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

Mining & the mines, 1937

723 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 6 of 37

STAY - in Strike. Climax to Protests From Miners Return to Surface after 38 Hours' Vigil NEWCASTLE

National Advocate · Monday 1 March 1937 · page 2

The stay-in strike at North Wallarah colliery ended at 9.30 last night when the met returned to the surface after receiving assurances from the…

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Miners Meet Endorse New Claims and Discuss Important Matters

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 3 March 1937 · page 2

At the meeting of the Western Miners Federation on management committee, which was held on Monday and yesterday, it was decided…

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For "Yes" Appeal to Miners At Meeting To-morrow Night

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 3 March 1937 · page 2

Speakers representing the Primary Producers Union, which advocates a "Yes" at the referenda, will address a public meeting at the Grand…

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To Be Re-opened Lead-silver Mine Development at Sunny Corner

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 3 March 1937 · page 4

After many years of idleness, the Sunny Corner lead-silver mine is to be reopened. A couple of men are working there…

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Coal and Manufactures Import of the Referendum (To the Editor)

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 3 March 1937 · page 6

Sir,--Why do Labor leaders fail to advise the coal miners that a "Yes" vote on the marketing question is imperative to save the coal industry,…

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Gold Yield Record Since 1918 High December Production Canberra

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 3 March 1937 · page 4

The quantity of gold produced in the Commonwealth in 1936 is a record since 1918. Production is mounting steadily as a result of the increase in…

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War in Spain Another Neutral Ship Hits Mine Rebels Detain Vessels London

National Advocate · Wednesday 3 March 1937 · page 2

Another neutral vessel in the Mediterranean has struck one of the mines sown by the combatants in the Spanish civil war…

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Fall of Coal Two Miners Killed Wellington, N.Z.

National Advocate · Thursday 4 March 1937 · page 3

Peter Johnston, 50, and Thomas Thompson 38, miners, were killed when buried under a large fall of coil in a coal mine at Ohai,…

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FIRMER Gold Prices

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 4 March 1937 · page 3

PRICES fixed by the Commonwealth Bank for gold lodged at the Melbourne and Perth Mints during the week ended February…

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Colliery Dispute Mr. Hoare Disappointed NEWCASTLE

National Advocate · Thursday 4 March 1937 · page 5

Despite an announcement by [?] President of the Northern Miners' Federation Mr. T. Hoare) to-day [?] settlement of the trouble at the…

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More Gold Best Output Since 1918

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 4 March 1937 · page 8

GOLD production in Australia last year exceeded 1,000,000 fine ounces for the first time since 1918, the value of the output being…

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Gold Rod and Pamelus to Clash MELBOURNE

National Advocate · Friday 5 March 1937 · page 6

Gold Rod and Pamelus, who will clash in the CM. Lloyd Stokes, at Flemington on Saturday, were interesting workers at Caulfield this…

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Miner Rilled Fall of Earth in Gold Diggings Dorrigo

National Advocate · Friday 5 March 1937 · page 5

Percy Christopherson. 50. was killed by a fall of earth while working at the Bobo Kins gold mine yesterday…

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Colliery Strike Owners Defy Miners Newcastle

National Advocate · Saturday 6 March 1937 · page 2

Despite the fact that the Northern Miners' Federation has accepted the owners' assurance that the Dudley Colliery is now safe, the owners are…

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Defeated Gold Rod

Leader · Monday 8 March 1937 · page 4

Noted for [?] failures, Included [?] attempt to displace [?] from victory in the [?] defeating Gold…

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Tiniest Racehorse Shod With Solid Gold at the Show

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 8 March 1937 · page 1

ONE of the most amazing attractions ever seen on a showground in Australia is Wee Jimmy, the world's smallest racehorse. The…

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The Miners' Log Visit of Mr. Nelson Complete Wage Restoration Demanded

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 10 March 1937 · page 2

Mr. Charles Nelson, general president of the Miners' Federation, is in the western district in connection with special lodge executive meetings…

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Miners and Unity Latter Is Essential If Labor Is To Win Election

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 10 March 1937 · page 1

Mr. C. Nelson, general president of the Miners' Federation, who is in Lithgow to-day, explained the Federation's position in relation to the…

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Gold Sluicing

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 11 March 1937 · page 4

LATEST reports of the Cullengoral Alluvial Gold Sluicing, N.L.:—Extracting at end of north-west drive and in a few days' time will…

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Miners' Demands Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 11 March 1937 · page 1

THE log of claims to be served on the Colliery Proprietors by the Miners' Federation this week includes demands for a 30 hour week…

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