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

Mining & the mines, 1928

118 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 5 of 6

Miners' Move Separation from A.L.P. Sydney, Monday Evening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 28 August 1928 · page 1

If is reported that the Northern Miners' Federation has started a movement for separation from the A.L.P…

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Mining

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 29 August 1928 · page 8

There is nothing fresh to report in mining matters generally. The claimholders at Thompson's Lead and the Bald Hills are working away…

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Rich Gold Find at Kingvale

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 29 August 1928 · page 6

The reefs discovered recently at Kingsvale are likely to prove very rich, as we learn on reliable authority (writes "Harden Express") that…

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Rich Gold Find at Kingsvale

Cowra Free Press · Friday 31 August 1928 · page 1

The reefs discovered recently at Kingsvale are likely to prove very rich, as we learn on reliable authority that the yield is at least 6 oz. to…

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Local and General Young Show. Four Champions and Gold Cup to Grenfell

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 September 1928 · page 2

Conditions at the Young Show yesterday were frightful, a bitterly cold wind raging all day. The takings were £146 behind, the crowd…

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Another Cup. Grenfell Again. Gold Cup Won Outright. Mr. W. W. Ingrey's Record at Young Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 September 1928 · page 2

Mr. W. W. Ingrey had another good win with his sheep this week, when at the Young Show he secured six firsts, two…

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Bounty on Coal

Western Champion · Thursday 20 September 1928 · page 16

The serious crisis that has arisen in the coal trade was the subject of an important announcement by the Prime Minister in the House of…

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Gold in Parkes

Western Champion · Thursday 20 September 1928 · page 10

It is many years now, since gold to any groat extent has been found in this district, and the possibilities of a new strike taking place are very…

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Stabilising the Coal Industry The Solution of the Unemployment Problem

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 25 September 1928 · page 6

The Government's proposals for the rehabilitation of the coal industry, which were announced, by Mr. Bavin last Friday, are subject to ratification…

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Gold in New Guinea 25 Ounces to Ton (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 25 September 1928 · page 1

The Minister of Homes and Territories received word from New Guinea of the discovery of gold in the Morobe district yeilding 25 ounces of gold to…

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Central Parking Magistrate Says "Is Illegal" Mine Host Charged Case Dismissed

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 26 September 1928 · page 1

A motor traffic case, which will create widespread interest through out the State was heard at the Forbes Police Court yesterday…

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A Gold Evening Coat

Cowra Free Press · Friday 28 September 1928 · page 3

Gold lame with sable is a chic combination for evening coats. Ruth Taylor a Paramount featured screen player, wears a metallic evening wrap…

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N.s.w. Coal Policy

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 September 1928 · page 6

Mr. Bavin has announced the declared policy of the Govment in respect to the coal industry of New South Wales. This policy has, it is stated, been framed after the closest investigation of the position and numerous conferences…

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Prospector's Luck MISSED £2000 Gold Packet

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 3 October 1928 · page 6

An old prospector, over 90 years of age, Is still fossicking around Hill End way, and tells how he missed a pocket of gold worth £2000…

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Coal Plans Adopted Bavin Says, "Degraded Spectacle Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 3 October 1928 · page 4

Amazing scenes were witnessed in the State House, when Mr. Bavin submitted his Government's, coal plans, as requested by the Opposition…

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Coal Industry L.C. Endorses Govt. Proposal (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 5 October 1928 · page 1

The Governments' proposals for the rehabilitation of the coal industry was endorsed by the Legislative Council by 24 votes to 10…

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"Baby Mine" a Hurricane of Hilarity

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 October 1928 · page 6

"Baby Mine," the latest comedy vehicle for Karl Dane and George K., Arthur, the unforgettable heroes of "Rookies", will be the centre of gales…

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Duke of York's Gold Trophy

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 15 October 1928 · page 2

Messrs. C. C. Wakefield & Co., Ltd., have received advice from London to the effect that the Duke of York's Gold Trophy Motor Boat Races, which…

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Narrow Escape Boy Falls Down Mine Saved By Out-Jutting Iron

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 October 1928 · page 6

Albert Hocking, a lad in the employ of purdies' Ltd., Grentell, had a narrow escape from death last Sunday night…

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Yours and Mine (To the Editor)

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 October 1928 · page 3

Sir,—However, we may differ about some things there is one thing on which we all agree— that we have a right…

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