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Mining & the mines, 1930

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Wagga Gold Cup Trophies on View

The Daily Express · Friday 2 May 1930 · page 4

The handsome trophies in connection with the Wagga Gold Cup race are on view in Messrs. Hunter Bros. window. The gold cup valued at 100…

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Gold Near Kurrajong Many Claims PARKES

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 2 May 1930 · page 1

Following the discovery of alluvial gold near Kurrajong, many claims have been pegged out. Prospectors estimate a yield of between three and…

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Wagga Gold Cup on Show at Wagga

Daily Advertiser · Friday 2 May 1930 · page 3

The handsome gold cup, valued at 100 guineas, presented by Mr. J. W. C. Beveridge, of The Billabong, Nangus, to the Murrumbidgee Turf Club…

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Gold Near Kurrajong Many Claims Pegged Parkes

Daily Advertiser · Friday 2 May 1930 · page 4

Following the discovery of alluvial gold near Kurrajong, many claims have been pegged out. Prospectors estimate a yield of between 3 and 4…

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Queensland Mine Leases Royal Commission Former Premier's Bank Book Wanted BRISBANE

Daily Advertiser · Friday 2 May 1930 · page 5

When the Royal Commission inquiry into the Chillagoe and Mungan[?] leases resumed to-day, Mr. M'Gill, for the Crown, said that it was desirable, if it…

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More Gold in the Fleece. Wool Jump Surprises the Market

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 2 May 1930 · page 2

Almost £1,000,000 is what Monday's rise of 10 per cent, in wool prices in Sydney and Melbourne will mean to Australia if the higher…

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Coal Mines Next Step Awaited Sydney

The Daily Express · Saturday 3 May 1930 · page 4

Although no official information is available, it is believed that the coal proprietors, in view of the failure of yesterday's conference, will take…

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Coal Mines Bill Second Reading in Lords London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 3 May 1930 · page 1

In the House of Lords to-day the Lord President of the Council (Lord Parmoor) supporting the second reading of the Coal Mines Bill, said that…

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Coal Dispute Re-opening of Mines Probable at Early Date Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 3 May 1930 · page 1

Although no official information is available, it is believed that the coal owners, in view of the failure of the conference held yesterday, will take…

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Albury Gold Cup Trophies for Next Two Years

The Daily Express · Saturday 3 May 1930 · page 7

Interesting particulars were given at the Gold Cup dinner, at Albury, given by Ald. A. Waugh, on Wednesday night, concerning the silver…

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The Wagga Gold Cup Bright Prospects Rain Will Improve Course

The Daily Express · Saturday 3 May 1930 · page 7

Prospects for the Wagga Gold Cup. Meeting next week are very bright, and--the Secretary, Mr. De Groot, was very jubilant yesterday over the…

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Wagga Gold Cup

The Daily Express · Monday 5 May 1930 · page 2

Cold weather, with warm afternoon sunshine, following the recent rains, has has a very freshening appearance upon the Wagga racecourse…

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Gold Cup on View

Daily Advertiser · Monday 5 May 1930 · page 2

Mr. J. F. De Groot, secretary of the Murrumbidgee Turf Club, advised last night that the 1930 Wagga Gold Cup and other trophies will be exhibited…

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Wagga Gold Cup Races

Daily Advertiser · Monday 5 May 1930 · page 2

The Murrumbidgee Turf Club Cup meeting, to be held on Wednesday and Thursday next, May 7 and 8 (both commercial half holidays), promises to…

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Gold Rush in West Bourke

Daily Advertiser · Monday 5 May 1930 · page 1

Gold is reported to have been found at Granite Springs, 48 miles from Canamulla, and 180 miles from Bourke. A large number of people have already…

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Oil Wealth From Australian Coal British Project London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 5 May 1930 · page 1

Extraction of oil from Australian cool by Imperial Chemical Industries, Ltd., is foreshadowed by Lord Mc[?]chett, chairman of the company…

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Wagga Gold Cup Goshawk Nominal Favorite Final Acceptances Today

Daily Advertiser · Monday 5 May 1930 · page 6

Although the market on the Wagg's Cup rase has not yet taken definite shape, the New Zealander, Goshawk, is nominal favorite with a slight call over…

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Coal Dispute No Victimisation of Miners Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 6 May 1930 · page 4

The chairman of the Northern Collieries' Association (Mr. C. M. M'Donald) explained to the miners that no one would be victimised. No agreement…

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Argalong Gold

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 6 May 1930 · page 6

Following upon the information contained in last issue anent the tests received on the goldmining leases held by Mr. T. V. Sherrin and syndicate…

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"Windbag's" Views on the Gold Cup

The Daily Express · Tuesday 6 May 1930 · page 4

In to-morrow's issue "Windbag" will review the form and chances of the horses engaged in the Wagga Gold Cup and…

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