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

Mining & the mines, 1894

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Gold on the Macquarie. Sir Saul, Samuel's Find. I

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 12 February 1894 · page 3

In reference to the statement of Sir Saul Samuel, Agent-General for New South Wales, that he believes payable gold exists near the Macquarie River, New…

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The Oakey Creek Mine. Mini & Co. Have Another Crushing. Wattle Flat

National Advocate · Monday 12 February 1894 · page 7

Mini & Co., Oakey Creek, have crushed 112 tons of stone for 76oz. of gold. Although this is a falling off from the last crushing the face is…

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Second Edition. The Mining on P. P. Bill. SYDNEY, Sunday night

National Advocate · Monday 12 February 1894 · page 7

Sir George Dibbs considers the treatment of the Council to the Mining on Private Lands Bill was a disappointment to the Government's opponents, who…

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The Miners' Trouble

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 13 February 1894 · page 3

A serious disturbance occurred at Plattsburgg and Wallsend Colliery yesterday, nearly approaching a riot. A great crowd of miners, women, and children…

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Mining Notices

National Advocate · Tuesday 13 February 1894 · page 3

The goldmining lease of A. P. Howard and others. 3a., county Wellington, parish Tambaroora, has been declared void…

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Mining. Hill End

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 13 February 1894 · page 2

Nothing further has transpired with reference to the reported discovery of rich reef. Everything (if there is anything in it) is kept religiously secret, and every…

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Three Nice Cakes of Gold

National Advocate · Tuesday 13 February 1894 · page 2

Yesterday we were shown three remarkably nice cakes of gold, aggregating 28oz 14dwt, from 40 tons of stuff, from the 10 acre lease at Slattery's Creek (4…

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The Mining on Private Property Bill. What Th[?] Measure Provides

National Advocate · Tuesday 13 February 1894 · page 2

[Being extracts from the Government speech at the time of the second reading in the Council.] The lands subject to the provisions…

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West Australian Gold Fields. a Water Famine Threatened Handsome Crushing at Pilbarra. Perth

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 13 February 1894 · page 2

At Southern Cross, according to very latest reports, water is extremely scarce, and the people there are entirely dependent on the Government supply and a few…

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Land for Miners

National Advocate · Wednesday 14 February 1894 · page 3

Messrs. Campbell and Locke's properties at Locksley, will be thrown open and balloted for to-day…

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The Hill End Gold Find

National Advocate · Wednesday 14 February 1894 · page 2

In response to a telegram forwarded to the gold warden's clerk at Hill End from the Mines Department he has telegraphed to the Under-Secretary for…

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Mining. Hill End. the New Find

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 14 February 1894 · page 2

A further telegram received by the Department of Mines from Hill End locates the place of the reported discovery if gold said to give a prospect of 100…

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The Strike at Newcastle. the Miners Become Troublesome. Special Police to Be in Readiness. Sydney, Tuesday night

National Advocate · Wednesday 14 February 1894 · page 3

More trouble has occurred at Plattsburg and Stockton. The Premier has been asked for additional police assistance…

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In Parliament. Public Holiday Fob Polling. a Dibbsian Defeat. Position of the Banks. the Miners Trouble. Complaints About the Police. Dibbs in Conflict with Labor Members. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 14 February 1894 · page 3

In the Assembly last night Mr. MeGowan moved that the Government should proclaim polling day at the general election a public holiday throughout the colony…

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Grains of Gold

National Advocate · Thursday 15 February 1894 · page 3

Bad luck is the only kind that comes to people that trust in luck.— Most persons are willing to do away with vices—of other people.—The man…

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Mining. Peak Hill

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 15 February 1894 · page 2

The Proprietary.—A cleaning up took place at the Company's mill on Saturday last, 5rd February. 578 tons of ore have been put through since the weather broke…

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Gold Prospect in New South Wales

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 15 February 1894 · page 2

The following letter appears in yesterday's Herald:— Sir.—Having seen in your columns a glowing account of the gold deposits in…

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Mount Morgan Gold Robberies. BRISBANE, Wednesday night

National Advocate · Thursday 15 February 1894 · page 3

The Mount Morgan gold robbery appeal cases were further argued in the Brisbane Full Court to-day. The court quashed Mangan's conviction…

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The Miners' Troubles. Another Riot at Plattsbuug. Ringleaders Arrested. Reported Police Cruelty Denied. More Non-unionists at Stockton. Newcastle

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 15 February 1894 · page 2

Another serious disturbance occurred yesterday afternoon at the Co-operative Colliery, Plattsburgh. As the time for knocking off work drew high a large…

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Our Mining Industry. Oakey Creek Leases. Mini and Co.'s Magnificent Property, Situate at Wattle Flat. an Interview with Mr. Mini

National Advocate · Thursday 15 February 1894 · page 2

Just before leaving Wattle Flat on his last return journey our representative sought an interview with Mr. John Mini, of Oakey Creek Mine. Mr…

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