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

Mining & the mines, 1915

141 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 7 of 8

New Gold Find

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 6 October 1915 · page 3

A new find was made some days ago what is known as the Double Tanks on Nariah Station, about 12 miles from Yalgogrin. The…

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Natural Ice Mine

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 8 October 1915 · page 14

In the Alleghenies, just beyond Cudersport, P., there is a cave a few feet below the surface, which is a natural ice mine, the ceiling, walls,…

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Mining at Forbes a Promising Show

Forbes Times · Tuesday 26 October 1915 · page 3

Yesterday we were shown some splendid specimens of gold-bearing stone from Messrs Flynn and Barton's mine, situated about eight…

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Magpie Mine

Western Champion · Thursday 28 October 1915 · page 21

Yesterday (says Tuesday's Forbes "Times") we were shown some splendid specimens of gold-bearing stone from Messrs. Flynn and Barton's mine,…

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The War Suspected Spy Arrested. Russian Success in Galicia. Greece and Cyprus. a Mining Adventure. Sydney, Friday 10.10 a.m

Western Champion · Thursday 28 October 1915 · page 23

The wife of M Burnyeat, formerly member for Whitehaven, has been [?]rrested at her own house on the Irish [?]oast. It is alleged that at the time…

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General Telegraphic the Coal Lumpers. Sydney

Forbes Times · Friday 29 October 1915 · page 4

The coal lumpers decided last night to return to work to-day pending the result of the conference to be held…

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Black Sea Battle. Mine Sweeper Sunk. Austrians and Montenegrins. the Roumanian Attitude. Effect on Greece. Sydney, Monday 8.39 a.m

Western Champion · Thursday 4 November 1915 · page 23

A Bucharest message states that the cruisers Goeben, Breslau, and Hamidieh attacked three Russian battleships and several cruisers and…

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Germany's Urgent Need of Gold

Forbes Times · Friday 12 November 1915 · page 7

There has been no gold visible in Germany for some months past. What has not been yielded up to the Government has been hidden under mattresses and…

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Germany's Urgent Need of Gold

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 13 November 1915 · page 4

There has been no gold visible in Germany for, some months past. What has not been yielded up to the Government has been hidden under mattresses and…

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Great Cobar Mine

Forbes Times · Tuesday 16 November 1915 · page 2

The depression resting over Cobar since the cessation of operations at the Great Cobar Mine is gradually lifting. Following on the unwatering of the…

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Germany's Urgent Need of Gold

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 17 November 1915 · page 3

There has been no gold visible in Germany for some months past. What has not been yielded up to the Government has been hidden under mattresses and…

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KENDALL'S Picture Palace, Condobolin Monday, November 29. Great Serial Drama, The 'Trey O' Hearts.' Thirteenth Instalment. the Flooded Mine. Synopsis

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 24 November 1915 · page 7

After repairing the punctured tyre, the chauffeur drives on. The motor car contains Alan, Rose, and Barcus, in addition to Judith and Trine…

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Mining

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 November 1915 · page 6

The Forbes Magnesito Mining Syndicate are buzzing like blowflies. Mr A. Murray, manager, relinquishes office on Wednesday, 24th inst. He…

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FIFIELD. (From Our Own Correspondent). MINING

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 December 1915 · page 6

Mr Morrison, Government Geologist, has been in the district for the past few days, inquiring into the productive possibilities of the local…

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Gold Shipped to Japan

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 10 December 1915 · page 3

There were gold movements at the Bank of England recently, of unusually large proportions and of considerable significance…

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Local and General. Mining at Mineral Hill

Forbes Times · Tuesday 14 December 1915 · page 2

Mineral Hill must be forging ahead, for there are two provisional hotel licensees, and by men who ought to know the prospects of the mine. We…

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"Old Gold and Silver War Fund."

Western Champion · Thursday 16 December 1915 · page 19

A new fund has been started in Sydney during the last few days with the Ho Sir W. P. Cullen, C.J., K.C.M.G., as President, and 'Messrs. J. Russell…

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"Old Gold and Silver War Fund."

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 17 December 1915 · page 10

A new fund has been started in Sydney during the last few days with the Hon. Sir W. P. Cullen, C.J., K.C.M G., as President, and…

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Danger! a Council Blunder. Mine in a Street

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 December 1915 · page 4

Some time past the Municipal Council gave permission to some local mining enthusiasts to sink a shaft in the street near Clark's mill. Later…

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Old Gold and Silver War Fund

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 18 December 1915 · page 3

A new fund has been started in Sydney during the last few days with the Hon. W. P. Cullen, C.J., K.C.M.G., as President, and Messrs…

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