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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1912

161 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 3 of 9

Fifikld Mining Matters

Forbes Times · Wednesday 28 February 1912 · page 2

At Parkes on Thursday at the Warden's Court an application by A. C. Morris for a special lease of 269 acres at Fifield was refused. An…

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The English Coal Strike Britiset Government's Firm Stand London

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 28 February 1912 · page 3

It is reported that in the event of a general coal strike, the Government will take over and operate the mines to prevent a famine…

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Mining Case. Application for Suspension

Western Champion · Friday 1 March 1912 · page 21

At the Warden's Court on Thursday last before Mr J. Jamieson, Warden, J S. Hartrick, as agent for Brierley find Sutherland, receivers in…

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Mining Case. Application for Special Lease

Western Champion · Friday 1 March 1912 · page 4

At the Warden's Court on Thursday last, before Mr J Jamieson, Warden, Archibald C. Morris, dentist, of Forbes, applied for a lease of 269 acres,…

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Abandoned Mining Tenements. Forfeiting the Rights

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 March 1912 · page 4

For forty years or more certain mining tenements, which have been registered in the Warden's Court, have been abandoned, but no proof of…

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Mining Tenements Forfeited. Numerous Abandoned Claims

Forbes Times · Saturday 2 March 1912 · page 5

At the Warden's Court yesterday Mr. J. Jamieson, P.M. and Warden, dealt with 34 cases of tenements in the Forbes mining division which…

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British Coal Strike 1,500,000 Workers Idle

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 5 March 1912 · page 2

The strike is now in full swing. One million miners are now idle, including the surface men. The lack of fuel is hampering industries. The blast…

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Interesting Mining Case. Application for Special Lease. a Forbes Syndicate

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 5 March 1912 · page 4

We are indebted for the following details of a case heard at Parkes last week, to the "Western Champion":—At the Warden's Court, Parkes, on…

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Alleged Gold Stealing. Accused Not Guilty

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 March 1912 · page 2

William Thomas Bettleton and Thomas Buckley were charged with on 17 th December, at Calarie, stealing 601b weight of gold slimes, the roperty…

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Forbes Quarter Sessions. Tuesday Afternoon. Before His Honor Judge Docker. Calarie Gold Stealing Charges. Both Accused Acquitted

Forbes Times · Saturday 9 March 1912 · page 3

In last issue we carried our report of the evidence in the charges against William Thomas Bettleton and Thomas Buckley, of having…

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Maitiand Coal Crisis. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 March 1912 · page 2

The trouble in connection with the colliery crisis at Maitland is becoming more acute, although every effort is being exerted to prevent a…

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The Coal Trouble. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 5

A conference between the Newcastle coal owners and men is fixed for Tuesday next…

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The Coal Crisis. London

Forbes Times · Saturday 16 March 1912 · page 4

The destitution caused through the coal strike in England is increasing, and the various industrial unions and charitable institutions…

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Cricket Notes MALLEE v. MINERS

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 20 March 1912 · page 2

THE above match was concluded on Saturday last on the West Wyalong wicket, and resulted in a draw. On the previous Saturday, Messrs Hare…

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The English Coal Crisis. Minimum Wage Bill Postponed

Forbes Times · Wednesday 27 March 1912 · page 2

The discussion on the Minimum Wage Bill in the House of Commons has been again postponed until Tuesday, as negotiations are still proceeding under the…

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Rich New Colliery. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 March 1912 · page 5

A new colliery being developed in the Maitland district, is said to contain 80 million tons of coal, the seam being 14 feet thick in places…

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Potatoes Worth Many Times Their Weight in Gold

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 29 March 1912 · page 3

A pound of potatoes for L450! That was the price given for sixteen ounces of this common food commodity at a recent agricultural show, writes the "Illustrated…

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A New Colliery

Forbes Times · Saturday 30 March 1912 · page 4

A new colliery is being developed in the Maitland coal mining district On a moderate estimate the mines contain a hundred million…

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Mining Notices

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 30 March 1912 · page 2

RENTS are due and owing upon the undermentioned leases, and if not paid within 36 days from the date hereof (Govt. Gazette, March 20)…

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Gold at Hargraves. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 April 1912 · page 4

During the past two months five nuggets of gold, valued at £1624, have been unearthed an Hargraves…

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