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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 7 of 11

Explosion in Japanese Colliery. 27 Men Buried. 10 Rescued. TOKIO

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 24 July 1939 · page 3

An explosion in the Tachikawa Colliery buried 27 men, of whom ten were rescued…

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27 Men Buried Explosion in Jap. Colliery by Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 25 July 1939 · page 1

A message from Tokio (Japan) states:—An exvlosion in the Takhikawa colliery buried 27 men of whom ten were rescued…

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Forms Burnjed At Mine in W.A. (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 25 July 1939 · page 1

A message from Perth states:—A number of National Register forms were burned at a mass meeting of mine employees at Big Roll mine…

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Jack Hore Gold Cup Parkes-Molong Dispute Grounds of Appeal

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 July 1939 · page 6

The following grounds of appeal against the decision of the judiciary committee of Group XI. in awarding the Jack Hore Gold Cup '…

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" Advocate Serial" Laracy's Pot Of Gold CHAPTER 2 (Continued) a Change of Heart for a Rogue

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 July 1939 · page 4

There came to the man in hiding the sounds of many feet tramping about the little rooms, at one time within a few inches of his ear, apparently only…

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Weissel Gold Cup Back to West Wyalong Temra Beaten 23 to 11

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 28 July 1939 · page 10

West Wyalong Rugby League footballers scored a meritorious victory over Temora on Wednesday afternoon, when they were…

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"Advocate Serial" "Laracy's Pot Of Gold" CHAPTER 2 (Continued) a Change of Heart for a Rogue

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 July 1939 · page 6

The more Laracy thought over the Morgan episode, the more ashamed of his part he became, and there was plenty of time for thought in that…

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Where Is It? The Gold Stolen by Gardiner at the Eugowra Rocks

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 31 July 1939 · page 3

"Eureka" contributes the following to the "Herald":— Frank Gardiner and his gang held up the gold escort at Eugowra Rocks…

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"Laracy's Pot Of Gold" "Advocate Serial" CHAPTER 3 (Continued) "Share My Pot of Gold"

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 August 1939 · page 4

Laracy looked across the table with his bright blue eyes that had glittered through the slits in his mask at coach drivers over the sights of his pistols,…

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Where Is It? Cave Full of Gold

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 3 August 1939 · page 4

Frank Gardiner and his gang held up the gold escort at Eugowra Rocks and got away with gold and ash to the value of £14,000. The notes and…

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" Advocate Serial" "Laracy's Pot Of Gold" CHAPTER 3 (Continued) "Share My Pot of Gold"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 August 1939 · page 6

So it was settled. They were to pack the stores that were left at the hut, and ride down the gorge 50 miles to where the mail couch from the…

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Kikoira News Tin Mines Still- Booming Village Advancing

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 4 August 1939 · page 5

The Kikoira school pupils were successful in netting the Booth Cup at the Lake Cargelligo School Sports on Saturday last…

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Marathon Mining Case Ends Warden Makes Long Trip History Made at Kikoira First Court On Tin-field

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 4 August 1939 · page 2

The Mining Warden (Mr. F. Grugeon, P.M.) made history at Kikoira this week when he travelled 262 miles (return journey)…

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72 Years Ago. (From Our 1867 Files). AUGUST, 1867. "Better Than Gold."

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 7 August 1939 · page 4

The following—written at the time of the gold fever—is taken from our 1867 file:— Better than, gold is the sweet repose of the sons of soil when their labours cease…

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Mine Owners Dispute Boundaries On Kikoira Tinfields Warden Hears Lengthy Evidence Report To Be Submitted To Minister

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 8 August 1939 · page 5

Although the proceedings in the West Wyalong Warden's Court, when well known Kikoira tin mining men thrashed out the matter of disputed boundaries to a rich tin bearing area, were dull and uninteresting the amount of money involved may…

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"Advocate Serial" "Laracy's Pot Of Gold" CHAPTER 4 (Continued) the End of Lone Hand Laracy

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 8 August 1939 · page 3

Dick sang another verse of "The Coach Driver's Lament," of which he was so proud, before replying: "It were this way, ma'm. While they had…

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Grant of £760 APPROVED. For Homeward Bound Mine

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 10 August 1939 · page 2

Mr. James Bradley has received from Major Reid the following letter received by him from Mr. Vincent, Minister for Mines:—…

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"Advocate Serial" "Laracy's Pot Of Gold" CHAPTER 4 (Continued)

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 August 1939 · page 7

Climbing to his seat he unwound the reins, took his whip from the socket, shouted loudly: "All aboard for Golden Valley!"…

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2Lf Gold Cup Len Cooper Should Win

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 15 August 1939 · page 1

It is understood that Len Cooper, coach and Captain of the West Wyalong Rugby League team, has an excellent chance of winning the 2LF…

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The Story of Wyalong Discovery of Gold Points in Broadcast Disputed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 15 August 1939 · page 5

Mr. E. A. Neeld, of Nathalia, Victoria, who was one of the discoverers of the Wyalong Goldfield, and Who was for many years Mayor of…

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