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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1939

4 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers

Gold in Ducks' Gizzard

The Picton Post · Wednesday 11 January 1939 · page 2

Seven ducks, killed by a resident of Newcastle at Christmas, were found to have good samples of gold in their gizzrds. The ducks came from the…

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Our Member's Activities Silver Peak Mines, Yerranderie Questions in Parliament

The Picton Post · Wednesday 26 April 1939 · page 4

Is the Minister for Mines aware, asked Mr. Jeff Bate in Parliament, that the company which operates the Silver Peakes Mine at Yerranderie has been…

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New Coal Lease

Camden News · Thursday 5 October 1939 · page 10

Mr. Jeff Bate, M.L.A., is in receipt of the following letter from the premier, Mr. Mair:— "With reference to your recent…

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Opening of New Coal Mines. Unnecessary Waste of a National Asset

Camden News · Thursday 14 December 1939 · page 4

With reference to an application by Mr. Kemp and others for a Crown coal lease to be granted at Burragorang, Mr. Jeff Bate, M.L.A., is in…

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