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

Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1912

161 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 5 of 9

"Spotted. Fever" Epidemic. Among German Miners

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 7 June 1912 · page 5

The Dusseldorf correspondent of the London "Daily Mail" wrote on 1st May:— An epidemic of "spotted fever" or…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Victorian Gold. Melbourne

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 11 June 1912 · page 2

The Victorian gold yield for May shows a comparative increase of 10,607 ounces…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Mining

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 12 June 1912 · page 2

OPERATIONS are being actively carried on at the various properties. At the Junction a splendid sample of sulphide ore is being raised…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Melrose Mine

Western Champion · Friday 14 June 1912 · page 19

It is on the cards (says, the "Times") that Mr, C. S. McPhillamy will shortly dispose of his silver and lead and copper mines out at Melrose. He is at…

Continued on Trove, page 19 →

Rich Gold Find

Western Champion · Friday 14 June 1912 · page 18

Mr. W. H. Haselhurst, who for thepast couple of years has been working on the old Phoenix lease, was rewarded on Friday last by the…

Continued on Trove, page 18 →

Lost Gold Mines

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 15 June 1912 · page 4

Of all the romantic tales heard in Mexico, says Wallace Gillpatrick in "Wanderings in Mexico" none are more fascinating than the stories of…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Experienced in Deep Mines

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 18 June 1912 · page 3

We are so accustomed to think of the recesses of the earth as "cool depths," especially in hot weather, that it is curious to read of the intense heat, experienced in…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

District News. Copper Mine, Melrose

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 19 June 1912 · page 2

It commenced to rain here on the morning of the 9th and lasted 24 hours, about 2 inches altogether. This in the first rain that has fallen…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Upton Sinclair. Views on the Coal Strike. England Five Year Hence

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 19 June 1912 · page 3

Mr Upton Sinclair arrived in England a week ago, and on Thursday I saw him in the House of Commons under the pilotage of Mr John Burns (said a…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

State Coal Mine. Melbourne

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 June 1912 · page 5

Serious trouble is threatened at the State coal mine, Victoria…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Grenfell Mining

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 25 June 1912 · page 2

A MEETING of miners aud others, called privately, was held at the Criterion Hotel, on Saturday last, for the purpose of asking the Government to…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Eugowra Gold Robbery

Forbes Times · Wednesday 26 June 1912 · page 4

Last Saturday (says the Orange "Leader") was the 50th anniversary of the celebrated sticking up of the Eugowra gold escort at the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

A Mining Venture

Forbes Times · Wednesday 26 June 1912 · page 2

A local syndicate has been formed with a view to again trying some of the ground in the vicinity of the Victoria lead, which was…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Coal Vend. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 June 1912 · page 4

It is highly probable that the colliery owners will not be represented in the High Court appeal against the Coal Vend judgment, but that they…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

The Gardiner Gang. Eugowra Gold Escort

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 June 1912 · page 2

Last Saturday week was the anniversary of the celebrated sticking up of the Eugowra gold escort at the rocks near Forbes, on the Gates-road,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Gold in Forbes. Find Oe a 50Z. Nugget

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 June 1912 · page 4

On Wednesday afternoon, Messrs T. and F. Buckley were fossicking for gold on the flat at the rear of Messrs F. Rath and Co.'s…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

For Young Folks. Rainbow Gold

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 29 June 1912 · page 4

At the end of the marvellous rainbow, Where the elves live—so I've been told—The fairies have hidden safe away…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

To-day's Telegrams. the Coal Cases. Sydney

Forbes Times · Saturday 29 June 1912 · page 4

Inquiry indicates that it is highly probable the colliery owners will not be represented in the High Court appeal against, the coal v[?]nd…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Gold in Forbes

Western Champion · Thursday 4 July 1912 · page 26

On Wednesday afternoon (says the "Advocate") Messrs. T. and F. Buckley were fossicking for gold on the flat at the rear of Messrs. F. Rath and…

Continued on Trove, page 26 →

Grenfell Mining

Western Champion · Thursday 4 July 1912 · page 28

A meeting was held at Howey's Criterion Hotel on Saturday week, having for its object the petitioning of the Government to assist in the…

Continued on Trove, page 28 →