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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 9 of 24

Damages Against Miners’ President. London

Leader · Monday 9 May 1927 · page 1

One thousand pounds damages and costs were awarded Sir Samuel instone. the Cardiff colliery owner, against Herbert Smith, the Miners’…

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Agricultural Society Widgiewa Gold Cup Allocated to Mudger Show. Sheep Dog Trials. Farewell to Mr. J. HEAD

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 9 May 1927 · page 10

At Friday evening's meeting of the Mudgee Agricultural Society it was announced that the beautiful old W[?] Cup, the trophy…

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Miners Support Increase. in Hospital Subscriptions. Meeting of Delegates to Be Called

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 12 May 1927 · page 2

By a majority of 29, the voting being 559 to 530, the Lithgow miners have agreed to the request of the hospital committee to increase their industrial…

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State Mine Idle. But Resumption on

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 13 May 1927 · page 1

The State mine is idle to-day, owing to a misunderstanding, which is said to have arisen yesterday afternoon among the wheelers. It is…

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Gold at Hill End. a New Reef. Hill End

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 16 May 1927 · page 3

Rich gold wan obtained at Hawkins Hill in the early 'seventies from several reefs associated with what is known as the "Break," a flat floor running…

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Mining Matters Cases at Bathurst Court Interesting Evidence

National Advocate · Tuesday 17 May 1927 · page 3

Several matters were dealt with at the Bathurst Warden's Court yesterday, before Mr. J. B. Scoble, Warden. An application by Norman Alfred…

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State Mine Lodge. Timekeeper Is Farewelled

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 19 May 1927 · page 4

Over a hundred employees of the State coal mine gathered in the top room of the Oddfellows Hall on Saturday afternoon to say farewell to Mr…

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Mining Court. Several District Cases

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 19 May 1927 · page 2

A number of matters were listed for hearing at a sitting of the Bathurst Mining Court on Tuesday. Mr. J. B. Scobie, Warden, adjudicated…

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Queensland Gold Find Only a Few Favored CAIRNS

National Advocate · Thursday 19 May 1927 · page 3

A favored few are making a huge fortune at the Edie Creek field, but outside these, there are not many making payable gold. These few took…

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Mining in Gulgong Gypsum and Plasters Ltd. a New Development

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 May 1927 · page 12

Those who are optimistic regarding Gulgong's future will be pleased to learn of the activities of Gypsum and Plasters Ltd., owners of a…

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State Mine Accident. Case of Mr. G. TYRER. An Award Redeemed

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 20 May 1927 · page 4

Before the Workers Compensation Commission yesterday application was made on behalf of the Railway Commissioners for the redemption of the…

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Accident at Coal Stage Knocked Down by Truck Man's Ami Fractured

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 20 May 1927 · page 4

An elderly man named William James Ranger (64) a resident of Hermitage Flat, was knocked down by a truck during shunting operations at the…

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Coal Dispute Trouble at Cessnock CESSNOCK

National Advocate · Wednesday 25 May 1927 · page 4

The coal trimmers dispute at Newcastle is making its presence felt on the coalfields. Six of the largest collieries in the district were idle…

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Gold for America. Escort Receive! Scare. SYDNEY

Leader · Wednesday 25 May 1927 · page 2

One million pounds in gold has just been shipped in America by the Commonwealth Bank. It weighed 7 tons 17cwt 26lbs and was brought to…

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Respected Lodge Officials. Presentations by Vale Miners. Some Interesting Speeches

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 25 May 1927 · page 5

Over 100 members of the Vale of Clywdd, Miner's Lodge foregathered in the Town Hall on Friday night at a smoke and to make a presentation to…

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Idle Collieries 10,000 Workless CESSNOCK

National Advocate · Thursday 26 May 1927 · page 2

The coal-trimmers' strike at Newcastle is dally becoming more serious in its effect on the coalfield. Twentytwo collieries, including all the more…

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V. of C. Colliery. Shares Advance, and in Demand

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 26 May 1927 · page 2

Says the writer of the finance column in the "Telegraph'' yesterday:--"Vale of Clwydd was accorded stronger support, and there was a sale and a buyer…

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The Elusive Metal Mining Operations Started

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 26 May 1927 · page 17

After a period of idleness mining operations have been resumed on Mr. George Coles property, and hopes are entertained…

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Colorado Coal Dust Explosion. Five Miners Killed. VANCOUVER

Leader · Saturday 28 May 1927 · page 1

A Trinidad, Colorado, message today states that live men were killed In a coal dust explosion. which wrecked the entrance to a mine there on…

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Slump in Mining Industry. Arbitration System to Blame. H[?]rnie (T[?])

Leader · Saturday 28 May 1927 · page 5

Speaking at the annual conference of the M[?]nes and Meta[?]cal Association of Australia. President R. Mnr[?]ny manager of Mount Lyall, said…

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