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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 4 of 39

Mining Revival Bathurst

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 12 February 1932 · page 5

The mining revival at Wattle Flat, one of the historic mining centres of early days, is creating much local interest, and a company has been…

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Federal Award. Coal of Living Variation

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 13 February 1932 · page 3

In last issue of the "Express" some figures were published regarding a variation of the Federal Pastoral Award, and fuller details…

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Gold

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 15 February 1932 · page 4

A STUART Town advice states, that during the past year 267 tons of [?]re were crushed for 239 ounces of gold, valued at £1531,…

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Mining

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 15 February 1932 · page 4

IT is reported that the mining revival at Wattle Flat, one of the historic mining centres of early days, is creating much local…

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State Gold Yield Sharp Increase Last Year

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 15 February 1932 · page 4

A sharp increase in the State gold yield for last year is recorded. The production of native gold of New South Wales origin for 1931 is…

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Our First Gold Found 71 Years Ago Thursday's Anniversary

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 15 February 1932 · page 2

It was 71 years ago on Thursday last since the discovery of gold was made at Ophir by Edward H[?]graves, the first step towards the…

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Genial "Ted" Truscott Is Honored by Miners Long and Faithful Service Recognised

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 15 February 1932 · page 2

As a recognition of 40 years of service, a presentation of a wallet of notes was made to Mr. E. Truscott, on behalf of the…

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Tyldesley Colliery Has Prospect of Resumption Mine Being Dewatered

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 17 February 1932 · page 1

There is now a likelihood that the Tyldesley colliery, which has been idle since April, 1930, will re-commence operations in the near future…

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Oakey Park Colliery Fall of Roof Stops Production But Men Cease Work

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 17 February 1932 · page 2

Although the fall of coal at Oakey Park colliery at the week-end would have laid the mine idle for about a week, the men decided to cease work,…

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Gulgong Gold Options

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 13

It is reported that three shifts will soon be working at the mine or Gulgong cold Options; No Liability. There is a very large quantity…

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Newnes Shale Miners Resumption To-morrow

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 2

Newnes shale mine will resume operations to-morrow. A conference between the management, which included Mr. D. J…

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Hunger for Gold

The Carcoar Chronicle · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 4

There is apparently more gold hidden away in the secret" recesses of a city's houses than was ever thought of in the richest reef. Everywhere…

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Junction Reefs Mine. (To the Editor)

The Carcoar Chronicle · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 2

Sir,—Many subscribers to your valued journal would read with interest the article entitled "Junction Reefs Gold Field" appearing in your…

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Coal by Products State Government Considers Assistance What of Shale Oil ?

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 2

The Minister for Labor and Industry, Mr. Baddeley, told delegates to the A.L.P. Metropolitan Conference last night that the…

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Is It Bonanza ? Rich Gold Discovery in Northern Queensland Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 2

A message from Cairns to-day states that a new gold field has been discovered at Mt. Wandoo, about 10 miles from Mungana. It it also…

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Gold Find Reported in Queensland CAIRNS

National Advocate · Saturday 20 February 1932 · page 2

A prospector. Alexander McDonald, has reported finding a field, which is said to be very rich in gold together with silver and copper, at Mount…

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U.S. Finance Was Shaky (Second Edition, Yesterday) Alleged Threats of Gold Withdrawal the Inflation Move Washington

National Advocate · Saturday 20 February 1932 · page 5

It is disclosed that for months the Federal Reserve Bank officials have been in a high state of tendon at threats that the Bank of France…

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Euchareena-stuart In. Mining

Leader · Wednesday 24 February 1932 · page 4

The Ou[?] of the [?] [?] Mr. [?] caused quite a flutter in the [?] world. Some who were on [?]…

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Fall in Gold France May Lose £100,000 PARIS

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 24 February 1932 · page 1

A mishap at Cherbourg docks is likely to prove very expensive. When 426 boxes of. gold from New York were being unloaded from the…

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Lucky Hit Mine

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 25 February 1932 · page 13

There are 150 loads of wash ready for treatment at the Lucky Hit gold mine. Gulgong. On the same lead eight oilier shafts me being sunk,…

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