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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1908

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Mining

The Wellington Times · Monday 3 August 1908 · page 2

At the Warden's Court, on Friday, the following authorities to enter were granted:—Garnett Hennessey, 20a, Nanima, C. H. Barton, owner…

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Cobar Peak Silver Mine

The Cobar Herald · Tuesday 11 August 1908 · page 3

The contractors of the above report for fortnight ending 5th August, 1908:— The north drive at the 358fo level…

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O.s.a. Mines

The Cobar Herald · Tuesday 11 August 1908 · page 3

Report for fortnight ending 5th August 1908:—South East Crosscut 3 level—Extended 19f. 6ns., given total…

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MINING. Great Cobar Ltd

The Cobar Herald · Tuesday 11 August 1908 · page 2

The first general meeting of the Great. Cobar (N.S.W.), was held recently in London, the chair being taken by Mr Andrew Haes (chairman of directors)…

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Mining

The Wellington Times · Monday 17 August 1908 · page 2

Although there is water in the dam at the Federal as a result of the recent rains, the quantity is not sufficient to enable the battery to start work…

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Mining

The Cobar Herald · Tuesday 18 August 1908 · page 2

A meeting of directors in the Gladstone Co was held at Mr Scott's office on Friday Dight, when it was decided to sink a new shaft 11ft x 4ft…

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Mining Great Cobar North (N.S.W.)

The Cobar Herald · Friday 21 August 1908 · page 4

The annual meeting of shareholders in the Great Cobar North Limited, mine, Cobar (N.S.W.), was held at West-minister on Juno 30, the chair being…

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English Colliery Explosion. Seventy-six Miners Killed

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 22 August 1908 · page 3

AN explosion has entombed 76 men in the number One shaft of the Maypole Colliery. It destroyed the ventilating draft and cage and blew the timber and headgear in all…

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Rivival of mining at Hill End. Payable Gold Struck

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 22 August 1908 · page 4

IN October, 1096, a party of eight was formed at Lithgow to work an abandoned claim at Hawkins' Hill at Hill End. John Sedger was first despatched to work the…

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Miners' Eight-hour Bill

The Western Herald · Saturday 22 August 1908 · page 6

All the Mines Regulation Acts which have been passed In Great Britain hitherto have been designed for the promotion of safety, but the Eight-hour…

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Mining

The Wellington Times · Monday 24 August 1908 · page 2

Some of the underground men at the Commonwealth were knocked off on Saturday and this gave rise to a rumour that the mine had closed…

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Mining

The Cobar Herald · Tuesday 25 August 1908 · page 3

The application of H, Johnson for authority, under the Mining Act, 1906, to prospect on part of settlement lean 1906-4, Nyngan, county…

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Cobar Peak Silver Mine

The Cobar Herald · Tuesday 25 August 1908 · page 3

Contractors of the above report for fortnight ending 20th August, 1908 Drive extended a further distance…

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C.s.a. Mines

The Cobar Herald · Tuesday 25 August 1908 · page 3

The C.S.A. Mines, Limited, report for fortnight ending, 19th August as follows:—South east crosscut, No. 8 level extended 13ft 6in, giving total…

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Mining. Warden's Court

The Cobar Herald · Friday 28 August 1908 · page 5

On Tuesday, before Mr Warden Dove, an application was made on behalf of Cobar Gold Mines Ltd., for six months' partial suspension…

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Nymagee Copper Mine. Purchase of Mines

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 29 August 1908 · page 3

Its learned that the Nymagee Copper Cdmpany has secured the Crowl CreekShuttieton copper mines, in order to supply a suitable fluxing ore for the Nymagee…

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Disastrous Colliery Accident

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 29 August 1908 · page 5

Thirty miners have been suffocated by a fire in a colliery at Oklahoma (U.S.A.) Twenty-six bodies have been recovered…

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Seventy-six Miners Killed

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 29 August 1908 · page 3

An explosion his [?]tombed 76 men in the number one shaft of the Maypole Colliery, Laueashire, England. It destroyed the vantilating draught and cage and blew the…

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A Flooded Mine. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 29 August 1908 · page 4

The Florence mine, at Zeehan, Tasma[?], was flooded by an inrush of water through the underground reservoir being tapped. The miners at work had timely warning, and…

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Nymagee Copper Mine. Purchase of Mines

The Cobar Herald · Tuesday 1 September 1908 · page 3

It is learned that the Nymagee Copper Company has secured the Crowl Creek-Shuttleton copper mines, in order to supply a suitable…

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