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

Mining & the mines, 1934

172 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 2 of 9

Two Miners Disabled

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 13 February 1934 · page 2

Two miners from the, Ardlethan Tin mines are patients in the Te mora District Hospital, each suffering from a fractured leg. In one case the…

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"Back to Wyalong Goldfields" Week

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 4

"Back to Wyalong Goldfields" Week will be celebrated from Wednesday, March 7, to Wednesday, March 14 (inclusive), The date will synchronise…

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Temora Gold Mines

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 19 February 1934 · page 4

Messrs. Albert T. Armstrong, Robert Bruce Peterson and Alfred Argyle Stevenson are all applying for the suspension of labor conditions…

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The Faults That Were Mine

Cowra Free Press · Monday 19 February 1934 · page 7

Thoughts suggested upon [?]earing unkind words spoken of the dead:— When the cold hand of death Shall [?]…

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“Back To Wyalong Goldfields” Week MARCH 7 TO 14, 1934. Invitation to Ex-residents

Cowra Free Press · Monday 19 February 1934 · page 2

“Back to Wyalong Goldfields” Week will be celebrated from Wednesday, March 7, to Wednesday, March 14 (inclusive). The date will…

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"Back to Wyalong Goldfields" Week MARCH 7 to 14, 1934 Invitation to Ex-residents

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 21 February 1934 · page 2

"Back to Wyalong Goldfields" Week will be celebrated from Wednesday, March 7, to Wednesday, March 14. (inclusive). The date will…

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"Back to Wyalong Gold-fields" Week. March 7 to 14, 1934. Invitation to Ex-residents

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 22 February 1934 · page 3

"Back to Wyalong Goldfields" Week" will be celebrated from Wednesday, March 7, to Wednesday, March 14 (inclusive). The date…

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General News Green and Gold Tea Rooms

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 22 February 1934 · page 2

Mrs. C. Aston has taken over the tea rooms in Main-street, lately occupied by Miss Grimm, where dainty hot and cold lunches and afternoon…

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£6000 Expended on a Cowra Mine. Owner Granted Suspension of Labor Conditions

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 22 February 1934 · page 1

When George Lawrence Gilberthorpe entered the witness box at the Warden’s Court yesterday for the purpose of supporting his…

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Euratha Gold Mine Monthly Report

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 3

The Wine Manager reports to February 15: —Winze, No. 1 (150ft) level, east of No. 5 shaft, now 34ft. Ore channel…

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Woman's Surprise Snake Mistaken for Coal Shovel

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 27 February 1934 · page 3

A black snake which entered the drawing room of Mr. H. ted. of Iioxton Park, assumed such a shape tnat it was mislakor by Mrs Beli…

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Euratha Gold Mine

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 2 March 1934 · page 4

The mine manager reports to February 22:—Winze No. 1 (150ft level: At 35ft (i.e. 185ft from surface) drove…

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Euratha Gold Mine

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 6 March 1934 · page 1

The Mine manager reports for the week ended 1/3/34:—Eurath: Preparations for stoping along No. 1 (150ft level) having been…

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Long Tunnel Mine Sold to a Company

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 6 March 1934 · page 3

The Long Tunnel Mine, one of the most famous in the Gundagal district will yield much more gold, for a company has purchased it from the local…

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Cessnock Show Miners Lodge Decision

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 9 March 1934 · page 1

The Aberdare Central Miners Lodge decided by a large majority to reject a recommendation from its management committee, which advised…

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A Mining Matter

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 March 1934 · page 7

Walter F. Miller, holder of gold mining lease No„ 3097, parish of Forbes, county of Ashburnham, appllied to Mr. M. J. Ryan, P.M., in the…

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Barrier Mine Disaster Death Roll of Six Miners Worst Fatality in History of West Wyalong Wreath Placed on Monument

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 9 March 1934 · page 4

The most serious fatality in the history of the famous West Wyalong and Wyalong Goldfields took place on Saturday, 13th…

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Tapp Gold Cup Juniors to Meet Temora Strong Team Selected

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 9 March 1934 · page 4

Mr. Geo. Histon, Secretray of the West Wyalong Cricket Association acting on behalf of the Junior Club, has issued a challenge to the Temora…

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Wyalong Goldfields Old Memories Revived Stumbled on Fortunte

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 9 March 1934 · page 2

From March 7 to 14 Wyalong people are inviting former residents back to help those who remainet, of have sine arrived, to clebrate the…

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Mining [?]Ert Visits [?]Ell

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 12 March 1934 · page 2

At present [?]ng Grenfell is Mr. A. C. Samuels [?]entleman who has had a very [?]xperience in mining, not only [?]very part of…

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