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

Mining & the mines, 1930

1,112 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 28 of 56

Two Mine Accidents One in Hospital

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 26 May 1930 · page 2

The ambulance attended two mining accidents this afternoon. The victim of one, Stan. Bishop (17), of McKellar's Paddock, was admitted to the…

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Hill End News MINING

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 26 May 1930 · page 3

Among recent returns are: Messrs Ellis and party 40 tons from Hawkins Hill for 34 oz.; Longsmore and Party's 30 tons for 15oz., and a…

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Coal Dispute Mechanics Signing On SYDNEY

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 26 May 1930 · page 2

The colliery mechanics at Kurri Kurri intend to sign on for work to day and tomorrow at Richmond Main and Pelaw Main…

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Hidden Wealth Claims Near Mudgee. Free Gold and Specimens

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 26 May 1930 · page 1

Mr. Horace Bracey is earning a State-wide reputation following his advocacy of supplying unemployed men with rations, and their…

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Mining at Hill End Old Workings Re-opened Pair Crushings Reported

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 26 May 1930 · page 6

Under an arrangement made some time ago, whereby the miners were to receive hall wages and half tho gold a good deal of energy was…

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Newcastle Miners in Revolt. Newcastle

National Advocate · Tuesday 27 May 1930 · page 2

The northern miners are in revolt against the decision of the management committee that miners who accepted work in the south and west and…

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Re-opening of Mines 12,000 Men to be Engaged Resumption To-morrow Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 27 May 1930 · page 2

12,000 of the State's unemployed will begin to rejoin the ranks of wage earners on Wednesday when a resumption of work on the…

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Gold Fossicking (To the Editor)

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 28 May 1930 · page 6

Sir,--Please accept congratulations in endeavoring to bring to life a great industry that has been lying dormant for years…

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The Mines Hitch Regarding Reopening Newcastle

National Advocate · Wednesday 28 May 1930 · page 2

Whether the northern associated pits will open to-morrow now hingeS on the question of the withdrawal of volunteers from Rothbury. A meeting…

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Mine Seized Bandits in Columbia Bogota (Columbia)

National Advocate · Wednesday 28 May 1930 · page 5

Rifle armed bandits, reported to number 100 and asserting themselves to 400, seized the Cormsceuz mine, which produced many of the world's…

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Bogota Bandits[?] Seize Big Emerald Mine. BOGOTA

Leader · Wednesday 28 May 1930 · page 4

Joined bandits, reported to number 100. are asserting themselves, and have [?]ned the Con[?]era[?]es mine, which produces many of the world’s finest…

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Rothbury Miners. Government’s Promise. Finding Employment. SYDNEY

Leader · Wednesday 28 May 1930 · page 5

The Minister for Mines. Mr. Weaver, said to-day the only promise made to the Rothbury volunteers was when the…

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Search for Gold Find at Cullenbone Leases Applied for

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Wednesday 28 May 1930 · page 16

Gold has been found on the site of the old Cullenbone Hotel, arid Messrs. A. J. Copper and H. Heard have each made application for a…

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Reducing Price of Coal Federal Government Co-operating Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 28 May 1930 · page 2

It is understood that the Federal Government has intimated its willingness to co-operate with the State in reducing charges to enable a cut to…

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Colliery Proprietors Prepared Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 29 May 1930 · page 2

Northern colliery owners are prepared to resume operations in the pits as soon as the men are ready. The chairman of the Association, Mr. C…

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On Monday Next Miners to Resume Work Decision of Delegates' Meeting NEWCASTLE

National Advocate · Thursday 29 May 1930 · page 2

A number of delegates from all lodges met at the Newcastle Trades Hall to-day to hear detailed explanations of leaders regarding…

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Lucknow Pups Gold Mining Co. N.l

Leader · Friday 30 May 1930 · page 8

No. 1 shuft, [?] level: Free gold [?] out by B. W. Crosscut, has been opened up [?] for a [?] to overhead va[?] show…

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Yerranderie Mines Sold to New Company

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 30 May 1930 · page 6

According to a London correspondent, Mr. H. C. Macfie has completed the sale of the Yerranderie group of silver-lead mines in New South Wales…

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Gold Fossicking (To the Editor)

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 30 May 1930 · page 8

Sir,--Allow we to join with Mr. Tombleson in congratulating you in your genuine endeavor to push the at present languishing gold mining…

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Minister for Mines Attack at Shire Conference Retiring President's Indignation Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 30 May 1930 · page 3

A spirited reply to the statement alleged to have been made by the Minister for Mines and Forests. Mr. Weaver, that "Those who knew Mr…

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