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

Mining & the mines, 1943

51 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 1 of 3

Out in the Gold Producers "Rough Spin" (To the Editor "Advocate")

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 7 January 1943 · page 4

Sir,—I recently persued your, lead December 17 re-farmers being left out in the cold. Congratulations on the way you put it. The position is most…

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Tin Mining Lease at Gibsonvale Held by Discoverer of Rich Tin Field Application for Cancellation Refused by Warden

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 7 January 1943 · page 2

At the last sitting of the Warden's Court at West Wyaolng, Harold Curtin made application for the cancellation of a lease held by John H. Gibson, on the grounds of alleged non-compliance with labor conditions. In view of the importance of the Gibsonvale tin field, he great amount…

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Ounce Nugget of Gold Found in Temora Street

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 21 January 1943 · page 4

Mr. Jope Barnes, of Sebastapo, recently made a discovery of a nugget of gold, weighing over 10z. on the footpath, near Mr. W. H. Byrnes'…

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Warden's Court Mining Matters Postponed Inquiry Withdrawn

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 25 January 1943 · page 2

In the Warden's Court on Wednesday last at West Wyalong, before Mr. F. Grugeon (Mining Warden) a case was listed for inquiry as to whether…

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77 Miners Fined Absenteeism at Cessnock

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 1 February 1943 · page 1

Fines of £1 each were imposed on 77 mine workers at Cessnock Police Court on Saturday, on charges of absenteeism…

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Gold Nugget Found in Creek Bed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 11 February 1943 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Weauesday While loading gravel from the bed of a creek near Ballarat a man saw the gleam of gold and found a [?] of gold…

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Ore at Grass Miners Conflicting Claims Consolidated Revenue Benefits

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 25 February 1943 · page 2

A dispute between Willian John Hill and Frederick Broad regarding the ownership of a bag of wolfram conconcentrates, which had been ore at…

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Electors— Take Heed. Pastures Protection Boards and Coal Mines

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 4 March 1943 · page 4

You will have noticed that a movement has been started for the elimination of Pastures Protection Boards. That is only one of the…

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Electors—take Hfed. Pastures. Protection Boards Coal Mines (By "Interested")

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 4 March 1943 · page 2

Yon will have noticed that a movement has been started for the elimination of Pastures Protection Boards. This is only one of the hardy annuals…

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Mining for Copper At Mount Eurow Authority to Enter Cancelled

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 March 1943 · page 2

An application to cancel an authority to enter and mine for copper at Mount Eurow, near Eugowra, was made to the Warden's Court…

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America and Gold Post War Plans

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 25 March 1943 · page 1

LONDON.—In London financial circles it is emphasised that post war monetary arrangements must depend for their workability upon America's…

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Beep Strike on Again Newcastle Miners' Decision (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 25 March 1943 · page 1

The Newcastle Trades and Labour Council last night decided to resume the beer strike, which was declared off last week…

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Use of Gold After War. U.s. Clearing Plan

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 25 March 1943 · page 6

LONDON.—Lingering doubts on the monetary function of gold after the war are being dispelled, if not eliminated…

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Extraordinary Procedure Ex-parte Injunction Under Mining Act

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 1 April 1943 · page 1

At the Young Police Court, before Mr. Bromhead, P.M., Arthur Yerbury, miner, of Wallendbeen, applied for an ex-parte injunction to restrain Er[?]e…

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Coal Lost by Strikes

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 8 April 1943 · page 2

In the 12 months ended on February 20 of this year 827,250 tons of oal were lost in Australia because of tribes, according to figures supplied…

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Miners' Convention Makes Vital Decision To Discipline Its Members

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 April 1943 · page 2

What can be regarded as a distinct compliment to the Federal Government and tantamount to a motion of trust in it, was a…

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Warden's Court Mining Applications Dealth With

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 29 April 1943 · page 1

In the Warden's Court, West Wynlong, on Thursday last, before the Mining Warden (Mr F. Grugeon, P.M.) an application by A. J. S. Saunders…

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American Miners' Strike Men Resume Work WASHINGTON

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 4 May 1943 · page 6

The American miners' strike has been settled, for the time being. The men decided to resume work for a period of 15 days, during which…

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Sixteen Killed Washed Up Mine Exploded by Youths

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 13 May 1943 · page 1

LONDON.—At least 18 youths were killed and five seriously injured on the coast of County Donegal (Eire) when a washed up mine they began stoning…

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Northern Miners. Fines to Check Unlawful Strikes

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 24 May 1943 · page 2

The Northern Miners' Management Board yesterday took action to discipline any of its members who. ceased work against the Federation's…

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