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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1926

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Occidental Mine. Another Twelve Months Suspension

Western Age · Friday 9 April 1926 · page 3

Mr. E. M. Horsington M.L.A., has ben advised by the Minister for mines, Mr. J. M. Baddeley, with reference to his question "without notice" in the…

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Dubbo Gold Cup

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 13 April 1926 · page 2

The Dubbo Gold Cup, which is to form part of the chief prize at the big meeting next month, has been purchased by Mr. W. Tighe from Angus…

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Occidental Mine Statement by Minister

Western Age · Friday 16 April 1926 · page 2

In reply to representations by Mr. E. M. Horsington M.L.A., respecting the suspension of labor conditions at the Occidental Mine, Cobar, the…

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Public Opinion. Occidental Mine. (To the Editor "The Western Age")

Western Age · Friday 16 April 1926 · page 2

Sir,—Correspondence has appeared in your paper in connection with the position of the Occidental Gold Mine, Cobar, which may be misleading, and…

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Cobar Mines

The Western Herald · Saturday 17 April 1926 · page 2

Mr. E. M. Horsington is in receipt of the following reply better from the Minister for Mines:—In reply to your representatives of the 26th…

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Doradilla Mine

The Western Herald · Wednesday 21 April 1926 · page 2

Tenders are invited for the purchase of galvanised iron, tanks, machinery, timber, pumps, blacksmiths accessaries, wire ropes, piping,…

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Cobar Mines. (To the Editor)

The Western Herald · Wednesday 21 April 1926 · page 3

Dear Sir.—Correspondence has appeared in your paper in connection with the position of the Occidental Gold Mine, Cobar, which may be…

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Fort Bourke Mine

Western Age · Friday 23 April 1926 · page 2

After a long silence the rattle of Mr. Curteis' musketry is heard from this mine. During the week two 16-ton trucks were despatched,…

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The Peak Gold

Western Age · Friday 23 April 1926 · page 2

The application for suspension of labour conditions is set down for hearing at the Wardens Court on the 28th inst. It is intended, if the application…

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Mining. Great Cobar (Hagar Tribute)

Western Age · Friday 23 April 1926 · page 2

A meeting of shareholders in the above was held during the week. Highly satisfactory progress reports were submitted of Messrs Hagar and Murlow's…

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Dubbo Gold Cup

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 27 April 1926 · page 2

Mr. W. Tighe, the well-known bookmaker, had on view at the Orange races on Friday a very handsome gold cup, value at £10210, presented by…

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Mining Revival at Gulgong

The Wellington Times · Thursday 29 April 1926 · page 6

A show now being worked some six miles west of Gulgong, Campbell's Reward, promises on present indications to give a much needed…

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Mining Peak Suspension

Western Age · Friday 30 April 1926 · page 2

The application of Peak Mines No. Liability for suspension of Cobar conditions, was dealt with by Mr. Warden Atkinson on Wednesday. Suspension…

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Dubbo Gold Cup Races Record Nominations

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 30 April 1926 · page 4

The Dubbo Gold Cup meeting to be held on Thursday and Friday of next week pr[?]mises to e[?]lipso all previous [?]aco meetings held this town. There…

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Australia's Coal Trouble. Union Secretary's Warning. Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 4 May 1926 · page 2

Mr. H. Gibson, general secretary of the Federated Engine Drivers and Firemen, commenting on the coal trouble in Australia, said that the strike would…

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Dubbo Gold Cup Yield Wins Coveted Prize. Great Attendance Large Fields, Good Racing

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 7 May 1926 · page 6

The Dubbo Gold Cup meeting initiated lost year by the gift of Mr. C. W. Rogan, was fully up to the high standard set by its predecessor when it…

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Possession of Gold

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 11 May 1926 · page 2

A still further charge was laid against defendant--that of having in her possession a piece of gold treasonably suspected of being stolen…

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Recovering Sunken Gold Laurentic's Treasure

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 13 May 1926 · page 6

According to a report in the London "Daily Mail,' Mr. J. C. C. Davidson, Financial Secretary to the Admiralty, announced in Parliament…

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Coal Strike. Position Worse. Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 14 May 1926 · page 7

The coal strike is no nearer settlement. In fact it is becoming worse. Mr. Baddeley states his efforts have failed and neither side wanted him as…

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Lucknow Pups Gold Miking Co. N.l

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 20 May 1926 · page 8

Joint drive S.E. is breaking foot wall stone resembling closely similar rock associated with good discoveries in the old mine. Rock is hard,…

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