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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1928

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New Britannia Gold Mining Syndicate

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 16 March 1928 · page 6

Half-mile south from Forbes Post Office, milling at the Britannia Reef in the past was apparently confined to the western fall of the country…

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Horses Killed in a Mine Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 16 March 1928 · page 6

Terrible injuries were received by two horses at Hoskins' new mine, Lithgow, yesterday, when they fell down a coal chute. Their backs were broken…

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Mining Warden's Court

The Wellington Times · Monday 19 March 1928 · page 2

In the Mining Warden's Court on Friday afternoon, the following applications were granted:—Application by Bert Dempsey for an…

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A Fascinating Subject. Mr. Grace's Lecture on Coal

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 20 March 1928 · page 5

The High School Assembly Hall was crowded on Friday night, when Mr. H. A. Grace of Hurstville, delivered a fascinating lecture, entitled "The…

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Lure of Pirate Gold. Thrilling Hunt. Two Expeditions

Western Age · Thursday 22 March 1928 · page 4

Pirate gold is the prize in a thrilling treasure hunt which has just began, with two descendants of Sir Henry Morgan, the famous buccancer, as…

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New Britannia Gold Mining Syndicate

The Wellington Times · Thursday 29 March 1928 · page 11

The management report: Drive from shaft has been prospecting for the reef, which should account for recent prospects from pannings…

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Mining Revival. Mulga King and Billagoe

Western Age · Thursday 29 March 1928 · page 2

A syndicate was formed in town during the week to take over the working of the Mulga King and Billague Mines, and work has already been…

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Coal Mining Industry. Changes Demanded. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 30 March 1928 · page 6

Mr. C. M. McDonald, addressing the Deputy Industrial Commissioner regarding an appeal against an award and subsequent variations made by the…

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Colliery to Close. 650 Employee, Get Notice. NEWCASTLE

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 30 March 1928 · page 6

Aberdare Central Colliery owners have served notice on 650 employes owing in the slackness of trade…

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Miners to Be Put Off. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 30 March 1928 · page 6

Notices of dismissal will be served on 650 employees at the Aberdare Central Colliery to-morrow…

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Coal Train Derailed. Near Dungog. SYDNEY

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 3 April 1928 · page 2

Ten trucks, out of which 13 comprised a train travelling from Newcastle to Taree, left the rails three miles on the Dungog side of Stroud road. Five…

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Baby O' Mine

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 6 April 1928 · page 8

Baby o' mine with the velvet eyes, Mocking the blue of the summer skies, Mother's heart's full of a heavenly joy, As she holds in her arms her baby boy…

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Powdered Coal. a Rival for Oil. Will Revolutionise Industry

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 6 April 1928 · page 6

A new process by which coal is crushed to the fineness of the face power used by the flapper is about to revolutionise the coal trade to such an…

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MINING. Peak Mines No Liability. Mine Manager's Report

Western Age · Thursday 12 April 1928 · page 2

Since the new year the following work has been accomplished at the mine:—West Lode.—150ft. level, section 7…

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Powdered Coal. a Rival for Oil. Will Revolutionise Industry

Western Age · Thursday 12 April 1928 · page 4

A new process by which coal is crushed to the fineness of the face powder used by the flapper is about to revolutionise the coal trade to such an…

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Pooling Coal Output. To Relieve Unemployment. SYDNEY

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 6

The A.I.P Conference carried a resolution in favor of pouting the whole of the coal output of the State to relieve unemplyment…

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Dubbo Racing Club. Gold Cup Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 24 April 1928 · page 2

The following are the nominations for the first day oil the Dubbo Gold Cup meeting, to be held on May 3rd:— Opening Handicap.—Bealbray, Baltic…

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Colliery Explosion. Three Miners Critically Injured. SYDNEY

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 6

A gas explosion occurred at Balmoral Colliery, a few miles from Emerald, Queensland. Three miners. Mathew Stewart, underground…

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Coal Trade Depression. Strikers Blamed. SYDNEY

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 6

Mr. Macdonald, Chairman the Northern Collieries Association, attributes the present position in the local trade to the numerous strikes which…

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Coal Owners' Declaration. Strikes Every Week. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 6

Mr. Macdonald, Chairman of the Northern Collieries Association denies that the coal owners are deliberately causing the present depression with the…

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