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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1934

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Bodangora Mine Development Work

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 June 1934 · page 2

DEVELOPMENT work at the Bodangora mine is going ahead under the auspices of the local syndicate which has been formed with a view…

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Blue and Gold Dance

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 June 1934 · page 2

The Little River C.W.A. Blue and Gold dance, which took place in the Arthurville hall last night, was an unprecedented success, the hall being…

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Looking Backward the Coal RIVER—(Continued.)

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 June 1934 · page 5

THE tyrant of the Coal River (Col-, onel M—) I can just remember. He was in charge oj the police in the western districts of N.S.W. He had…

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Coal Miners' Plans General Strike If Necessary

Western Age · Friday 22 June 1934 · page 1

The Coalminers' Federation has adopted preliminary plans for the purpose of enabling the Federation to call a general strike in the industry, if…

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Tullamore Mining Detectives Return. Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 2 July 1934 · page 1

Detectives who returned from Tullamore to-day are said to have made certain startling discoveries as a result of which it is considered that…

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BODANGORA Mining Operations

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 July 1934 · page 4

REAL winter for the last few days, and a biting east wind lias been blowing since last Saturday continuously. There is only one thing to…

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Mining At Cobar. New Occidental, and New Cobar Gold

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 6 July 1934 · page 3

After a total cessation of mining operations at Cobar since 1919, work has recently been resumed at the Occidental and Cobar gold mines…

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Mining at Cobar New Occidental and New Cobar Gold

Western Age · Friday 6 July 1934 · page 1

After a total cessation of mining operations at Collar since 1919, work has recently been resumed at the Occidental and Cobar gold minus. Development…

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Cobar Mine Tank

Western Age · Friday 6 July 1934 · page 2

Eric A Campbell made application for use of the Cobar Mine Tank for mining purposes. Mr. Rue, who was represented by…

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Peak Mines N.l

Western Age · Friday 6 July 1934 · page 2

The matter of a complaint by J. T. Maidens, Mayor of Cobar, regarding the non-fulfillment of labour conditions at the Peak Mines, was dealt…

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Cobar Warden's Court (Before Mr. V. H. Wells, Mining Warden)

Western Age · Friday 6 July 1934 · page 2

In opening the Warden's Court at Cobar, the Warden announced his decision in regard to gold lease 3920, Cobar. The Warden said he had…

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BODANGORA Mining Developments

The Wellington Times · Thursday 12 July 1934 · page 4

STEADY rain fell yesterday, 27 points being registered. To-day (Tuesday) is a beautiful warm day. Such weather will soon bring…

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Gold Passes

The Western Herald · Friday 13 July 1934 · page 4

An interesting legal point has been raised about the railway pass of a member of the Legislative Council. One of the members had…

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Gold Cup Presented to Mr. J. T. MITCHELL. New Golfer's Achievement

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 13 July 1934 · page 2

Following his meritorious effort in winning the gold cup presented to the Narromine Golf Club for competition by Messrs. Cooper, Nathan…

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Tullamore Mine Deep Police Probe Share Transactions

Western Age · Friday 20 July 1934 · page 2

Detectives who are investigating dealings in Tullamore gold shares have requested all Sydney brokers who are members of the Stock Exchange to…

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Mining Scope in Northern Territory

Western Age · Friday 20 July 1934 · page 3

Dr. W. R. Brown, assistant Professor of Grology at Sydney University, on Saturday, discussing the report on mineral resources issued by the…

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1600 Ozs. of Gold Record Consignment From Lucknow

Western Age · Friday 20 July 1934 · page 2

Guarded by special escort, about 1600 ozs. of gold, valued at approximately £12,000, were taken to Sydney on Thursday morning in the passenger…

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Northern Mining Areas Dr. Woolnough's Report Major Operations Possible Canberra, July 14

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 21 July 1934 · page 5

The Minister for the Interior (Mr. Perkins) has received the following preliminary report from Dr. W. G. Woolnough, Commonwealth geological…

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SETTLED Hebburn Mine Trouble

The Wellington Times · Monday 30 July 1934 · page 1

Enginemen and firemen involved in the Hebburn mine dispute agreed to return to work at pre-stoppage conditions at a compulsory…

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NEUREA. The Gold Fever

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 August 1934 · page 6

THE gold, or yellow, fever seems to have age a settled somewhat more permanently in the vicinity of Neurea than it has done hitherto. It…

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