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

Mining & the mines, 1899

1,428 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 18 of 72

Fatal Mining Accident at Sofala. Two Men Killed

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 5 May 1899 · page 2

A mining accident happened at Sofala on Wednesday, by which two miners, named Alfred Dawson and Thomas Carpenter, lost their lives. The two men, who were mates, had…

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Bushranging in West Australia. Mine Paymaster Stuck Up.: Perth (W.a.)

National Advocate · Friday 5 May 1899 · page 3

A sensational affair occurred on the road between Kalgoorlic and the Boulder this morning. Mr. Mortimer, the paymaster at Lake View Consols, was…

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Cargo Goldfield

Molong Argus · Friday 5 May 1899 · page 7

Dr. Ross, M.L.A., has handed us the following letter for publication:— Department of Mines and Agricul­ture, Sydney, 1st May, 1899.—Date…

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Mining. West Australian Gold-fields. Kalgoolie

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 6 May 1899 · page 3

The first monthly clean-up of the Boulder main reel sulphide plant gave the following result:—123 tons of sulphide ore treated for a yield of 1584 oz 8dwt gold…

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Mine Concentrates

National Advocate · Saturday 6 May 1899 · page 2

The Adelaide (S.A.) Government has decided to cull for applications for the I position of inspector for mines at £400 per annum…

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Mine Concentrates. Cobar

National Advocate · Monday 8 May 1899 · page 3

Manager Riley has arrived at Mt. Allen with 214 ounces of smelted gold as a result of a four weeks run at the Cyanide works…

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A Miners' Strike. Outrage by the Strikers London

National Advocate · Monday 8 May 1899 · page 2

The miners on strike at the Wardner Mine, in Idaho, America, recently caused a dynamite explosion at the workings, with the result that mills valued at…

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Mining. CALOOLA

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 9 May 1899 · page 3

The Caloola Creek Company had a full fortfight's run and cleaned up on Saturday for a yield of 45oz smelted gold, worth £3 15s, value £169. As the expenses amount…

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Fatal Mining Accident at Sofala, Two Men Killed by a Fall of Earth

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Tuesday 9 May 1899 · page 3

A mining accident happened at Sofala on Wednesday by which two miners named Alfred Dawson and Thomas Carpenter lost their lives…

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Mine Concentrates. Chambers Creek Mine

National Advocate · Wednesday 10 May 1899 · page 2

Sullivan's syndicate, who is working Chambers Creek claim, have sent Mr. John Arthur Sonde, a mining engineer to England for the purpose of floating…

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Mining. Mount David

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 10 May 1899 · page 3

The mine manager's report for week ending 8th inst, is as follows: Main north drive extended 6ft. for week, total 38ft. country very changeable, quartz veins carry a little…

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The Value of the Gold Dredge

National Advocate · Wednesday 10 May 1899 · page 2

Considering the importance now being given to the question of dredging in New South Wales, the following statement from New Zealand will be read…

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Mining Fatality at Sofala. the Funeral of the Deceased. Sofala

National Advocate · Wednesday 10 May 1899 · page 3

The funeral of the two unfortunate miners, Ralph Dawson, and Thomas Carpenter, who were crushed to death by a fall of earth on Wednesday…

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Mining. TRUNKEY

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 11 May 1899 · page 3

The proprietors of Wright's Reef (Messrs. Crees and Francis) have finished crushing a 49 tons parcel of stone, taken from the big reef at 100ft level for 22oz smelted gold…

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Coal and Shale Mines

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 12 May 1899 · page 4

The annual report of the Chief Inspector of Coal Mines for the year 1898, which has just been issued in pamphlet form by the Government Printer, contains interesting information in regard to the…

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Black Mount Mine

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 12 May 1899 · page 4

Ore is still being raised in large quantities for treatment at Dapto. The mine is looking well, as there is a lode about 30 feet wide and improving in depth. There are 18 men working constantly and…

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Mine Concentrates. Cobar

National Advocate · Friday 12 May 1899 · page 2

The directors of the Great Cobar Copper-mining Company on Wednesday declared a dividend (the 34th) of 2s per share, payable on the 24th inst…

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Burrawong Copper Mine

Molong Argus · Friday 12 May 1899 · page 2

DURING the early part of the week our representative paid a visit to the old Burrawong copper mine, recently leased by Mr. S. P. Reynolds to a syndicate. The work of…

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Mining

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 12 May 1899 · page 4

A dividend of 2s per share has been declared by the Great Cobar Co., payable on May 24. Messrs. Leonard Dodds and Co. report the output of the Great Cobar copper mine for last week…

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Wattle Flat Mines

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 12 May 1899 · page 4

There is nothing startling to report in the way of new finds, etc. A number of parties have had parcels of stone crushed at the various batteries, with, in most cases, indifferent results. Atherton and…

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