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

Mining & the mines, 1901

1,206 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 31 of 61

A. K. O. and M. Company's Shale Mines

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 30 July 1901 · page 2

BOWRAL, Monday.--It is stated that work is to he resumed at the Australian Kerosene Oil and Mineral Company's shale mines, Joadja, which have been closed down for a couple of…

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Liquid Fuel in 'Frisco. Effect on Newcastle's Coal Exports

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 30 July 1901 · page 2

The Brisbane Telegraph of June re-produces an article from a "reputable American paper " on the subject of the growing use of liquid fuel in the United States, and its effect upon the…

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Mining Leases

National Advocate · Wednesday 31 July 1901 · page 2

The Minister for Mines intends to cancel the under-mentioned mineral leases on August? Unless those held under some other title, the land will be available for…

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Mining. Orange

National Advocate · Wednesday 31 July 1901 · page 2

The results of a rough assay of 7 tons of ore from Mount, Shorter to be treated at Cockle Creek this week are 8oz. of gold, 4oz. of silver,…

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Mining on Private Lands

National Advocate · Wednesday 31 July 1901 · page 2

The following lease, granted under provisions of the Mining on Private Lands Act of 1894, has been cancelled for non-fulfilment of the labour conditions:—No. 24,…

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Mining

Leader · Thursday 1 August 1901 · page 3

I hear that mining affairs out Forest way are looking up considerably, but not wishing to “poach on other peoples preserves,” I leave your Ree[?]s correspondent…

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Who Discovered Payable Gold ?

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 1 August 1901 · page 2

Writing to a Sydney paper a correspondent says:—"Apropos of the gold discovery, about two years ago a, Mr. Hunt, a very old colonist then residing at Merrylands, made the…

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Forged Mining Scrip. A Clover Fraud

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 1 August 1901 · page 14

A deal of commotion was caused in Ballarat Stock Exchange circles on Saturday (says the Melbourne Argus), when it was discovered that there had…

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A Mis-used Silver Field. How Sunny Corner Was Killed One of the Swindles A Chance to Revive the Field Lost. A Model Gold Mine [No. 2.]

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 1 August 1901 · page 7

It is not necessary to rely solely upon what Sunny Cornerites say as [?]tification for the assertion that the silver field is as yet undeveloped. It…

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Our Mineral Wealth. Decrease in the Gold Output. SYDNEY

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 1 August 1901 · page 12

The total value of the minerals produced in the State last year was £7,000,000. Tho gold output showed a large decrease…

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Outside District News. Pastoral, Mining, Agricultural and Various Matters. Shearing at Weetalibah

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 1 August 1901 · page 18

Mr. John McMaster, jun., of Morven, Weetalibah, writes that shearing starts on August 31st, and not 3rd, as advertised. Those…

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Early Gold Discoveries

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 2 August 1901 · page 3

In regard to the above a correspondent tells the following in a letter to the D.T.:--Apropos of the gold discovery, about two years ago a Mr. Hunt, a very old colonist then residing at…

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Mt. Shorter Mine. Orange

National Advocate · Friday 2 August 1901 · page 3

Several milling men paid a visit to Mt. Shorter Mine yesterday with a view of purchase. There is no doubt the owners deserve their good fortune…

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Mining. Wattle Flat

National Advocate · Friday 2 August 1901 · page 3

The following crushings have been finished:—Webb's Tribute, Solitary Mine, 31 tons for 35oz of gold. Riley's Creek Co., 54 tons for 13oz. The last…

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Rich Gold Discovery. COOKTOWN

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 2 August 1901 · page 3

A rich discovery of gold is reported at Maytown. T. Furse, T. Graham, J. Jenkins, and A. Dimes about five weeks ago took up an old shaft on the King of the Ranges reef…

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Mining News. at Wattle Flat

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 2 August 1901 · page 4

At "Solitary" the tributors have cleaned up 50 tons for about 10ozs. of gold. This is the poorest return that has come out of the old mine. The battery has now started on about 100 tons…

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The New Hartley Pit. Reducing the Number of Miners

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 2 August 1901 · page 5

AIRLY, Wednesday.--The management of the New Hartley pit decided on reducing the number of minors and was desirous of retaining all married men, but a cavil was held this…

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Mining

The Blayney Advocate and Carcoar Herald · Saturday 3 August 1901 · page 2

The water-jacket furnace at the-Blayney copper mine ceased operations on Wednesday The stoppage is only temporary, in order to carry out necessary repairs…

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Mount Bulga Copper Mine

Leader · Saturday 3 August 1901 · page 4

Things at the Mount Bulga copper-mine, Orange, are assuming a very brisk appearance. The whole of the new plant has been erected, and is in full running…

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Mt. Shorter Mine. Orange

National Advocate · Saturday 3 August 1901 · page 2

Fifty per cent, in advance of last weeks prices was offered for an interest in this field, and according to experts opinion, shares will reach much higher…

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