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

Mining & the mines, 1928

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New Colliery Manager

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 15 March 1928 · page 9

From a large number of applications, Mr. Teasdale, manager of Kandos colliery, has been appointed manager of the Muswellbrook…

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Blackheath's Steaming Rock. May Be Burning Coal Seam

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 15 March 1928 · page 6

The "Mercury" the other day told a story of a discovery of steam issuing from a fissure in rocks at Blackheath. Mr. Morrison, of the State…

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Coal Industry. Conference Resumed

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 16 March 1928 · page 4

As an outcome of the recent, meeting convened; by the Minister for Labor (Mr. Farrar), a conference was bold yesterday of the combined colliery…

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That Coal "Bribe" The Miners to Participate NEWCASTLE

National Advocate · Saturday 17 March 1928 · page 2

To-morrow the £500 "bribe" money will be distributed among the miners employed at the Stockton Borehole colliery. Mr. J. Simpson…

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Lithgow State Mines Employee's Dismissal Demanded SYDNEY

National Advocate · Saturday 17 March 1928 · page 2

A deputation from men employed at the State mine at Lithgow waited on the Minister for Labor and Industry (Mr. Farrar) this afternoon…

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Trentham Gold Cup. Won by Star Stranger

Leader · Saturday 17 March 1928 · page 1

WELLINGTON (N.Z.). Saturday, in winning the Gold Cup Handicap. at Trentham, to-day, Star Stranger established an Australian record for…

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The Isolated Driver of the State Mine. Deputation to the Minister

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 19 March 1928 · page 5

A deputation representing miners and engine drivers at the State coal mine, Lithgow, waited on the Minister for Labor (Mr. Farrar) on Friday and…

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Lithgow's Position Effect of Steel, Merger. Coal-pits Wilt, Keep Working

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 19 March 1928 · page 5

Though Hoskins' Iron and Steel Company is to transfer the bulk of its activities to Port Kembla, the Company will continue to work its…

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Unemployment Coal Orders. Are Given to the North. Premier's Conference Next Week

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 19 March 1928 · page 3

Lithgow is not to benefit by coal orders, which have been given by the Railway Commissioners, as all have gone to the north…

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New Guinea Gold. Another Boom Expected. SYDNEY, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 21 March 1928 · page 3

Another boom in gold mining in New Guinea is anticipated as the result of the discovery of a new reef between Edin Creek and Merri Creek…

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Mudgee Agricultural Show. Genesis of the Society Exhibits of Exceptional Quality Some Magnificent Clydesdales Shown Widgiewa Gold Cup to Local Breeder Produce Pavilion the Centre of Attraction Distinguished Visitors From all Parts Office Bearers PRESIDENT—Mr. V. D. Cox VICE-PRESIDENTS—Messrs. J. Keech, J. Workman, H. O. Woolley HON. TREASURER—Mr. P. P. Richardson SECRETARY—Mr. O. Wilkins AUDITORS—Messrs. C. H. Clark and C. R. Wilton

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 22 March 1928 · page 13

COMMITTEE—Messrs. F. J. Loneragan, H. S. Mogg, H. Wyatt Cox, R. H. Taylor, C. Smith, A. Baker, J. E. Byrnes, B. J. H. Munna, B. F. Cox, F. P. Richardson, H. H. Tomkins, James Cox, A. F. Dunn, H. J. Snarpe, A. F. Mogg, Emil W. Roth, F. A. Roth, Fred…

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British Coal Miners. Eight Hour Bill Rejected. LONDON

Leader · Saturday 24 March 1928 · page 1

In the House, of Commons. private [?]…

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Dead Man's Gold. a Secret Find. Perth

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 26 March 1928 · page 3

Jim Fogarty, an aged prospector, who came to Perth ten days ago with gold valued at £2000, died 48 hours later. He declined to state the…

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Boy Shot Colliery Employee Charged CESSNOCK Tuesday

National Advocate · Wednesday 28 March 1928 · page 2

Following the admission of a six year old boy, Wilfred Smith to the Cessnock Hospital on Sunday night suffering from a gunshot wound in…

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Miners Seek Reform. In Government of Their Federation. SYDNEY, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 28 March 1928 · page 1

Economy, in administration is the objective of the Northern Miners' Federation in abolishing the cumbersome and expensive Delegate Board, and in…

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Cobar Colliery. One Heading Cleared of Water

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 29 March 1928 · page 2

The pumping operations at Cobar Tunnel which was flooded some weeks ago have advanced to such an extent that one heading has been drained and…

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Coal Industry a Pessimistic Coal Baron SYDNEY

National Advocate · Friday 30 March 1928 · page 2

Mr C. M. McDonald, chairman of the Northern Collieries Association and president of the Employers' Federation to-day drew attention to the…

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Miners’ Accidents Act. Increased Relief to Beneficiaries. SYDNEY

Leader · Wednesday 4 April 1928 · page 2

The State Cabinet to-day approved of the recommendation by the Minister for Mines, Mr. Chaffey, to increase the payments in benefic[?]…

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Coal Industry. Its Unemployed Problems

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 5 April 1928 · page 4

A request was made to the Minister for Labor and Industry, Mr. Farrar, yesterday, by representatives of the miners and engine drivers that the…

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Railway Coal Supplies. No Additional Contracts for This District

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 5 April 1928 · page 4

Mr. W. F. Dunn, M.L.A., has received the following letter from the Secretary of the Public Works Department:--…

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