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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 2 of 11

"Gold" "Advocate" Serial Chapter 10 (continued)

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 6

Roger wondered why this confession depressed him. He recalled that Keenan's admiration of the girl on the day of their meeting stirred similar…

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Gold-plated Idols Worth Millions of Dollars Confiscated by Japanese by Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 1

The Chinese allege that the Japanese confiscated gold-plated idols valued at five million Chinese dollars, from a temple at Canton…

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Deficit of £800,000. N.S.W. Railways. Coal Strike Largely to Blame

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 6 February 1939 · page 2

The report from the. Railway Commissioner (Mr. T. J. Hartigan) presented to Cabinet on Wednesday, stated, that the railway deficit at the…

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"Gold" "Advocate" Serial. Chapter Xi. (Continued)

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 February 1939 · page 4

Darrell and the boy were just leaving the bigger of the two tents as they came up. "I've brought my friend, Constable…

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Mining Matters in Warden's Court

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 7 February 1939 · page 1

The Mining Warden (Mr. F. Grngeon, P.M.) will be fated with a considerable number of matters in the Wardens Court at West Wyalong on…

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"Gold" "Advocate" Serial Chapter Xi. (Continued)

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 6

Roger was by his side in an instant. A few big drops, heralds of the storm, pattered down. A minute later, with a crash and a roar, the tempest broke…

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Kikoira Tin Fields Attracts State Wide Attention Miners Suggest Protest

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 6

The Kikoira [?] field which is reported to be showing handsome returns, has attracted attention in all parts of the State, as it is…

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"Gold" "Advocate" Serial Chapter 12 (Continued)

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 14 February 1939 · page 3

Both colored slightly as she noticed his expression. "Please don't look at me like that," she said with a ripple of laughter. "I know I'm awfully…

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50 Mining Matters For Warden's Attention On Wednesday Next

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 14 February 1939 · page 3

The Mining Warden (Mr. F. Grugeon, P.M.) will be faced with a lengthy list of mining matters when he takes his seat…

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"Gold" "Advocate" Serial

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 8

"They'll hang him for certain!" he heard one of them say. "Who are they going to hang?" Roger asked, and dreaded what the answer…

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Mining Matters Dealt With at Warden's Court

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 1

The major portion of Wednesday last was devoted to mining matters. at the Warden's Court held at West Wyadong, over which the Warden,…

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"Gold" "Advocate" Serial Chapter 14 (Continued)

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 21 February 1939 · page 4

"That chap doesn't look like a murderer," Roger said when they were outside again. "Those two diggers must have made a mistake."…

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Warden's Decision Favours Three Miners Dispute Over Dividing Road

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 21 February 1939 · page 2

Richard O'Donnell, of West Wyalong, in the Mining Warden's Court at West Wyalong, objected to a lease being granted to three…

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World Trade Gold Value Falls (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 21 February 1939 · page 1

A message from Genevt states: The gold value of world trade in 1938 was 13.4 per cent less than in…

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Has Spent £3000 Searching For Tin Kikoira Mine Owner Replies to Allegations Move to Have Lease Cancelled Unsuccessful. Costing £20 Per Week to Cart Water to Mine

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 21 February 1939 · page 2

Widespread interest was displayed in proceedings at the Mining Warden's Court at West Wyalong, when John Gibson, who stated tha he had spent £3000 prospecting for tin, and is at present paying £20 per week…

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Must Work Lease Mining Warden Outspoken Warning to Lease Holders

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 21 February 1939 · page 2

Granting Richard O'Donnell, of West Wyalong, a suspension of labor conditions at his tin-mine at Kikoira, owing to the shortage…

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Important Decision Delivered Definition of Improvements Under the Mining Act But Solicitor Disagrees

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 21 February 1939 · page 4

Whether trees placed on agricultural land by Mother Nature, and which are subsequently used as a windbreak for the purpose…

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Warden's Complaint In Mining Court Whole of Facts Not Disclosed Authority to Enter Granted

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 21 February 1939 · page 2

During the hearing of a case in the Mining Warden's Court at West Wyalong, the Warden (Mr. F. Grugeon, P.M.) remarked that it was…

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"Gold" "Advocate" Serial Chapter 14 - (Continued) Keenan Sees a Ghost

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 8

Roger Chanter had hardly recovered from his exultant surprise at Darrell's release when he was summoned to Doveton's tent…

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Water More Valuable Than Gold to South-west Farmers District Farmer Indignant

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 10

An "Advocate" representative who visited Weethalle, Erigolia and Rankins Springs this week, was forciby struck wit tthe…

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