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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1909

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Mining

The Wellington Times · Monday 25 January 1909 · page 2

The following authority to enter was granted by the Warden on Friday:— Geo. Luke, 5 acres Yarragal, J. T. Tyler owner, compensation £2, rent…

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Illegal Gold Buying

The Cobar Herald · Tuesday 26 January 1909 · page 2

A number of persons, including two publicans and a wall-known resident, carrying on business iu Eaglehawk, Victoria, were arrested at Bendige on…

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Illegal Gold-buying

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 27 January 1909 · page 2

A NUMBER of persons, including two publicans and a well-known resident, carrying on business in Eaglehawk, were arrested at Bendigo on Thursday, on charges of illegally buying gold…

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Mining

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 January 1909 · page 4

It is intended to sink the main shaft at the Federal another 100ft. There is a reef in the drive at the bottom level exposed for 50ft and the appearances…

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Queen Bee Mine

The Cobar Herald · Friday 29 January 1909 · page 3

Report for 2 weeks ending 16th January, 1909:—Stoping done as usual at Nos 2, 8 and 4 levels on good grade carbonates…

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Mining Broken Hill South. Appointment of a Sydney Director Suggested

The Cobar Herald · Friday 29 January 1909 · page 3

At the invitation of Mr. W. J. Hogan, a meeting of shareholders in the Broken Hill South Silver-mining Co. was held at Mercantile…

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What Our Coal Output Is Worth

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 30 January 1909 · page 7

It would seem, judging from last year's output Horn the mines and quarries or the United Kingdom, that there is little ground for the fear,…

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More Mining Troubles. SYDNEY

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 30 January 1909 · page 4

TROUBLE is brewing at several of the collieries in the Newcastle District, especially at Wallsend, where a special meeting is to be held to-night…

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Mining

The Cobar Herald · Tuesday 2 February 1909 · page 2

The mine manager of the Fort Bourke Copper Mining Co. reports for fortnight ending Jan 28th:—Have sunk the shaft a further distance of 8ft., making a total…

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Mining

The Cobar Herald · Friday 5 February 1909 · page 5

Contractors of the Rabbit Hill Copper Mining Company, Limited, report under date, 1st February, 1909 Crossent at 245ft level in a farther…

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Hermidale Mining

The Cobar Herald · Friday 5 February 1909 · page 3

Budgerygat shaft is now down 310 feat. The foowall was passed at 285ft. The country now being passed through is a mixture of slate and…

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Broken Hill South Silver Mining Company, No Liability. Open Letter to the Honorable B. A. MOULDEN, M.L.C., ADELAIDE

The Cobar Herald · Friday 5 February 1909 · page 3

Dear Sir,—Your second circular dated 22/1/09 urging your candidature for the South Board is to hand and I wish to reply to same shortly…

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Mining

The Wellington Times · Monday 8 February 1909 · page 2

An application was made to the Warden on Friday by William Beadman for the suspension of the labour conditions of his authority to enter Mr…

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Mining. THE C.S.A. Mines, Ltd

The Cobar Herald · Tuesday 9 February 1909 · page 3

The manner reports for fortnight ending 3rd February, 1909:— No 3 South Drive—No 3 level extended 9 feet, giving total distance 53…

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Mining

The Cobar Herald · Friday 12 February 1909 · page 3

We are informed by the legal manager that the poppet legs and winding gear recently purchased by the Bonnie Dundee Mining Co…

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Inciting The Miners

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 13 February 1909 · page 4

AN indicating the amount of feeling towards the constabulary even now, the following from the official organ of the unions may be quoted : -- "The list[?]ed for the police is increasing, and…

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Mining. Orange Plains

The Cobar Herald · Tuesday 16 February 1909 · page 3

Bogan River Copper-mining Company is in full swing underground. During the Christmas holidays some miners were kept on stoping under No. 2 level…

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Durham Colliery Disaster

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 20 February 1909 · page 5

Later particulars at tho explosion at the colliery at West Stanley, Durham, shows that 37 minors have been rescued ; but it is feared tho remainder have perished…

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Colliery Disaster. London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 20 February 1909 · page 4

Thirty-seven miners have been rescued from the Durham colliery. It is feared that the remainder have perished. The majority of the eurvivors were saved by…

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Mining

The Wellington Times · Monday 22 February 1909 · page 2

The Welcome Jack cleaned up on Friday for 92 ounces. A drive is being put in from the bottom of the winze to-wards the Deep Levels, and the…

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