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

Mining & the mines, 1939

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"Gold" "Advocate" Serial By. CHAPTER V.

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 3 January 1939 · page 3

By this time Roger had saddled the big black. "You get into the saddle, sir, and I'll ride behind you," he said…

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Perpetuating The Historical Discovery Of Gold At Forbes Cairn To Mark First Claim

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 3 January 1939 · page 2

DURING the two years he resided in Forbes as Principal of the Intermediate High School, the townspeople have much to thank Mr. Levy for, and he deserves to be kindly remembered by all parents and those in authority. Outside his tutorial…

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"Gold" "Advocate" Serial Chapter Vi. the Friendliness of Lieut. Wise

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 January 1939 · page 2

It was not long before they had Wise in bed. Mrs. Field, the motherly old soul who kept the house for the four youthful gallants, was greatly…

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Victorian Gold Yield

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 10 January 1939 · page 5

Gold production in Victoria for the 11 months ended November 30 shows a decrease of 2175 fine ounces compared with the corresponding…

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"Gold" "Advocate" Serial Chapter 6 (Continued)

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 10 January 1939 · page 3

"Will you please saddle Firefly for me, Chanter?" Her voice was steady and betrayed no emotion. "Very well Miss," avoiding her eyes…

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Coal Miners' Earnings

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 13 January 1939 · page 6

A witness in the Federal Arbitration Court told Judge Drake-Brocknian that on occasions coal miners had gone on straike because they…

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"Gold" "Advocate" Serial Chapter 7 (Continued)

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 January 1939 · page 8

Suddenly he felt the pressure relax, and dizzy and gasping, he was flung violently against the opposite wall. When he looked up, Nellie and the…

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Captain's Flat Mine

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 17 January 1939 · page 4

The Lake George Mining Company at Captain's Flat, has made arrangements to start production this week. It is proposed to commence with…

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"Gold" "Advocate" Serial Chapter 8 (Continued)

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 17 January 1939 · page 4

There was consternation in the little camp next morning when it was found that the man who was to have guided the party to untold wealth had…

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Has £15,000 Capital for Tin Mining Company Manager Tells Court Wants 5000 Acres to Prospect

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 17 January 1939 · page 2

Keen interest in mining circles was centred on the Mining Warden's Court at West Wyalong, when Mount Parish Tin Mines…

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Early Settler. Death at West Wyalong Here Before Goldfields

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 17 January 1939 · page 1

Mr. James McNamara, aged 88 years, whose father owned Wyalong Station, before the outbreak of the famous Wyalong goldfields…

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"Gold" "Advocate "Serial Chapters 9. a Shanty with an Ugly Reputation

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 January 1939 · page 8

Three days later Constable Chanter was on his way to Ballarat He was one of five recruits sent to the diggings in charge of a middle- aged…

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75 Miners Buried Explosion in Mine Fatality in Japan (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 24 January 1939 · page 1

A message from Tokio states: A gas explosion in a coal mine at Miyadacho buried 75 miners. Five bodies were recovered…

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Kikoina Tin Mine Proiect

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 24 January 1939 · page 4

Keen internst has been displayed in the statement made by an important witness in the West Wyalong Warder's Court, that Kikoira gives…

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"Gold" "Advocate" Serial By. CHAPTER 10 the Digger's Daughter

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 24 January 1939 · page 4

Within an hour's ride of Ballarat they halted again. This time it was to help a man and a boy who, with the ineffective assistance of a young…

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"Gold" "Advocate" Serial Chapter 8 (Continued)

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 January 1939 · page 8

Roger Cantor was fascinated by all that he saw. Never before had he imagined that so many different types existed. It seemed as if some giant…

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Coal Dust as Fuel. Economising on Oil. Tests in England

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 30 January 1939 · page 5

The possibility of running Diesel engines on coal dust instead of oil is one of the subjects discussed in the annual report of the Fuel Research…

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Gold Hoarders £350,000,000 in London Follows Recent "Scramble"

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 30 January 1939 · page 3

Owing to a recent gold scramble in London, it is now becoming difficult to find room in vaults and safe deposits. Experts estimate that in London's…

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"Gold" "Advocate" Serial Chapter 9 (continued)

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 31 January 1939 · page 4

Lalor waited until he had gone some distance before he shouted down the hole, "Come on, Raff-- the coast's clear." Another man climbed to the surface…

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Coal and the New South Wales Railways

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 4

Prior to 1855, when our first railway Hue was opened, the coal trade was almost monopolised by the Australian Agricultural Company, which…

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