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

Mining & the mines, 1937

185 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 2 of 10

Non-union Men for Dudley Colliery (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 5 March 1937 · page 1

Mr. Roy Cant, speaking on behalf of the Management of the Dudley Colliery, which has advertised for experienced colliery hands, said last…

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Log of Claims. Miners Make Demand (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 12 March 1937 · page 1

A log of claims, to be served on the New South Wales colliery proprietors, by the Miners' Federation, this week, includes demands for a 30…

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£1,000,000 COY. For N.S.W., Mine

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 16 March 1937 · page 6

With a capita] of £1,110,000 Lake George Corporation, Ltd., has been registered. The company's object is to finance…

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The Turf Gold Rod Will Meet the Weight for Age Talent at Warwick Farm. Is Cup Favorite Silver

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 18 March 1937 · page 4

There will be a somewhat different twist to the Chipping Norton Plate, Sydney's next weight for age race, if Gold Rod contests it. And…

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Our Racing Letter Gold Rod Will Meet the " Weigt-for-age Talent at Wa[?]gk Farm-is Cup Favorite Silver Standard Ready for the Sound Test at Warwick Farm on Saturday? Caulfield Winner Mitsui Is in the Doncaster

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 18 March 1937 · page 11

There will be a somewhat different twist to the Chipping Norton Plate, Sydney's next weight-for-age race if Gold Rod contests it. And…

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Of [?] Early Miners Meet

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 19 March 1937 · page 1

Messrs Tom Stribley and Tom [?]nes met in Mr. C. R. Matterson's shop this morning, and recalled the fact that they arrived on the…

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Memories of the Gold Days Australia's Gold Yield What of the Palmy Days?

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 19 March 1937 · page 8

It is nearly two decades since Australla's sold yield, in any one year has exceeded a million ounces, and this distinction attaches to the output…

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New Goldfield Near Weetfaalle YIELDS £1000 in Two Months Portion of Township Pegged Out Prospects of Big Advancement

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 19 March 1937 · page 5

Whilst on active service during the Great War, Mr. John Gibson was severely gassed, which, amongst other disabilities, affected his eyesight. After his return from the war, he decided that in order to seek relief from the Australian sunlight, he would engage…

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The Racing Came To-morrow's Warwick Farm Meeting.--Gold Rod among the W.F.A. Contestants.--Should outclass Sydney opponents.--Silver Standard in Handicap company. Is he properly seasoned? an Interesting Doncaster Candidate

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 March 1937 · page 9

There will be a somewhat different twist to the "Chipping Norton Plato, Sydney's next weight-for-age race, If Hold Rod contests it. And probably…

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Homeward Bound Gold Mining Co, (N.l.)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 22 March 1937 · page 2

The ordinary general meeting of the above company was held on Friday, 19th March…

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..The.. Racing Game Royal Rartwick on Saturday Candidates Discussed Gold Rod and Pamelus

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 25 March 1937 · page 8

If Gold Rod had contested his right race, there is no doubt he would have won the Chipping Norton Stakes at Warwick Farm on Saturday. I know…

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The Turf Gold Rod's Autumn Programme Presents an Interesting Problem. Don't Take Notice of His Defeat in the Sprint at Warwick Farm Last Saturday. Pamelus and His Doncaster Jockey's Views

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 25 March 1937 · page 3

If Gold Rod had contested his right race there is no doubt he would have won the Chipping Norton Stakes at Warwick Farm on Saturday. I…

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Weethalle Gold Find Another Rich Reef

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 26 March 1937 · page 1

Mr, John Gibson, the discoverer of the new gold field alongside Weethalle Township, informed us yesterday that another rich reef…

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Gold at Weethalle

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 5 April 1937 · page 3

Whilst on active service during the Great War, Mr. John G[?]bsen was severely gassed, which amongst other disabilities affected his eyesight…

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Gold Yield

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 9 April 1937 · page 9

Revised estimates of the gold production in Australia last year show that the yield was 1,169,301 ounces, valued at £stg8,089,996. compared…

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Mining Leases On P.P.B. Reserves Interference With Water

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 13 April 1937 · page 1

Recently the Forbes P.P. Board communicated with the Department of Agriculture asking it to take up with the Mines…

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Big Strike Threat Unrest Among Miners On Maitland Coalfields (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 16 April 1937 · page 1

Miners' aggregate meetings on the South Maltiand coalfields endorsed the programme submitted by the Miners' Federation Officers, for a campaign for…

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Woman's Sphere Fashion Experts Plan Milady's Wardrobe Curls and Coiffure of Other Times Is all that Glitters Reallv Gold?

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 16 April 1937 · page 8

Hello Everyone! If you are going to be ultra-modern you must glance back past the last century, and study the colffure worn…

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Price of Gold

Cowra Free Press · Monday 19 April 1937 · page 3

The manager of the Commonwealth Bank advised that the price of gold lodged at the Mint on account of small producers during the…

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Wagga Gold Cup Won by Boyfred

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 19 April 1937 · page 3

The Wagga Gold Cup was run on Wednesday and was attended by a large crowd, including many Temera visitors. The weather was gloriously…

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