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

Mining & the mines, 1936

702 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 10 of 36

Nice Patch Gulgong District Gold

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 2 April 1936 · page 13

WILL Carter writes in the "Wellington Times":— It was good to read about the lucky golddiggers who struck that…

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For Trial Lucknow Gold Case

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 2 April 1936 · page 7

AFTER a lengthy hearing extending over three days, the conspiracy charges arising out of the alleged theft of gold…

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£1 Per Week Aid Mining Assistance

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 2 April 1936 · page 15

MR. Booth: In view of the fact that there are many miners who have been prospecting, and who are now working on…

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Greed of Gold Responsible For Train Tragedy BRISBANE, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 3 April 1936 · page 1

It transpires that gold from Cracow valued at £20,000 was part of the consignment in the carriage in which Harold Speering and Frank Costello…

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Lucknow Gold. Three Men for Trial Will Appear June 16

Leader · Friday 3 April 1936 · page 3

After seventeen hours during which seventeen witnesses were called, the hearing of the case in which Richard…

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Non-unionists Pelted Incidents at Coal Mine Melbourne

National Advocate · Saturday 4 April 1936 · page 3

There were further incidents at Sunbeam Colliery at Korumburra as a result of the employment of non-unionists…

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Train Murders Was Robbery the Motive £20,000 In Gold Near Compartment Conductor's Condition Brisbane

National Advocate · Saturday 4 April 1936 · page 2

Gold from Cracow, worth £20,000, it was disclosed to-day, was carried in a compartment at the other end of the carriage in which Harold…

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Gold Dredging And River Flats

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 6 April 1936 · page 8

THAT dredging would destroy fertile river flats was a claim.. made at the recent annual meeting of the Dubbo branch…

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State Mine Band Annual Smoke Social Is Very Enjoyable Function

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 6 April 1936 · page 2

The importance of good music in a community was strongly stressed at the smoke social of the State Mine Band in the Diggers' rooms on…

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New Gold Reef at Maitland Bar 40zs. to the Ton

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 6 April 1936 · page 8

SOME promising reefs have been unearthed in the Avisford district of late, and it is to be hoped that sufficient capital will be…

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British Markets Confidence in London France and Gold Position London

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 6 April 1936 · page 1

While the City considers it is too early to hazard how far Herr. Hitler's proposals will improve the international situation, the immediate…

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Victorian Racing Sensation Gold Fox, Trainer and Jockey Disqualified Melbourne

National Advocate · Tuesday 7 April 1936 · page 4

Disqualification for 12 months for dishonorable practices in connection with the running of Gold Fox at Epsom on Saturday was today…

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Powerhouse Coal and Some Alleged Mistakes Regarding Lithgow Tenders Provision of Rolling Stock

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 7 April 1936 · page 2

A recommendation was placed before the County Council yesterday that it should purchase its own railway roiling stock for the transport…

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The Wheat Farmer Is Often Burden on State Mr. J. N. Lawson's Comparison with Treatment Meted Out to Colliery Worker

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 7 April 1936 · page 3

When he addressed a public meeting in the Town Hall last night, Mr. J. N. Lawson, M.P., compared the position of a coal miner thrown out…

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Capertee Reported Closing of Mine

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 8 April 1936 · page 3

A practice shoot was fired on the local range on Saturday afternoon. This was the final tryout before the prize meeting at Mudgee, at which…

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Mining Figures

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 9 April 1936 · page 12

AT the Gulgong Warden's Court 67 miner's rights were issued for the quarter ended March 31, compared with 58 for the…

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Hurt by Fall of Coal

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 9 April 1936 · page 6

MR. Joe Byrnes, a miner employed in the Kandos Cement Coy.'s mine, was struck heavily on the left leg by a fall of coal from the roof…

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Leadville Mine When Will It Reopen?

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 9 April 1936 · page 8

THERE is considerable doubt and uncertainty about when the Mt. Stewart mine at Leadville will results mining operations. The miners…

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Mining Plant Closes Down

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 9 April 1936 · page 9

THE Turon Gates Gold Mining and Sluicing Company's plant is again idle after only a few days' work. It is reported that it is clos-…

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Drop of 3d Gold Prices Down

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 9 April 1936 · page 8

REDUCED prices were quoted by the Commonwealth Bank for gold lodged at the Melbourne branch of the mint, last week's…

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