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

Mining & the mines, 1893

870 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 9 of 44

The Welshman's Reef Fatality. an Inquest at Sofala. the Mine-owners Are Censured. Funeral of Thomas. Sofala

National Advocate · Monday 15 May 1893 · page 3

The inquest on the body of Joseph Thomas, who met his death at the South Welshman Reef on Wednesday last, was held at the Court house, Sofala,…

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The News Spreads. Steady Gold Withdrawals a Reconstruction Scheme. Sydney, Monday, 9 p.m

National Advocate · Tuesday 16 May 1893 · page 3

The news of the failure of the Commercial has now spread throughout the city, and the vicinity of the bank is thronged with excited people. It…

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Commercial Paying Notes. the Reconstruction Scheme. the Government Account. Unlocking the Gold. Sydney, Wednesday (noon)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 17 May 1893 · page 2

The operation of the Bank Issue Act is giving general satisfaction. Considerable sympathy is expressed with the Manager and Directors of the…

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Legislative Assembly. a Pharmacy Act Wanted. Municipal Loans Bill. Appointing Public Auditors. to Investigate the Position of the Incorporated Banks the Culture of Silk. Our Hoards of Gold. the Railway Estimates. Parliament House, Tuesday night

National Advocate · Wednesday 17 May 1893 · page 3

In the Assembly this evening the Speaker took the chair at the usual hour. In reply to Mr. Molesworth, Hon. John See, Colonial Treasurer, said there…

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Gold at Braidwood

National Advocate · Thursday 18 May 1893 · page 2

Very rich gold is being found at Braidwood. On Monday a party found a nugget weighing 16½ ounces. Many smaller ones have been discovered…

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Mining. Peak Hill

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 19 May 1893 · page 3

THE PROPRIETARY.—The drive towards Wythes and Mooney's boundary, at the 400ft. level, is being continued. Three shifts of men are working, and there…

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A Mining Manger in Trouble

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 19 May 1893 · page 2

Alfred Gallagher, a mining manager has been committed for trial on an alleged charge of stealing maney…

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Legislative Assembly. the Banking Situation. a Prince of Austria. the "Courtesies" Provided For. Mining on Private Property Bill. the Military Estimates. Current Account in Banks. Parliament House, Thursday night

National Advocate · Friday 19 May 1893 · page 3

In the Assembly this evening the Speaker took the chair at the usual hour. In reply to Dr. Hollis, Sir George…

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A Gold Boom

National Advocate · Saturday 20 May 1893 · page 3

An Orange paper, which the same is not the Leader, thinks the colony is on the eve of a gold boom. A paper boom has passed the "eve" stage, and is…

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The London Chartered. Pays Notes in Gold. Sydney, Friday night

National Advocate · Saturday 20 May 1893 · page 2

The Sydney Manager of the London Chartered Bank has received instructions to pay notes of that denomination in gold…

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Sunny Corner. the Mines Deserted

National Advocate · Monday 22 May 1893 · page 3

From a most reliable source we learn that operations at the Sunny Corner mines are practically at an end. Some time back, it will be remembered, the…

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The Burra Burra Gold Rush. a Rich Discovery. Good Water-worn Gold. the Stream-tin Finds. Up to 3L[?]s. Per Dish. Excitement of Miners. the Field Crowded

National Advocate · Monday 22 May 1893 · page 2

It was reported in Sydney on Friday evening that further search on the new gold and tin field recently discovered at Burra Burra by Messrs. Rand, Paton,…

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Mining. The Bush at Burra Burra. More Shafts on Rich Gold and Tin. a Wide Area Proved. No Abatement of the Rush. Condobolin

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 22 May 1893 · page 2

The major portion of the male population have departed to the newly discovered gold field, and the excitement has in nowise abated. Other claims have…

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Mining Leases

National Advocate · Tuesday 23 May 1893 · page 3

The application for goldminning lease by G. H. Byrant Bald HIll has been refused. The mineral lease of H. S. Jeaneret…

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The new gold Rush

National Advocate · Tuesday 23 May 1893 · page 2

With reference to the reported rich gold finds at Burra Burra, the Government Geologist, Mr. Pitman, state that he has always believed that gold in more…

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Hill End Mining

National Advocate · Tuesday 23 May 1893 · page 2

A marked improvement has taken place in the New Paxton mine, Hill End. A large quantity of stone, supposed to be good, is visible. Things…

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Mining. Hill End

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 23 May 1893 · page 2

A marked improvement has taken place in the New Paxton mine, Hill End. A large quantity of stone, supposed to be good, is visible. Things are looking up in…

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The Oakey Creek Mine. a Big Crushing. 130ozs FROM 100 Tons. Six Men's Work for Seven Weeks. Wattle Flat

National Advocate · Tuesday 23 May 1893 · page 2

Mini & Co., Oakey Creek Reef, crushed to-day 100 tons of stone for 136ozs of gold. The reef is 9 feet wide in one part. That just treated engaged…

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The Burra Gold Rush

National Advocate · Wednesday 24 May 1893 · page 2

In connection with the Burra Burra rush it is reported that No. 2 and another claim have bottomed on gold. The route to the field is by rail to Parkes,…

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Mining. The Burra Burra Rush. Mr. Slee's Report. Parkes

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 24 May 1893 · page 2

Reliable telegrams have been received from Trundle to the effect that five h[?] have now bottomed on gold. The dis[?]route to the field is by rail to Parkes, [?]…

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