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

Mining & the mines, 1917

121 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 6 of 7

The Romance of Australian Gold Discovery

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 5 October 1917 · page 4

"THE NEW WORLD OF THE SOUTH," under which heading Rev. Dr. Fitchett, one of the foremost writers in Australia, and who deserves well of this country and…

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The Coal Miners

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 6 October 1917 · page 4

"The desire of the Commonwealth Government is to bring the trouble to a speedy and satisfactory end, but upon two things we are determined: We are…

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The Late Strike Trouble All Over. Miners Working Again. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 October 1917 · page 2

Mr Fuller last night received.a telegram from Mr. Baddely, stating that, as far as the Federation was concerned, the members of the…

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The Coal Miners

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 10 October 1917 · page 9

"The desire of the Commonwealth Government is to bring the trouble to a speedy and satisfactory end, but upon two things we are determined: We are…

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Mount Hope Mines

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 10 October 1917 · page 6

At the fourth annual general meeting of the shareholders of Mt. Hope, Ltd., held last week, Mr H. R. Denison, the acting chairman,…

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The War Sinking a Submarine. Vessels Overdue at 'Frisco. From China to Peru. Complete British Success. Cutting Off Coal Supplies. Sydney, Monday 8.6 a.m

Western Champion · Thursday 11 October 1917 · page 6

American destroyers sunk a submarine recently after a thrilling encounter. San Prancisco reports that nine…

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Strike Aftermath. Mines Now Working. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 16 October 1917 · page 2

Mr Fuller has received reports that the whole of the mines in the States are now working. Mr Fuller protests against what he describes to be…

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Latest Telegraphic. the German Menace. More Mines Found. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 16 October 1917 · page 2

Further mines have been discovered off the Austalian coast, in the vicinity of Gabo Island. The fact is now established that enemy agents…

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The War. Getting Nearer Home. Enemy Mine Exploded off Cape Howe SYDNEY

Forbes Times · Tuesday 16 October 1917 · page 2

Mr. Cook announced that a submarine mine, of enemy origin, was exploded off Cape Howe by mine sweepers sent from Sydney…

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Late Telegrams. Mine Field Near Gabo Island. Prisoner Escapes. the Rock Case. Sydney

Forbes Times · Tuesday 16 October 1917 · page 2

Mr. Cook stated last night that the mine sweepers established the fact that a minefield exists five miles south of Gabo. The mines so far…

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The War. an Enemy Mine. Exploded Off Cape Howe. Sydney, Saturday 8.35 p.m

Western Champion · Thursday 18 October 1917 · page 5

Mr. Cook announced that a submarine mine of enemy origin was exploded off Cape Howe by mine sweepers sent from Sydney. No damage was…

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Mining

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 20 October 1917 · page 4

Several permits have been taken out to mine for gold on Mr. Henderson's property. Harrigan and party, the prospectors, have…

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Tin Mining at Grenfell

Forbes Times · Tuesday 23 October 1917 · page 2

Considerable interest has been aroused locally in connection whith the recent discovery of a tin lode in the Bogolong paddock, about two mlies…

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Science Notes & News. a Coal Saver

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 27 October 1917 · page 7

There has been recently devised a coal saver which consists of two grates hinged together in the form of the letter "U." The grate…

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"Baby Mine."

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 3 November 1917 · page 6

Miss Beatrice Holloway, the clever young Australian actress, scores a huge suecoss in her role as "Zole," the childloss wife of a business man in the new…

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"Baby Mine."

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 7 November 1917 · page 3

Miss Beatrice Holloway, the clever young Australian actress, scores a huge success in her role as "Zoie," the childless wife of a business man in the new…

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A Money Mine

Forbes Times · Tuesday 13 November 1917 · page 4

A young man recently got married and took a collage, determined to grow enough vegetables to keep the household going. He started to dig,…

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The Wealth of the West the Gold Platinum and Tin Deposits in the Condobolin District

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 21 November 1917 · page 11

For a very long time it has been a source of wonderment and mystery to the writer and to many others who are conversant with the…

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Gold Rush in the West

Forbes Times · Tuesday 4 December 1917 · page 2

In the early days of mining in the Western states of America as is the case in every country dealing with this kind of industry gold "rushes"…

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The Preservation of Coal

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 21 December 1917 · page 7

Experiments have been made in [?] with a view to ascertain, the best means of preserving coal from deterioration after it has been…

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