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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 4 of 11

Grenfell to Play for Jack Hore Gold Cup

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 7 April 1939 · page 7

' At a meeting of Or nun 11 It was decided that first grade teams from Group 15 would he allowed to challenge for the Johnny Walker Cup and…

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Warden's Court Several Matters Mentioned Gold and Tin Mining

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 18 April 1939 · page 3

Mining matters dealt with at the West Wyalong Milling Warden's Court by the Warden (Mr. F. Grugeon, P.M.), included the following:—…

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£15,000 Company Application Refused To Mine Extended Area

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 18 April 1939 · page 1

The Minister for Mines has advised the Mining Warden (Mr. F. Grugeon, P.M.) that he has refused the application of the Mount…

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Important Mining Case Report Held Over

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 18 April 1939 · page 1

Owing to pressure of space to-day, the report of a lengthy case in the Warden's Court is held over until the next edition…

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May Go 8 OZS. Gold Bearing Mineral From West Wyalong Mine

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 1

According to the latest reports from a reliable source, a gold mine situated near the sanitary depot at West Wyalong and…

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What Rights Do a Miner's Right Confer? Warden Decides Interesting Point Solicitors Submit Lengthy Argument Decision of State-wide Importance in Mining Circles

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 8

A very interesting point of the Mining law was fully argued by Messrs D. E. Mackenzie and R. B. Bloore, solicitors, at the West Wyalong Warden's Court, after which the Warden (Mr. F. Grugeon, P.M.) ruled that the holder of a…

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Gold Pass and Chain for Mr. Martin, M.L.A. Mrs. Waddell's Gift

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 27 April 1939 · page 2

Mrs. Waddell, defeated U.A.P. candidate at the Waverley by-election, congratulated Mr. C. E. Martin, the successful Heffron Labor candidate…

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Wagga Gold Cup

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 8

After actually being headed for a few yards in the straight by Manu Forte. Saul found another great effort, and came again to win the Wagga…

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More Mining Applications

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 4

The West Wyalong Mining Warden's Clerk (Mr. James Fishburn, C.P.S.) has been kept exceptionally busy during the past few months…

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Has Kikoira Tin Field a Future? Experienced Mining Men Say "Yes" Mineral Located in Underground River Work Progressing in the Bowels of the Earth Rich Payable Tin Has Been Found at Kikoirai

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 6

This information has been flashed all over Australia, and to-day Kikoira, which was seldom mentioned in State affairs, is now one of the best known small towns in the State. From all quarters miners have travelled hoping to secure…

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Wyalong Goldfields Early History Recalled A Visitor's Impressions

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 2 May 1939 · page 4

Mr. W. J. Little, shorthand writer, and late senior member of the Court reporting staff (of Temple Court, 31 Elizabeth Street, Sydney, writes as…

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Fall of Earth In Broken Hill Mine Father Killed, Son Injured (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 1

A message from Broken Hill states that Alfred Staker, aged 50 years, was killed, and his son Frederick Staker, received…

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Will the "Yellow God" Rule Again? Intensive Search for Geld Proceeds Payable Stone Found at West Wyalong Miners Believe That New Reefs Will Lead to Rich Strike

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 9

Will West Wyalong and Wyalong once again become famous as goldfields, is the question that mining men are asking themselves to-day? Some say yes and some say no…

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Mail Service To Kikoira Tin Mines

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 9 May 1939 · page 4

Mr. H. K. Nock, M.P.. has received the following letter from the Postmaster General's Department:—"Dear Mr. Nock.—In connection…

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Rich Reef Struck So Mine Owners Say

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 9 May 1939 · page 2

Keen interest is displayed in the statement made by Messrs J. Burrows and J. Herridge, that the 18 inch reef which they have struck at then…

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Mining Warden's Office Busy

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 4

Because of the large number of applications for authority to enter lands to prospect for tin and gold, the Mining Warden's office at West Wyalong…

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Lengthy Sitting Mining Warden's Court Gold and Tin Applications

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 1

The Mining Warden (Mr. Grugeon, P.M.) was kept exceptionally busy at the Warden's Court at West Wyalong on Wednesday of this week, dealing…

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Phenomenal Gold Yield From Small Crushing

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 16 May 1939 · page 5

A phenomenally rich yield has keen obtained by Messrs Quinn and Tyrell, of Mt. Celia, near Linden. about 40 miles south of…

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Gold Cup Match At West Wyalong On Wednesday Next

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 16 May 1939 · page 1

West Wyalong (holders) will d[?] the [?] Weissel Gold Cup [?] against [?]mora (Challengers) on Wednesday of this week, in…

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Mine Accident Two Men Killed by Foul Air Mate Sacrifices Life MELBOURNE

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 16 May 1939 · page 1

Two men were killed by foul air in a mine near Daylesford yesterday afternoon. One of them sacrificed his life in an attempt to rescue his…

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