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

Mining & the mines, 1932

766 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 17 of 39

The Closing of the State Mine

National Advocate · Wednesday 13 July 1932 · page 2

The decision of the State Cabinet to close down the State mine will not only be a great blow to Lithgow but to all parts or the west. The action is both politically vindictive and absolutely callous. It will result in about 800 men being thrown on the dole and at a…

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Women's Soccer Zig-zag Defeats State Mine

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 13 July 1932 · page 3

After an exciting and hard-fought game in the mud on Sunday, Zig-zag defeated State Mine by 3-2. From the start Zig-Zag attacked…

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Gold Expedition to Central Australia Brisbane

National Advocate · Wednesday 13 July 1932 · page 3

The Chapman gold expedition will set out for Central Australia on Thursday. It will comprise 22 members and the equipment will include…

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Brussels Coal Trouble. Many Arrests Made. BRUSSELS

Leader · Wednesday 13 July 1932 · page 2

Between 150 and 200 arrests have been made at Charleroi, as a result of the co[?]ners strike. The General Socialist Council It considering…

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Belgian Coal Strike Many Strikers Arrested Brussels

National Advocate · Wednesday 13 July 1932 · page 3

Between 150 and 200 arrests have been made at Charleroi as a result of the coal miners strike. The general Socialists' Council is considering…

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State Mine to Close 750 Men to Be Thrown Idle Big Blow for Lithgow Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 13 July 1932 · page 2

THE State Cabinet decided to-day to close the State Coal mine at Lithgow, the number of employees affected according to the estimate of the Miners' Federation, being about 750…

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State Mine to Close Cessation on September 30 State Cabinet's Decision Many Protests Against Government's Action

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 13 July 1932 · page 2

The State Cabinet decided at its meeting yesterday to suspend operations at the State Mine on September 30. Between 750 and 800 men will be affected. Asserting that production costs were too high, the Premier said later…

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State Mine Position Premier Interviewed Will Visit Colliery Question of Production Costs

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 14 July 1932 · page 2

The position in regard to the State mine remains the same. On present intentions the Government will order the cessation of operations as from September 30. In a statement issued yesterday the executive of the Miners…

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Gold in Heavy Slugs

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 14 July 1932 · page 13

Says an item in a newspaper dated February 13, 1897: Some splendid specimens from Hasenkam's Black Lead reef were…

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N.Z. Coal Strike Wages Loss £100,000 Auckland (N.z.)

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 14 July 1932 · page 1

The total loss occasioned by the coal strike in wages, owners profits, freights, etc., is estimated at £100,000…

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The Gold Standard Britain Will Remain Off It Statement by Chancellor London

National Advocate · Thursday 14 July 1932 · page 2

The Chancellor of the Exchequer Bald in the House of Commons that the resolution passed yesterday by the Bank of International Settlement…

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Famous Gold Field Gulgong in the Year 1897 Agricultural and Dairying Prospects "Golden Age" Has Yet to Be

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 14 July 1932 · page 12

"Gulgong will readily be conceded an important position amongst the leading gold fields of Australia." Thus the claim made by the defunct "Town and Country Journal: of February 13, 1897. Extracts from the paper are printed below…

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Closing State Coal Mine

Leader · Friday 15 July 1932 · page 2

The decision of the Cabinet to close down the Stale coal mine a[?] Lithgow, on September 30 next. I[?] causing considerable stir in [?]ome…

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The State Mine Miners Smash Record Practical Reply to Mr Stevens LITHGOW

National Advocate · Friday 15 July 1932 · page 3

The 230 miners in the State mine to-day set out to smash a production record following the statement of the Premier, Mr…

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The State Mine

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 15 July 1932 · page 2

Now that the first shock has passed, it is more easy to assess the position in respect to the State coal mine and also to view the position in the…

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The State Mine Deputation Next Week

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 15 July 1932 · page 1

There have been few developments in connection with the Government's decision to suspend operations at the State mine on September 30…

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Authorities to Enter Mining Warden's Sanction

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 15 July 1932 · page 5

A short sitting of the mining court was held at Lithgow yesterday afternoon, the Warden (Mr. A. N. Graham) hearing three applications…

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State Mine Record for Single-decker Cage 2252 Skips Are Wound

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 15 July 1932 · page 2

What is probably a record for a single-decker cage for the Commonwealth was set at the State mine yesterday, when 2252 skips,…

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The State Mine Record Day's Output Lithgow

National Advocate · Saturday 16 July 1932 · page 5

The State coal mine yesterday smashed all records by hauling 2,252 skips of coal, representing 3086 tons. As a single decker cage and only…

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