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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 3 of 11

King Solomon's Mines. The Beach of Diamonds

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 4

In South Africa there is a millionaire called Merensky. Not many people in Australia have heard of him or of how he came by his millions…

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Three Men Dead in Mine Overcome by Fumes

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 28 February 1939 · page 4

KALGOORLIE.—Three men were killed by fumes in a winze off a shaft at the Western Queen goldmine at Dundas, 16 miles south of Norseman…

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Australian Gold Output Estimate 1,589,732 Fine Ounces

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 28 February 1939 · page 4

Production of gold in Australia in 1938 is estimated at 1,589,732 fine oz. an increase of 208,597 fine oz.. compared with the figures of 1927. Output…

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"Gold" "Advocate" Serial Chapter 15. Roger Says Good-bye

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 28 February 1939 · page 4

Some days later Doveton again sent for Roger. "Chanter," he said, "I have received a request from commissioner Andrews…

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Gold Top Taxis Refused Right to Ply in Forbes Applications Considered in Committee

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 28 February 1939 · page 1

A few weeks ago the Gold Top Taxi Co., Orange, had applications before the local Municipal Council for permission to operate two…

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"Gold" "Advocate" Serial

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 6

"I can go back to Melbourne. While you are here I feel that Constable Keenan will not annoy me, but when you have gone, I'd be afraid of him."…

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"Gold" "Advocate" Serial

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 March 1939 · page 6

"Oh, that's all blown over," Wise said. "Now that Doone has been found--" "Doone found?" "Yes, in Ireland. It seems some…

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Payable Gold Field? Discovery In Cumnock District. Fifty Claims Pegged Out

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 9 March 1939 · page 3

Cumnock and district residents, who for some time have been reduced to the weather and its disappointments as a main topic on…

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"Gold" "Advocate" Serial Chapter 17 (Continued)

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 March 1939 · page 7

He took her by the shoulders and looked straight into her eyes. "You don't think that I didn't try to find you, do you, Beth?" he asked in a…

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"GOLD" [?] "Advocate" Serial Chapter 17 (Continued)

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 14 March 1939 · page 4

Denton laid her gently on the bed and hurried away. Outside he was joined by another man, whose face was indistinguishable in the darkness…

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Kicked Up Gold. Lucky Temora Man

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 5

Jack Grey on Monday kicked up a nugget of gold valued at £50, and on Tuesday morning found another worth £15…

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MINING More Autl Enter

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

The Warden(Mr. F[?] Grugeon, P. M.O. at the West Wyalong Mining Wardens Court at West Wyalong on number of additional authorities to…

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"Gold" "Advocate" Serial Chapter 18 (Continued)

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 8

Bentley, furious at having been aroused, sent Scobie reeling with a punch behind the car, and drove off the other two. They were too thirsty…

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"Gold"

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 21 March 1939 · page 6

"Which, I should say, is the very best reason why action should be delayed," quietly remarked Beth. "Good !" cried Humffray. "You're…

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Mining Matters Before Warden's Court

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

The Mining Warden (Mr. F. Grugeon, P.M.) at West Wyalong Court House dealt with a number of mining matters…

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Australian Gold Output Increasing

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 2

Production of gold in Australia continues to expand. Despite that floods unfavorably influenced the output in West Australia—the chief producing…

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"Gold" [?] "Advocate" Serial the Army of Revolution

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 7

Even the Gold Commissioners wondered whether official Ineptitude could go much further when they received an instruction from the Governor to…

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"Gold" "Advocate " Serial the Eve of Battle

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 28 March 1939 · page 6

As Lalor viewed the attempts being made to instil into the diggers some semblance of military discipline his heart sank. Not only were most of the…

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"Gold" "Advocate" Serial the Fight at Eureka

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 March 1939 · page 7

A sentry posted outside the stockade suddenly became alert. Although it was not yet daylight, there was a significant movement in front of the…

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"Gold" "Advocate" Serial "You Know How I Love You"

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 4 April 1939 · page 4

From the shelter of a rough lean- to in the ranges, hastily built of saplings and boughs, a young man crawled, stretched himself, and walked…

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