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

Mining & the mines, 1925

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Werris Creek Coal. Seam Five Feet Thick. Werris Creek

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 8 May 1925 · page 7

The search for coal has been successful at the scene of operations one mile from the local locomotive depot. A seam almost 5ft. thick has been reached in the…

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Colliery Rescue Stations

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 11 May 1925 · page 2

Mr. Fitzpatrick (Minister for Mines) said yesterday that in relation to rescue stations at coal mines he had been in communication with the principal mine owners of Maitland…

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Mining Warden's Court. Friday, May 8th. (Before Warden James). Old Hartley Vale Mine

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 11 May 1925 · page 3

A. W. Cockerton and J. Jones applied for 50 acres of coal land in the vicinity of Hartley Vale railway station, known as "Old Main Camp." The applicants…

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Resgue Stations Mine Owners Responsible Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 11 May 1925 · page 6

The Minister for Mines, states the legislation will not he ne[?]ssary to secure the establishment of mining rescue stations. Under the…

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Fall of Roof in Colliery. Three Ladies Injured

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 13 May 1925 · page 2

Two ladies who were visiting Clark's colliery, Lithgow, were rather seriously injured by a fall of coal about 1.30 yesterday afternoon, whilst another was also…

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Mr. Dooley and the State Mine. To the Editor

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 13 May 1925 · page 2

Sir,--Mr. Dooley in his speech, as reported in the "Mercury," 11th inst., said that the State mine saves the ratepayers 7- per ton. He did not explain how this…

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Miners' Demands Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 14 May 1925 · page 25

Another conference of the coal, tribunal will be held at an early date to consider the miners' de mands, including a minimum…

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Buried by Coal Three Women Have Adventure Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 14 May 1925 · page 25

Three woman who were visiting Clarke's Coliqu[?] at Lithgow, were buried by a fall of coal. They were quickly extricated by miners…

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Hill End. Mining News

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 15 May 1925 · page 3

After a period of dry weather, rain has fallen on the thirsty land, and it is hoped that more will follow, as the need was great, and many had to cart water…

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Issue of Miners’ Rights at Forest Reefs

Leader · Friday 15 May 1925 · page 8

The Hon. J. C. L. Fitzpatrick has been advised as follows by the Mine Department: “With reference to your representations as to the…

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The Miners' Claims. Conference to Be Held

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 15 May 1925 · page 6

Advice was received in Sydney on Wednesday that Mr. C. Hibble, chairman of the Coal Tribunal, had consented to caff another conference at an early date to…

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Local and General. Increased Mining Revenue

Leader · Friday 15 May 1925 · page 4

The Hon. J. C. L. Fitzpatrick, M.L.A., Minister for Mines, states that the m[?]ng revenue for the first ten months of the present financial…

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Mining Reports. South Lucknow [?]M. Co

Leader · Friday 15 May 1925 · page 7

Report for the fortnight ending 14th instant is as follows:—Crushing operations now have ceased, but the final result Is not yet known. Assay…

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Many Missing Frightful Mining Disaster Explosion in German Mine Berlin

National Advocate · Monday 18 May 1925 · page 2

Many miners are missing owing to a terrific explosion at Dortsfeld mine near Dortmund where 500 men are employed in the pits. So far only…

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34 Bodies Recovered From Colliery London, Sunday Night

The Bathurst Times · Monday 18 May 1925 · page 2

A message from Berlin states, that 34 bodies have been recovered from the Do[?] colliery in the Ruhr,…

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Captain Dunn's Record Help for Farmers and Miners

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 18 May 1925 · page 8

In a recent issue of the "Guardian" 'I noticed a tribute to Captain Dunn, M.L.A. I think that most people will agree with the writer…

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Mr. Dooley and the State Mine. To the Editor

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 18 May 1925 · page 1

Sir,--Having read "Old Miner's" letter re the above, I conclude that he has a lot to learn in regard to mining, particularly in regard to costs at the State mine…

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Back to Gold South Africa Leads Capetown, Monday Night

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 19 May 1925 · page 2

It is officially stated that South Africa has resumed gold currency. South Africa is the first among the commonwealth of nations and…

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The State Coal Mine. Mr. Donley's Reply

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 20 May 1925 · page 2

Mr. Dooley, who was in Lithgow on Monday, made the following reply to a letter recently published under the nom de plume of "Old Miner":--…

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Yerranderie Mining Dispute

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 20 May 1925 · page 2

A compulsory conference was held in Sydney yesterday to consider industrial disputes which have led to a dislocation of operations at Silver Peaks mine,…

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