The Old Goldfields TAMBAROORA No. 7 (Copyright) Quaint Christenings
Circumstances alter names as well as cases Mrs. Dicky Todd, of early Tambaroora, had set her heart upon calling her newborn son after a…
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Mining & the mines, 1938
119 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 1 of 6
Australian Hermits Two Queer Gold Seekers
It appears (says Innisfail "Advocate") that a certain official, whose duty takes him much into the country, visited the Badgerp Creek area…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Old Goldfields Tambaroora No. 8 (Copyright) Chinese Fossickers— Hidden Treasure—at Dead Man's Flat—schoolmasters— Medical Men—reefing Developments—old Reefing Claims—crushing Batteries Chinese Fossickers
There were thousands of Chinky fossickers at Tambaroora. The China nan is the most expert rooter and seratcher after gold that the world…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Farewell to Popular Officer Gold Watch Presented to Sergt. Canning. Prior to Departure for Condobolin. Citizens' Tributes
Citizens of Young crowded into the School of Arts on Wednesday night to say farewell to Sergt. Canning, for the past two years a popular member…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Gold Production in W.A.
The West Australian gold production for Decembmer was 96.285 fine ozs., value at £835,749 (Aust.) This makes the total production for 1997…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Jack Mackay Is Dead Wyalong Goldfields Identity Discovered Famous Shamrock Mine Jack Mackay is dead—!
This anouncement may not have conveyed much to the younger generation of West Wyalong and District, but to the "old hands" who…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Miscellaneous Fossic for Gold Outside Interest Aroused. "Practical As Well As Unique."
"There is," says "The Freeman's Journal," "something practical, as well as unique, about the organised search for gold which has been…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Old Goldfields Adieu to Tambaroora No. 9 (Copyright) Weighing the Gold— the Golden Safe—a Reefing Fatality— a Serious Joke— Tin-kettlers—school Cricket—conclusion Weighing the Gold
The digger reached his doorstep, His gold was in his dish, And his children gathfered round him for a peep;…
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Gold production of New South Wales for 1937 was 08,607 ounces fine, valued at £A600,705, or slightly higher than the Mines Department's preliminary…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Old Goldfields Adieu to Tambaroora No. 9 (Copyright) the First and Richest Reef Ing Field in the State—cummins' Cattle Run—adams Discovers Hawkins' Hill— —Fickle Fortune—hawkins' Hill To-day—along the Line Cummins' Cattle Run
A thorough, though superficial inspection of the Hill End-Tambarcora fiel would involve an extensive tumble, but it would certainly con…
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It was in 1861 that William Adams chanced upon his discovery well down upon the slope of Hawkins' Bill but it was not until 1868-1869…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Struck Rich Stone West Wyalong Mine Shows Splendid Promise
When Messrs G. Scealey and D. Andrew, repersenting Messrs A. Andrew, A. B. Grellman, G. Scearey and D. Andrew, West Wyalong…
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Satisfactory arrangements have been concluded for the flotation of a company to work a copper and gold mine, know as Coronation, held by Huxley…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Hill End First Reefing in Australia—The First Claim—A Claim Seven Miles in Length—Lack of Skilled Underground Miners—First Company's Operations— Rowley Brothers—Further Developments—Renetaui's Battery
The Hill End goldfield claims the distinction of being the first reefing locality to be worked in Australia. Rich alluvial gold had been obtained…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Old Goldfields (Copyright) Jack the Swede's Lift—Why So Bulky?—Why Was the Mass so Rich? —Storing the Stone—The Bank of N.S.W.—The Thunder of Stanmpers— The Vegetable Supply—Among the Business Men—Newspaper Rivalry. Jack the Swede's Lift
The grassing of Beyers and Holtermann's prize created much excitement. which intensified, rather than dimminished us the week went by…
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A deputation to the Bland Shire Council, which asked for permission to delay the filling in of a mining shaft in a public lane close to the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Old Goldfields (Copyright) Hill End Pulln's Battery—water Hill End Hospital —A Plunge in the Dark—a Dangerous Dive—the Lucky Road Two Famous Coach Drivers Pullen's Battery
Among the crushing plants at Hill End, Pollen's claims the distinction of being the first made, in New South Wales. It was made by…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Prosperous Year for Mining Records in South Africa
The Witwatersrand gold mining industry has closed the year 1937 on a note of confidence and optimism. Although final figures have not yet…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Coronation Mine Company Flotation Arranged. Big Money for George Taylor and Tom Huxley
Arrangements for the flotation of the Coronation mine, near Carlisle (Condobolin district) have been finalised, and we have been permitted to…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Old Goldfields (By Will Carter) (Copyright) Visit of Sir Hercules Robin Son-old Hotels—gus Pierce's Variety Show—an Honest Bulcocky—old Time Bosses— Conclusion (Copyright by Will Carter) Visit of Ser Hercules Robinson
In March 1873, Hill End and Tam baroora were honored by a visit from Sir.Hercules Robinson, Governor o: the colony. Flags were flying every…
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