Mudgee district one of whom the…

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Colliery Mechanics' Claim. Proposed Reference to Independent Chairman

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 21 March 1924 · page 3

The combined unions operating on the western coal field [?] the representatives of the Lithgow Coal Association in Sydney on Wednesday to discuss the mechanics'…

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Mining at Hobby's Yards

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 21 March 1924 · page 3

A small parcel of rough ore from the new find near Hobby's Yards has been put through at Luckuow for a return of about 20oz. of hard amalgam, which has not been…

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Sands of Gold Chapter Iii. An Engaged Man

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 22 March 1924 · page 23

He gave it up. That amounted to casuistry, he thought. And he had no taste for that. But, any-way, he must be kind to her…

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Mining Reports

Leader · Monday 24 March 1924 · page 1

Lucknow Pupa Co.—At. [?]40ft. level No. 2 (8.E.) joint drive has been driven total distance of [?] A change likely to be Important has…

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