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

Mining & the mines, 1936

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

Bribbaree Mines Batteries on Site Immediate Start

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 January 1936 · page 3

Five head batteries have been placed at the Bribbaree mines for erection, by the Papua Dredging Co., and Mr. George Murray, who…

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Changed Hands Marshall Gold Cup West Wyalong Downed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 January 1936 · page 1

West Wyalong's possession of the Marshall Cup was short lived as Temora regained possession on Sunday last…

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Mining at Forbes Renewed Calarie Activities Company Formed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 January 1936 · page 1

The preliminary steps were taken in Sydney during the past month to form a company to be known as the Lachlan (Forbes)…

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Gold Mining at Grenfell

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 9 January 1936 · page 2

It is expected that very shortly operations will be resumed by Grenfell Gold Mines Ltd., on Wright's, and that the Young O'Brien will also…

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Miners Won't Strike

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 9 January 1936 · page 2

The miners at their aggregate on Wednesday voted against the strike in support of the seamen. Only two meetings, those…

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Shipping Strike Miners Opposed (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 10 January 1936 · page 1

The miners, having failed to come to a decision at a meeting to discuss a general strike proposal, interest now centres in the effect this decision…

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Wyalong Gold Mines Woman Director Appointed to Board

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 14 January 1936 · page 4

It is unusual for a woman to be a director of a gold mining company, but Miss Jean Ellis was appointed to the board of Asia Wyalong Gold…

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New Mining Company

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 14 January 1936 · page 6

Preliminary steps have been taken in Sydney to form a company to be known as the Lachlan (Forbes) Gold Mines Ltd. an option having been…

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Gold Mining at Grenfell

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 17 January 1936 · page 3

It is expected that very shorthy operations will be resumed by Grenfell Gold Mines Ltd. on Wright's and that the Young O'Brien will also be…

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Wire on Line Cuts Out Electricity. Supply. Miners Stranded Under- Ground

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 2

A piece of barbed wire flung over the line about three miles from Grenfell, on the property of Mr. J. Hawick,…

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"Back to Grenfell" Week March 23rd to 28th, 1936 Grenfell Hospital to Reap the Benefit Nearly 70 Years Since Con O'Brien Discovered Gold

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 4

A public meeting called to consider holding another "Back to Grenfell Week" was held in the P. and A. Hall on Monday night…

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Warden's Court Authorities to Enter and Mine More Applications

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 1

John Gibson, who has frequently been before the Warden's Court of late in connection with applications for authorities to enter and…

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Gold Production

The West Wyalong Advocate · Saturday 25 January 1936 · page 4

Had it not been for industrial troubles in Western Australia and at Mount Coolon, in Queensland, the production of gold in Australia for…

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£50 Shoot Gold qup ADDED Championship Proposal

The West Wyalong Advocate · Saturday 25 January 1936 · page 4

Following on a decision by the West Wyalong Gun Club to con. duct a big £50 shoot on 18th March, some of the best known…

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Miscellaneous Gundagai's Gold Yield for 1935 Almost £11,000. What the Annual Mining Return Shows

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 27 January 1936 · page 1

During 1935 Gundagai, had a profitable time so far as gold mining was concerned. On reef gold work, 172 men were…

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Price of Gold

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 January 1936 · page 6

The price of gold lodged at the Mint on account of small producers during the week ended the 24th Inst., was fixed at a premium of 104.36 per…

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General News Jubilee Week. Old Mining Tools to Be Exhibited

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 2

At the 365ft. level at the Homeward Bound" agreat quantity of old tools, shovels picks, drills, ropes, etc., were…

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Looking for Old Bed of River for Gold Deposits Syndicate's Extensive Operations in Forbes District Scout Boring Tests

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 4

A LITTLE while ago it was stated that Mr. Thos. Debenham who has interested himself considerably in mining ventures in the Forbes district, was at the head of a syndicate which was making extensive inquiries into the possibilities of a mining…

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£50 Pigeon Match Gold Cup Added New Electric Traps

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 1

Reports submitted at the last meeting of the West Wyalong Gun Club showed that arrangements are well in hand for the £50 pigeon shoot to be…

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160 Ounces of Gold. From 40 Tons Ore Rich Crushing in N.T. (By Wire)

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 18 February 1936 · page 1

Mr. R. N. Hughes-Jones, who arrived in Sydney yesterday from Tennant's Greek, in a plane piloted by Mr. Frank Neale, stated…

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