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

Mining & the mines, 1931

236 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 12 of 12

"Hell on Earth" Miner's Opinion of New Guinea Goldfields

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 27 October 1931 · page 1

The only "gold men" on the Macdbui, which arrived from New Guines fast week, were not believers in Eldorados and such. Fresh "(But not too…

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10 Men Killed Explosion in Colliery (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 3 November 1931 · page 1

A cable from London stakes that an [?]tire gang of ten men, working in Bowhall Colliery, Fifeshire, were killed in an explosion…

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DEPOSITS. On Mining Applications. Why They Were Imposed

Western Champion · Thursday 5 November 1931 · page 7

At the Warden's Court yesterday, Mr. C. A. Arnold P.M. explained why deposits were sometimes forfeited in cases where…

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Old Comrade of Mine

Cowra Free Press · Friday 6 November 1931 · page 1

Old comrade of mine, the camp fire is gleaming, While thoughfully I sit by the flickering glow,…

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At Mudgee Another Gold Find

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 November 1931 · page 1

A rumor gained currency during last week that a rich reef had been discovered near Mudgee, assays showing up to 30ozs. of gold per ton…

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Mining. a Slight Rush at Binni Creek Looking for Another Elcorado

Cowra Free Press · Friday 6 November 1931 · page 1

Quite a fair amount of business was transacted in the Warden’s Court on Wednesday, most of the matters dealt with having…

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42 Dead Colliery Disaster in England (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 24 November 1931 · page 1

A cable from London states: Forty-two are dead, seven missing, and many others critically injured and expected to die, as…

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MINING. Big Operations. Broken Hill Pty. Ltd

Western Champion · Thursday 26 November 1931 · page 1

Soon there may be mining operations on a large scale at Junction Roots, four miles out of Mandurama, adjoining Mr. Reg. Fagan's Sunny…

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Homeward Bound Mine

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 30 November 1931 · page 2

For the past four weeks a number of enthusiastic members of the Cooperative Association recently formed for the purpose of re-opening the…

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General News Mining Notes

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 7 December 1931 · page 2

A meeting of shareholders of the Grenfell Co-operative Mining Co.. will be held in the Council Chambers on Friday, 11th December, at 8 p.m…

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Mining in the Cowra District Interesting Lecture by Geological Surveyor Kenny. Who Gives Much Valuable Information to an Interested Audience

Cowra Free Press · Friday 11 December 1931 · page 8

The lecture delivered by Mr. E. J. Kenny, an officer of the Mines Department, in the Theatre Cowra on Tuesday evening…

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Grenfell Co-operative Mining Co

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 14 December 1931 · page 2

There was a largely attended meeting of above company in the Council Chambers on Friday night, the Mayor (Ald. Jas. Bradley) presiding…

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Grenfell Co-operative Mining Co

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 17 December 1931 · page 3

A meeting of the sub-commlttee to go into the matter of purchasing pumping plant for the Homeward Bound mine was held on Monday…

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Bert Hinkler Awarded London Aero Club's Gold Medal

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 18 December 1931 · page 7

London, December 6.—Guests at the Aero Club's dinner, in celebration of the Schneider Trophy victory, included Mr. Beit Hinkler. Each member, of…

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Tapp Gold Cup

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 25 December 1931 · page 1

The following players have been chosen to represent Wyalong Colts against Barmedman Colts at Barmedman on Boxing Diiy, 26th December…

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The Gold Standard Effect of Suspension Mr. A. C. Davidson's Address

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 25 December 1931 · page 4

An explanation of the gold standard. and the general effect of its suspension was given by Mr. A. C. Davidson, general manager of the Bank…

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