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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 20 of 72

Coal and Shale Mines

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 19 May 1899 · page 7

From the report of the Chief Inspector of Coal Mines (Mr. Atkinson) for the year ending December 31 last, we extract the following information:--…

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Essington Copper and Gold Mine

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 19 May 1899 · page 4

A parcel of ore sent from the Essington copper and gold mine to the Lithgow smelting works, returns of which are just to hand, shows good results. In addition to the copper return, the ore gave a gold…

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Mine Concentrates

National Advocate · Friday 19 May 1899 · page 2

Mr. Jones, of Bathurst, has taken up, on behalf of himself and a Sydney company, an area of land at Hell's Hole, about 13 miles from Trunkey. The…

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The Phoenix Mine

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 19 May 1899 · page 4

Mr. S. H. Gannon has received a report from the above mine this week indicating substantial progress in the work of development. A vein of black ore has been cut through in the hanging wall, and the…

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New Hartley Shale Mine

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 19 May 1899 · page 4

A special order having been placed in the company's hands, it is most probable that a number of the cleaners will engage on the night shift for a few weeks in order to ensure speedy despatch. The…

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Mining News

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 19 May 1899 · page 4

Messrs. Leonard Dodds and Company report the output of the Great Cobar Mine for last week as 82 tons 5cwt. 1qr. of refined ingot copper. SUNNY CORNER, Tuesday.--Holman and party…

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Mining. Wattle Flat

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 19 May 1899 · page 3

Since the rain mining matters have been a little more brisk in regard to crushings, Although the place itself is very dull owing to the principal mines being idle. At the…

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The Rates at Eskbank Pit. Aggregate Meeting of Miners

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 19 May 1899 · page 4

An aggregate meeting of miners was held on Tuesday night in the School of Arts. There was a good attendance, and the president of the Association (Mr. J. Thirlwell) was in the chair. It was stated…

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Mine Concentrates. Molong

National Advocate · Saturday 20 May 1899 · page 2

Mining in Yeoval district is not very bright at present. The Goodrich mine is closed down and the Upper Timbie either suspended or relinquished…

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Mining

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 20 May 1899 · page 5

NEWS comes from Canowindra saying a splendid reef has been discovered on the Queen of Ranges, within a mile of the town, and on a new line of reef below the old…

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The Burraga Mine. Reported Sale. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 20 May 1899 · page 3

It is rumoured at Burraga that the big Copper mine has been sold to aa English syndicate for £100,000…

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Mining. Glanmire Copper Mine

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 22 May 1899 · page 2

The Bathurst correspondent of the Sunday Times writes that the value of the Glanmire Copper Mine has been considerably enhanced by a discovery of the greatest importance…

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Mine Concentrates. Sofala

National Advocate · Monday 22 May 1899 · page 3

Messrs. Chas Heath and Thos. Webb, or Back Greek Reef, Crudine, have crushed 39 tons of stone for 54ozs of gold. The battery is still at work and…

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Eskbank Colliery Strike. LITHGOW

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 23 May 1899 · page 2

Although the miners of Eskbank Collier have to all intents and purposes struck worl twenty-seven men being out, there are a yet no manifestations of excitement…

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Mine Concentrates. Leases Granted

National Advocate · Tuesday 23 May 1899 · page 2

The undermentioned applications for mineral leases have been granted :—W. J, Hensler, Sunny Corner, 40 acres, parish Castleton ; W. Payne, Bathurst,…

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Prospecting Vote. Department of Mines, Sydney, May 12, 1899

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Tuesday 23 May 1899 · page 3

Sir,—In view of the recommendation of the Prospecting Board, the Secretary for Mines and Agriculture has approved of the…

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Mining. SOFALA

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 24 May 1899 · page 2

News from Sofala states that Messrs. Chas. Heath and Thos Webb, of Back Creek reef, Crudine, near Sofala, have crushed 39 tons of stone for 54oz of gold. The battery…

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Mine Concentrates. Sofala. Sofala

National Advocate · Wednesday 24 May 1899 · page 2

A nugget weighing 1oz 4dwt was unearthed on Saturday together with some more nice gold by Messrs. Jas. Goodlebb and R. Spencer, from some old ground…

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Mine Concentrates. Molong

National Advocate · Thursday 25 May 1899 · page 2

Mining operations have bean started at two places close to Cumnock. One ia the old copper mine situated at Barrawong. The property was worked many…

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Miners' Conference. LONDON

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 25 May 1899 · page 3

An International Miners' Conference opened at Brussels. The delegates represent 1,400,000 miners…

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