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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1923

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Our Neglected Mining

The Wellington Times · Thursday 12 July 1923 · page 6

Perhaps no district in the State has a more varied class of minerals than Wellington. Gold, for many years, gave a big revenue to the Government,…

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The Coal Strike

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 13 July 1923 · page 4
Also in Western Age

A West Maitland message says it is not expected that Mr. Oakes' proposals will tend to clear the way for a settlement of the coal strike, as far as…

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Coal Strike Settled SYDNEY

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 13 July 1923 · page 6

Immense satisfaction was expressed at Newcastle last night at the settlement of the coal trouble. A Cessnock message states great excitement…

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Latest Telegrams. Coal Conference Ended. Trouble Settled. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 13 July 1923 · page 4

At the conclusion of the Coal Conference Mr. Oakes thanked the representatives of both sides for their endeavours to bring about a settlement, and…

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Our Neglected Mining

The Wellington Times · Thursday 19 July 1923 · page 8

Since writing my last article, the Wellington Progress Association has asked the Mines Department for £5000 to search for minerals, and develop…

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The Broken Hill Mine Fire

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 20 July 1923 · page 5

The firemen are right upon the fire in the Central mine, playing 3 hoses upon it. Mine Inspector Warren, after a trip underground, returned and said…

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Wyangla Gold and Gem Field

Western Age · Friday 20 July 1923 · page 1
Also in Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent

On the above field four shafts have now been sunk, varying in depth from. 28ft to 37ft. A sluice box has been placed in position,…

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Our Neglected Mining

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 July 1923 · page 2

In my article on the gold bearing reefs which might pay on further development the COMMONWEALTH AND FEDERAL…

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The Broken Hill Mine Fire

Western Age · Friday 27 July 1923 · page 4

The firemen are right upon the fire in the Central mine, playing a hoses upon it. Mine Inspector Warren, after a trip underground, returned and said…

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A Medicine Mine

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 2 August 1923 · page 4

The word "mining," says a writer in "The Engineering and Mining Journal-Press" (New York), usually causes to flash on the screen of one's…

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Our Neglected Mining

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 August 1923 · page 2

In the articles penned have been mentioned those minerals most known, and looked for, and valuable but there is a rock in Wellington at certain…

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Sale of Mt. Boppy Mine Plant

Western Age · Friday 10 August 1923 · page 3
Also in Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent

In connection with the sale at the immense plant of the Mount Boppy Gold Mining Co., Ltd., at Canbelego on Tuesdsy, Wednesday and Thursday…

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Mining "The Peak."

Western Age · Friday 17 August 1923 · page 3

Preliminary negotiations have been completed by W. G. Gillett, of Sydney. to [?] Cobar. N.S.W. The Peak is to receive first attention, and a…

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Death of Mr H. J. Cornish Discoverer of Gold at Cobar

Western Age · Friday 24 August 1923 · page 2

The death of Mr. Henry John Cornish, of Cobar, which occurred at the residence of his son, at Botany, Sydney, on Sunday morning, removes of the…

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Appalling Mine Disaster

The Wellington Times · Monday 3 September 1923 · page 2

An appalling mine disaster occurred on Saturday afternoon at Bellbird Colliery, one of the beat and busiest on the Maitland coalfields. The disaster…

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Terrible Mine Disaster

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 4 September 1923 · page 2

A terrible disaster occurred on Saturday afternoon at the Bellbird Colliery, one of the best and busiest of the Maitland coalfields. The disaster occurred…

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For Young Folks Gold for the Children

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 4 September 1923 · page 3

There once lived a King who was determined to make the country over which he ruled the foremost in the world, so he sent for great architects…

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