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

Mining & the mines, 1853

161 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 6 of 9

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

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 13 August 1853 · page 3

SIR.—Since my letter of the 11th ult appeared in your columns. I have been in expectation that some one or other of the "Magisterial Supporters" of our Chief Constable would have come…

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National Education and Its Opponents. To the Editor of the Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 13 August 1853 · page 3

SIR,—I have just perused a letter in your issue of July 30th, from Rupeseissarius on National Education in which he puts himself forward " as an advocate for its opponents" and disclaims…

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Mining Intelligence. the Turon

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 20 August 1853 · page 2

It has seldom fallen within my province to relate incidents of cruelty and bloodshed, but from the mysterious disappearance of a Frenchman under very suspicious circumstances, I fear it…

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To the Editor of the Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 20 August 1853 · page 3

SIR,—I observe in your journal of the 13th inst, a letter signed "Pro Bono Publico," censuring the conduct of the Hurtley Bench of Magistrates with reference to the retention of the…

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To the Editor of the Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 20 August 1853 · page 3

SIR.—Some considerable time ago the Legislature Council unanimously appointed a select Committee to enquire into, and report upon the most suitable measures to be adopted for the…

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Original Correspondence. Ye do not identify ourselves with the opinions of our Correspondents.] To the Editor of the Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal. Hear Both Sides

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 20 August 1853 · page 3

SIR.—The mysterious disappearance of Mr. [?]ville being so much the subject of public con[?]eration and my name having been made to sure so conspicuously in the matter, I hope,…

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Council Paper. Gold License Fre

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 27 August 1853 · page 2

Copy of a despatch from His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor of Victoria, to His Excellency Sir Charles Fitz Roy. Melbourne, 1st, August, 1853…

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Mining Intelligence. the Turon

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 3 September 1853 · page 3

The Sydney Morning Herald of Saturday, week has announced to us the fast, that the long looked for report of the Select Committee on the Gold Fields will shortly be laid before the public,…

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Original Corresnpodence. [We do not identify ourselves with the opinions of our Correspondents.] To the Editor of the Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 3 September 1853 · page 3

Sir,—The facts which were elicited at the trial of Morris for the murder of soman are draught with very grave consideration for a reflecting public, and although the young man…

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Mining Intelligence. the Turon

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 10 September 1853 · page 2

Considerable- excitement has prevailed at Sofala, during the past few days from intelligence that rich dry diggings has been discovered some where at the head of Big Oakey Creck. The…

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To the Editor of the Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 10 September 1853 · page 2

"Nothing extenuate, Nor set down aught in malice." SIR.— The great sonsation which pervaded the…

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Mining Intelligence. the Turon

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 17 September 1853 · page 2

The extraordinary paragraph contained in the opening speech of Lieutenant Governor La Trobe to his Legislative Council recommending a total abolition of the license fee has caused some excitement…

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Original Correspondence. [We do not identify ourselves with the opinion of our Correspondents] the Comet. To the Editor of the Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 17 September 1853 · page 2

SIR,— My attention having been called by Mr. Lane, of Orton Park, to the appearance of comet I this morning observed it. It appears about an hour before sunrise in the east To…

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Mining Intelligence. Tambaroora

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 24 September 1853 · page 2

One of the the finest nuggets over obtained in the Turon region was dug up at the Golden Gulley a few days ago by a man who by general consent wears the title of Duke, and another named…

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

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 24 September 1853 · page 2

Sir,—It appears that so far as our council is concerned the New Constitution Bill is past. Now I must say I expected no less from the first ; for I knew the hold, selfish, and I will also…

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Mining Intelligence. the Turon

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 1 October 1853 · page 2

On returning from a stroll along the bank of the Turon on Sunday afternoon. I was somewhat surprised at hearing that the skeleton of a human being had been discovered by a shepherd in…

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Colonial News. the Victoria Gold Fields. Mount Alexander. Forest Creek, 1st Sep., 1858

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 1 October 1853 · page 4

The diggings at this lace are progressing fav[?]urabily, and the people are industrious and [?] We hear strange rumours regarding the state of affairs at Rendige, and those residing…

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Original Correspondence. [We do not identify ourselves with the opinions of our Correspondents.] To the Editor of the Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal. Marriage Bill

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 1 October 1853 · page 2

SIR.—To all who watch the signs of the times, the hilts which have Intely been brought before the Legislative Council of this colony are well worthy of the attention and consideration of every…

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Mining Intelligence the Turon

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 8 October 1853 · page 2

The weather during the past few days has been exceedingly cold and boisterous, Violent gusts of wind, wafting in their course suff[?]ting clouds of dust, have continued day after day…

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Country News. the Southern Gold Fields

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 8 October 1853 · page 4

SEPTEMBER 10.—The general report from the diggings is favourable—that is, all appear to be making very good wages, and some much more than that. Some washing stuff which we saw on…

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