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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 8 of 9

Mining Intelligence. Burrandong

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 12 November 1853 · page 2

In this part of the world so thoroughly destitaid as it has been of means of communication with Batharst or the Metropolis, I do not won[?]er at my not having noticed in your publication…

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Mining Intelligence. the Turon

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 19 November 1853 · page 2

We have had several showers of rain during the week, accompanied with much thunder mid lighting. This evening (Wednesday) it is raining heavily, and from the denseness and…

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Sisters of Charity. To the Editor of the Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 19 November 1853 · page 2

SIR,—I am well aware that subjects partaking of what is termed a sectarian character are not admissible in the columns of your paper, and at first sight this article with the above title…

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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

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 19 November 1853 · page 2

SIR,—In your issue of this day I have observed a paragraph headed "A delicate imputation and its consequences," in which you say— "it appears the miller of Winburndale and Mr…

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Gold Circular

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 26 November 1853 · page 4

Instend of the Gold Market reliving this week is was anticipated, a further decline took place the exchange having fallen to one per cent…

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Mining Intelligence. Burrandong

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 26 November 1853 · page 2

I am gratified to perceive that the intelligence. I forwarded you has been corroborated by other parties who have worked at Burrandong. The joint testimony of strangers in whom you can…

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The Mail. To the Editor of the Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 26 November 1853 · page 2

Sir,—Having just learned the news of the frightful accident to the mail, between, Penrith and Harley and having been upset only a few weeks since twice on one journey from…

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Original Correspondent. [We do not identify ourselves with the opinions of our Correspondent.] Constitution Bill. To the Editor of the Bathurst Free Press and mining Journal

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 26 November 1853 · page 2

SIR.—The 5th of December is fast approaching the time appointed for the legislative Council to meet and resume the debate on the constitution Bill. We would then ask what is…

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Mining Intelligence. the Turon

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 3 December 1853 · page 2

The very favorable accounts which hove reached here from Burrandong, through the medium of he " Free Press" and private sources, combined with the recent heavy rains and consequent floods…

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Country News. the Southern Gold Fields. Braid Wood

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 10 December 1853 · page 3

Nov. 21.—Between 500 and 600 licenses have been issued this month, a large proportion of which, viz.: 527 ore taken out on the private property at Major's…

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To the Editor of the Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 10 December 1853 · page 3

Sir,—In your account of the proceedings at the Police office of last week you state that in the use of John Harley for galloping in one of the almost houseless -streets of this Town…

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

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

Sir,—The Editor of a paper in the West of England once observed that the Bishop of Exeter was worth a thousand a year to him, as by abusing the Bishop in his weekly paper, and so…

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Country News. the Northern Gold Fields. Rocky River. 5th, Dec, 1853

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

The weather here during the last week has been very unsettled frequent thunderstorms, accompanied with heavy showers of rain. On Wednesday, about 3 p.m, a terrible…

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To the Editor of the Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal

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

SIR.— In Bathurst, the present seems to be a time of suggestions and propositions; every every body suggests and proposes— but unfortunately few do more. A short time back, a…

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

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

Sir,— When Mr. Bligh, of whom the Western district has cause to he proud, moved on the 8th Inst, that certain standing orders of tho House relating to the presentation of petitions should…

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Mining Intelligence. the Turon

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

I have no news of importance to communicate this week Things as a general rule are very dull, and there is a probability of their continuing so, until tho Christmas recreations are over…

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

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

SIR,—From the Free Press of the 17th inst, I observe that twelve gentlemen of the Western District have formed themselves into a subcommittee or country cash box, for tho purpose of…

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Mining Intelligence. the Turon

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 31 December 1853 · page 2

My communication this week must necessarily be short, there being nothing of general interest to report. The Christmas holidays are nearly over: a subject of congratulation to us…

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Melbourne Gold Circular. Saturday, 17th December, 1853

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 31 December 1853 · page 2

The ruling price of gold during the week has been 76s, 9d; but as high as 77s, was paid for some lots for shipment by the Sydney steamer…

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To the Editor of the Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 31 December 1853 · page 2

Sir, — As you are supposed to know everything ecnnected with our town and district, will you oblige a subscriber by informing him what progress has been made in the bell-movement?…

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