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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 6 of 10

Gold-Mining Days Back to Old Sofala. (Copyright)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 8 July 1937 · page 6

Said young Sofala Present unto old Sofala Past, Whose eyes had still a sparkle, and whose thoughts were backward…

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Boom Time Gold Thrilling, Exciting, Amusing

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 8 July 1937 · page 6

'Keep your eye on the switch, Muldy," yelled Jimmie. "They're going to try and turn off the light." Even as Jimmie called, Slim had…

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Jack Hore Gold Cup Forbes v. Canowindra Sydney Referee

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 July 1937 · page 1

Back to the gold standard! Forbes footballers will defend the Jack Hore Memorial Gold Cup next Sunday against a challenging team…

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If Coal Strike Occurs Secretary's Statement (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 9 July 1937 · page 1

Mr. W. Orr (General Secretary of the Southern Miners) referring to a probable strike, said that if it came to a general stoppage, because the…

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Boom-time Gold Thrilling, Exciting, Amusing

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 12 July 1937 · page 3

He was a pleasant-looking athletic fellow with a bronzed face and crinkly brown hair. "Have you met Mr. McPherson?"…

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Miscellaneous Fred. Regan. Veteran Wool Traveller. Gift of Gold Watch

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 12 July 1937 · page 1

Mr. A. F. (Fred.) Regan, district representative of Messrs. Goldsbrough, Mort and Co. was honored, at a funtcion held at the Sydney…

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The North Beckons. Room For The Battler. Promising Gold Shows

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 12 July 1937 · page 6

The north may yet find room for many thousands of battlers who are not afraid to take a risk. The area of the Tennant Creek…

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Coal Dispute Hopes for Agreement (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 13 July 1937 · page 1

All official of the Miners' Federation said last night that they still had hopes of an agreement being reached with the coal owners,…

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Forbes Again Have Grip on J. H. Gold Cup Canowindra Cracked 27-0 Sparkling Football - Record Crowd Clifton's Comeback

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 13 July 1937 · page 6

THE return of the Jack Hore Gold Cup has had a magical effect on local football. Against a strong challenging team from Canowindra last Sunday, the Forbes reps, gave a dazzling exhibition of the code in defence of the trophy, winning by the…

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Gold-Mining Days At. Old Sofala. the Chinese Fossicker. (Copyright)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 15 July 1937 · page 1

In Australia the Chinaman has proved himself an expert in the intense cultivation of vegetables, and in the art of fossicking for gold. He…

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Boom-time Gold Thrilling, Exciting, Amusing

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 15 July 1937 · page 6

"Of course, Will you do something for me, Hobson? I want you to ring up and give them a message that we're leaving with the gold at…

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Gold Finds Rumuours Afloat In West Wyalong

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 16 July 1937 · page 2

Rumours are current in West Wyalong that several good. "strikes" have been made at gold mines in and around the district…

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Demand Rejected by Coal Companies (By Wire) Sydney

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

It was reported last night that the most important coal owning companies in New South Wales. despite. the threat of the miners' leaders to call…

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Boom-time Gold Thrilling, Exciting, Amusing

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 19 July 1937 · page 6

"Where are these slow-coach police men, Mae? These fellows will get, away." Even as he spoke Jenkins and two…

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General News Lucky Find. Gold Nugget Worth £48

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 19 July 1937 · page 1

A fortunate find was made by Mr. Charles Bourke, of Turondale, when he discovered a "speck" of gold, valued at £48. The discovery was…

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Boom-time Gold Thrilling, Exciting, Amusing Chapter Xxv

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 22 July 1937 · page 3

It was a wonderful wedding. The whole countryside was at the church --or, a,t least, as many as could crush their way in. There was much…

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Gold-Mining Days Where the Turon River Rambles. (Copyright)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 26 July 1937 · page 4

There's many a golden nugget still hidden 'neath the grass, Where the Turon River rambles, and the sheep and cattle pass;…

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Boom-time Gold Thrilling, Exciting, Amusing

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 26 July 1937 · page 6

To her surprise the policeman accepted the offer. He was not very bright, but he was a stubborn man, and when he got an idea in his head…

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Boom-time Gold Thrilling, Exciting, Amusing

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 29 July 1937 · page 6

An almost irresistible yearning to pull the telephone to pieces came over him. However, he swore feelingly for a moment before hanging up the…

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By Telegraph This Morning King and Queen in Ireland. Terrorists Explode Land Mine. Belfast

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 29 July 1937 · page 2

A land mine was exploded by Irish terrorists beneath a warehouse, 300 yards from the City Hall, where the King and Queen had been received…

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