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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1935

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MISLEADING Seems Deliberate Gold Mining Report Canberra

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 April 1935 · page 1

The geological adviser to the Commonwealth Government, Dr. Woolnough, has reported to the Government that he considers…

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BODANGORA Mining Matters Quiet

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 April 1935 · page 5

MR. James Moncrieff, who has been working at the local cyanide works for some time, left last week for Rutherglen, Victoria, where he will…

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Arnheim Gold (?) Prompt Action by Exchange Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 4 April 1935 · page 1

It was announced, on the morning call at Sydney Stock Exchange to-day, by the Chairman (Mr. E. G. Blackmore), that shares of the Arnheim…

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Delusion and Share Arnheim Gold Dr. Woolnough's View Canberra

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 4 April 1935 · page 1

The geological advisor to the Commonwealth Government, Dr. Woolnough, reported to the Government that he considers some of the…

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Bodangora Mines

The Wellington Times · Monday 8 April 1935 · page 2

With the price of gold still holding strongly, and with other less promising mines paying their way under the stimulus of enhanced prices,…

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Gold

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 11 April 1935 · page 8

The search for gold still continues in the Warrumbungles, and there is nothing as yet to report of a startling nature…

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£400 THEFT Bismarck Mine £1,30,000 Won During Year

The Wellington Times · Thursday 18 April 1935 · page 1

During last week-end thieves stole cyanide gold valued at £400 from the Bismarck mine. Orange police are investigating the…

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£400 Theft at Bismarck Mine Orange

Western Age · Friday 19 April 1935 · page 3

During last week-end thieves stole cyanide gold valued at £400 from the Bismarck mine. Orange police are investigating the theft The Bismarck mine at Lucknow is reputed to be the greatest gold-producer in Australia, and is to-ay one of the most prolific gold-bearing mines in…

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Drowned in Mine. London

The Western Herald · Friday 26 April 1935 · page 5

A Capetown message states that three Europeans and forty natives were drowned in the Machavie Mine which was re-opened after…

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Warden's Court (Before Mr. A. J. Longworth, Warden). Peak Mines N.L. Suspension Granted for Two Months

Western Age · Friday 26 April 1935 · page 2

In an application for suspension of labour conditions for six months on Peak Mines N.L., Mr. E. A. Campbell gave evidence similar to that given at…

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New Goldfield "Largest in the World"

Western Age · Friday 3 May 1935 · page 3

"We are witnessing the opening up of what it practically a new goldfield, which in itself may be larger than any other field in be…

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Mining Applications Right of Entry to Prospect for Gold

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 9 May 1935 · page 5

The hearing of an application by Claude Graham Wilkins, of Wellington, for authority to enter and prospect for gold, on about 15 miles of frontage to…

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Warrumbungles Gold Visit Of Geologist

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 16 May 1935 · page 8

For several weeks a vigorous search for gold has been going on in the Warrumbungles Ranges and prospects seemed so…

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Gold Mining Stir Will Hill End Boom Again?

The Wellington Times · Thursday 23 May 1935 · page 10

It looks as if Hill End might regain some, at least, of the glamour of its old days of gold discovery. Things have been moving in the…

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Money Spinner Something Like a Mine

The Wellington Times · Thursday 23 May 1935 · page 10

Bismarck Range (Lucknow) Gold Exploration, N.L., shows a large increase in net profit for the year ended February 28, the amount…

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Hidden Boer Gold British Officer's Claim

Western Age · Friday 24 May 1935 · page 2

About £7,000,000 worth of Boer gold is hidden somewhere in South Africa, and Captain A. W. Lewis, a retired British Army officer, says…

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Hidden Boer Gold British Officer's Claim

Western Age · Friday 31 May 1935 · page 3

About £7,000,000 worth of Boer gold is hidden somewhere in South Africa, and Captain A. W. Lewis, a retired British Army officer, says…

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Ingots of Gold £3000 Worth Stolen

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 1 June 1935 · page 3

A sensation was caused at Quorn on Thursday morning when it was discovered that gold valued at £3000 had been stolon from the brake van on the…

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Gold Stealers Miss £2500 Cash Melbourne, Friday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 1 June 1935 · page 1

It was revealed to-day by the Commonwealth Railways Commissioner (Mr. Gahan) that on the same tram from Alice Springs as the £4000 wor[?]…

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Blue and Gold Dance a Big Success

The Wellington Times · Monday 3 June 1935 · page 4

THE Ponto hall was transformed on Wednesday night last, the occasion being the annual Blue and [?] dance under the auspices of the…

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