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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 16 of 24

Local Colliery Troubles. Mr. Hibble Expected Next Week

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 19 August 1927 · page 4

In connection with the dispute which exists at local collieries concerning water rates and yardage, it is expected that Mr. C. Hibble, chairman of the…

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Douglas Park Property. Not For Civic Coal Mine

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 22 August 1927 · page 6

By 10 votes to 7 the City Council refused to agree to the purchase of the Douglas Park coal-bearing property. Two Labor aldermen voted against…

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Lithgow Collieries Dispute. Mr. Hibble Here To-morrow

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 22 August 1927 · page 1

In connection with the dispute at the local collieries regarding water and yardage rates, Mr. G. Hibble (chairman of the Coal Industry tribunal)…

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Better Farming Train for the Man on the Land. and the Woman in the Home. a Mine of [?]Ul Information

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 22 August 1927 · page 15

On its second western [?] the Better Farming Train will visit Mudgee on Saturday, September 17 and stay over till Monday, September 19,…

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Gold Watch Competition

National Advocate · Wednesday 24 August 1927 · page 2

The gold watch competition, conducted by the Waratah Cricket Club, was won by Mr. M. E. O'Brien, of Keppel Street…

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Colliery Comedy. "I Done Nothin'." The Retort Apropos

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 24 August 1927 · page 4

One of Lithgow's pits boasts a manager with a sense of humor. A few days ago the underground manager is reported to have come to the…

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Found Guilty Gathered Gold Case SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 24 August 1927 · page 2

Further evidence was given for the defence at the Darlinghurst Sessions to-day in the case in which William Matherson and Walter McCarthy are…

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Coal Tribunal. Considers New Award. Sittings at Lithgow

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 24 August 1927 · page 2

A sitting of the Coal Industry Special Tribunal opened at Lithgow on Tuesday, to discuss several matters in dispute, the outcome of the recent…

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Hartley Pre-selection an Analysis of the Voting. Miners "Plump" for Knight

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 24 August 1927 · page 4

The following official figures in connection with the Hartley pre-selection ballot will doubtless be read with interest:--…

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The Rifle. Gold Medal Shoot

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 25 August 1927 · page 31

Owing to counter attractions only two marksmen indulged in a practice at the range on Saturday. On Saturday next, the 27th instant, a good…

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Coal Tribunal. Future Outlook Bright. General Pronouncement in a Few Days

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 25 August 1927 · page 2

When the Coal Industrial Special Tribunal resumed at the Council Chambers, Lithgow, on Wednesday, the general question of payment for opening…

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Hoskins' New Mine Stoppage. Conference is Proceeding

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 26 August 1927 · page 4

In connection with the dispute which arose at Hoskins' now initio yesterday afternoon owing to the dismissal of two men, who, it was alleged,…

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Hoskins' New Mine Lithgow Seam Reached Remarkable Sinking Operations

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 26 August 1927 · page 3

The sinking, on behalf of the Hoskins, Iron and Steel Co., of the firm's second shaft in Lightow, near the State mine, represents a remarkable piece of…

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Reds in Mexico. Hold Up Mines and Miners. VANCOUVER

Leader · Saturday 27 August 1927 · page 1

A Washington message states that the United States Consul at Guadalajara, Mexico, has advised the State Department that eighteen Americans and…

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Car Falls 150 FEET. Three Miners Injured

Leader · Monday 29 August 1927 · page 5

Three miners were Injured when a car ran off [?] about a mile and a half this side of Cadie, about 6 p.m. on Saturday, and crashed into…

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Council's Coal Supplies

National Advocate · Tuesday 30 August 1927 · page 2

The Bathurst Council last night merely received a letter from the invincible Colliery Ltd., stating in connection with their contract for…

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Bath Houses at Collieries. Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 31 August 1927 · page 1

Plans for 3L bathrooms and change houses for collieries in the southern and western districts have been approved by the Acting-Ministor for Minos, Mr…

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Mining Reports. South Lucknow Co

Leader · Wednesday 31 August 1927 · page 6

The manager reports:—On Friday drive following lode S.W. from winne (12[?] level) struck another large body arsenical pyrites ore. Whether…

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Sudden Death at Lidsdale. Mine Official Collapses at Work

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 31 August 1927 · page 2

Mr. Frank Brown, carpenter, employed by the Commonwealth Colliery, Lidslale, collapsed at work on Monday afternoon, and died almost instantly. Mr…

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Local Mines Disputes. No Settlement Yet

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 1 September 1927 · page 2

In connection with the stoppage at Oakey Park colliery, which occurred yesterday morning, the position is unchanged. The men are determined not…

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