Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Mining & the mines, all years

Dubbo & the Western Plains · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1912

235 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 7 of 12

Grenfell Mining

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 12 July 1912 · page 6

A meeting was held at Howey's Criteriou Hotel, Grenfell, having for its object the petitioning of the Government to assist in the development of…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Mining Legislation

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 12 July 1912 · page 4

Important mining legislation will be introduced during the forthcoming session of the State Parliament, including eight hours a day from bank to bank…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Mining

The Cobar Herald · Tuesday 16 July 1912 · page 3

On July 3 at 2.30 p.m. g.1. 73, held by F. Robbins, county Robinson, parish Cobar of 1a 1r 27p was declared cancelled by notice in…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Mining at Hill End

The Wellington Times · Thursday 18 July 1912 · page 8

The gold leases west of Hill End known as the Golden Mile, in area 56 acres, have been acquired by a syndicate with a view to forming a large…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Mining. THE C.S.A. Mines Limited

The Cobar Herald · Friday 19 July 1912 · page 7

Report for week ending July 13:— South Drive No. 6 crosscut:— Have started driving 22ft. back from…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Mining

The Cobar Herald · Friday 19 July 1912 · page 4

Mr. C. R. McKenzie, manager of Cobar Tinto and C. S. A. mines, left Cobar on Wednesday to inspect and report on the Bonnie Dundee…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Fight for a Mine

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 19 July 1912 · page 3

A light took place for the possession for a radium claim near Monroe Lake, Nebrit Island. A syndicate of English capitalists secured the claim and the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Welsh Gold. Revived Industry

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 19 July 1912 · page 3

It is reported by recent London papers that gold in payable quantities is at last being mined in the Welsh hills. Many years ago, Mr. Pritchard Morgan,…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

The Bodangora Mine

The Wellington Times · Monday 22 July 1912 · page 2

The battery of the Bodangora Gold Mines Co., with 20 heads dropping, ran 274 hours last mouth, and crushed, 592.98 tons for 304¾ ounces of…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Bonnie Dundee Mine

The Cobar Herald · Tuesday 23 July 1912 · page 2

In connection with the proposed money-raising scheme by debentures, to instal smelting machinery at Bonnie Dundee Mine, Mr…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Mining

The Cobar Herald · Tuesday 23 July 1912 · page 2

Mr. W. H. Corbould, general manager of the Mount Elliott mines (Q.), will leave for London next month for a well-earned holiday…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Employees' Mining Boards

The Cobar Herald · Tuesday 23 July 1912 · page 2

In connection with the undermentioned boards:— No. I Board: Metalliferous miners and limestone miners, and all…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Mount Boppy Gold Mining Company Ltd

The Cobar Herald · Friday 26 July 1912 · page 3

The thirteenth ordinary general meeting of the Mount Boppy Gold Mining Company, Ltd., was held on April 2 at the Cannon Street Hotel…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Bodangora Mining

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 26 July 1912 · page 6

The Kaisor mine under new management is likely to prove a very payable proposition. Water is now being obtained from Mitchell's Creek. The…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Mining in Gulgong

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 26 July 1912 · page 4

A man of many years experience as a mine manager and who thoroughly understands the business is now in Gulgone, and considers that the chance of…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Excitement on a Mining Lease. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 30 July 1912 · page 2

Recently a gold-mining lease was cancelled at Hill End and was thrown open to be taken up again on a certain date. Seven applicants were…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Mining. C.S.A. Mines, Limited

The Cobar Herald · Friday 2 August 1912 · page 7

Report of work done at the mine to 27th July, 1912:— The drive towards the Tinto workings has been extended 8 feet…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Bodangora Mining

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 2 August 1912 · page 6

Mining matters at Bodangora were brisk for the fortnight. The output at Dick's and Horseshoe shafts is being maintained; battery with 20 head…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Mining at Hargraves

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 2 August 1912 · page 6

Interest in mining circles at [?] graves is not very keen. Green and Only are still sinking, and the prospects are good. The ground through…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Fifield Magnesite Mine

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 9 August 1912 · page 6

The company which has taken over the magnesito mine at Fifield from Messrs. Bors Brothers have 15 men employed on their leases. A syndicate…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →