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

Mining & the mines, 1931

801 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 14 of 41

Newnes Shale Oil Leases Warden's Court Hearing in Sydney Western Miners Official Gives Evidence Report for Minister's Action Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 2

An inquiry was held at the Mines Department into the holding of oil shale leases at Newnes this morning, when Albert Edward Broue was called upon to show cause why such leases should not be cancelled…

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The Labor Army Turned Down by Cessnock Miners Cessnock

National Advocate · Saturday 25 April 1931 · page 5

Abermain No. 2 Miners' Lodge to-day rejected the proposal to form a battalion of the Australia Labor Army…

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A Private Gold Mine

Leader · Monday 27 April 1931 · page 2

An inspector of the Mines Department of New South Wales, who visited Dorrigo last week, came across a farmer in East Dorrigo, who has a…

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Three Accidents Steelworks Colliery Happenings

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 27 April 1931 · page 1

The ambulance treated three employees of the Steelworks colliery this morning. The injuries, however, were of a minor nature…

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Gold Hunt

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 27 April 1931 · page 1

It is reported that a well-known Mudgee man has discovered a likely-looking reef in the vicinity of the town, and future developments…

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Hill End Gold

Leader · Monday 27 April 1931 · page 2

A Hill End report says that a local gold buyer is paying £4/10/ an ounce for gold. This is the highest price over paid in the history of Hill End…

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Miners and A.w.u. Negotiations Broken Off

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 27 April 1931 · page 4

The Central Council of the Miners' Federation on Friday decided to terminate negotiations with the A.W.U. for the amalgamation of the two…

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The Gold Hunt Hill End Prospects Some Good Stone

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 27 April 1931 · page 6

A report from Hill End states that Carver and Party have taken out some promising stone during the past few weeks, and prospects…

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Central Australia's Wealth Michael Terry's Book Search for Gold and Water London

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 27 April 1931 · page 1

A fascinating account of a search for gold among the blacks of Central Australia is given in Michael Terry's fully illustrated book, "Hidden…

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Colliery Resumes

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 29 April 1931 · page 6

Invincible colliery, Cullen Buller which has been idle for about a week, owing to the dismissal of two men, resumed work on Monday…

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Manna Hill Gold

Leader · Wednesday 29 April 1931 · page 2

Manna Hill tributors are still unearthing payable ore from the mine, which is turning out a money spinner for them. Last week 16 tons of [?]…

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May Day Celebration Miners Declare on

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 29 April 1931 · page 2

Members of the Western District Miners' Federation will observe May Day on Monday. This decision was reached at a meeting of the district…

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Ulan Coal Mine

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 30 April 1931 · page 12

Although operations have perhaps been a little quiet, developmental work is proceeding at the coal mine at Ulan, Four men are at…

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Gold Rush at Cudgegong

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 30 April 1931 · page 5

Quite a stir came over Cudgegong when it was known some good gold was got over last week-end. Tuesday saw the liveliest day on the…

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Old Gold Reef Located

Leader · Friday 1 May 1931 · page 2

A reaf carrying rich gold has been discovered at what is known as the “Potato Patch,” at Parkas, on the northern aide of. the old Bushman’s…

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Mining Matters Mass Meeting Discussion

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 1 May 1931 · page 5

Many important matters of a domestic nature were discussed at a largely-attended mass meeting of members of the Western Miners'…

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Reported Gold Find Parkes

National Advocate · Saturday 2 May 1931 · page 5

A reef carrying good gold has been found on an area near Parkes. The reef located has a depth of 14 feet. Several people have pegged out claims…

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Promising Gold Mine

Leader · Monday 4 May 1931 · page 2

“Greatly exaggerated,” is Mr. Dave Hodson’s statement in reference to the reports of his (old mine on Mr. R. McAllister’s property between King’s…

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Women Miners

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 4 May 1931 · page 4

Mudgee is not the only district In which women miners are operating. In 1930 a female applicant was granted a miner's right at…

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Mining

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 4 May 1931 · page 4

The latest crushing by the tributors at the Manna Hill mine, Stuart Town, yielded 36ozs. from 16 tons of stone. Since this party…

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