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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1954

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"Very Rich" Gold Find In S. Africa LONDON

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 15 January 1954 · page 1

A gold strike described us "very rich," has been made in Orange Free State, South Africa, Reuters financial…

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Sheep Judge Given Trophy of Pure Gold Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 21 January 1954 · page 2

Prominent NSW wool classer, stud breeder and judge of merino sheep, Mr. F. A. (Aubrey) Webb, who died on…

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The Gold[?]lds of Parkes

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 26 January 1954 · page 3

Looking at Purkes to-day, lying [?]tiful and prosper[?] by the [?] it is hard to [?]…

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Gold nuggets found at Stuart Town

The Wellington Times · Thursday 18 February 1954 · page 1

A Sydney man holidaying at Stuart Town has found three nuggets of gold weighing one and a half ounces. At the present price for gold, the nuggets are, worth about…

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Gold Is Flown in Malaya

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 23 February 1954 · page 2

Former RAAF flyer, Mr. A. F. Frances-Williams—now security officer of Malaya's only deep gold mine in Pahang—…

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Worthy Gold, Open Cup, Wingelo, Grasseaters’ Cup Castlereagh Picnics

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 6 May 1954 · page 8

The annual race meeting of the Castlereagh Amateur Turf Club held at Coonabarabran on Wednesday and Thursday last concluded on the high note of the opening day, a large attendance and excellent weather…

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Coal Lad Too Fast For Macareena

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 18 May 1954 · page 6

Local champion greyhound, Coal Lad, defeated the world's record holder, Macareena, in their return match race at the…

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Blue and Gold Ball Staged by C.w.a and Younger Set

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 8 June 1954 · page 1

Although the music and the supper were excellent, and the ball a social success, attendance at the Narromine CWA…

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Bankbrook to Run in Gold Cup at Nyngan

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 18 June 1954 · page 6

Former Sydney galloper and consistent country winner Bankbrook is fancied for the Nyngan Digger's Gold Cup next…

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Miners Don't Wait For Money, But Wheat Farmer Must, F & S President Says

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 22 June 1954 · page 3

"I could not age [?] miners waiting years for their money like the wheat grower is expected to," Mr. W. R. Seilley said in an address to members of the Farmers and Settlers' Association from [?] and Peak Hill, who met…

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Inferior quality coal at gasworks

The Wellington Times · Monday 28 June 1954 · page 6

Coal received at the Gasworks is of a much inferior quality and there is no prospect of it improving, the Gas…

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Boy Injured In Fall Down Mine

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 29 June 1954 · page 7

The old open-cut gold mine on the outskirts of Peak Hill, a favourite playing place for the younger generation, was the…

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Gold Medals for School Captains

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 20 July 1954 · page 1

The captains of Dubbo High School, Naomi Kemmis and Trevor Ferguson, were presented with gold…

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Keen Interest In Narromine Gold Cup Races

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 30 July 1954 · page 1

The attendance at the annual general meeting of the Narromine Turf Club, held at the Imperial Hotel last night, was the best for many years. Keen interest was taken, especially in the election of the committee and in a proposal…

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Two More Gold Medals For Australia At Empire Games As Lorraine Crapp Sets Record for 110 Yds. Swim Vancouver

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 3 August 1954 · page 3

Australia's swimmers added two Gold Medals to the Australian Empire Games record and boosted Australia's points in the unofficial teams championship yesterday, when Jon Henricks won the men's…

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11 Gold Medals For Australia VANCOUVER

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 5 August 1954 · page 1

Australia has gained its eleventh Gold Medal at the Empire Games early yesterday…

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Pearls on Gold Dress of Modern Helen

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 12 August 1954 · page 1

Blonde Italian dim beauty Rossana Podesta has the finishing touches put to her gown for the title role in Helen…

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Miners claims rejected

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 1 September 1954 · page 6

The Coal Industry Tribunal, Mr. F. H. Gallagher,…

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Gold Treatment Proposed at Old Mines

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 7 September 1954 · page 3

Many people believe there is gold at Peak Hill and Tominglley—an opinion shared by two Victorians who plan to…

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Ex-Mines Minister Arthur Better Off As Fight Manger SYDNEY

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 30 September 1954 · page 3

American boxer Freddie Dawson will pay his new manager and former Minister for Mines (Mr. J. G. Arthur) 25…

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