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

Mining & the mines, 1935

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

Lasseter's Reef Rediscovered? Gold Find In Central Australia

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 January 1935 · page 3

The first section of an expedition organised by a newly-formed Sydney company, Border Gold Reefs, Ltd., is now on its way…

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Mining Dispute Claim for £650 Claim Dismissed by Warden

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 4 January 1935 · page 4

In the Warden's Court, Temora, before the Mining Warden, Mr. J. A. S. Balmain, William Norman King proceeded against George William…

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General News Gold Find. Excitement at New-bridge. Many Ounces Already Won

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 7 January 1935 · page 3

Newbridge is said to have been thrown into a state of excitement and expectancy as a result of a reported discovery of rich gold bearing…

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Euratha Gold Mine

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 11 January 1935 · page 1

Mine Manager reports for fortnight ending 23rd December last:— Euratha Mine:— No.1 shaft, east drive extended…

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Gold Find in Central Australia Lasseter's Reef Rediscovered?

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 11 January 1935 · page 3

The first section of an expedition Orga[?] by a newly formed Sidney Company, Border Gold R[?]fs Ltd., Is now on its way from Sydney to…

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Gold Quest in Centralia--lasseter's Reef Re-discovered?

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 January 1935 · page 7

S. R. Hummerston, a prospector, claims lo have discovered Lasseter's Reef, 600 miles west of Alice Springs, on 167'34. Photos above show (1) Members of expedition which left Sydney 141224 to peg claims; Hummerston is in centre. (2) Finding Lasseter's message carved on tree 500 miles west of Alice Springs. Note "SSEY" of "Lussoter." This clue led to the discovery of Reef. (3) Hummerston (squatting) finding bottle containing Lasseter's map under camp fire. (4) Rock-pool 900 sq. yards and oyer 30ft. deep, of fresh spring water, beside the Reef…

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Well Known Orange Footballer. Tragedy at Lucknow Mine

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 14 January 1935 · page 4

Falling from a bucket which was conveying him to the mine surface, Edward Beasley (22), married, of Lucknow, hurtled 100 feet to his…

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General News Child of the Goldfields. Woman Pioneer Dies

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 14 January 1935 · page 4

In the late Mrs. Martha Wilson, who died at Wombat on the morning of the 7th inst., there passed away one of the most interesting…

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Euratha Gold Mine

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 18 January 1935 · page 2

The Mine Manager reported to 11/1/35:— "Mining operations are being pushed ahead afier the holidays, and the…

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Sheep Trespass On Eurow Copper Mine Reserve P.P. Board Prosecution

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 January 1935 · page 9

A stoutly contested case at the Eugowra Police Court on Wednesday was that wherein the Forbes Pastures Protection Board…

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Miscellaneous How the London PRiCE of Gold Is Fixed

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 21 January 1935 · page 4

"The price of gold in London to-day was fixed at £7/0/3 as compared with £6/19/6 yesterday." Every day we read in our…

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Euratha Gold Mine Dr. Tillyard's Report

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 22 January 1935 · page 4

The following circular letter was issued to shareholders of the Euratha Gold Mine Limited:— In conveying to you the Directors'…

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Miscellaneous Sought Gold in Life; Found It in Grave

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 24 January 1935 · page 2

All his life William Levy, 67, well-known in the Coff's Harbour district for the past 40 years, was keenly interested in gold mining, specimens…

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A Hill of Solid Ore. Winning Gold at Bina Long. Enterprise Syndicate

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 24 January 1935 · page 2

After 10 months of patient experimenting Mt. Mylora Gold Mine, situated near Binalong, has been proved a paying mine, thanks to its young…

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A Hill of Solid Ore Winning Gold at Binalong. Enterprising SYNDICATE.(Contributed)

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 24 January 1935 · page 1

After 10 months of patient experimenting Mt. Mylora Gold Mine, situated near Binalong, has been proved a paying mine, thanks to its young…

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Gold Production Highest Since 1921 (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 25 January 1935 · page 1

Gold production in New South Wales last year was the highest since 1921. It was valued at £307,594…

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Euratha Gold Mine

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 29 January 1935 · page 4

The manager reparts to 22/1/35:— No. 5 Shaft: 47 tons of ore have been pulled. No. 1 shaft, 22 tons of ore have been pulled. The mine…

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The Price of Gold

Cowra Free Press · Monday 4 February 1935 · page 8

The Commonwealth Bank advises that the price of gold lodged at the Mint on account of small producers during the week ended 25th inst.,…

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Euratha Gold Mine

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 5 February 1935 · page 4

The mine manager reports (five days ended 28/1/35): — No. 5 shaft, 45 tons of ore raised. No. 1 shaft, 18 tons of ore raised…

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Excitement in W.A. Town Pegged Out As Gold Prospecting Area (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 5 February 1935 · page 1

Considerable excitement has been caused at Southern Cross (Western Australia) by the action of the Adelaide Company in…

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