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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 3 of 10

Will Resume Miners' Offer Under Existing Award SYDNEY

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 20 March 1929 · page 4

The Central Council of the Miners Federation has sent a letter to the chairman of the Northern Collieries' Association, to the effect that the…

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Albury Gold Cup

Cowra Free Press · Friday 22 March 1929 · page 9

Following are the nominations for the above, to he run on April 10th:— Loquacious, Inducement, Anne Costello, Ragazzo, Choir Boy, Duke of…

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Sea-water Improves Coal

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 27 March 1929 · page 5

Work which has of late years been accomplished in recovering cargoes of coal from sunken vessels has tended to show that the combustion of the…

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Coal Dispute

Western Champion · Thursday 28 March 1929 · page 19

The decision of the Federal Government to prosecute coal baron, John Brown, for an alleged lock out on the coalfields is more of a "gesture" than…

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Held by Brigands Mining Engineer and Family LONDON

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 28 March 1929 · page 4

It is revealed that the wife of John Reid, a Scottish mining engineer, who was kidnapped by brigands at Durango Mexico, is an Australian woman…

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Gold at Breakfast Creek. Over 11 Ounces to Ton. Reef Two Feet Wide

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 28 March 1929 · page 4

Breakfast Greek Station is a kind of gold mine (pastoral) for its owner, Mr. Jack Fagan. On present prospects it is likely to furnish rich gold…

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Miscellaneous Wore Gold Buttons on Her Riding Habit. First Woman Publican and Racehorse Trainer

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 28 March 1929 · page 1

When Mrs. Ann Sells, of Auburn, who had reached her 100th milestone, died recently, there passed away one of the earliest residents of Lambing…

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Copper Mining Industry

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 29 March 1929 · page 9

As is well known to all those in forested in mining, the copper industry has for many years past been under a cloud owing to the relatively…

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Manna Hill Gold Mining Co., N.l

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 8 April 1929 · page 2

Recent rainfall has improved the water supply sufficiently for resumption of crushing last week…

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Power and Uses of Coal

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 10 April 1929 · page 3

The energy contained in coal is enormous. A pound of coal--that is to say, a piece about as big as a man's fist--in combining with oxygen,…

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Coal Conference Bruce Explains SYDNEY

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 April 1929 · page 6

The Prime Minister, Mr. Bruce, reiterates that the Government had every justification for withdrawing the proceedings against the coal king,…

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A Golden Wedding Romance of Miners’ Leader

Cowra Free Press · Friday 12 April 1929 · page 3

There is a touch of romance In the recent announcement that Mr. Robert Smillie, M.P., the veteran president of the Scottish Miners’ Union, and…

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Gold Cup Sheep Breeder's Trophy Young Show YOUNG

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 17 April 1929 · page 5

A boost to the forthcoming Sheep Show at Young has been given to the generous action of Mr. E. U. Watson in donating a…

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Local and General Gold Cup. for Young Sheep Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 18 April 1929 · page 2

A boost to the forthcoming Sheep Show at Young has been given by the generous action of Mr. E. U. Watson in donating a 50-guinea gold cup…

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Coal Dispute. Parkes Affected. Gas From Shale

Western Champion · Thursday 25 April 1929 · page 1

Owing to the protracted nature of the dispute on the northern coalfields, Parkes has become affected, the Town Clerk reporting on Monday night that…

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Dubbo Races Gold Cup Meeting; Record Nominations. May 2nd AND 3rd

Cowra Free Press · Friday 26 April 1929 · page 4

Following record nominations have been received for the Dubbo Gold Cup meeting, which takes place on Wednesday and Thursday, May 2nd…

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Mining Industry. Peace Unlikely. Sydney

Western Champion · Monday 29 April 1929 · page 6

It is understood that the Newcastle Miners' unions will reject Mr. Steven's latest proposals for peace in the industry…

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Coal-owners' Chairman Address to 2,500 Miners (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 30 April 1929 · page 1

Mr. C. H. McDonald, Chairman of the Coalowners' Association, was accorded a pood reception when he addressed 2500 miners at Cessnock…

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Southern Miners Will Support the North (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 30 April 1929 · page 1

It was decided at an aggregate meeting of the Southern miners [?] guarantee continued financial support to the Northern coal miners…

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Coal Dispute Latest Proposals Rejected (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 30 April 1929 · page 1

It is understood that the Newcastle Miners' Union will reject Mr. Stevens' latest proposals. The m[?]n are said to be as…

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