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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 4 of 7

Agricultural Bureau Tyagong Branch Present Mr. Kerle with Gold Wristlet Watch

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 24 July 1933 · page 3

Many pleasant functions have been held in the spacious wool shed belonging to Mr. F. Freudenstein, but it is doubtful if a larger or more…

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Death Cheated 12 Men Escape When Cage Fell Down Mine (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 28 July 1933 · page 1

A cage Containing 12 men was being lowered down the shaft at the Waihi's Company's mine New Zealand when it broke…

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To Be or Not to Be Orange-Forbes Match for Jack Hore Gold Cup Orange League's Attitude

Western Champion · Friday 28 July 1933 · page 11

It would appear that unless prorrtpt action is taken unpleasant squabbling will eventuate in football circles, both…

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Mining. the Homeward Bound

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 31 July 1933 · page 2

The following letter has been received by the Mayor (Ald. W. H. Simpson) from Mr. R. K. Campbell, who gives further particulars re the…

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Gold Mining Western Activities

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 August 1933 · page 9

Since the advent of the yearn of depression, seekers after gold in the Western Districts of this State have been trebled, with the…

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Gold Cup Forbes Suspension Appeal Lodged

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 August 1933 · page 10

The committee of the Forbes Rugby League Football Club decided on Monday night to appeal to the judiciary committee of…

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Southern Miners Withdraw from Lang Party (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 4 August 1933 · page 1

The Southern miners decided by an overwhelming majority to cancel their affiliation with the Lang Labor Party…

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Pioneer of Hill End Stories of the Gold Days

Western Champion · Friday 4 August 1933 · page 15

Interesting stories about the search for gold at Hill end, in the 'sixties, were told by Mr. James Bates, who lives by himself in a small cottage,…

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Stop All Mines Southern Miners' Resolution (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 8 August 1933 · page 1

Southern miners, at meetings at Helensburg and Woonoona, carried resolutions, recommending a general stoppage of all mines in the State,…

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Gold Mining Wyalong Field Still Many Promising Shows

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 8 August 1933 · page 2

The fololwing article is contributed by Mr. T. Str[?]bley, West Wyalong, who was for 20 years actively engaged in gold mining…

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Gold Bonus £95,000 Paid Out In Nine Months

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 8 August 1933 · page 1

Payments of the gold bonus for the nine months ended September 30 last are practically completed, the total being about £95,000…

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Miners' Federation And Lang Newspaper (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 15 August 1933 · page 1

More than thirty Illawarra miners attended a meeting at Figtree, to discuss the financial relations of the Miners' Federation and Lang's…

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GOLD Bribbaree Yields 104 oz. From 30 Tons BRIBBAREE, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 August 1933 · page 8

A crushing at the Bribbaree mines resulted in a return of 104 oz. 14 dwt. 22 grs. from 30 tons of stone, mostly out of the old Bribbaree mine, though…

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Bribbakee Gold Crushing Yields £800 Worth 30 Tons of Ore Treated

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 25 August 1933 · page 4

Messrs George Murray and Selby Spring crushed 30 tons of ore at the Old Bribbaree mine last week. The yield totalled 10 14dwt 22 gra[?]…

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General News Gold From the Magpie

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 4 September 1933 · page 2

We had the pleasure of handling a slug of gold on Thursday weighing 6 oz. 10dwts. This was obtained from 12 tons of stone from "The Magpie."…

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Nugget of Gold Worth £280 (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 5 September 1933 · page 1

A message from Melbourne states that a nugget of gold, weighing 35 ounces, valued at about £280, was found at a small mine at Mai Lead…

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Gold Rush In Central Australia Alice Springs Deserted ADELAIDE

Western Champion · Friday 8 September 1933 · page 7

Alice Springs is practically deserted to-day, every motor car and truck being utilised to carry prospectors and others to the new Tennant's Creek…

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Gold Mining Another Forbes Venture Syndicate Hopeful

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 September 1933 · page 1

Another attempt is being made in Forbes to reach the rich alluvial gold beds beneath the dangerous drifts of the…

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Gold in Back Yard

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 September 1933 · page 8

Messrs. Larry McCabe and Graham, of Grenfell, washed up three loads of alluvial for 3ozs. of gold. This claim is in Mr. McCabe's back yard just…

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Canowindra's Final Bid For Jack Hore Gold Cup

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 September 1933 · page 10

The rules governing the Jack Hore Gold Cup give the original holders the right of final challenge for the trophy each season, and…

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