Bourke and Beyond Hearts of Gold People and Places
In this my second screed, I promised to touch on the people and places I have met and visited in and around the capital of the Darling. I'll do my…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Dubbo & the Western Plains · Mining & the mines
Mining & the mines, 1933
147 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 2 of 8
Serious Fires At Hill End Colliery Cessnock, Friday night
An outbreak of fire at Hill End Colliery spread materially during the night, and the position is extremely serious…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Colliery Fire Now Under Control Considered Safe
Officials have every reason to believe that the fires at Hill End are now under control. Smoke issued from five craters on…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Coal Mines Afire Ipswich in Danger Zone Brisbane
Two serious fires broke out in the coal mines at Ipswich (Queensland) yesterday. Experts believe that owing to the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Killed at Work Fatal Fall of Coal Sydney
Two men were unloading coal from a ship berthed at Darling morning, this morning, when, without warning, tons of coal came hurtling down the hold…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Hundredweight of Gold
ONE of the many sensations of that sensational year 1861 was the discovery on the Turon River, 53 miles from Bathurst (N.S.W.), of a huge…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →"Gold Dust and Ashes."
Mr. Ion L. Idress, the clever Australian author, has written many interesting books, but easily his best is "Gold Dust and Ashes," now…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Mining Industry Rehabilitation Proposals Newnes Must Be First Tested
The officials of the Miners' Federation has received a letter from the Minister for Mines (Mr. Vincent) concerning their scheme for the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →U. S. A. Off Gold President's Action to Raise Price Levels
The Secretary of the United States Treasury, Mr. Wosdin, states that the action of the President in forbidding the export of gold ha sent the United…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Public Presentations. Gold Key Handed Ald Kessey
Prior to the address to the electors on the Referendum last Sunday night, Mr. M. A. Davidson, M.L.A., stated he had a pleasing duty to perform,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Miners Missing In Rough Locality Adelaide
Two prospectors, named Keoff and Stephens, are missing near the Fitzmaurice River, North Australia. Keoff is believed to be identical with…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Liberty Bonds No Gold for Holders Washington
There will be no more gold exports from the United States for the payment of interest on Liberty Government Bonds, held abroad, the administration…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Blue and Gold Ball Wonderfull Success
The C.W.A. and Younger Set Who and Gold Ball, held in the Royal Theatre last night, was a great success. The theatre was a bower of blue and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Big Mining Development
More than passing interest is being evinced by miners in the Rockley district in the proposal to develop the old Main Ridge lead on a scale never…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →C.W.A. Meeting. Blue and Gold Birthday Ball
Dr. Maclean gave a most interesting address at the monthly meeting of the Trangie branch of the Country Women's Association, which was…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Search for Gold Prospects at Eschol
Dubbo district might yet produce another El Dorado. Eschol is the scene of next search for gold. In the Warden's Court yesterday…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Papers Stolen From Miners' Secretary. During Short Absence Sydney
Mr. Arthur Teece, secretary of the Miners' Federation, reported to the police early this morning that valuable documents and papers had been…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →FARNHAM Mining Prospects
ON behalf of the local residents I wish to convey their deep and sincere sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. A. Mills (Farnham), in their recent sad…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Bulli Battle Keen' Contest More Miners Behind Willis Bulli
The Excelsior miners and Clifton A.L.P., at a big meeting, decided to support Willis, in his light for the Bulli seat…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Reef of "Pure Gold a Portland Legend
"Homby," a writer in the Sydney "Bulletin," has the following to say in regard to reported fabulous wealth. Nearly every mining field has its…
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