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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1924

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First Gold Discovery Memorial Obelisk Unveiled

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 8 January 1924 · page 1

On Friday, December 28th, Mr. J. C. L. Fitzpatrick, Minister of Mines,, unvoiled an obelisk erected to commemorate the finding of the first payable…

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Coal Prospecting at Maryvale

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 11 January 1924 · page 6

From official quarters it is reported that coal is expected to be struck at Maryvale this week, though water is causing a little trouble owing to the…

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Intense Gold in America

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 11 January 1924 · page 1
Also in Western Age

The severest cold wave in two decides his gripped the United States of America from east to west through the centre of the Continent, causing 12…

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First Gold Discovery Memorial Obelisk Unveiled

Western Age · Friday 11 January 1924 · page 1

On Friday, December 28th, Mr. J. C. L. Fitzpatrick, Minister of Mines, unveiled an obelisk erected to commemorate the finding of the first payable…

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Good Coal at Buninyong. Cement Shale Also Possible

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 15 January 1924 · page 3

The Eulomogo Coal Mining Syndicate consisting of some of the leading business men in Wellington, has been prospecting for some months at Bunungy on[?]…

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The Peak Mines

Western Age · Friday 18 January 1924 · page 2

It is understood that the flotation of the Peak mines is now practically assured. This will be a big thing for Cobar and district, as it should mark the…

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District Coal Mines

The Wellington Times · Monday 21 January 1924 · page 2

Coal in the Wellington district is no new discovery, as reports from the Mines Department indicate. In the early 80's coal was discovered in…

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Progress Association. Important Letter From Mines Department

The Wellington Times · Monday 21 January 1924 · page 5

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Wellington Progress Association was held in the Council Chambers on Friday night last, there being present,…

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Carcoar Iron Mines Closes

Western Age · Friday 25 January 1924 · page 3

The little town of Carcoar, which depended in a great measure on the employees at Hoskins' iron mine, which has been active there for the past 20…

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Carcoar Iron Mines Closed

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 25 January 1924 · page 1

The little town of Carcoar, which depended in a great measure on the employees at Hoskins, iron mine, which has been active there for the past 20…

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Gold Weather

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 29 January 1924 · page 2

During last week wintry conditions prevailed in Dubbo. On Saturday evening a cold south westerly wind brought up ominous looking rain clouds, and,…

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Letter to the Editor. Coal Discovery

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 29 January 1924 · page 4

Sir,—I see by your valued and esteemed paper that a new discovery of coal has been found near Dubbo. I have been trying to get someone…

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Warden's Court TUESDAY, 29th JANUARY. (Before the Mining Warden, Colonel Chapman, P.M.)

Western Age · Friday 1 February 1924 · page 2

The only matter was a complaint by Joseph Cecil Bowe on to the non-compliance with labor conditions on mineral lease No. 2746 (Magnesite), of which…

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The Peak Mines

Western Age · Friday 8 February 1924 · page 2

Peaks Mines No Liability elsewhere in this issue advertise the closing date for receipt of share applications. We understand that a commencement will…

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Australian Gold

Western Age · Friday 8 February 1924 · page 4
Also in Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent

The New York State National Bank have announced that they have purchased 17,500,000 dollars worth of gold in Australia, declaring that the…

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Better Than Gold or Coal

The Wellington Times · Monday 11 February 1924 · page 2

It is reported that a find of oil has been located in the Wellington district, and if this turns out 'trumps' it will be far better than gold or…

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Gold !

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 22 February 1924 · page 1

Hope springs eternal in the human breast! The Victorian director of geological surveys has expressed the view that the post glories of the State's…

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Gold!

Western Age · Friday 22 February 1924 · page 4

Hope springs eternal in the human breast The Victorian director of Geological surveys has expressed the view that the past glories of the State's gold…

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