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

Mining & the mines, 1926

784 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 8 of 40

Gold at Gulgong. Gulgong

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 12 April 1926 · page 2

A boy named Williardt, on Canadian Lead-road, found two pieces of gold weighing altogether 1 12 ounces, which had been washed into sight by the recent rains…

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Mining, Lucknow Pups Co

Leader · Wednesday 14 April 1926 · page 1

The manager report :—Joint drive has been following Southerly courage for 12th [?] micronized calcite Cluse [?] dioric and…

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Britain's Coal Crisis Continues: London

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 14 April 1926 · page 2

There is increased anxiety in England regarding the coal trade situation. According to the "Daily Express," Mr. Baldwin will consult both parties, urging each to…

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Late Cables. the Miners' Case. London, Tuesday Night

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 14 April 1926 · page 2

Reuter, London.--The executive of the miners spent nearly four hours considering the reply to the coal commission's recommendations for submission to the coal…

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Mine Accident Broken Collarbone

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 15 April 1926 · page 10

A drill was last week accidentally dropped from the top of the Gulgong Gold and Diamond Mines, and struck Mr. T. McMillan on the…

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Nuggets of Gold Boy's Discovery

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 15 April 1926 · page 3

Master Williardt, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Williardt, while riding on horseback on the Canadian Lead road, found two pieces of gold…

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Hoarded Gold Chinese Gardener's Plant Hobart

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 15 April 1926 · page 21

Two workmen engaged in demolishing on old wooden building in High street. Launceston have found a hoard of 608 sovereigns…

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Miners' Trouble Arranging a Conference NEWCASTLE

National Advocate · Friday 16 April 1926 · page 3

At a meeting of the Miners' Council to-day, It was decided to endeavor to arrange a conference with the mine owners of Now South Wales and…

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Earlier-cables. "Stubborn" Coal Crisis. London

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 16 April 1926 · page 4

A continuous series of conferences throughout Wednesday did little to advance the settlement of the British coal crisis…

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British Miners Crisis Unsettled Grave Upheaval Threatened. London

National Advocate · Friday 16 April 1926 · page 3

A series of conferences day long have failed to advance a settlement of the coal crisis. A mass meeting was convened, of minors' executive…

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A Coal Dispute Mr. Piddington's First Duty Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 16 April 1926 · page 2

It is considered likely that the first job of Mr. A. B. Piddington, K.C., the new industrial commissioner, will be an attempt to settle the dispute on the…

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Latest Cables. (Australian Cabin Association Messages). the Coal Crisis in England. London

Leader · Friday 16 April 1926 · page 6

Continuous meetings held throughout out day apparently have done [?] to advance the settlement or the [?] Owners have posted…

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Britain's Grave Crisis. Extraordinary Statement by Minister. the Miners and the Owners. London. Thursday Night

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 16 April 1926 · page 4

Reuter. -- After sitting privately for an hour, the executive of the minors met Mr. Baldwin (Prime Minister) at Downing street and informed him that, in their view…

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Civil War [?] Threatened in England Mining Dispute Unsettled. London

National Advocate · Saturday 17 April 1926 · page 2

After having sat privately for more than an hour, to-day, the Executive of the Miners' Federation and the Prime Minister (Mr. Baldwin) and…

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1500 Miles of Gold

Leader · Monday 19 April 1926 · page 6

A new method of mining for gold the [?] of which has yet to be proved was made known at the T[?]worth W[?] Court, when an…

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Europe's Political Situation. Protest Against Coal Strikes London

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 19 April 1926 · page 2

The political situation in Europe combined with the uncertainty of the industrial situation in Britain, is causing anxiety. The intrigues of the Soviet Minister…

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Lithgow Warden's Court. (Before the Warden, Mr. G. James). Friday, April 16. Vale of Clwydd New Colliery

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 19 April 1926 · page 2

The Vale of Clwydd Colliery Co. made application for the surface rights of 100 acres near. Wolgan Gap, for the lay-out of their new colliery. Mr. Le Fevre for…

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State Mine Valedictory

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 21 April 1926 · page 1

About 200 members of the State Mine lodge met in the Oddfellows Hall on Saturday afternoon, to say farewell to Messrs. Jack Shirlaw and Sam Farmer, who are…

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Britain's Coal Crisis. London

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 21 April 1926 · page 2

Happy speeches marked the enthusiastic official welcome to the Australian cricket team at Australia House All the English newspapers comment upon the form…

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Coal Crisis Joint Conference Rejected. London

National Advocate · Wednesday 21 April 1926 · page 2

The South Wales Miners to-day rejected the coalowners' offer to convene a joint conference to discuss district settlements…

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