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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 5 of 11

Farmer Protests Against Mining Operations Will Ruin His Property

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 16 May 1939 · page 2

Despite a rigid protest which was entered by Benjamin Rooke, a farmer of Kikoira, the Warden granted David Bolte,…

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Grenfell Homewar[?] Bound Gold Mining Co. (N.l.)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 18 May 1939 · page 2

The ordinary general meeting of the above company was held on Friday, 12th inst., the chair being occupied by Mr. Jas. Bradley…

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Eric Weissel Gold Cup-Retained Temora's Bid Fails Hard Fought Match Webster Drookicks Temora's Points

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 19 May 1939 · page 2

In the opening match of the season for the Eric Weissel Gold Cup, which is stated to be valued at over £100, West Wyalong…

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First Gold Find Celebrated at Peak Hill Town En Fete

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 May 1939 · page 4

In the vicinity of 6000 people attended the official opening of Peak Hill's 50th anniversary celebrations at Peak Hill on Tuesday. The…

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Oil From Coal and Crops. Resources and Prices Cost Estimates High

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 29 May 1939 · page 4

In reference to the general question of the production of liquid fuels in Australia the Minister for Supply and Development (Mr. Casey) has made…

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Weissel Cup Match on Wednesday Gold Trophy at Stake

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 30 May 1939 · page 1

Mr. A. M. Aberline, Secretary of the West Wyalong Rugby League has announced that the challenge received from Temora to play West Wyalong…

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Quandi. Football Gold Cup Missed Draw With Tallimba Not Enough Whistle QUANDIALLA

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 June 1939 · page 9

The local football representatives journeyed to Tallimba on Sunday in quest of the Riley Gold Cup. Unfortunately the game was not…

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17oz. Gold From 14 Tons Stone

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 6 June 1939 · page 2

It was stated to-day to tlie "Advocate" by one of the partners in the "Morning Star" mine at West Wyalong, which is owned by Messrs…

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Big Gold Robbery Two Men Detained (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 6 June 1939 · page 1

A message from Kalgoorlie states:—Two men were detained on Saturday night, and questioned. in connection with the robbery…

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Minister for Mines. To Visit Grenfell

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 8 June 1939 · page 5

The Minister for Mines (Mr. Vincent) will visit Grenfell on Saturday next, and will be welcomed by the Mayor (Ald. J. V. Thompson) at 10…

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The Days of Gold. Early Reminiscences. (My W.J.H.)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 8 June 1939 · page 3

"Gold, gold, bartered and sold, Tire price of many, a crime untold." The other day I held in my hand…

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Two Miners Killed By Fall of Earth In Mine in W.A. (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 9 June 1939 · page 1

A message from Perth states:—Dombardi Emilo, aged 26 years, and Kenrikson Henrik, aged 35 years, were killed, and another…

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Czech Gold Mr. Churchill's Speech

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 9 June 1939 · page 6

LONDON.—No bank should pay over the assets of a kidnapped customer, under cruel duress, in order to strengthen a bankrupt aggressor's…

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Mining Matter Application for Authority to Enter Case Adjourned

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 June 1939 · page 2

The local Mining Warden, Mr. R. Donaldson, was engaged during the greater part of Tuesday afternoon in the hearing of an application…

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Fell 50 Feet Down Mine Shaft Man's Trying Ordeal Brought to Top With Broken Leg

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 9 June 1939 · page 1

Falling down a 50 ft. mining shaft at West Wyalong on Tuesday morning. Mr. Bert Wahlgren, 47, of West Wyalong, had to…

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Minister for Mines. Visit to Grenfell. Application Made for Aid to Develop the Homeward Bound

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 15 June 1939 · page 3

The Hon. R. S. Vincent, Minister for Mines, paid a visit to Grenfell on Saturday, accompanied by Mr. R. G. Whalan (Inspector of Mines), and Mr…

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Minister for Mines Visit to District West Wyalong Next Week

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 16 June 1939 · page 4

Mr. G. P. Evans, M.L.A., advised the "Advocate" to-day that he had been successful in having the Minister for Mines and Forests…

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Kopij Abandoned Four Miners Buried In Broken Hill Mine (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 20 June 1939 · page 1

A Imessage from Broken Hill states:—All (hope of finding the four alive who were buried under a fall of earth, has been…

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Health and Safety In Coal Mines Royal Commission's Report (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 20 June 1939 · page 1

The report of the Royal Commission on health and safety in the coal mines has been completed. It is understood that it recommends…

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Busy Man Mining Warden's Clerk 400 Applications Handled

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 20 June 1939 · page 3

It is claimed for Mr. James Fishburn, C.P.S., that he is the busiest Mining Warden's Clerk in the State. This is no idle…

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