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

Mining & the mines, 1854

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Mining Intelligence. the Turon

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 3 June 1854 · page 2

A now spot has been opened at Golden Point which is likely to turn out exceedingly well. Several shafts have been sunk and all have at vet obtained gold in something more than…

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Mining Intelligence. the Turon

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 17 June 1854 · page 2

I have little, if any news of importance to remit to yon this week. As I observed in a previous communication, things are very dull at Sofala, but where the diggers are working of…

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To the Editor of the Bathurst Fret Press and Mining Journal

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 17 June 1854 · page 2

Sir,—The thanks of tho community are justly due to you for bringing prominently forward tho neglected and consequently disorganised state of a largo portion of the Western District, and I…

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Original Correspondence [We do not identify ourselves with the opinions of our Correspondents.] Fiat Justitia Ruat Ccelum. To the Editors of the Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 17 June 1854 · page 2

Gentlemen,—In reference to an article headed " The lawlessness of the Lachlan," published in your paper of Saturday the 27th. ultimo : I have to make tome observations for public…

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Mining Intelligence. the Turon

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 24 June 1854 · page 2

"Since I penned my last communication, an individual has made his appearance on the Turon, announcing himself as the correspondent of the People's Advocate, and the travelling agent of…

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Colonial News. Victoria. Melbourne Gold Circular. Saturday, June 10th, 1854

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 24 June 1854 · page 1

The price of gold has remained at 79s; 6d, throughout the week. An answer has been received to' the memorial presented by the gold traders…

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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 24 June 1854 · page 2

SIR,—I believe it to be a fact allowed by all that the respect in which a man is held by others generally, bears some proportion to that which he feels for himself. This is most…

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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 1 July 1854 · page 2

Sir,—I am about to say what has, I believe, been said twenty times before in your journal, and what may be heard twenty times a day as a man walks about our streets but the circumstance…

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Gold Circular

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 8 July 1854 · page 4

Since our last, report, the long looked for Queen of the South has arrived with home news to the 4th of April; the most important of which is the proclamation of War and no mistake…

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Mining Intelligence. the Turon

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 8 July 1854 · page 2

After a week's rain, we are again favored with beautiful weather, sharp frosty nights, and warm bracing days. The ground about the Turon and the adjoining diggings has been so…

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Council Paper. Letter from Mr. Commissioner Green, to the Colonial Secretary, Gold Commissioner's Office. Bathurst, May 17th, 1854

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 8 July 1854 · page 2

Sir—I do myself the honour to forward Cot the information of his Excellency the Governor-General, a Report, of tho gold fluids of my district up to the end of last month…

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Mining Intelligence. the Turon

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 15 July 1854 · page 3

The weather still continues favourable for 'mining operations, but the frosts are the most severe was have yet experienced on the Turon. During the whole of Saturday night snow fell in'…

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Gold Circular

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 5 August 1854 · page 1

The demand for Gold continues at the same rate as last reported, and prices steady. It is stated that the Government have this week received gold from Fort Curtis, and it is anticipated that it will be found in quantities. It is to be hoped that this will turn put as anticipated, it will, indeed, be a glorious event for this…

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Mining Intelligence. the Turon

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 5 August 1854 · page 2

On the second reading of the Gold Fields Management Bill, Mr. Darvall spoke at considerable length on the prevalence of the vice of drunkenness at the diggings, and somewhat…

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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 5 August 1854 · page 2

Sir,—Can you inform me why the Government allies at the Crown Lands' Office, which are advertized to take place at 11 o'clock precisely, do not commence until nearly 12 ? It strikes me…

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Mining Intelligence. the Turon

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 19 August 1854 · page 2

Nothing of any importance is stirring here ,at present, and all are complaining of dullness. The prophecies which have been so frequently uttered by correspondents, bullion brokers, and mining capitalists, relative to a monster reaction on the Western Districts, the result of which…

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King's Plains.' To the Editor of the Bathurst Free Prut and Mining Journal

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 26 August 1854 · page 2

SIR,—Not to be too prosy here goes into medias ret. You are aware, I dare say—quite so. I have no doubt—that the inhabitants of this extonsive district have "many a time and oft"…

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Original Correspondent. [We do not identify ourselves with the opinions of Correspondents.] the Management of the Gold Fields

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 26 August 1854 · page 2

To the Editor of the Ruthurst Free Press and Mining Journal. Sir,—The management of the gold fields and the salaries of tho Gold Commissioners &c., are…

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The Object and Manner of Getting Up a Testimonial. And. Subscription in the Hartley District. To the Editor of the Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 26 August 1854 · page 2

Sir,—For some time past the object of ambition to Mr. Thomas Brown, J. P,, has been an appointment as Police Magistrate at Harley, and in consequence of misunderstandings…

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Mining Intelligence. the Turon

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 2 September 1854 · page 4

Friday the 18th inst. the day appointed by His Excellency the Governor General fort solemn fast, humiliation and prayer, was observed here with marked respect. The store…

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