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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1852

245 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 3 of 13

The Gold of Australia

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 7 February 1852 · page 3

There is no longer any room to doubt that ad in considerable, if not large quantities has discovered on the surface of the ground in district of Bathurst, in Australia. The first…

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Mining Intelligence. Ophir

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 7 February 1852 · page 2

The water is quickly subsiding, and although a considerable portion of the ground cannot be worked, a few have commenced operations, and from present appearances, the heat of the sun…

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British Extracts. First Arrival of Gold From Australia

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 7 February 1852 · page 2

The dove from the stranded Australian ark, the Thomas Arbuthnot, arrives, bearing—not on olive branch—but a lamp of gold 4½ lbs. weight, consigned to Mr. Dunbar, the ship-owner…

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To the Editor of the Bathurst Free Press, and Mining Journal

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 7 February 1852 · page 2

Sir.—By you changing the name of the paper you publish to that of the Bathurst Herald, and publish it daily, and let the Perms of Subscription be £2 10s. per annum, or, if you publish…

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Original Correspondence. To the Editor of the Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 7 February 1852 · page 2

Sir.—With extreme regret I perceive in your publication of this day the following notice of my brother's decease:—"Amongst others who have died friendless and unknown, we may mention…

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Mining Intelligence

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 11 February 1852 · page 2

An accident prevented our usual journey to the Turon, for the collection of intelligence, on Saturday last, the consequence of which is seen in a very short mining article. Upon inquiry,…

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To the Editor of the Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 11 February 1852 · page 2

SIR.—The following facts will show that the petty tyranny winch . existed in Bathurst some 12 or 15 years ago, is not entirely extinct. With your permission I will describe as faithfully as I…

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Original Correspondence. To the Editor of the Bathuret Free Press and Mining Journal

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 11 February 1852 · page 2

SIR.—I am the owner of a claim on Maitland Point, for which I gave £60. A few days ago I found that three men had token possession of this claim and were busy, at work in it. On informing…

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Mining Intelligence. the Victorian Gold Fields

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 14 February 1852 · page 2

The following extract is from a letter written by a Vandemonian gentleman to a gentleman in Bathurst, who has kindly placed it at our disposal…

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To the Editor of the Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 14 February 1852 · page 2

SIR.—You will oblige me by inserting the following communication to the Sydney Morning Herald in your next issue, as I am desirous of giving it all the publicity in my power…

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Original Correspondence. To the Editor of the Bathurst Free Press, and Mining Journal

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 14 February 1852 · page 2

SIR.—Having seen a paragraph in your paper of tho 28th of January, headed " Highway robbery Again," in which I perceive that a man named William John Henry figures as the hero…

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The Bathurst Free Press. "Magna Est Veritas Et Prevalebit." Saturday, February 14, 1852. Mr. Assistant Gold Commissioner Johnson and the " Sydney Morning Herald."

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 14 February 1852 · page 2

It is a fortunate circumstance that the young gentleman whose name appears at the head of this article, should, at last, have found an advocate in the Sydney…

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Gold Sale

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 18 February 1852 · page 4

I beg to hand the statement of this day's sale of gold, and have the satisfaction of reporting a continued rise in price. The quantity which came to hand shows a considerable increase…

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Calaveras County Mining

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 18 February 1852 · page 3

The minors of Calaveras County held a meeting at Mokelumno Hill, on the 30th ultimo, and adopted the following laws regulating mining in that district. The chronicle of that place, says…

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Mining Intelligence. the Turon

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 18 February 1852 · page 2

The decline of the fortunes of the Turon appears to be proceeding with rapid strides. Some of the points are now entirely descried ; and except that they bear the indelible marks, of recent…

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The Maneroo and Gold Fields

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 21 February 1852 · page 2

A Correspondent from Maneroo concludes a business letter addressed to as with the following intelligence about the golden prospects of his own district…

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Mining Intelligence. Louisa Creek

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 21 February 1852 · page 2

The following letter is from an anonymous correspondent, but as its circumstantiality affords evidence of truth, we give it publicity. "In a late number of the Bathurst Free Press…

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District Intelligence. Carcoar Gold Field. Belubula River, Friday Evening. February 13th, 1852

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 21 February 1852 · page 2

In my former communication from Carcoar, I stated that it was more than probable that are many days elapsed it would be my pleasing task to announce the discovery of a profitable gold…

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Original Correspondence. To the Editor of the Bathurst Free Press, and Mining Journal

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 21 February 1852 · page 2

SIR.—The enclosed letter, just received form London, contains some curious estimates of the valuables contained in the Hyde Park Exhibition of all Nations…

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Council Paper. Geological Surveys. Report of the Surveyor General on the Gold Fields of Bathurst, Wellington, &c. Surveyor General's Office, Sydney. Oct. 16. 1851

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 25 February 1852 · page 4

SIR.—As you are aware, I proceeded, in obedience to the desire of his Excellency the Governor, expressed in your letter No. 51-268, and dated 21st May, to ascertain…

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