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

Mining & the mines, 1929

196 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 1 of 10

Civic Coal Scandal Question of Grounds for Prosecution

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 1 January 1929 · page 2

The advice of counsel has been sought by the City Solicitor, Mr. W K. Waldron, as to whether there are grounds for prosecution of several…

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Report on Rotary Concentrator Test on Tailings From White Crystal Mine, Ardlethan, N.s.w

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 7 January 1929 · page 2

The parcel of tailings taken from the White Crystal Company's dumps consisted of 50 tons moist weight, equal to 48 tons net weight, the assay…

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Mining

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 9 January 1929 · page 6

Messrs Webb and party near the Soapworks, have come upon some nice stone. Their reef, which hitherto has been up has came in between…

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Suppers for Police. Action by Miners

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Wednesday 9 January 1929 · page 2

The miners have called on the Branxton butter factory to cut off supplies of milk and butter for the Rothbury colliery, and have…

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Gold Find Near Orange

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 2

Mr. Andrew Dowd, a prospector, has discovered alluvial gold in a valley at Ammerdown two miles from Orange. He has pegged out a claim of 25…

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Mining

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 16 January 1929 · page 8

Work in the claim of the Caledonian G. M. Co., may be regarded as ende[?] for the present. Thursday evening a meeting of…

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Gold Dinner-service

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 23 January 1929 · page 3

A million and a half for the contents of two pantries, each no longer than an ordinary suburban drawing-room! Such is the amazing value placed on…

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Coal Crisis Miners Want Inquiry SYDNEY

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 6

The position in the coal industry remains critical. A meeting of the colliery proprietors will be held next week, when it is expected some…

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Wedding Bells PERKS—GOLD

Cowra Free Press · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 9

A quiet, but pretty wedding was solemnised at St. John’s Church of England, Cowra, on January 21st, the contracting parties being Mr. A. G…

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Coal Industry Federal Govt. will[?] Intervne (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 29 January 1929 · page 1

The General President of the Miners' Federation, Mr. D. Rees, this morning received the following telegram from the Prime Minister, Mr…

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Coal Conference Failure

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 30 January 1929 · page 4

All who take a keen and intelligent interest in the economic and industrial life of the community will sincerely regret that the coal conference, called by the Premier in an effort to rehabi[?]tate the industry, has proved unsuccessful…

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Colliery Fire 40 Out of Work (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 1 February 1929 · page 1

A fire at the Northumberland Colliery at Fassifern practically burnt itself out. As a result of the outbreak 40 men…

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General News Tottenham Mines Change Hands

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 7 February 1929 · page 4

It is authoritatively reported the group of mines at Tottenham have been sold to a new syndicate, and the former manager, Mr. W. Fuller, of…

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Tapp Gold Cup Match on

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 2

Much interest is being centred in the cricket match to be played at West Wyalong on Sunday between teams representing the local District…

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Gold Reef Between Blue and Brilliant A Promising Find

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 12 February 1929 · page 1

Mr. J. Conley, a miner of life long experience who has been prospecting about the local field for the past three years, has struck a reef between the…

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Milburn Creek Copper Mine to Be Again Opened. by Electrolytic Refining and Smelting Co. Port Kembla

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 12 February 1929 · page 3

The Electrolytic Ref[?]ning and Smelting Co. has taken over Milburn Creek copper mines at Woodstock, near Cowra, and is erecting…

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Swimming Baths. Public or Private. Phoenix Mine Site

Western Champion · Thursday 14 February 1929 · page 17

Parkes Council will have to move quickly if it intends to give the town public swimming baths, Ald. Leighton having already made…

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Coal Industry Bruce Favors Inquiry (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 1

The Prime Minister replying to a deputation at Canberra, said he was in favour of inquiring into the coalmining industry, and suggested that…

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F.J.C. and Diggers' Meeting What the Candidates are doing Gold Cyllene for Cup

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 18 February 1929 · page 2

Jupiter Piuvlus timed yesterday's rainfall to perfection, so far as Forbes Jockey Club and Diggers are concerned. The track will now be in better condition for the meeting, and with the record nominations received, large fields are assured. Each event posesses…

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Milburn Creek Mine Up-to-date Appliances. Something More Than Copper

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 19 February 1929 · page 4

In view of the importance to Woodstock and the district generally of the new developments in connection with the old Milburn Creek Copper…

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