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

Mining & the mines, 1929

1,073 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 11 of 54

Kookaburra Kills Gold Fish Experience of Mr. A. E. Ivatt

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 2 April 1929 · page 4

WENTWORTH FALLS, Saturday. At the charming mountain home, Glanmire, of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Ivatt, at Wentworth Falls, overlooking the…

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Bruce and Bavin. Efforts to Settle Coal Trouble Sydney, This Morning

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 2 April 1929 · page 1

The Premier (Mr. Bavin) interviewed representatives of the coal miners this morning. It was subsequently stated that he would…

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Coal Crisis Premier and Miners SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 3 April 1929 · page 2

The Premier Mr. B[?] saw representatives of the [?]miners this morning, and said afterwards that [?] hoped to have a further discussion…

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Inaction. Mr. Chifley on Coal Situation

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 3 April 1929 · page 4

Speaking in the Representatives prior to the long closure, Mr. J. B. Chifley said: -- "The question has, been raised…

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Premier and the Miners Persistent Discussions. SYDNEY

Leader · Wednesday 3 April 1929 · page 2

The Premier, Mr. Bavin, interview representative of the coal miners morning, and stated subsequently [?] he would have a future discuss…

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Radium Find Lighted the Lead Mine London

National Advocate · Wednesday 3 April 1929 · page 2

A valuable radium find is officially announced at Geloonda lead mine. The discovery was due to the candles of explorers being extinguished by…

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What of the Mines ? Mr. Bavin Still Active .Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 3 April 1929 · page 1

With the aim of arriving at some understanding which will permit a resumption of work, Mr. Bavin will again interview representatives of the…

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The Coal Crisis

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 4 April 1929 · page 4

Whatever may be the outcome of what is generally termed the coal crisis, most will agree that the miners as a body have, so far, come through…

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South Coast Miners. Resent Levy Imposed. Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 4 April 1929 · page 20

A meeting of the miners employed at the Corrimal and Excelsior collieries on the South Coast, protested against the payment of the…

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Coal Crisis Premier Convenes Conference SYDNEY

National Advocate · Thursday 4 April 1929 · page 2

With a view to arriving at some understanding which will permit of the northern collieries resuming, Mr Bavin, Premier, to-day, in conjunction…

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Mt. Stewart Mine Cancellation Recommended Geo Physical Survey Large Ore Bodies Located

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 4 April 1929 · page 7

In the Mining Warden's Court, Leadville, on March 26. the Warden recommended that the leases comprising the Mount Stewart Mine at…

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The Coal Crisis Meeting of Parties on Monday Can Agreement Be Reached?

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 4 April 1929 · page 5

Representatives of the colliery owners and miners are to meet in conference on Monday to discuss the reopening of the northern district…

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Stars of Gold Mass for Foch Impressive Scene at St. Mary's SYDNEY

National Advocate · Thursday 4 April 1929 · page 2

Start of gold floating in a shadowy haze of stone, stars of gold winking against black velvet, Stars of gold moving and whisking and…

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Miners' Officials Ballot for Positions

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 5 April 1929 · page 6

There should be interesting tussles for the positions of president and vice- president of the Western District of the Miners Federation in the…

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Not True. Miners and the Levy

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 5 April 1929 · page 4

In this morning Sydney press a report appears that the miners of the west have refused to pay the 12[?] per cent. levy for…

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Civic Coal. Hoskins Company Scores Portland Also Benefits

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 5 April 1929 · page 3

The Civic Commissioners decided yesterday that the following tenders for the supply of high volatile coal to the Pyrmont and Bunnerong power…

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Miners Search Coast line. Silence of Natives Ominous. PERTH

Leader · Friday 5 April 1929 · page 6

A message from Port George to-day states that a party of six miners has equipped a motor launch and lugger, end are searching the bays and…

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A Question of £38,000. Palmer Family and Junction North Mine

Leader · Friday 5 April 1929 · page 3

In the Assembly last week, Mr. J. C. L. Fitzpatrick asked:—Has the Minister for Education secured any information as to the holding of the…

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Coal Crisis Is End in Sight? Next Monday's Conference Newcastle

National Advocate · Friday 5 April 1929 · page 3

There is much jubilation on the coalfields at the latest turn in the coal crisis, both sides believing that the end is in sight, in view…

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The Mining Commission Mr. Knight Puts a Question. Premier Denies a Rumor

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 5 April 1929 · page 4

In the Assembly recently Mr. Hamilton Knight, M.L.A., asked: "In view of the Premier's refusal to allow the miners to nominate an accountant to…

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