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

Mining & the mines, 1860

136 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 2 of 7

Kiandra Gold Fields

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 11 April 1860 · page 4

The following letter from our correspondent, although despatched on the 24th ultim[?], only reached us yesterday:- March 24th, 1860. I arrived on the gold-fields on…

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Tamba Oora. To the Editor of the Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 14 April 1860 · page 2

SIR,—As I have seen nothing of Tambaroora, affairs lastly in your paper, I think we ae en[?]led to some notice. I can record this week the good success of several parties who are working the…

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

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 14 April 1860 · page 2

SIR,—In your issue of Wednesday you publish an account of the Carcoar Races, in which there is an error made by either you or me as regards the MAIDEN PLATS, which was for one…

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Gold News. Kiandra Gold Fields

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 18 April 1860 · page 3

Our escort, which left Kiandra on the 2nd intent, carrying more than 4700 ounces of gold, will I am afraid without cause tend cause tend to [?] the excitement that is already too great…

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O'connell Ploughing Match. To the Editor of the Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 21 April 1860 · page 2

SIR.—Will you allow me space fora few lines in the columns of your valuable journal concerning the late Ploughing Match. I am of opinion that the judgment formed of the…

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

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 21 April 1860 · page 2

SIR.—Can you inform the how long ago it is since the good folks of Bathurst started up out of their usual apathy, with a determination to better themselves, in earnest about the…

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To the Editor of the Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 25 April 1860 · page 2

" When Greeks move Grook then come the tug of war." SIR.—The Mendow Flat National School and Post Office were on Thursday last visited by the Inspector of each department at the same…

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Day Coach. To the Editor of the Bathurst Free Prees and Mining Journal

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 25 April 1860 · page 2

SIR,—Having this day completed the journey from Bathurst to Sydney by the day coach. I have much pleasure in bearing testimony ; 1st to the general comfort of the vehicles themselves…

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O'connell Ploughing Match. To the Editor of the Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 25 April 1860 · page 2

SIR.—In your issue of Saturday last, I perceive a letter signed Joseph Goodaere, in which the writer states, that owing to the incompetency of the Judges, the first prize for…

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Be do not identify ourselves with the opinions of our Correspondents. To the Editor Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 25 April 1860 · page 2

SIR.—There are some men in this world, to [?] whom is quite impossible. To them whatever is done by others must be had ; and [?]ch one, in his own estimation is the only…

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To the Editor of the Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 28 April 1860 · page 2

SIR,—In your issue of Wednesday, last, I find a letter from Thamos Gorman, in answer to mine, in which the accepts my challenge; but status as the is the challenged party, that…

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To the Editor of the Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 5 May 1860 · page 2

Sir,—Having seen in Wednesday paper of my lost child not being found, I am happy to inform you that she was found on Monday between twolve and one o'clock, at the back…

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

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 5 May 1860 · page 2

SIR,—would you be kind enough to inform me upon what ground you inform the public that I have never written to Mr. Danger when in my letter to the Electors, published by you in the…

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To the Editor of the Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 9 May 1860 · page 2

DEAR SIR,—When upon the point of leaving Lown on Saturday, [received a letter from Mr H. C. Dangar who has been [?] in (the conn cry, The following is an extract…

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To the Editor of the Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 12 May 1860 · page 2

SIR.—As an advertisement appeared in your Journal of Wednesday's "issue regarding a hole Bazaur" and as our names mentioned, we request that you will…

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To the Editor of the Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 12 May 1860 · page 2

Sir,—The, lamentable accident to that highly esteemed gentlemen, George Ferguson, Esq was only confirmed to us on Tuesday last at 11' clock a.m. by which circumastance…

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To the Editor of the Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 12 May 1860 · page 2

SIR,—Will yon allow moto correct one inaccuracy in your report of the observations addressed to tho electors of East Macquarie at the recent meeting at Kelso…

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

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 19 May 1860 · page 2

SIR.—It has occusioned no small surprise, not only to myself but also to many of my friends that in your otherwise admirable notice of the Grand Concert given at the Court House, on Monday…

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To the Editor of the Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 26 May 1860 · page 2

Sin,—Knowing you take on interest, in anything that is for the advancement of the district railways in particular—I venture to ask the following question:—…

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To the Editor of the Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 26 May 1860 · page 2

SIR.—I observe in your issue of this date that Sir. Denichy has designated the 205 free and independent electors, who recorded their votes in favor of Mr. McGuigan as…

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