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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1940

156 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 4 of 8

Grenfell Homeward Bound Gold Mining Co. (N.l.)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 4

The ordinary general meeting of the above Company was held on Friday, 10th inst. Mr. Jas. Bradley (chairman of…

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Greater Than Gold

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 4

Speaking at the Western Division P. P. Boards and Graziers' dinner, Mr. J. P. Abbott remarked that gold won from Victoria from 1851-61 was…

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Weissel Gold Cup Match Next

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 1

West Wyalong will defend the Eric Weissel Gold Cup against Temora on Wednesday next, in the opening match of the season for the coveted trophy…

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Gold Yield in Victoria Highest for 22 Years

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 2

Despite bush fires and lack of water, which greatly hampered early operations, Victoria's gold production last year was the highest for 22 years, and…

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The Coal Strike Work Must Be Resumed Prime Minister's Statement SYDNEY

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 1

The Prime Minister, Mr. Menzies, in a statement in the House of Representatives yesterday afternoon, said unless the coal…

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Coal Strike Conference at Canberra No Decision Yet

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 April 1940 · page 1

A message from Canberra states that the conference between the representatives of the Combined Mining Unions and the Prime…

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Hospitals Short of Coal Result of Strike (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 April 1940 · page 1

It is reported that hospitals in Sydney are already feeling the results of the coal strike. St. Vincents Hospital is said to have…

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Coal Strike Conference at Canberra

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 April 1940 · page 1

A conference lasting an hour and 15 minutes, was held at Canberra on Sunday between the Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies), the…

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Coal Strike Crucial Meeting To-day Of Miners' Executive Mr. Curtin Hopeful (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 1

A crucial meeting of the Combined Mining Union's Executive will take place in Sydney to-day, but no indication has been given…

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The Coal Strike. Newcastle

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 2

A statement issued by the Cessnock Strike Committee, stating there would be no capitulation by the Combined Mining Unions Executive has caused considerable speculation throughout the…

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Bushrangers' Gold. Found by "Pauper."

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 3

The £40,000 left by Marlin Burke, who died in poor surroundings in 1923 without leaving a will, was gained from the discovery of…

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Weissel Gold Cup Temora's Effort Failed West Wyalong Was Too Good Fast Open Game for Trophy

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 4

In the opening match of the season for the Eric Weissel Gold cup, west wyalong successfully defended the trophy against…

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Transport Difficulties Owing to Coal Strike Far West Children's Health Scheme

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 6 May 1940 · page 1

In her report for April, the General Secretary of the Far West Children's [?]earth Scheme (Mrs. E. E. Hill) states:—…

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Coal Strike Important Decision This Week Mr. Curtin Urges Return to Work Statements by Leaders (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 6 May 1940 · page 1

It is understood that craft unionists in the mining industry will consider themselves bound by the decisions of aggregate meetings…

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The Coal Strike Leaders Advise Continuance

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 May 1940 · page 3

A recommendation to continue the coal strike will be submitted by the Combined Mining Unions to the aggregate meetings of miners…

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Coal Production Mechanical Miners. British War Action

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 9 May 1940 · page 2

The full power of production in the British coalfields is now mobilised for the first time for a generation. Within the past 20 years the mining…

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Jack Hore Gold Cup First Challenge on Sunday Canowindra v. Forbes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 8

Football' kicks off in earnest at Spooner Oval next Sunday, when Canowindra, with its 84-stone pack of forwards and a back division…

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Mechanical Miners. How Britain Has Mobilised Her Coal Industry For War

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 13 May 1940 · page 4

The full power of production in the British coalfields is now mobilised for the first time for a generation. With the past 20 years the mining…

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Girral Tin Mine Proving Most Encouraging Tin at 40ft. Level

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 13 May 1940 · page 2

A tin mine owned and worked by Mr. R. Bamford, licensee of the Girral Hotel, Girral, has proved most encouraging to the owner. After…

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Jungle Generator. Dredges Gold From West African River

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 13 May 1940 · page 4

The Gold Coast has been given an electric interior" by British engineers. They have successfully "conquered"…

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