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

Mining & the mines, 1925

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Too Many Miners. Statement by Mr. Willis

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 20 March 1925 · page 6

The statement that there are 2000 men in excess of requirements in the coalmining industry of N.S. Wales, was made to the National Insurance Commission by…

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Hill End. Interesting Mining News

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 20 March 1925 · page 3

The manager of the Sempbell's Creek G.M.S. reports:--"The winze in the south drive was put in a further 4ft. last week and is still showing improvement in…

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Kandos. the Colliery Dispute

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 23 March 1925 · page 3

The conference dealing with the dispute at the local colliery was held, in Sydney to-day (Friday). Messrs. L. Kreemer and Montgomery were delegates on behalf of…

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Albury Gold Cup Race Meeting

Leader · Monday 23 March 1925 · page 4

Jock Nagle, secretary of the Albury Racing club, is out with the program for his club’s Gold Cup meeting, on 22nd and 23rd of April. The prise…

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More Gold. Tahiti's Big Consignment. Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 23 March 1925 · page 11

The steamer Tahiti, which reached Sydney yesterday from San Francisco, brought further consignments of gold to Australian…

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Root of all Evil Part Ii.—fall. Chapter [?].—Coal

The Bathurst Times · Monday 23 March 1925 · page 4

Scholes, who was cleaning out of the ginnel in front of his stable, straightened himself, staring intensity at his informant. The informant nodded,…

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Root of all Evil Part [?].—Fall. Chapter Lm.—coal

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 24 March 1925 · page 6

The one person who showed no excitement, who refused to allow herself to be bustled or Hurried, was [?] herself. Within twenty four hours she…

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Oakey Park Miners' Smoko. Speeches and Harmony

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 25 March 1925 · page 3

A very successful smoke social was held, under the auspices of the Oakey Park miners' lodge, in the School of Arts hall on Friday night. There was a good roll…

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Coal Below Cost. According to Auditor's Report

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 25 March 1925 · page 1

Recently the City Council ordered an investigation into the increased cost of coal for this year, although the colliery owners had no additional expenses compared with…

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The Kandos Trouble Abortive Conferences Miners Still Out

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 26 March 1925 · page 13

Following the deliberations at the two days' compulsory conference, convened by Mr. J. Holme (Commissioner of the Industrial…

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Municipal Council Reports of Officers. Coal Shortage

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 26 March 1925 · page 4

The fortnightly meeting of the Bathurst Council was held last night, the Mayor (Aid. J. Beddie) presiding. Others present were Aldermen W. J…

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Kandos. the Colliery Dispute

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 27 March 1925 · page 4

Further complications have arisen in connection with the dispute at the local coal mine. After a settlement had apparently been arrived at, the miners…

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Carcoar Iron Mine

The Carcoar Chronicle · Friday 27 March 1925 · page 2

Carcoar is anxiously awaiting developements in regard to the reopening and working of its iron mine, which has now been idle for…

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Coal Trade Hampered by Continual Truck Shortage

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 27 March 1925 · page 4

Conditions at the various local collieries during this week have been very unsatisfactory, and much time has been lost owing to truck shortage. It is now admitted…

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Price of Lithgow Coal. Why Railway Commissioners Benefit

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 27 March 1925 · page 7

The electricity supply committee has received a letter from the contractors explaining why the City Council paid more for its coal than the Railway…

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The Miners in Britain. Secretarial Assertions.--might for Right

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 30 March 1925 · page 2

A.P.A.--Mr. Cook, the miners' secretary, speaking at Bull well, said: "We have now prepared the necessary machinery to establish by might what we have failed to secure…

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British Miners Might Displaces Reason a Challenge to Capital London

National Advocate · Tuesday 31 March 1925 · page 2

Mr. Cook the miners' leader speaking at Buiweil said: "We have now prepared the necessary machinery to establish by might…

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Scotswood Mine Disaster. Harrowing Pithead Scenes

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 1 April 1925 · page 2

Reuter.--Additional details of the mining disaster at Scotswood, where, a large number of men were trapped by water, show that 40 are missing. All hope of…

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300 Entombed a Mine Horror Sudden Rush of Water Causes Disaster Only a Miracle Can Save Men London

National Advocate · Wednesday 1 April 1925 · page 2

A number of miners were trapped at the Montagu Pit, near Newcastle, owing to an inflow of water, due to holing Nearly 300 men wore below when…

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38 Missing the English Mine Horror Sad Scenes at Pit[?]head. London

National Advocate · Thursday 2 April 1925 · page 2

It is now officially stated that 38 man are missing as a result of the sudden flooding of Scotswood mine, near Newcastle. Twenty-six of…

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