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

Mining & the mines, 1941

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Miners Strike Against Discrimination

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 June 1941 · page 4

Because the reserved occupation regulations exempted men from compulsory military training in some collieries and required others to enter camp,…

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Co-Operation In Coal Industry

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 12 June 1941 · page 4

The new spirit of British industries was impressively demonstrated by the agreement of employers and workers in coalfields. On their own initiative…

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Assistance for Homeward Bound Mine. Our New Member

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 12 June 1941 · page 3

Among the many matters being enquired into by Mr. Fred Cahill is that, concerning the successful growing, of Carobean plant for fodder on…

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Mining Court More Authorities Granted

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 12 June 1941 · page 4

At the Warden's Court yesterday afternoon the Warden, Mr. P. Grugeon, P.M., granted a number of applications for authority toenter land…

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Destroyer Jersey Sunk by Mine (By Wire) Sydney, Monday (A.A.P.)

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 16 June 1941 · page 1

A message from London states:— The British Admiralty announces the loss of the destroyer. "Jersey", 1700 tons, which was sunk by an enemy…

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Gold and Diamond Brooch Worn by the Brides At Wilder-Prast Wedding

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 23 June 1941 · page 5

The Roman Catholic Churuch West Wyalong was the scence or a very [?] wedding on the 26th May, the Occasion buins the marriage [?]…

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Revival of Gold Mining at Grenfell

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 30 June 1941 · page 2

Mr. Darch put before the members various reports on the Grenfell goldfield and a request that some endeavour be winds to have the mines…

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The Fiery Cross Mine Piroject to Re-open

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 30 June 1941 · page 2

Mr. G. Beard, representing the Burma Malay Tin Co. Ltd. has been in Burmedman during the past few days inspecting the local Fiery Cross…

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Mining

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 3 July 1941 · page 4

There is a proverb which says that "All good things come to an end" or words to that effect. The first payable shaft sunk on the…

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Producer Gas Real Freight on Coal New Railway By-Law

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 July 1941 · page 4

Charcoal in truck loads is charged for freight purposes at the "coal" rate. In order to encourage the use of producer gas units a Railway…

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Jack Hore Gold Cup

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 8 July 1941 · page 4

The first challenge match of the season for the Jack Hore Gold Cup was played last Sunday. Canowindra (holder) easily defeated Dubbo by 25 to 2…

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Mining Development

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 10 July 1941 · page 3

The Ministor for Mines has not yet fixed the date of his visit to the electorate. He too is exceptionally busy, as war needs are making heavy…

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FOOTBALL Gold Cup Holders To Play Forbes Magpies

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 July 1941 · page 6

For the third time this season, arrangements have been made for Canowindra, holder of the Jack Hore Gold Cup, to send its…

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£173 Worth of Tin Stolen From Kikoira Mine Man Charged at West Wyalong

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 17 July 1941 · page 1

Willian Hoskins Duncan, a stranger, appeared before Mr. F. Grugeon, P.M., at the West Wyalong Police Court on Wednesday, on a charge of having…

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Gibsonvale Mines New Residential Area Action by Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 21 July 1941 · page 5

Mr. H. B. Player, Health and Building Inspector, submitted the following report to the last meeting of the Bland Shire Council:—…

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J.H. Gold Cup Forbes' Challenge Accepted

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 August 1941 · page 8

Forbes' challenge for the Jack Hore Gold Cup has been accepted by Canowindra, and the match arranged for next Sunday. However,…

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Homeward Bound Mine. Commonwealth Government Geologist's High Opinion

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 4 August 1941 · page 2

When in Grenfell last week Mr. J. P. Brean, M.H.R., stated that he had recently discussed the possibilities of this property with Dr…

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Bus From Tin Mines for Police Hospital Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 August 1941 · page 1

It is confidently expected that there will be a record attendance at the Police Hospital Ball in the Masonic Hall, West Wyalong, on…

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"Flowing: Gold" is Fast, Exciting Action

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 August 1941 · page 2

"Flowing Gold," a lusty saga of love and adventure in the American oil fields, will make its local debut at the Studio Theatre…

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Gold-mining Industry "Being Encouraged in New Guinea" But Neglected in Australia

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 14 August 1941 · page 4

The Member for Calare, Mr. J. P. Breen, repeated a charge he made an the floor of the House at Canberra -- that the…

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