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

Mining & the mines, 1857

122 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 3 of 7

Original Correspondence. (We do not identify ourselves with the opinions of our correspondents.)THE Ball on the Queen 'S Birth - Day and Out Amusements Generally' To the Editor of the Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 30 May 1857 · page 2

Sir, — I am sure you will kindly afford me space for a few remarks concerning the Ball on Tuesday evening last, in reference to which it most in justices be, Said that, while the…

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The Northern Gold-fields

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 3 June 1857 · page 3

If was had not been blessed with iron constitutions here, the present changeable weather would be too [?] to swell our doctor's bills. The past fortnight has…

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The Murrmbidgere Gold-fields

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 6 June 1857 · page 3

I have just returned from a tours through, recently discovered positions of the above goldfields, namely—"Jingellack." Taking a course south-west of the Tumur by Ryley's Inn…

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The Southern Gold Fields

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 6 June 1857 · page 3

There is little news from this quarter ; the most noticeable is the death of Mr. Andrew Brdgore, who expired at 8 o'clock this morning. That gentleman's name is so intimately…

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Original Correspondence (We do not identify ourselves with the opinions of our correspondent,) To the Editor of the Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 6 June 1857 · page 2

Sir,—I beg to hand you depositions taken in a case heard between myself and Mr. Gledstanies; by the Bench of Magistrate, Wellington. New South Wales,…

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(To the Editor of the Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 10 June 1857 · page 2

SIR ,— The onelosod cob of corn was grown at Sidmouth Valley from seed, which was supplied by Mr. Joss MeArthur, M.L.A. It is Spanish corn and was originally white. That in the present crop,…

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To the Editor of the Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 10 June 1857 · page 2

SIR,—I have for some time past been gratified by the improvement made of made by our bell ringois in their mode of handing the bells, and causing them to send forth their morry sounds. I there…

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Original Correspondence. (We do not identify ourselves with the opinions of our correspondents.) To the Editor of the Bathurst Frit Press and Mining Journal

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 10 June 1857 · page 2

Sis, — In my last there is a word here and there, out from my pen: I have, therefore, determined upon having more searoom for the future…

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New-england Gold Fields. Rocky River

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 17 June 1857 · page 2

The good folk of Greenock have a saying-"That it rains thirteen months a year there although we cannot say the same of New England, still it would appear as if the weather was…

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Captain Clymo's Report of the Carangara Mine. to the Directors of the Cabangara Mining Company

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 20 June 1857 · page 2

Gentlemen, — Having just returned from an inspection of your Mines, I beg to draw your attention to the following Report, which has been arrived at after mature deliberation: and, in…

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The Adelong Gold Fields. Important Discovery

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 20 June 1857 · page 2

We have been favoured with the perusal of a letter from Tumut, dated June 11, and addressed to Mr. S. Emanuel, of Cassdereagh-street, giving the particulars of a…

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Original Correspondence. [We do not identify ourselves with the opinions of our correspondents.] a Police Magistrate Wanted. To the Editor of the Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 20 June 1857 · page 2

SIR, — At the request of several of the most in fiuenlial and respectable inhabitants of Wellington and Brigh, I wish through the medium of your liberal and public-spirited journal to direct the…

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To the Editor of the Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 24 June 1857 · page 2

SIR,—In the issue of the Empire paper, of the 23rd [?] was published a report of a public meeting held at Wellington for the purpose of petitioning Government to appoint a paid…

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To the Editor of the Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 24 June 1857 · page 2

SIR,:—Owing to the abrupt termination of the Police Office Case, "Kinna v. Battye" as reported in your last Saturday's issue, when the Bench only took the evidence of the plaintiff and then…

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Original Correspondence. [We do not identify ourselves with the opinions of our correspondent.] To the Editor of the Bathurst Free Press an mining Journal

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 24 June 1857 · page 2

SIR,—I have the honor to furnish you for public information with a set of tables, showing the number of Births, Marriages, and Deaths registers in the district of Bathurst (including the…

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MINING. To the Editor of the Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 27 June 1857 · page 2

Sir,—As mining is now attracting some attention in our district purpose again troubling you with some further remarks and first as to copper. This are in usually found in contact with slate…

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Original Correspondent. [We do not identify ourselves with the opinions of our correspondent.] KINNA D. BATTYE. To the Editor of the Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 27 June 1857 · page 2

Sir.—Upon perusing your report of the case Kinna D, Battye in last Wednesday's Free Press, in which Captain Battye was summoned by Mr. Richard Kinna under one of the sections of…

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Universal Penny Postage. To the Editor of the Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 8 July 1857 · page 2

Sir, — Will you favor me with the insertion of the following suggestions in the columns of your Journal, and obligo. Yours faithfully…

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

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 15 July 1857 · page 2

SIR,—Permit me through the medium of jour columns to ask the Contractor why the Mail was not despatched from Wellington for Bathrst and appointed day lost week…

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

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 15 July 1857 · page 2

SIR,—I beg to call the attention of the public to the Shameful state of the Denison Bridge chrough the columns of your papers. The bridge thus not been properly cleansed since constable…

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