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

Mining & the mines, 1889

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Mining

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 13 December 1889 · page 2

LEASE REFUSED.—The application of Alby Tom, for 25 acres gold-mining lease on north end of Draper's Bald Hill, Ironbarks, has been refused…

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Mining

National Advocate · Monday 16 December 1889 · page 3

Mining business was dull, this morning. Lewis Pounds sales, 10s. 6d…

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Mining. TRUNKEY

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 16 December 1889 · page 3

SPLENDID CRUSHING.—We are glad to note that the Bathurst Gold Mining Company, Trunkey, are doing well with their claim. The total crushing for 380 tons…

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Peak Hill Goldfield. Encouraging Prospects

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 16 December 1889 · page 3

Parkes, Friday.—The deep ground on the eastern side of the Hill has a very satisfactory aspect. Three claims are on payable gold. The prospectors, Brown…

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Discharge of Coal Miners

National Advocate · Tuesday 17 December 1889 · page 3

A large number of men have received notice of discharge from the southern collieries in consequence of the dullness of the coal trade…

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The Mount Morgan Mine

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 17 December 1889 · page 3

The report of the directors of the Mount Morgan mine states that one million pounds have been paid in dividends during the past year. The mine…

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Peak Hill Goldfield. Encouraging Prospects

National Advocate · Tuesday 17 December 1889 · page 4

PARKES, Friday.—The deep ground on the castern side of the Hill has a very satisfactory aspect. Three claims are on payable gold. The prospectors, Brown and party, have an…

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Miners Entombed

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 20 December 1889 · page 2

Five miners have been entombed at Kumara (N.Z.) They were extricated alive, but were terribly injured…

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Gold Discovery

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 20 December 1889 · page 2

A rich gold bearing reef has been discovered 40 miles from Glen Innes…

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Mining Accident. Auckland

National Advocate · Friday 20 December 1889 · page 3

Five miners were entombed yesterday by the caving in of a sludge tunnel in Kumara, but were liberated this morning uninjured…

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Mining

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 21 December 1889 · page 2

LEASES READY.-The undermantioned mineral leases are ready for deliver:— F. Y. Wolsely, 20 acres, parish Lowther; G. Francis, 20 acres, parish Falnash…

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A Coal Find. Hobart

National Advocate · Saturday 21 December 1889 · page 3

The discovery of excellent coal is reported from Oaklands…

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Mining. Maryvale Coal Syndicate

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 24 December 1889 · page 4

A meeting of shareholders in the above syndicate was held at Fitzpatrick's hotel, Wellington, on Monday. Present: Messrs. Porter (in chair), York, Rae, Scott,…

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Gold-mining Leases

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 28 December 1889 · page 2

Declared Void.—The undermentioned gold-mining leases have been declared void, the lessees haying failed to execute and take delivery:—S. F. Nicholls and…

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Mining

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 28 December 1889 · page 2

COPPER ON IRON.—Dr. Florence intends shortly to give a public exhibition in Bathurst of his patent process for coating steel and iron with copper…

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Taxation of Rich Mines. The Federation of Labor. Brisbane

National Advocate · Saturday 28 December 1889 · page 2

A public meeting was held at Rockhampton on Monday to welcome Mr. Glassey, one of the labor representatives in the Legislative Assembly. Mr. Glassey, who was presented…

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Mining

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 30 December 1889 · page 2

Clear Creek G. M. Company.—The work at the Clear Creek G. M. Company's claim, known locally as' " Turner's," is still being prosecuted. During the year…

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Residential Leases for Miners

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 30 December 1889 · page 2

Under the new Land Act provision has been made for the granting of residential leases to holders of miner's rights or mineral licenses, and for the information…

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The Deepest Mine in Australia

National Advocate · Monday 30 December 1889 · page 1

Mr. George Lansell, the enterprising mine owner of Sandhurst. has written to the Mining department of Victoria offering to lend his "180" mine for the purpose of allowing boring…

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Silver-Mining in Queensland

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 30 December 1889 · page 3

Brisbane, Tuesday.—Some months ago Dr. Mearns and Mr. Thomas O'Connor made arrangements with Mr. Brake, a thoroughly experienced miner, and party…

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