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

Mining & the mines, 1938

807 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 6 of 41

Explosion in Mine Fortunate Miners Newcastle

National Advocate · Thursday 24 March 1938 · page 2

A wind blast at the Northern Extended Colliery caused considerable damage but fortunately there were no men below at the time. Had the…

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[?] and Gold Ball

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 24 March 1938 · page 6

The Dunedoo C.W.A. and Younger Set Association are combining this year in putting on their Grand Blue and Gold Ball in the Lyceum…

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Up Ninepence Price of Gold

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 24 March 1938 · page 7

THE price fixed by the Commonwealth Bank for gold, Including Jewellery, lodged at the Melbourne Mint for the week ended March 17…

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State Mine Band Will Continue to Function Unions and Lodges to Finance

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 24 March 1938 · page 5

Industrial unions and miners' lodges which have agreed to make weekly contributions of 1d per member have decided to take…

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Gold Sluicing Company Founded by Late J. F. Foster Leases Total Approximately 1000 Acres the History of the Company

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 24 March 1938 · page 8

The company was founded in 1933 to acquire from J. F. Foster certain leases totalling approximately 1000 acres at Cullengoral,…

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Colliery Application Mining Court Undertaking by Vale of Clwydd Company

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 1

Vale of Clwydd Colliery Ltd., at Lithgow Mining Court yesterday, before the Warden (Mr. F. A. Hynes), applied for authority to enter and…

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Sunny Corner Profitable Pea and Potato Crops Renewal of Gold Mining

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 30 March 1938 · page 6

After a fortnight's dry weather nine points fell during the night of the 26th, making the total for March 11 points to date. It has certainly…

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Two Stoppages and Both Over Horse Steelworks Colliery Idle

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 30 March 1938 · page 1

There is a stoppage at Steelworks colliery, about 200 men being involved. It was stated at the miners office…

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Mine in Belfast Explodes Near Buildings Belfast

National Advocate · Wednesday 30 March 1938 · page 2

A land mine near the College Square exploded, smashing all windows in the college and nearby. No one was injured…

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Two Collieries One Dispute Settled But Other Is Not

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 31 March 1938 · page 2

Steelworks Colliery is still idle following the refusal of three wheelers to work a horse which they, and subsequently the lodge, considered…

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Another Rise In Price Of Gold

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 31 March 1938 · page 2

THE price fixed by the Commonwealth Bank for gold, including jewellery, lodged at the Melbourne Mint for the week ended March 24…

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Two Dead Queensland Mine Disaster Workmates' Futile Efforts BRISBANE

National Advocate · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 2

Kevin Johnson, 21 and Frederick Winters. 22, were entombed for several hours at Mount Morgan mine last night, while 100 workmates were…

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State Mine Band Contributions For Sydney Visit

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 4 April 1938 · page 2

Lithgow State Mine Band's appeal for contributions to defray the cost of sending members to Sydney to lead the Lithgow float in the procession…

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Miners Meet But in Small Number to Hear of "Labor Daily" Position

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 4 April 1938 · page 2

At a mass meeting of Lithgow members of the Western Miners' Federation in the Trades Hall yesterday, the general president (Mr. C. Nelson)…

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Gold Theft 'Change Member Arrested' ADELAIDE

National Advocate · Tuesday 5 April 1938 · page 1

Said to be a member of the Melbourne Stock Exchange. Prank Savage was arrested on the motorship Wuppertal to-day and appeared before the…

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Alleged Gold Theft "Accessory" Reaianded Adelaide

National Advocate · Wednesday 6 April 1938 · page 2

Frank Savage, formerly of Bendigo Victoria, was remanded to Melbourne to-day on a charge of having been an accessory before the fact to the…

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Coal Industry British Bill Protecting Interests of All Parties London

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 6 April 1938 · page 1

The third reading of the Coal Bill, which is one of the Government's main legislative measures of the session, was agreed to without division…

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Leadville Mine

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 7 April 1938 · page 4

AFTER a visit to Leadville by a metallurgist, steps are being taken to re-open the Mount Stewart mine. Owned by a syndicate,…

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The Gold Lure Search for Lassetter's Reef

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 7 April 1938 · page 12

THEY are still searching for the famous Lassetter's reef, supposed to be located somewhere in the heart of Australia…

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State Mine Band Arrangements Almost Complete for General Union Control

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 7 April 1938 · page 4

Plans for the State Mine Band to be taken over by the industrial unions were advanced another stage at a meeting in the…

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