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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1909

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Mining. Queen Bee Mine

The Cobar Herald · Friday 22 October 1909 · page 4

Report for two weeks endingS october: — Mining — Stoping has been ca [?] on at Nos. 2 and 5 levels on [?]…

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The Mineral Industry of New South Wales. Ii. Coal

The Cobar Herald · Friday 22 October 1909 · page 2

Next to silver coal contributes the largest share to the annual mineral production of the State. In 1907, out of a total production of nearly £10,295,290…

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Mining

The Wellington Times · Monday 25 October 1909 · page 2

Work was resumed to-day at Welcome Jack. The tender of Welsh waa accepted for the drive be put in from the old tunnel, and…

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The Miners' Mite

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 27 October 1909 · page 3

Provisions ensuring miners' shares in the profits are to be included in future French concessions…

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The Miners' Mite. London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 27 October 1909 · page 2

Provisions ensuring miners' shares in the profits are to be included in future French mining concessions…

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Mining

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 October 1909 · page 5

Writes our Bodangora correspondent—The boiler for Dick's Reward is under repairs at the fitter's shop, but the pumping is laid as far as the water,…

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Mining. the Canbelego Field

The Cobar Herald · Friday 29 October 1909 · page 6

The gold obtained by the Mount Boppy geld mine for June realised £10,851,12s 21. The following is the result of the August gold production :…

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Telegraphic. Sydney, Tuesday. The Clifton Mining Trouble

The Cobar Herald · Friday 29 October 1909 · page 3

Negotiations in regard to the Clifton trouble have fallen through. The men have decided to fight to a finish…

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Mining

The Wellington Times · Monday 1 November 1909 · page 3

At the Warden's Court on Friday two authorities to enter were granted E. V. Hare for 5 acres and 10 acres respectively in the parish of Yarragal,…

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Copper Mine Fatality

The Cobar Herald · Tuesday 2 November 1909 · page 2

The unfortunate man, Ambrose Fox, who was so dreadfully burnt over the body and head on Thursday morning, whilst engaged at…

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Mining

The Cobar Herald · Tuesday 2 November 1909 · page 2

A. correspondent sends the following along:— The Leads Mine.—The new syndicate have commenced work on the…

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Cablegrams. Welsh Colliery Disaster. London

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 3 November 1909 · page 3

In the disaster at Darren colliery, South Wales, caused by an explosion, 25 miners were killed. The sub-manager and another man were killed while attempting to rescue the entombed…

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Fatal Mine Explosion. London, Monday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 3 November 1909 · page 2

In an explosion in the Cambrian Mine, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, from 12 to 15 workmen were killed…

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Mining

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 November 1909 · page 4

Tenders are wanted for sinking [?] shaft at the Southern Cross mi[?] Gunner's Dam, to a depth of 60 f[?] 8 x 4 Particulars from Mr. Joh[?]…

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Cobar Gladstone Mine

The Cobar Herald · Friday 5 November 1909 · page 3

Report for 2 weeks ending 29th October. South drive from main shaft extended 27ft., total 180ft. Face of…

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Copper Mine Fatality Enquiry

The Cobar Herald · Friday 5 November 1909 · page 4

The enquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death of Ambrose Fox, who was fatally injured by an explosion of molten…

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Mining. the Queen Bee Copper Mining Company

The Cobar Herald · Friday 5 November 1909 · page 3

Report for two weeks ending October:— Mining.—Stoping carried on at No[?]. 1 and 2 levels on good grade…

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Mining

The Wellington Times · Monday 8 November 1909 · page 2

The inquiry into the application by Charles Laut for the cancellation of an authority to enter, held by P. E. Casey for the Federal Co., which was listed…

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The Coal Strike. Consternation in Business Circles. Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 8 November 1909 · page 2

Every coal mine in the northern district is deserted, and there are over 12,000 men on strike. No ballot was taken prior to the strike. Shipping is…

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News by Wire Great Strike. Newcastle Coal Miners. Sydney

The Bligh Watchman and Coonabarabran Gazette · Tuesday 9 November 1909 · page 4

Every coal mine in the northern district is deserted, and over 12,000 men are on strike : no ballot was taker Shipping is basically held up, and a…

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