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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1931

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Municipal Medley on Tuesday Night Ninety Minutes' Meeting Gold-diggers, Grants, Loans, Holidays, Hot Pies Women and Wee 'Uns' Winter Wear

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 17 April 1931 · page 9

Ald. Frank Gilbert, holidaying in Sydney, was the only absentee. His apology was accepted. THOUGHTFUL MAYOR…

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The Gold Hunt

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 23 April 1931 · page 6

There is considerable activity in mining and fossicking operations throughout the Mudgee and surrounding districts. Although the…

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Gold Research Meeting

The Wellington Times · Thursday 23 April 1931 · page 2

The public meeting in connection, with the above, winch was advertised to be held in the Council Chambers to-night has been postponed to…

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World's Greatest Mine

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 2

Australia's great salt mine, at Wicliezka which has been worked since the year 315 has 600 miles of workings and nearly 9000 miners are…

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Search for Gold In Central Australia LONDON

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 27 April 1931 · page 1

A fascinating account of the search for gold among the blacks in Central Australia is Michael Terry's fully illustrated book, "Hidden Wealth and…

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SCULLIN'S S.O.S. Austral Default In Nine Weeks' Time Must Ship Gold to Save Scalp The Prime Minister says Senate is to blame for not supplying an alternative Canberra

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 28 April 1931 · page 1

The Prime Minister (Mr. J. H. Scullin), speaking at Canberra yesterday, announced that Australia would default in nine weeks it gold was not…

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Search for Gold In Central AUStralia

Western Age · Wednesday 29 April 1931 · page 1

A fascinating account of the search for gold among the blacks in Central Australia is Michael Terry's fully illustrated book. "Hidden Wealth and…

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Happy Dancers at Blue and Gold Ball Younger Set's Function

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 4 May 1931 · page 4

Blue and gold were the predominating colours of the decorations in the Royal Theatre on Friday night, when the Dubbo…

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Blue and Gold Night o' Nights Younger Set's Initial Dance

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 5 May 1931 · page 1

Blue and gold are symbolisms of youth. They are also the colors of the Dubbo Younger Set, daughter of the estimable, State-wide institution, the…

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Before the House Shipment of Gold or Default. Sir R. Gibson's Opinion

The Wellington Times · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 1

The Senate chamber was crowded yesterday when the Chairman of the Commonwealth Bank Board, Sir Robert Gibson, addressed members in…

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Mysterious Disease Lithgow Miners Affected Lithgow

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 1

A deputation told the Minister for Health (Mr. McGirr) that a number of miners in Lithgow, particularly in the State coal mine, had been infected by…

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Mild Gold Rush

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 14 May 1931 · page 3

A mild sensation was created at Kandos during last week-end when word was received that a fa[?]y rich strike of gold had been made at…

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Gold Reef Discovered in Queensland Brisbane

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 18 May 1931 · page 1

It is reported that an important discovery of gold has been made between Cairns and Kuranda, Queensland. It is understood, from unofficial sources,…

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Gold Discovery Reported to be Rich. Excitement in Queensland. Brisbane

The Wellington Times · Monday 18 May 1931 · page 1

It is reported that an important gold discovery has been made between Cairns and Kurunda, Queensland. News of the discovery is as…

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Gold Reef Discovered in Queensland

Western Age · Wednesday 20 May 1931 · page 1

It is reported that an important discovery of gold has been made between Cairns and Kuranda,Queensland. It is understood, from unofficial sources…

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More Unemployment 150 Miners Receive Notice Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 21 May 1931 · page 1

One hundred and fifty miners at Mount Kerin mine have received fourteen days notice of termination of employment…

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Miners Sacked Notice Already Received 150 Affected. Sydney

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 May 1931 · page 1

One hundred and fifty miners at Mount Keira mine have received fourteen days notice of the termination of their employment with the mine. It…

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More Unemployment 150 Miners Receive Notice

Western Age · Wednesday 27 May 1931 · page 1

One hundred and fifty miners at Mount Keira mine have received fourteen days notice of termination of employment…

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Gold

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 28 May 1931 · page 3

Says an Orange exchange: Se far as the discovery of free gold is concerned in this district, evidently good finds are rare. It stems that no one…

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Gold Strike Reported at Young

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 28 May 1931 · page 2

Further information about a startling gold discoverey is referred in by Young "Chronicle," which states that it is seven miles out from Muttama,…

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