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

Mining & the mines, 1905

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Mining News. at Sunny Corner

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 16 May 1905 · page 3

Work of a prospecting nature is being pushed on at the Tonkin mine. A trial parcel of several tons of ore is being got ready for despatch to Lithgow, where it…

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The Baltic Fleet. Seen by a Mail Steamer. Ships in Good Condition. Well Ma Ned and Well Armed Plenty of Coal and Ammunition. Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 16 May 1905 · page 2

The Baltic Fleet was seen on April 1 by the P. and O. Company's steamer Poona which was the whole day in their company, and those on board had a splendid chance…

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The Ballarat Mine

Leader · Wednesday 17 May 1905 · page 4

The good luck of the tributors of the above mine was the general theme of conversation on Tuesday. Our representative visited the mine on…

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Gold and Silver Find Werris Creek

National Advocate · Wednesday 17 May 1905 · page 3

Much excitement prevails here regarding a find of gold and silver on the Escott Park Estate. Surface specimens which were picked up were sent to Sydney for assay and…

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Mining News

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 18 May 1905 · page 22

Victorian dredging men have taken up considerable areas near Blayney, and two dredges have been constructed, and are now about ready to…

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Another Japanese Transport Sunk by a Mine London, Tuesday afternoon

National Advocate · Thursday 18 May 1905 · page 3

The transport Kido Maru struck a mine off port Arthur on Thursday night and sank. The crew were rescued…

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Outside District News. Pastoral, Mining, Agricultural and Various Matters. Bishop Murray

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 18 May 1905 · page 10

Bishop Murray, the venerable prelate of the diocese of Maitland, will visit Merriwa and Casailis this month…

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The Mount David Mine

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 19 May 1905 · page 3

The manager of the Mount David, in his week's report, states:--100ft. level: Northwest drive from No. 2 air shaft extended 10ft., total distance 99ft. from shaft; lode…

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Mining at Lucknow

The Carcoar Chronicle · Friday 19 May 1905 · page 2

The D'Arcy shaft has been sent down the additional 200 feet, bringing it down to a depth of 1322 feet. It is intended to open out at the 1300ft…

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Struck a Mine London, Wednesday afternoon

National Advocate · Friday 19 May 1905 · page 3

The Japanese steamer Chuyethu maru struck a mine on Sunday and was beached on Elliott Island…

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How Mr. Dew Cured His Gold

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 19 May 1905 · page 3

Mr. M. Dew, publisher of the Hawthorn and Camberwell Citizen, at Hawthorn, Victoria, says:--"With the beginning of last winter, I fell a victim to a severe cold…

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Mining News. in Wolgan Valley

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 19 May 1905 · page 4

In view of details published recently in mining in the Wolgan Valley, it is instructive to note that Andrew Anderson on the 11th May applied to the Minister for…

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Work at New Hartley Mine. Manifestations of Ill-feeling

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 19 May 1905 · page 5

Work is still progressing at the New Hartley mine. Since the acceptance of the contract to work the "black-holing" shale by some members of the union, a good…

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The Mount David Mine

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 23 May 1905 · page 3

The manager of the Mount David, in his week's report, states:--100ft. level: Northwest drive from No. 12 air shaft extended 10ft., total distance 99ft. from shaft; lode…

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Katoomba. Rumour About' Work at the Mines

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 23 May 1905 · page 7

The Masonic hall was fairly well patronised on Friday night, the occasion being a concert and dance by Miss Bradley, assisted by her pupils and Sydney artists…

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Mining News. in Wolgan Valley

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 23 May 1905 · page 4

In view of details published recently in mining in the Wolgan Valley, it is instructive to note that Andrew Anderson on the 11th. May applied to the Minister for…

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Mining News. Campbell's River Rush

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 23 May 1905 · page 2

The alluvial rush at Campbell's River is still drawing miners to it. Lust week several claims made good wages. About 30 men were on the field this (Monday)…

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Work at New Hartley Mine. Manifestations of Ill-feeling

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 23 May 1905 · page 5

Work is still progressing at the New Hartley mine. Since the acceptance of the contract to work the "black-holing" shale by some members of the union, a good…

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Coal Elevator at Penrith. a Labour-saving Invention

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 23 May 1905 · page 1

The coal elevator now in course of erection in the Penrith station yard will, when completed, be the largest and most costly addition to our railway promises that has…

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Mining News

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 25 May 1905 · page 16

The "Mercury" correspondent writes from Sunny Corner, that Lord and party have put through 160 tons of stone for an average of ½oz. to the…

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