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

Mining & the mines, 1925

587 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 26 of 30

Miners' Wages Claim for £5 10s Basic Wage Coal Tribunal Concludes Evidence Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 16 October 1925 · page 2

The taking of evidence in connection with the claims by the Minors' Federation before the Coal Tribunal for a minimum wage of £5 10s for…

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Coal Tribunal Hearing Ends

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 16 October 1925 · page 4

Hearing of evidence by the coal tribunal having concluded yesterday, a conference was held in camera. The parties failed to arrive at a settlement. Under the…

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Mining Problems. Position in England

The Bathurst Times · Friday 16 October 1925 · page 2

LONDON, Thursday.—There was a large attendance at the first public sittings of the Coal Commission at Westminster Hall, attended by…

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Accident at State Mine Miner Injured by Fall of Coal

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 19 October 1925 · page 2

An accident, which although serious,might easily have had fatal result's, Occurred at the State mine on Friday afternoon Frank Sharp, a miner residing in…

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Mining Lucknow Pups Co

Leader · Monday 19 October 1925 · page 6

A few days ago it was stated that, in [?] etweeu Noe. 2 and 3 veins, the [?] formation was showing more arsenieal pyrites. [?] of the…

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Mr John Fell's Mining Leases

National Advocate · Monday 19 October 1925 · page 3

In the Legislatives Assembly, Mr. Baddeley, Minister for Mines said: "In reply to the question asked by Mr. Kelly yesterday, I have…

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Better Than Gold. Miners' Great "Patch" Cessnock

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 21 October 1925 · page 2

It is reported that two miners making stone drives on contract drew £132 for a fortnight at Aberdare South better known as "Siberia," and that another pair netted…

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Western Miners. Election of Temporary Officers

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 21 October 1925 · page 2

The result of the ballot recently taken for the election of a temporary president and vice president of the western district miners has been declared. The ballot was…

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Wild Cat Mining Companies

Leader · Wednesday 21 October 1925 · page 2

Recently [?] made reference in the “Leader to the [?] of mining [?] promoting wild cat companies You should certainly be commended…

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Hill End Mining. Hawkins Hill Reconstruction

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 21 October 1925 · page 3

The directors of Hawkins Hill Gold Mines N.L. will shortly submit to shareholders a scheme for reconstruction, which will be underwritten. The proposed…

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Local and General. Mining Court

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 22 October 1925 · page 2

A Mining Warden's Court will be held at Rockley to-morrow, when among the matters for consideration will be an application for the…

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"To Hell with Arbitration" Miners' Federation and Direct Action Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 22 October 1925 · page 21

The question of whether the Miners Federation should continue its policy of arbitration or resort to direct action was discussed by…

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Miners and Arbitration. Important Convention Decisions

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 23 October 1925 · page 4

With only one dissentient the following resolution was carried at the minors convention, which continued its sittings at the Trades Hall yesterday:--"That the time…

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Insufficient Truck Supplies Hampering Lithgow Coal Trade

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 23 October 1925 · page 4

The failure of the Railway Department to provide the associated Lithgow collieries with adequate truck supplies is seriously hampering trade, which at present is brisk…

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Seamen's Strike Coal Lumper Assaulted. By British Striker

The Bathurst Times · Friday 23 October 1925 · page 2

FREMANTLE, Friday,—A British] striker was sentenced to two months for an unprovoked assault on a coal lumper, aged 75, who was rendered…

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Miners' Good Fortune

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 24 October 1925 · page 3

It is reported that two miners making stone drives on contract, drew £132 for a fortnight at Aberdare South, near Cessnock, and that…

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Miners' Wages Increase of 1s 6d Per Day Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 24 October 1925 · page 3

The chairman of the coal tribunal Mr. Hibble, delivered his award today in the coal miners' claims for a £5 10s minimum weekly wage and…

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Alleged Graft Charges Against Mine Official Money Extorted From Workmen Broken Hill

National Advocate · Saturday 24 October 1925 · page 2

Allegations of graft against a mine official have stirred Broken Hill. It is alleged that the official has been dismissing Australians and employing…

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Ulan Coal Field. Gulgong

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 26 October 1925 · page 2

A record crowd attended the meeting of the Gulgong Railway League, held to urge the early construction of the Maryvale Gulgong Sandy Hollow line. It was considered…

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Hill End News MINING

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 26 October 1925 · page 8

The directors of Hawkins' gold mine N.L. will shortly submit to shareholders a scheme for reconstruction which will be…

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