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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1905

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Mining

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 4 November 1905 · page 6

During the week 555 acres were taken up as mineral leases, comprising 15 applications, and of that urea 355 acres were pegged out round the C.S.A. mine…

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Colliery Explosion. Five Mew Killed. Sydney

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 4 November 1905 · page 5

A terrible explosion occurred at the Sandford Merthyr colliery, Maitland district, yesterday morning. Five persons were killed, viz…

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Old Goodrich Mine

The Wellington Times · Thursday 9 November 1905 · page 2

The Molong "Express" hears that the old Goodrich mine is looking particularly well just now and the prospects are that this once valuable…

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The New Mining Bill, 1905. Revised Synopsis. Scope and Purpose of the Bill

The Wellington Times · Thursday 9 November 1905 · page 2

The following synopsis of the new Mining Bill shortly to come before the House, is from Mr. E. F. Pittman, Under-Secretary for Mines:—…

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Mining

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 11 November 1905 · page 5

During the week 506 acres were applied for under mineral lease, of which 326 acres were at the C.S.A. The old Wild Wave claim has again…

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Mining Fatality. Man Palls Down a Shaft. Body Badly Bruised

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 11 November 1905 · page 4

On Wednesday morning last a terribly sad mining accident, which terminated fatally, occurred at a shaft known as the Old Peak. It appears…

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C.s.a. Mine. Phenomemal Find. Its Prospects Compared with Broken Hill. What the Syndicate Intend Doing

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 11 November 1905 · page 3

Development work at the C.S.A. is proceeding rapidly. There are 20 men at work, this being as many as can be engaged at present. THe shaft is…

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Narro mine

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 15 November 1905 · page 3

WE are now getting the results of the late fires, which although practically extinguished, are still a source of danger, and it will be with no sma[?]. sense of satisfaction that the farmer will see…

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Mining Disaster. London, Monday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 15 November 1905 · page 2

The shaft of a mine in South Atrica collaped and 67 natives one while man were killed…

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The Federal Mine

The Wellington Times · Thursday 16 November 1905 · page 4

Attention is directed to the Federal Gold and Silver Mining Co's notice to shareholders in this issue. Contributing shareholders are notified that…

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Mining

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 18 November 1905 · page 4

Since our last issue about 320 acres have been applied for, of which 120 acres are situated near the C.S.A. Since the 1st October an area of 3200…

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Omens Which Foretetl Mining Disasters

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 18 November 1905 · page 8

IT is probably true that no class of workers entertains such a profound regard for and belief in what they choose to consider as omens as colliers, and no…

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The New Mining Bill. Synopsis of Provisions

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 18 November 1905 · page 5

THE new Mining Bill has been circulated by the Minister for Mines and Agriculture who invites suggestions aud criticisms. Among its loading provisions are the…

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Mining

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 25 November 1905 · page 4

Since our last issue 270 acres have been pegged out, nearly all between the C.S.A. und the Spotted Leopard. Warden's Courts will be held on…

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Mining Fatalities Terrible Accident. at C.S.A. Mine. Driver Mingled in the Cog Wheels

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 25 November 1905 · page 4

The townspeople of Cobar were shocked on Monday morning to hear that a man had been killed at the C.S.A. mine. Albert Grainger…

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Local and General. Guardian of Miners

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 25 November 1905 · page 4

MR. JOHN LEAH has been appointed guardian of miners in the Cobar district, this position having been vacanted by Mr. Edwin James, who has left the…

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Orange Plains Copper Mine

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 29 November 1905 · page 2

Some very good ore is being obtained at the above mine. The nine tons recently sent to the Waratah Smelting Works from Fishpool's New Find, yielded over 30 per…

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The Goodrich Mine. Short History of the Field

The Wellington Times · Thursday 30 November 1905 · page 2

Mr. John F. Wynne, of Molong, writes to the Peak Hill "Express" as follows:— A late issue of the "Express"…

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Cobar Gold Mines

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 2 December 1905 · page 6

The annual report of the Cobar Gold , Mines, Ltd., which was presented at the meeting of shareholders in London on October 24th, states that during the…

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Mining

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 2 December 1905 · page 4

The north drive at the 452ft. level of the C.S.A. Cobar, is in 17ft., the face being in ore assaying 60.4 per cent. lead, 1oz, 3dwt, silver, and 2dwt, 11gr. gold…

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