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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 36 of 54

Coal Report to Be Completed This Week

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 11 September 1929 · page 2

The Royal Commission's report concerning the profits of coalowners will probably be completed towards the week-end, when copies will before…

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Nsw South Lucknow’s Mining Operations

Leader · Wednesday 11 September 1929 · page 2

In view of expected resumption of operations S.W. from the old or No [?] shaft, a review of the mining possibilities is of Interest. When the…

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Only a Floater Cilgandra Gold Find Old Miner's Opinion

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Wednesday 11 September 1929 · page 19

Mr. W. Lyons, a well-known [?] miner, has visited the [?] the gold discovery on the State Forest, near Gilgandra…

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Brewer's Lorry Saved As Souvenir. Worth Its Weight in Gold

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Wednesday 11 September 1929 · page 19

When the sale of the Lithgow Brewery was completed the other day, the original owner, Mr. J. A. S. Jones, who was present at the sale, took…

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The Coal Inquiry and Owners' Profits

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 12 September 1929 · page 3

The State Government expects to receive before Monday next, the Royal Commissioner's interim report in regard to coal profits…

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Coal Lock Out Forecasting the Profits Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 12 September 1929 · page 3

Although the interim report of the the Coal Commission is not likely to be in the hands of the Government until early next week there is reason to…

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Coal Costs

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Friday 13 September 1929 · page 6

COAL costs concern not only manufacturers, but also the farmer, as they play an important part in the cost of transport. A lowering of…

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Still Idle Mt. Stewart Mine. the Grosvenor Workings

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Friday 13 September 1929 · page 16

There is still no sign of activity at the Mount Stewart mine and townspeople are becoming dissatisfied. The Warden, too, was…

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Owners and Miners Position in Great Britain London

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 13 September 1929 · page 1

The general secretary of the Miners Federation (Mr. A. J. [?] issued a statement that the Executive was firm for a national agreement…

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Mining Warden's Court Thursday, September 12 (Before Warden G. James)

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 13 September 1929 · page 7

Western Blue Metals Limited appled for a mining puprpose lease of a road half a chain wide of about five acres, being part of portion 84…

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Coal Lockout Trouble at Maitland Newcastle

National Advocate · Saturday 14 September 1929 · page 7

The South Maitland coalfield railway service, passenger and goods, is at a complete standstill to-day. Until the engineers are prepared to obey…

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Wheat for Coal Agreement Between England and Canada LONDON

National Advocate · Monday 16 September 1929 · page 3

It is reported that Mr. J. H. Thomas, Lord Privy Seal, is returning to England with an agreement with Canada to buy vast shipments…

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Western Coal For Ferries

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 18 September 1929 · page 6

The report of the sub-committee of Cabinet (Messrs. Farrar and Weaver) on available, coal stocks of the State is expected to be ready to-day…

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State Mine Idle Alleged Violation of Seniority Clause Conference with Management

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 18 September 1929 · page 2

An allegation by the men that the system of seniority in operation at all collieries in the western district had been violated at the State coal mine…

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Gold and the Native Two Killed-- Action Justified Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 18 September 1929 · page 1

News reached Sydney to- day from Papua to the effect that a gold prospecting party had been attacked by a body of natives. It is believed that…

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State Parliament Yesterday's Opening Reduced Taxation Promised. Failure to End Coal Trouble Admitted SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 18 September 1929 · page 5

Reduction in taxation on companies and individuals was forecast in the Governor's speech at the opening of the State Parliament to-day. The…

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Colliery Mechanics Association Officers Elected

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 19 September 1929 · page 2

In connection with the appointment of a secretary for the Western district branch of the Colliery Mechanics Association, three nomination were…

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State Mine Still Idle Pending Visit of Superintendent Question of Seniority

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 19 September 1929 · page 2

The State Mine employees, who ceased work yesterday morning owing to dispute concerning the question of seniority are still idle…

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London Wool Sales. Good Selection of M[?]ines. LONDON

Leader · Friday 20 September 1929 · page 7

At the London wool sales. [?]2Z4 bales were offered. This was a splendid selection of good style merinos, but a poor offering of other sorts. There…

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Lithgow Strike State Coal Mine Idle

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 23 September 1929 · page 3

A Lithgow message, dated Friday, treads:—There is now no prospect of a resumption at the State coal mine until…

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