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

Mining & the mines, 1900

1,221 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 5 of 62

Later Intelligence. the Battle at Spion Kop. Gold Steel in Evidence. LONDON

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 23 January 1900 · page 2

Later news of the battle at Spion Kop says that during Sunday's fighting the Fusiliers under Major-General Warren, carried a strong position at the point of the…

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Mining. Blayney Copper Mine

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 24 January 1900 · page 2

Work at the Blayney Copper Mine is proceeding as speedily as possible. The contractors for sinking the main shaft are carrying on their work with vigour, and the…

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Mining

Leader · Wednesday 24 January 1900 · page 7

At the Victory, Forest Beefs, the wash that dipped so suddenly has risen again as quickly, proving the bottom to be very uneven. Twenty-seven feet have been driven…

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Mining. Sale of the Big Hill Mine. Sunny Corner, Wednesday

National Advocate · Thursday 25 January 1900 · page 3

Messrs. Brown and party, of Meadow Flat, are making final arrangements for the purchase of the Big Hill mine, Mitchell's Greek, and work is expected…

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Mining. the Clear Greek Field

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 25 January 1900 · page 3

Steady prospecting is being carried on at the new find on Messrs. Dulhunty and Deakin's run, Clear Creek, and several of the claim-holders are getting good returns…

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Kruger and the Mines. Working for Funds. London

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 25 January 1900 · page 2

President Kruger has renewod all the licenses on tho Robinson mines, but rich are only is being crushed at the mines, which are being worked by the Government…

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Mining

The Gulgong Advertiser · Friday 26 January 1900 · page 2

On Saturday last Devaney and party drove on to splendid dirt in the Perseverance Paddock. Prospects washed returned from ½ dwt to ¾ dwt…

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The Robinson Mines

The Carcoar Chronicle · Friday 26 January 1900 · page 5

Rich ore only is being crushed at the Robinson mines, which ale being worked by the Government…

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Wattle Flat Mines

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 26 January 1900 · page 3

WATTLE FLAT, Tuesday. -- The tributers' six stamp battery at Old Solitary has been running for a fortnight, during which time nearly 100oz. of amalgam have been taken off the plates. A…

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The Mount Stewart Mine

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Friday 26 January 1900 · page 17

We are glad to hear from a most reliable source that the persistent prospecting which has been carried on at Mount Stewart, has brought…

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Mining Romance

The Gulgong Advertiser · Friday 26 January 1900 · page 15

Greater romances than the pegging of the Kalgoorlie mines by Broo man there are none, Six years ago W. G. Brook man let Adelaide at the head of…

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Mining Prospects

The Gulgong Advertiser · Friday 26 January 1900 · page 6

THE prospects of the mining industry are somewhat brighter than for some time past. The new find at the Perseverance Paddock promises to find…

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Mining News

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 26 January 1900 · page 3

The Turon River Gold-dredging Company's dredge No. 1 yielded for the week ended the 20th instant 43oz. of gold for 119 hours' work. The previous return was 27oz. of gold for 65 hours'…

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English Coal Prices Rising

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 26 January 1900 · page 4

Several South Yorkshire coalowners yesterday advanced the price of household coal from sixpence to tenpence per ton. Railway companies with contracts expiring in December are…

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The Vale of Clwydd Mine

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 26 January 1900 · page 4

At this mine the continuous shifts worked have resulted in nearly the whole of the damage done by the late fire being repaired. Mr. Broughall stated last night that the only work…

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Mining Mount Mcdonald

The Carcoar Chronicle · Friday 26 January 1900 · page 5

Mr. Best is now in charge of the Mount Baling has been commenced at the Eastern Shaft which will be baled out in about three weeks…

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The Hill End Mining Case

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Friday 26 January 1900 · page 13

On Wednesday, His Honor Judge Harris, sitting as a Mining Appeal Court heard the appeal in the case of Michael Ackerman v…

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Mining News. the Clear Creek Field

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 26 January 1900 · page 4

Steady prospecting is being carried on at the new find on Messrs. Dulhunty and Deakin's run, Clear Creek, and several of the claim-holders are getting good returns for their labor…

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Official Correspondence. Camping Reserves, Jenolan Caves. Dept of Mines and Agriculture, Sydney, 23rd January, 1900

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 26 January 1900 · page 4

Sir, -- With reference to your letter of the 20th instant, respecting the necessity for additional camping reserves in the vicinity of the Jenolan Caves, I am directed by Mr. Regan to say that…

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Old Convict Days. An Interesting Narrative. Familiar Names and Places. The Mudgee Mail Robbery. Goldfield Incidents,—on the Turon

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Friday 26 January 1900 · page 5

Louis Beck's book, " Convict Days," is a most interesting work. [?] consists of the narrative of the adventures of…

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