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

Mining & the mines, 1927

463 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 13 of 24

Bagging Ore. Mt. Stewart Mine

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 14 July 1927 · page 28

Work at Mt Stewart mine is progressing steadily. At present are is being bagged, and will be trucked away shortly…

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Vale Miners' Disclaimer. To the Editor

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 14 July 1927 · page 6

Sir,-- I have been instructed by the Vale of Clwydd miners lodge to give an emphatic denial to the statements which have been made regarding our…

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Miners and the Award. Stop Work Meeting to Be Called

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 14 July 1927 · page 1

A mass meeting of the Lithgow group of miners was held in the Oddfellows' Hall last night to discuss the request brought forward by the Oakley Park…

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"Gathered Gold" Alleged Frauds on Trotting Clubs SYDNEY

National Advocate · Thursday 14 July 1927 · page 3

What is known in racing circles a the "Gathered Gold" case was mentioned at the Control Police Court to day when Walter McCarthy (36) was…

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Rebuilding Old Goldfield

Leader · Friday 15 July 1927 · page 8

At the old Tipp[?]ary Gully diggings in the Young district, there is considerable movement at present. The old field has been [?]…

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Gold and Platinum

Leader · Monday 18 July 1927 · page 4

There is considerable movement in and around the little town of field, which is about 2D miles from Trundle, owing to the discovery on Melroce…

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The Miners. Mass Meeting To-day

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 18 July 1927 · page 1

A mass meeting of the Lithgow group of miners was held in the Oddfellows Hall this morning to consider the provisions of the recent award. There…

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Disastrous Explosions. Colliery Buildings Wrecked. Shock Felt Half Mile Away. Melbourne

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 18 July 1927 · page 7

There explosions occurred early yesterday morning in the main and haulage house at the Sundeam colliery, korumburra. The building…

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Mine Accidents

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 20 July 1927 · page 1

There was quite a sequence of mine accidents yesterday, and the ambulance officers had rather a busy time. A fall of coal occurred iii the State'…

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Gathered Gold Conspiracy Charges Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 20 July 1927 · page 5

At the Central Police Court to-day, the case in which William Matterson aged 60 and Walter McCarthy, aged 36, are charged with having conspired…

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Melbourne Cup Favorite. the Backing of Bon O’ Mine

Leader · Wednesday 20 July 1927 · page 8

As a result of frequent discussion of his changes in the last day or two, Son o’ mine has become one of the most popular fancies for the…

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Miners and Their Claims. Decisions at Monday's Meeting. Oakey Park is Idle

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 20 July 1927 · page 2

At the mass meeting of the Lithgow group of miners livid in Die Oddfellows'' Hall on Monday morning to discuss the terms of the award recently issued by…

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The Real Thing. "Dirt" Washing for Pictures. Results in Gold Being Discovered. YOUNG, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 20 July 1927 · page 1

There was a touch of realism during tho "shooting" of some scenes for a new picture near Tipperary, which is about three miles from Young, when…

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Two Collieries Idle. Lithgow Ceases Work This Morning

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 21 July 1927 · page 2

The conditions of the new award, a[?] recently given by Mr. C. Hibble, are not, in the opinion of the members of the Lithgow Valley Lodge, being put…

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The Colliery Stoppages

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 22 July 1927 · page 4

Lithgow and Oakey Park collieries continue idle, and there seems little possibility of the respective disputes being settled within the next few days…

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Baths at Collieries. Willis Will Enforce Act

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 22 July 1927 · page 3

In the terms of the Coal Mines Regulation Act, passed last year, baths and change houses were to be erected at all coal mines and coke works by…

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Gathered Gold Case Two Men Charged SYDNEY

National Advocate · Friday 22 July 1927 · page 2

The case in which William Matterson, 60, retired, and Walter McCarthy, 36, an electrician, were charged with having conspired to…

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Strike at Lithgow Two Collieries Idle 360 Men Involved Lithgow

National Advocate · Saturday 23 July 1927 · page 2

Two colleries at Lithgow are now idle, 160 men being involved at the Lithgow Valley and 209 at the Oakey Park mine…

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Gathered Gold Case Further Evidence Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 23 July 1927 · page 5

Further evidence was given before Mr. Laidlaw, S.M., at the Central Police Court to-day, in the case in which William Matterson, 60, retired,…

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Lithgow Mine Accidents

Leader · Monday 25 July 1927 · page 6

There was quite a sequence of mine occident's on Wednesday, and the ambulance offers had rather a rather a busy time, says the Lithgow "Mercury."…

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