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

Mining & the mines, 1939

772 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 6 of 39

Loyalists' Gold Stocks Franco's Demand from France LONDON

National Advocate · Saturday 25 February 1939 · page 2

According to the Exchange "Telegraph's" Paris correspondent General Jordana, the Spanish Nationalist Foreign Minister, acting under General…

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More Gold Satisfactory State Yield

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 5

THE production of native gold in New South Wales during January was estimated at 6,509.65 ounces fine…

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Spanish War Bank of Spain Gold Franco and Minister Agree BURGOS

National Advocate · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 1

The Fench emissary (Berard), and the Spanish Nationalist Foreign Minister (Jordana) have reached complete agreement regarding the…

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Miners' Claim Owners "Exploit Public" Judge as Mine Trustee SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 1 March 1939 · page 2

The exploitation of the public, enabling the coal mining companies to amass huge reserves, was alleged by Mr. W. Orr. the general…

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Invincible Colliery Can Continue Working As Result of Good Rain

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 1 March 1939 · page 1

As a result of the rain, the water shortage at Invincible colliery, Cullen Bullen, has been relieved. Last week the manager (Mr…

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Gasworks Coal Reserve

National Advocate · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 2

The Gasworks Manager. Mr. C. M. Ambrose, has reported to the Bathurst City Council that by increasing the coal order…

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Price of Gold a Little Lower

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 2

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

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Oil From Coal Production Is Doubled London

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 2

The production of motor spirit from coal in the United Kingdom has been doubled during the past four years, the Minister for Mines told…

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Gold Diggers of 1939

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 4 March 1939 · page 13

Most o fthe would-be gold diggers who pegged out claims at Eurimbla have lost some of their zest, on account of the gold not being found on…

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Nickel Mines New Caledonia Deposits SHANGHAI

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 6 March 1939 · page 1

OFFICIALS of the Japanese Ministry of Commerce have sailed for New caledonia to inspect the nickel mines there…

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Six Hour Day What it Would Cost Mining Industry Judge Brockman's Views Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 7 March 1939 · page 2

A six hour day in the coal mining industry would mean an increase of 30 per cent, in the production costs and an increase of 25 to 30 per cent…

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Miners' Hours Effect of 30-Hour Week Interesting Discussion

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 8 March 1939 · page 2

The effect of a 30-hour week in the coalmining industry was mentioned in argument before Mr. Justice Drake-Brockman in the…

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Leave Lang to Join New Labor Party Miners' Ultimatum to Northern Labor Members Support for Mr. Evatt CESSNOCK

National Advocate · Wednesday 8 March 1939 · page 2

At a meeting of eleven miners' lodges, representing 3,5000 members, tonight, it was decided to call upon the northern Labor members of…

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Hill End Mining

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 9 March 1939 · page 2

IN a circular to shareholders in Orlomo Explorations, Ltd., the board of directors state that they propose to allow Hill End Alluvials…

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Application for Mining Lease

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 9 March 1939 · page 8

In the Government Gazette of March 3. the application by James Benedict Ferris. Gulgong. No. 522. for Portion G.L 77. Parish…

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Sharp Rise In Price Of Gold

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 9 March 1939 · page 7

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

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Pit-top Strikes Statement by Mr. Orr Interesting Interlude at Mining Inquiry

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 9 March 1939 · page 2

In the Federal Arbitration Court yesterday, Mr. W Orr, representing the Miners' Federation, said that in many cases strikes resulting from…

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Where It Is, There It Is ! Romance of a Meroo Gold Slug Some Are Lucky, Some Not

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 9 March 1939 · page 16

AN old mining acquaintance of the writer's used to voice his philosophy regarding cold in the following words:—…

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Wonthaggi Mine More Trouble Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 10 March 1939 · page 3

Employees of the State coal mine at Wonthaggi are incensed at the action of the management in framing new regulations providing that…

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The Miners 30 Hours Claim Remarks of Judge Drake-brockman Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 10 March 1939 · page 3

The time might come when industry could get along on 30 hours a week but one isolated country could not do it, said Judge…

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