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

Mining & the mines, 1895

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The Mexico Mine Accident

National Advocate · Wednesday 6 March 1895 · page 2

One hundred and thirty bodies have been recovered from the Tomaila mine, at Cerillos, in the State of New Mexico, U.S.A.. in which a fire recently occurred…

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The Gold Coinage

National Advocate · Thursday 7 March 1895 · page 2

During the month of February 64,005oz. of gold, valued at £237,784, was received at the mint for coinage, and 186,000 sovereigns were issued…

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The Rockley Jumping Case. the Mount Maud Claim. Examination Before the Mining Warden

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 7 March 1895 · page 2

At the Rockley Police Court yesterday the Wardon—Mr. T. A. Smith, P.M—presided at the Warden's Court for the purpose of hearing evidence dealing with the alleged…

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Shocking Mine Accident. LONDON

National Advocate · Friday 8 March 1895 · page 2

A shocking mine accident occurred in a lead mine in Shropshire. The cage fell a great distance, and its occupants (seven) were killed. Their bodies were…

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In Parliament. Alleged Customs Frauds. Overtime on the Railway. Colored Labor. Miners' Rights. The' Sugar Industry. Income Tax Debate. an All-night Sitting. Lively Scenes. One Member Ejected. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 8 March 1895 · page 2

The Colonial Treasurer stated that the papers in connection with the alleged defrauding of the Customs by a local brewery were not yet finished, and be therefore was unable…

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Mining. the Carcoar Mines

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 11 March 1895 · page 2

The yields from the Gully Swamp goldfield maintain the character of the field as the but in the district. Kenworthy and party are preparing to work a vein 15th wide, yielding…

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More Gold

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 11 March 1895 · page 3

A rich alluvial find is reported to hate been made at Junction Point, near Crookwell, on private property…

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Cobar Mining

National Advocate · Monday 11 March 1895 · page 2

Nothing of a sensational nature in mining has to be recorded. In many mines the work of development is going on steadily. The big rush is over, and…

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Gold from Hill End

National Advocate · Monday 11 March 1895 · page 2

The last gold escort from Hill End brought 300ozs from the local branch of the A.J.S. Bank…

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Here There Thirty-one Miners Burned

National Advocate · Monday 11 March 1895 · page 2

A fire occurred in a mine in Spain. Thirty-one miners were burned to death…

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Mitchell's Creek Gold Mine. What Mr. Davies Says. Wellington

National Advocate · Tuesday 12 March 1895 · page 3

Nearly all the representative men of Wellington met at the Royal this afternoon to farewell Mr. Phillip Davies, manager of the Mitchell's Creek…

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Bathurst Mining Division

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 12 March 1895 · page 2

The following notice appears in the Gazette:— His Excellency the governor, with the advice the Executive Council, has approved…

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Bathurst Mining Division of the Bathurst Mining District

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 12 March 1895 · page 2

Parti of the counties of Roxburgh and Bathurst: Commencing at the junction of the Macquarie River with the Wimburndale Rivulet; and bounded thence by that rivulet…

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The Sydney Harbor Coal Co

National Advocate · Tuesday 12 March 1895 · page 2

Mr. James Inglis says that he is more than satisfied with the floating of the Sydney Harbor Coal Company, and regards it as a great success…

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Mining. a Visit to Binni Creek

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 12 March 1895 · page 2

Not having visited the above field for several months we were not prepared for the great change in the place that met our view quito recently. Comfortable and substantial…

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Forbes Mining

National Advocate · Wednesday 13 March 1895 · page 2

A further crushing of 19 loads from Webb and party's claim, Strickland's Reef, yielded l½oz. to the ton, and as the reef is over 2 feet wide, and they…

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Latest Gold Discoveries

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 13 March 1895 · page 2

A rich alluvial discovery bis been made at Morriaey'a Paddock, Mudges. The wash is 9ft. and 70ft. wide at a depth of 100ft. The discovery wei made by Milne and party…

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Parkes Mining

National Advocate · Wednesday 13 March 1895 · page 2

The tributors at the Phoenix Company's mine cleaned up 65 tons for the handsome return of 175oz., being nearly 2oz. 14dwt. per load. This property was…

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Cowra. MINING

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 13 March 1895 · page 2

Dan Perry and party (the party consists of four) working on McGuiness' land, Binni Greek, washed up last night—nine weeks' work, 183 loads ofstoff—and obtained 76…

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Gulgong. a Strike of Rich Gold. Morrissey's Paddock Again

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 13 March 1895 · page 2

For a considerable time past Pat Morissey's paddock, near the old Canadian Lead, has engaged the attention of a number of miners. It will be remembered that a year ago the…

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