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

Mining & the mines, 1933

122 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 1 of 7

Papuan Gold

Western Champion · Friday 6 January 1933 · page 6

Behind the story of the discovery of gold and platinum in Papua by Messrs, Cutlack and Baker, who passed through Brisbane on Tuesday, by…

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Price of Gold

Cowra Free Press · Friday 6 January 1933 · page 5

The price of gold lodged, at the Mint on account of small producers during the week ended the 31st ultimo, was [?] at a premium of…

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A Palace to Let. Where £2,000,000 Gold May Be Hidden

Western Champion · Friday 6 January 1933 · page 6

The prospect of finding hidden treasure, said to be worth nearly £2,000,000, is in store for the person who acquires the remainder of the…

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War Debts Britain's Ability to Pay in Gold (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 6 January 1933 · page 1

A cable from London states:—The "Monthly Review," in an article, says that Britain could make war debt pay ments to the United states in gold…

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For Gold £1,853,763 Paid Last Year Mint Figures

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 13 January 1933 · page 6

Gold purchased by the Royal Mint in 1932 was double the amount received in 1931. It consisted of a large amount of…

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Miner’s Death Caused by Hemorrhage. Hero of Wreck Rescue. Dalton

Cowra Free Press · Monday 16 January 1933 · page 1

Alan McLean, 62, was found dead on his mining claim, near Dalton, on Tuesday last. At an inquest held at Gunning on Friday a verdict of…

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Barrier Mine Disaster 21st Anniversary

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 20 January 1933 · page 1

The 13th January instant was the 21st anniversary of the Barrier Mine disaster. West Wyalong, When Messrs W. Cunningham, G. S. Magulire, J. P…

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Gold Search Much Money Wased. Says Minister Subsidy Pays

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 20 January 1933 · page 3

While agreeing to recommend to the Unemployment Relief Council the granting of a request by the Redfern Co-Operative…

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General News Wedding Mining Notes. Boreham—harris

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 26 January 1933 · page 2

A meeting of shareholders in the Grenfell Homeward Bound Syndicate was held on Monday night, when it was decided to hold a further A veil of embroidered tulle, caught to her head with orange blossoms, was worn over a gown of white satin and lace by Miss Violet Isobel…

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Gold Mining Boyle's Shaft Proposal No Further Progress

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 January 1933 · page 1

The plans to re-open the old Boyle's gold mine out Calarie way, and to dig a new shaft near it, as outlined by Mr. A. V…

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Stole Plant from Gold Mine Forbes Man Convicted Magistrate's Dissatisfaction With Part Owner's Evidence

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 January 1933 · page 3

Charged with stealing a heavy metal die from a gold crushing machine, and an iron drum, both the property of a…

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Price of Gold

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 30 January 1933 · page 3

Mr. R. A. Ball, manager of the Commonwealth Bank, advises that the price of gold lodged at the Mint on account of small producers…

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"Back to Wyalong Goldfields" Carnival to Be Held in March, 1934 In Aid of New Hospital and War Memorial Hall

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 February 1933 · page 4

A public meeting, convened by the Shire President (Cr. A. T. Holland) was held in the Memorial Hall on Monday evening last for the purpose…

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The Homeward Bound. Grenfell Co-operative Mining Co. to Be Floated Into a No Liability Company

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 9 February 1933 · page 2

A largely attended meeting of shareholders in the Grenfell Co-operative Mining Co. was held in the Council Chambers on Monday night…

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£1,000,000 in Gold Shipped to London (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 10 February 1933 · page 1

A shipment of £1,000,000 in gold to London will be sent sway by the "Cathay" which leaves Sydney [?] day…

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Gold at Temora

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 14 February 1933 · page 3

Temora Municipal Council has com pleted the erection of a puddling machine at Upper Temora. Alderman Nixon, who had charge of the work…

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The Western Champion AND The Parkes, District Representative Friday, February 17, 1933. Hope for the Coal Industry

Western Champion · Friday 17 February 1933 · page 8

During the past few days cables have been received which give a ray of hope to the languishing coal industry. It is stated that a cheap and economical method has been devised for extracting crude oil from coal, and that the product will provide all of the fuel…

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Rich Gold Pockets

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 23 February 1933 · page 1

From three tons of ore from their mine at Mongarlowe, Braidwood, Messrs. Power and Ayres secured 22 ounces of gold. The shaft is down…

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General News Gold at Bribbaree. Good Yields From Crushings. 5Ozs. to the Ton

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 23 February 1933 · page 3

Rich yields, in some cases 5 ozs. to the ton, have resulted in crushings of ore from the various shafts sunk on the Bribbaree mine field…

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Goldfields' Water Supply

Western Champion · Friday 24 February 1933 · page 8

The Kalgdorlie water supply scheme which caused so much discussion when it was sponsored by Sir John Forrefet many years ago and which…

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