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

Mining & the mines, 1930

303 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 11 of 16

The Gold Cup Regained by Canowindra Junee Defeated 19 to 5

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 29 July 1930 · page 1

True to their prediction, Canowindra is again in possession of the Jack Hore Gold Cup. For a long while the trophy was in their custory, jealously…

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The Hore Gold Cup Won by Canowindra After Hard Fought Gamesome Junee Players Had a Day Off. (From Junee “Southern Cross”)

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 29 July 1930 · page 1

The match, Junee v. Canowindra, for the Jack Hore Gold Cup on Sunday created no end of interest in Junee and .surrounding districts, and this fact (brought together the biggest crowd ever seen on the Junee Park, the attendance being variously…

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Gold Claims Activity at Gulgong

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 1 August 1930 · page 11

Mr. S. Burns and his parts are raising gold bearing wash from [?] claim in House's paddock, which was a rich gold producer in the past. Mr…

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Social Success Blue and Gold Ball. Beautiful Decorations

Western Champion · Monday 4 August 1930 · page 5

The Blue and Gold Ball, the annual function of the Country Women's Association, held in West's Hall on Thursday evening last, proved a great social success, and the Secretaries—Mesdames Bushell and Giles—are tobe complimented on the excellence of…

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MINING Financial Assistance Sought

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 5 August 1930 · page 6

Mr. Most, M.L.A. has received the following letter front Mr. Weaver. Minister For Mines: "I "have to acknowledge receipt of…

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Broken Hill Miners Counter Claims (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 5 August 1930 · page 1

A claim for a 10 per cent increase in wages and a five-day week of six hours for underground men will be made by the mining unions at Broken…

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Search for Gold On Wyalong Field Numerous Prospectors Engaged

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 5 August 1930 · page 5

Gold! The mere mention of the word would appear to contain a greater significance than heretofore. Its shortage in a country previously…

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Spun Gold Hostess Gown

Western Champion · Thursday 7 August 1930 · page 4

Hostess gowns are very popular this season and one of the most charming is worn by Natalie Moorhead, who has a featured role in…

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Temple Mystery. Search for Gold

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 7 August 1930 · page 4

Treasure hidden in a ruined temple, in Montezuma, is the prize which Dr. Thomas Gann, the archaeologist, is organising an expedition to…

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Sale of Gold. Minister's Letter

Western Champion · Thursday 7 August 1930 · page 14

Mr. E. C. Best, M.L.A., forwards the following copy of a letter received from the Minister for Mines, Mr. R. W. D. Weaver:—…

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See Gold Rich Pans at Lucknow

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 8 August 1930 · page 2

A dish of pulverised rock taken from a brown vein in St. Algnan's mine, at Lucknow yielded, when wash ed, 6½ ounces. Another dish,…

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Renewed Activity Mining at Orange

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 August 1930 · page 3

The most important development that has occurred on the Lucknow mining field since the English company ceased…

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Gold Hcrse Shoes Hectic Days of Wombat

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 8 August 1930 · page 4

Harden, Thursday—Memories of the roaring days of Redbridge, when the hire of sold held 5000 people there are recalled by the finding of a…

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The Lure of Gold

Western Champion · Monday 11 August 1930 · page 9

The Minister for Mines, Mr. Weaver, told me the other day that he was tremendously pleased with the success of his scheme to finance gold…

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GOLD. Method of Disposal Bank of N.S.W. AVAILABLE

Western Champion · Monday 11 August 1930 · page 1

The Manager of the local branch of the Bank of New South Wales has forwarded the following letter to the Municipal Council:…

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Mining Prospects Forbes Party Hopeful Down 80ft

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 August 1930 · page 1

Mr. W. Davis, who is conducting mining operations near the Forbes saleyards, reports that he and his party are working on…

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Gold Buying

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 14 August 1930 · page 2

Prospectors fortunate enough to have discovered gold have been nonplussed how to dispose of it. Their parcels have not, so far, been large…

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Neeld's Gold Leases Application for Cancellation Echo of Famous Mine

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 August 1930 · page 6

A case of interest to gold miners and prospectors generally was heard at the Warden's Court, West Wyalong, before Mr. E. Harrison…

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Another Gold Cup For Group 9

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 August 1930 · page 11

Tomora League Club has decided to purchase a gold cup, somewhat similar to the Jack Hore gold cup, for competition on the same lines as the…

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Renewed Activity Mining at Orange

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 August 1930 · page 11

The most important development that has occurred on the Lucknow mining field since the English company ceased operations is reported by…

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