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

Mining & the mines, 1939

205 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 10 of 11

Threat to Withdraw Men From Eastern Collieries (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 16 October 1939 · page 1

A coal owner claimed yesterday that the threat of the Federated Engine Drivers and Firemens' Association to withdraw its members from…

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"Advocate Serial" "Laracy's Pot Of Gold"

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 17 October 1939 · page 4

Mr. John Casey, chuckling over this paragraph, was curious to know the name of the editor who was so impressed with his qualities on what he…

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Mine Dumps to Be Cyanided

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 October 1939 · page 1

Messrs. Warren and Scealy have commenced preparatory work for treating by the cyaniding process the dump heaps at the Nil Desperandum and…

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Homeward Bound Mine

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 23 October 1939 · page 2

A sum of £300 has been made available for the purchase of machinery. etc, for dewatering the Homeward Bound. The remainder of the…

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Homeward Bound Mine

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

At a meeting of shareholders of the Homeward Bound Gold Mining Coy. it was decided to secure an option for a fortnight over an…

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Liquid Fuels Made From Coal Report to be Submitted (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 2 November 1939 · page 1

The Curator of the Technological Museum (Mr. A. R. Penfold) on his return from inquiries abroad, will submit to the State Cabinet reports…

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Price of Gold

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 November 1939 · page 4

The price of gold lodged at the Mints on account of small producers, from 31st October to 6th November, inclusive, was as follows; Per fine ounce,…

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More Mining Authorities

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 16 November 1939 · page 1

In the Mining Warden's Court at West Wyalong, on Wednesday, the Warden (Mr. F. Grugeon, P.M.) approved of a number of authorities to…

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Sale of Gold Man Fined £80

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 16 November 1939 · page 6

Convicted on 16 charges of the unlawful possession and sale of gold, Francis Watson aged 40 years, miner, was fined £80 at the Bendigo Court…

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Afternoon Shifts At Newcastle Mines Opposed by Workers (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 16 November 1939 · page 1

A message from Newcastle states that a suggestion that employers might attempt, under the new Award, to establish afternoon shifts as well…

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Coal Prices Substantial Rise Expected (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 20 November 1939 · page 1

Coal prices are expected to rise substantially in New South Wales, as a result of increased working costs, which, it is held, must follow the new…

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Dutch Liner Lost Sunk by Mine in North Sea Many Lives Lost LONLON

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 21 November 1939 · page 2

The biggest civil shipping disaster since the beginning of the war occurred last night in the North Sea, when a Simon Bollivar…

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Mining Industry Government Will Help SYDNEY

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 23 November 1939 · page 4

The Minister for Mines, Mr. Vincent, stated last night that the State Government had decided to resume the extension of financial assistance…

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14 Ships Sunk By German Mines Allies Will Retaliate SYDNEY

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 23 November 1939 · page 1

Fourteen ships have been sunk within the past week, most of which struck mines which the Germans had ruthlessly laid in the North sea…

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Mining Matter Suspension of Labor Conditions Boring Plant Purchase

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 November 1939 · page 6

In the local Warden's Court on Tuesday, before Mr. R. Donaldson, William M. Dowries asked for six months' suspension of labor…

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British Reprisals For German Mine Outrages German Exports By Neutral Ships To Be Seized Hitler Threatens Use Of New And Deadly Weapons Heavy Neutral Shipping Losses LONDON

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 November 1939 · page 1

THE PRIME MINISTER, Mr. Chamber- Iain, in a statement in the House of Commons regarding the German minefields, today declared that the Government would not…

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Mr. Chamberlain's Broadcast to Nation First Since Outbreak of War Menace of Mines Will Be Overcome War Aims and Peace Aims Calm Confidence in Ultimate Result

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 27 November 1939 · page 1

SYDNEY. Monday. The British Prime Minister, Mr. Chamberlain, made his first broadcast to the Nation since the…

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The War Losses from Submarines and Mines

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 28 November 1939 · page 2

On Saturday it was reported that during the previous 24 hours another seven ships had been destroyed by Germany. They are the minesweeper H…

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Warfare on Sea and in Air Reported Sinking Of The Deutschland More Victims Of German Mines German Plan to Frighten Off Neutrals London

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 28 November 1939 · page 1

RESPONSIBLE quarters in Berlin now admit that the unrestricted mine and U-boat warfare is designed to force neutrals to break off trade with Britain. In…

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Sank in Two Minutes Cargo Steamer Struck Mine (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 30 November 1939 · page 1

A message from London states: —The steamer, "Rubislaw," which was laden with cement, struck a mine, off a south-east coastal port, and went…

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