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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 7 of 10

Gold Yield

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 30 July 1937 · page 2

The production of gold in New South Wales in the first half of 1937 amounted to 33,874 oz. fine, worth £298,214—an increase in value of…

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Blue and Gold Ball And Waltzing Competition

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 30 July 1937 · page 4

The Ungarie Country Womens' Association will conduct their annual blue and gold ball in the War Memorial Hall, Ungarie, on…

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Mine Exploded in Ireland During Royal Visit (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 30 July 1937 · page 1

A cable from Belfast on Wednesday states:—A land mine was exploded by Irish terrorists, beneath a warehouse, 300 yards…

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"Stay-in" Strike Second One Commences At Broken Hill Colliery (By Wire) Sydney, Thursday afternoon

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 30 July 1937 · page 1

The second stay-in strike within a day or two occurred this morning, when 200 miners of the John Darling Colliery,…

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No Idle Threat Miners Are Serious So Secretary Says (By Wire) Sydney, Thursday afternoon

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 30 July 1937 · page 1

Mr. W. Orr, (Secretary of the Miners' Federation) said to-day that the unanimous decision of recent aggregate meetings of…

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Gold-Mining Days at Old Sofala. (Copyright)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 2 August 1937 · page 4

When old "Sofalav Sandy," In his travels near and far, Meets a mate he used to work with, In a claim at Maitland Bar,…

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Boom-time Gold Thrilling, Exciting, Amusing

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 2 August 1937 · page 6

"I shall call you Charlie," Jimmie decided. "Don't look so shocked, Charlie. The proceedings to date have been strictly moral. Not a thing…

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Pensions for Miners

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 3 August 1937 · page 3

The application for a new award for the Federated Engine Drivers and Firemen's Association of Australasia (Coast District) demands a pension…

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3,800 Miners Idle Three B.H.P. Mines Close (By Wire) Sydney, Monday afternoon

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 3 August 1937 · page 1

According to a statement by the Northern Miners' President, the number of men idle, as a result of the closing of three B.H.P. mines, is…

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Boom-time Gold Thrilling, Exciting, Amusing

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 5 August 1937 · page 6

Corrigan's cajoling attitude vanished. "You little fool," he growled. "Give her arm a twist, Doe, and see how she likes that. Not that…

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In Event of a Coal - Strike Sydney

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 5 August 1937 · page 2

The Miners' Council has decided that in the event of a general strike a "black ban" should be imposed on importing coal from Queensland…

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Blue and Gold for Ungarie

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 6 August 1937 · page 5

A great feeling of excitement is beginning to be noticed among the organisers of the C.W.A. Blue and Gold Ball, which is to be held at…

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Imported Coal "Black Ban" Proposed (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 6 August 1937 · page 1

The Miners' Council has decided that, in the event of a general strike, "black ban" should be imposed on the importation of coal front…

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The Coal-miners Give Guarantee of No Strikes Pending Negotiations. Sydney

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 9 August 1937 · page 2

Miners employed in three of the B.H.P. collieries have decided to give guarantees that there will be no further stay-in strikes at those mines…

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Miscellaneous Treasure Hunt £20,000,000 of Gold. Searchers Spend Freely. Syndicates at Queenscliff

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 9 August 1937 · page 4

Recently we published a brief paragraph concerning a treasure hunt at Queenscliff, Victoria. The legendary Spanish gold of…

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Miners' Guarantee No More Stay-in Strikes (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 10 August 1937 · page 1

Miners employed in three B.H.P. coalfield mines decided to give guarantees that there will be no further stay in strikes at those mines,…

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MINERS' £10,000 Credit in Event of Strike (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 10 August 1937 · page 1

Officials of the Miners' Federation have been notified that Barrier miners at Broken Hill have decided to place £10,000 held by them in…

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Expedition Abandoned Search for Gold in Papua (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 10 August 1937 · page 1

The Ward Williams expedition, which has been searching for gold in Papua for about a year, has abandoned its project…

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Boom-time Gold Thrilling, Exciting, Amusing Chapter Xxviii

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 12 August 1937 · page 4

Three nights later, a car stole noiselessly up the drive at Yanalta. "Let's give them a surprise," Sylvia had suggested. However, the…

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Wins Gold Cup Ungarie Pigeon Shot

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 13 August 1937 · page 7

Mr. A. H. Preuss, of Ungarie, who is one of the best known pigeon shots in the South-west, has been warmly congratulated on winning the principal…

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