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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 2 of 7

History of Grenfell Gold Mining Period, 1866. Discovery of Gold

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 1

Con. O'Brien, a shepherd in the employ of J. B. Wood, was tending his master's sheep on the hill now known as O'Brien's Hill within the…

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Mining and Forestry Commonwealth Government’s Assistance. Prime Minister’s Statement

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 10

The Prime Minister, Mr. Lyons, has announced that it had been decided to make a sum of £354,000 available to the States over the…

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The Turf Burned Fingers for Impulsive Autumn Market Hogs. Why Ilium Was Even a Better Betting Proposition Than the Mighty Gold Rod. Young Idea's Mission for the Coming Autumn

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 4

Backers have been rushing into the ante post ring to take substantial wagers about horses for the Newmarket find Cup without stable authority…

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Our Racing Letter Burned Fingers for Impulsive Autumn Market Hogs.why Ilium Was Even a Better Betting Proposition Than the Mighty Gold Rod. Young Idea’s Mission for the Coming Autumn

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 20 February 1936 · page 2

Backers have been rushing into the ante post ring to take subtantial wagers about horses for the Newmarket and Cup without…

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Euratha Gold Mines New Development Free Gold in Ore

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 25 February 1936 · page 2

The Euratha Gold Mines, like many other mining "shows," have had their "ups and downs" since they were discovered by Mr. J. R…

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Mining and Forestry Commonwealth Government's Assistance Prime Minister's Statement

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 25 February 1936 · page 3

The Prime Minister, Mr. Lyons, has announced that it had been decided to make a cum of £450,000 available to the States over the years 1936-37…

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Grenfell in 1867 "The Mining Record & Grenfell General Advertiser." Vol. I, No I. Price Sixpence. Saturday, June 15, 1867

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 2 March 1936 · page 4

Published at Grenfell every Saturday morning, and extensively circulating throughout the Emu Creek Goldfields, at Forbes, Young, and…

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Gold at Bribbaree Mines. Payable Test Crushings

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 5 March 1936 · page 1

Test crushings at the Old Bribbaree Mine by the new partnership, Mr. Israel Berg and Mrs. Murray, indicate the presence of gold in payable…

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A Storm at Meeting of Group Xi. Threat to Withraw Jack Hore Gold Cup From Competition

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 5 March 1936 · page 8

Pursuant to notice Mr. T. Hough (Canowindra) moved at a meeting of Group XI on Sunday that all trophies…

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The World of Sport Our Racing Letter Great Staying Mare Might Land the Australian Cup on Saturday. Allunga a Strong Pick for Flemington Event, Butwill He Stay the 2¼ Miles? Speed or Stamina for Gold Rod’s Future

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 5 March 1936 · page 3

Our horse, Amalia, was terribly unlucky to be beaten by half a head in the Brunswick at Flemington on Saturday. She got into all the…

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Euratha Gold Mines

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 6 March 1936 · page 7

The Mine Manager reports under date 29th February:— "No. 5 shaft has been sunk a further 6 feet for the week, making…

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The Racing Game Allunga For Cup? Form Revived Gold Rod Shows How

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 March 1936 · page 2

Our Horse, Amalia, was terribly unlucky to be beaten by Half a head In the Brunswick at Flemington on Saturday. She got into…

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On The Land Carcoar P.P. Board Water for Miners. Grasshopper Levy

Cowra Free Press · Monday 9 March 1936 · page 2

At a meeting of the Carcoar P.P. Board the Chief Veterinary Surgeon replied to the Board’s protest against the…

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Mount Hope News Mining News

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 11 March 1936 · page 1

There is every possibility of a revival of mining on a large scale in this district in the near future. A couple of mining men, Messrs Cape…

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Lachlan's Old Bed Mining Enthusiasts Busy

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 11 March 1936 · page 7

Believing that deep down under the black soil plains of Marsden, between Forbes and Wyalong slumbers the old bed of the Lachlan River, where the…

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Warden's Court Mining Near Goolagong Authorities to Enter

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 March 1936 · page 2

Mr. M. J. Ryan, in the local Warden's Court on Tuesday afternoon, granted two authorities to enter and mine for gold in the…

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Mining News

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 16 March 1936 · page 2

Cooma Mines Limited, report that they are costeening from the northwest boundary of their property at Quartz Hill to uncover the reef known…

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£50 Pigeon Match Gold Cup Added Championship Shoot

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 17 March 1936 · page 2

According to reports submitted to the West Wyalong Gun Club by the President (Mr. Geo. Hudson) Secretary (Mr. Geo. Hudson) and…

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Shunter Killed Crushed by Coal Hoppers (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 20 March 1936 · page 1

Edward Nolan, aged 5S yeavs, a shunter at Cessnock No. 2 [?] was killed when he was crused between two coal hoppers on the…

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Grenfell Jubilee Celebrations Next Week to Mark Gold Discovery Town Will be Crowded and Gay Many Attractions

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 March 1936 · page 9

Considerable enterprise is being put behind the Grenfell Jubilee Week, which starts next Monday, and will last for eight days…

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