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

Mining & the mines, 1941

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Death of Mr. John Lee Licensee of P.O. HOTEL Former Mine Manager

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 January 1941 · page 2

Profound sympathy was expressed throurghout the town and district when news was received that Mr. John Lee, heansee of the Post o[?]…

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Rain Aftermath Old Mine Falls In Black St. Incident

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 January 1941 · page 1

The fall of close on five inches of rain till 9 a.m on Saturday morning was responsible for a somewhat unusual incident in…

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Marshall Gold Cup Retained by Temora

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 January 1941 · page 5

The Goolamon socond-graders were classed by the Temora Marshall Gold Cup team in the match at he Recreation Ground on Sunday. They scared…

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Mr. Wm. Lange Death at Granville Was Here Before Gold Rush

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 January 1941 · page 1

Mr. William Lange, aged 88 years, who died at Narrabeen recently, was a resident of this district before (the outbreak of the famous Wyalong and…

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Was Not True Kikoira Tin Field Riot Scare Police Rushed to Mines

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 16 January 1941 · page 1

Following receipt of information from the Weethalle Police that they had been advised that a riot, or serious disturbance, had been…

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Miner After Gold But Can't Get on Land Owner Objects to Application Warden Upholds Objection

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 16 January 1941 · page 2

"I know where the gold is and I want to get it. The country is crying out [?]r gold, and I do not think there is any law to stop…

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COAL Railways Huge Consumption

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 20 January 1941 · page 3

The New South Wales Railways spend annually on materials about £6,0.00,600. Appioximately 90 per cent of this, amount is spent locally on…

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Mining Application Adjourned

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 20 January 1941 · page 1

An application by Miss Ann Josephine O'Donnell for an authority to prospect certain land at Kikoira was adjourned for one month by Mr. F…

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Did You Ever Wonder Why "A Pound Of Feathers Weighs More Than a Pound Of Gold"?

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 3 February 1941 · page 1

There is a time-honored catch-question, to wit: "Which weighs the more— a pound of feathers or a pound of gold?" One attempt to…

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Secretary for Mines And Government Geologist To Visit West Wyalong

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 10 February 1941 · page 1

In connection with his application for permission to carry out mining operations on railway property at West Wyalong, Mr. J. Ryan, of Golden…

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Mining Authority Cancelled Did Not Comply with Conditions

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 13 February 1941 · page 2

Following a complaint lodged by Douglas Cuter, of kikoira, that John Meaning, a miner of the same town, had not omplied with conditions…

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Mining Officials Visit to West Wyalong

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 17 February 1941 · page 1

Mr. Graham (Under Secretary for Mines), and Mr. Jones (Government Geologist) paid a visit to West. Wyalong on Friday last…

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Wants to Sink Shaft To Find Gold Reef

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 17 February 1941 · page 2

As he stated that he wishes to sink a 70ft shaft, and undercut to find a gold-bearing reef, Mr. F. R. True, asked Bland Shire Council, at…

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War Industries Mr. Breen, M.h.r., Appears Before the Chamber of Commerce. Aid for Mining Development

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 17 February 1941 · page 2

Several well seasoned dishes were put before the members of the Chamber of Commerce at the meeting on Friday night, and there was some…

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Mine Owner Departs Farewelled At Gibsonvale

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 20 February 1941 · page 7

Mr. Richard O'Donnell one of the pioneers of the Kikoira infield, (which is now named Gibsonvale after the founder Mr. John Gibson) has…

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160oz, of Gold Won at West Wyalong Since State Battery Started New Wealth to Town

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 20 February 1941 · page 1

In the four months since the State Battery commenced operations at West Wyalong, a total of 160oz. of gold have been won from…

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Mining Field Visited by Two Health Officers Shire Council Will Cooperate

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 24 February 1941 · page 1

Mr. H. B. Player Health Inspector, informed the Bland Shire Council at its meeting at West Wyalong that he and Inspector Turner, of the…

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Miners' Shirt Cloth For Smart Women

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 3 March 1941 · page 2

Portugal is buying three times as many woollen goods from Great Britain as before the war. Woollen tops used to come from France and…

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Gold Lame A Paramount Star

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 3 March 1941 · page 4

Mary Martin goes on the "gold standard" with a dinner dress of gold lame, with a long-waisted section bodice. The skirt has impressed box…

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Complicated Issues In District Court Case Claim For Gold Mining Machinery

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 10 March 1941 · page 1

Cases presenting unusual circumstances were heard at the Wyalong District Court, before Judge McGhie, in connection with…

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