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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 4 of 16

Huge Losses What Strikes have Cost Miners Over Nine Millions SYDNEY

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 February 1930 · page 4

According to a statement made by Mr. weaver, Minister for Mines, last night, the losses to miners in the Northern fields since 1919, caused by strike stoppages, have amounted to £8,562,000. Adding levies to these figures, the community of miners…

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Phoenix Mine Leases Will They Be Worked? Mining Warden's Inquiry

Western Champion · Thursday 20 February 1930 · page 9

There is every prospect of work being re-started on a large scale on the Phoenix mine leases, according to information placed before the Mining Warden's Court by Mr. C. C. Leighton, holder of the leases, yesterday…

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Gold at Lucknow. Promising Strike Made. Brown Vein in the Pups Mine

Western Champion · Thursday 20 February 1930 · page 14

Free gold struck in a hitherto unexplored area at Lucknow in the Pups mine, gives an indication (says the Orange "Leader") that a new era of…

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Lucknow Pups Mining Co

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 February 1930 · page 7

The manager reports: From No. 1 shaft, crosscut S.W. has been driven altogether 32 feet from hanging wall to footwall of a wide lode formation…

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Coal Trouble Mr. Gibbons, M.H.R. Support for Mr. Scullin

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 February 1930 · page 7

In the course of an interview this morning, Mr. George Gibbons, M.H.R., expressed himself heartily in accord with the actions of…

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Motor Notes Five Minutes Late and Still Won the Gold Medal Graham-paige Performance at Brooklands

Cowra Free Press · Friday 21 February 1930 · page 5

To start five minutes late in a one-hour race, then stop for gasoline in the last few minutes of the run, and still win the event, was the unique…

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To Gaol? Miners May Not Pay Union Refuses

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 25 February 1930 · page 2

It is expected that a majority of the miners who have been found gulity of uniawful Assembly will wast to go to gaol rather then pay their fines…

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Western Miners Against 'All Out' Policy Lithgow

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 25 February 1930 · page 2

In a secret ballot, western dis[?] miners have taken a stand against an "all out" policy, 1746 votes begin registered against "all out" and 334 in…

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Let Miners' Wives Vote Mrs. Walsh's Plan to Stop Strikes

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 25 February 1930 · page 4

"If women were allowed to vote with their husbands as to whether a strike should or should not take place, said Mrs. Adela Pankhurst Walsh,…

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Coal Dispute. Union Conference. SYDNEY

Western Champion · Thursday 27 February 1930 · page 9

The A.C.T.U. Congress in Melbourne has appointed a committee to formulate a policy which would make for resumption of work on the northern…

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The Coal Drama a Twelve Months' Dispute

Western Champion · Thursday 27 February 1930 · page 14

In the annals of Australian coal, 1929 will always carry reproach as the Year of Confusion. For actors and onlookers alike the coal drama, not…

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Lucknow Pups Gold Mining Co. N.l

Western Champion · Monday 3 March 1930 · page 4

Calcite vein development is considered very satisfactory addition to the visible gold, stone in which gold is not apparent to the eye, when dollied,…

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Death of John Brown. Millionaire Mine Owner Sydney

Western Champion · Thursday 6 March 1930 · page 11

John Brown, wealthy coal mine owner, died at Newcastle last night, after, a brief illness. Deceased was a well-known…

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John Brown Dead. Sudden End of Coal Baron. One of Australia's Wealthiest Men. Newcastle

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 March 1930 · page 2

One of Australia's wealthiest men Mr. John Brown, the coal baron, who had been ill for several days, died at his home at ten past six to-night…

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John Brown Dead Sudden End of Coal Baron One of Australia's Wealthiest Men. Sydney

Western Champion · Thursday 6 March 1930 · page 11

One of Australia's wealthiest men, Mr. John Brown, the coal baron', who had been III for several days, died at his home at…

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The Coal Magnate

Cowra Free Press · Friday 7 March 1930 · page 1

MR. JOHN BROWN, who died in Newcastle on Wednesday night…

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Lyric Skating Rink Final of Gold Watches

Cowra Free Press · Friday 7 March 1930 · page 10

The 12th and final series of the couples races for the gold wristlet watches competition were run off at the above rin klast night, resulting…

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GRENFELL Followers of Kitty Praise for Forbes Mining Activity

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 March 1930 · page 10

Delegates comprising the Young (State) Electoral Council had a conference in Grenfell, which lasted for about seven hours. Also present was…

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Mining. Modern Methods. Engineer's Views

Western Champion · Monday 10 March 1930 · page 10

Mr. E. Bagley, mining engineer, submits an interesting article on modern mining methods. This will prove all the more interesting in view…

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Twenty Nine Killed In Mine Accident Cape Town

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 11 March 1930 · page 4

A cage descending, the Crown mine ran away and fell 1600 feet. Twenty eight natives were killed, and the rope being violently swayed, wrenched open…

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