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

Mining & the mines, 1896

816 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 6 of 41

Gold At 1000 Feet. SYDNEY, Wednesday night

National Advocate · Thursday 20 February 1896 · page 2

There are excellent grounds for stating that as a result of the recent Mining Conference the Government intend to offer a large reward for the…

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A Bonus to Mining. But No Encouragement to Agriculture

National Advocate · Thursday 20 February 1896 · page 2

The proposal by Mr. Sydney Smith to offer a certain large reward for a very problematical undertaking—an undertaking in which the persons responsible…

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To-day's Telegrams. Sydney, Thursday. Gold at a Depth. Inducement to Prospect

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 20 February 1896 · page 3

"The Minister for Mines has decided to offer a reward of £1000 for the discovery of payable gold at a death of 2000ft…

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A Thousand Feet Below. Mr. Sydney Smith's Latest Idea in Mining

National Advocate · Thursday 20 February 1896 · page 2

Does he believe in one of his present items, our Sydney correspondent is somewhat credulous. He informs Advocate readers that " excellent grounds…

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Gold

Molong Argus · Friday 21 February 1896 · page 2

WE are pleased to hear that Messrs. Shield Bros. have struck a nice lode, about 6in. wide, at Cargo, which is carrying fair gold. At present…

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Explosion in a Colliery

National Advocate · Friday 21 February 1896 · page 2

By an explosion in the Vulcan colliery at Denver, Colorado, America, 55 miners have been killed…

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New Mining Company

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 21 February 1896 · page 3

The Corsair Consolidated Gold-mining Company, West Australia, with a capital of £250,000, has been formed. The whole of tho share capital offered to the public…

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Mining. the Wealthy West. Kalgoorlie, Feb. 16

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 21 February 1896 · page 2

Heavy gold has been struck in crosscutting at 100ft level in the Queen Margaret mine, at I.O.U. The stone is the richest yet met with on the property…

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Mining at Wattle Flat. Wattle Flat

National Advocate · Friday 21 February 1896 · page 2

The recent glorious rains have mads water fairly plentiful.: The battery of Grice & Go. at Riley'a Greek has started crushing after a spell of many months…

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Newcastle Miners. NEWCASTLE. Sunday night

National Advocate · Monday 24 February 1896 · page 2

The Lambton miners have declined the invitation of the managers to make application for work at the Burwood pit. The management had notified that…

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Mining CARCOAR

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 25 February 1896 · page 3

At the Woodentter's Hill, near Lyndhurst, Messrs Brown, Barns and party are making rapid progress in their claim. Their main shaft is now 110ft deep, and at this level good…

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Mining. TRUNKEY

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 26 February 1896 · page 2

Weinbeldt and mate have struck a nicely defined reef on the old German Band line. The stone shews gold freely. la the adjoining shaft, about 100 yards distant, the owners…

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Parkes Mining

National Advocate · Wednesday 26 February 1896 · page 2

The New Bushman's Company cleaned up on Saturday night after a four weeks run, and obtained a splendid. cake of retorted gold weighing 945oz…

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Terrible Mine Accident. Broken Hill

National Advocate · Wednesday 26 February 1896 · page 3

A terrible accident befel a miner named Thomas Hali, at Kelly's shaft, Block 10. While he was ascending with his mate he lost his balance and fell…

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A New Gold Find. Esperance Bay

National Advocate · Wednesday 26 February 1896 · page 3

A sensational discovery of gold was made in the Mary Cater claim at Norseman…

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Mining Developments

National Advocate · Thursday 27 February 1896 · page 2

The Minister for Mines is sang[?] that a large development in mining will take place in the colony during the present year, especially in consideration…

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The Newcastle Miners. NEWCASTLE

National Advocate · Thursday 27 February 1896 · page 3

At a meeting of the Hetton miners, Mr. Curley, general secretary, made a vigorous attack on some of the mine owners, whom he characterised as…

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Wyalong Gold. Wyalong West, Wednesday night

National Advocate · Thursday 27 February 1896 · page 3

Twenty tous from Klink's claim yielded 60zs 13dwts…

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Mining, the Wealthy West. Kalgoorlie

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 27 February 1896 · page 2

Rich stone has been struck at a depth of Oft in the Mount Charlotte Extended mina. be lode was met with in driving for the Charlotte North reef. Mr. John Howell…

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Mining on Private Lands

National Advocate · Friday 28 February 1896 · page 2

Mr. Sydney Smith told the residents of Araluen on Wednesday that the amended Mining on Private Lands Act, which was shelved by the Legislative…

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