Clarence Gold Mines
THE production of gold from the Clarence mines during 1897 is estimated to have approached nearly 15,000 ozs, of which the Beacon mines contributed half. For the first ton months of…
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Mining & the mines, 1898
82 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 1 of 5
The Mines of the Clarence District
During last quarter 11 gold leases were applied for at Coramba, making the number in force 225. About 40 mines are reported to be on gold, some 600 men are employed,…
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ELVEN gold leases were applied for at Coramba during the quarter ended December 31, making the number in force 225. About 600 men are employed, and 40 mines are…
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A CORRESPONDENT writes,—Work has been resumed by the proprietors of the Advance Orara, and as the machinery has been overhauled and improved, the lessees are sanguine…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A Palace Plated with Gold
The Czar has a palace just outside of St. Petersburg known as Tserkoe-Selo, which was built by Catherine the Great. It is of vast extent, and it was plated with gold. It took…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Co-operative Colliery
It is more than probable that a general strike will take place at this colliery before the end of the month. The colliery has been very busy for several months, and there was a prospect of its…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Why Gold is Used for Filling
TEETH.—It is not generally understood that there are scientific reasons for the employment of this metal. Gold can be welded into a solid mass while cold…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Mining in Australia. Mining and Other Shares
Messrs. Joseph Palmer and Son's report: The market during the last month ending 17th February, has been quieter than usual at this period of the year. The unsettled…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →River Dredging for Gold
For thirty years the enterprising New Zealander has been dredging the Otago rivers for gold. The evolution of the industry in Otago has been most interesting. Starting with the old 'spoon' dredge,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Mining Appeal Case
At the District Court, on Thursday, John Pumprey and Charles Jonson v. John Hansen.—This was an appeal against a decision of the Mining Warden, Mr. Creagh, at…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Bucca Creek Mine
IN the District Court, Grafton, last week, the ease of John Pumprey and Charles Honson v. John Hansew, was heard. This was an appeal against a…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A Gold Mine in the Sea
The sea has at last been made to give up her gold under the magic wand of the Rev. Prescott Jernigan, of Florida, U.S.A. It was while Mr. Jernigan was recovering from…
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Consequent upon the expressed determination of the Minister for Mines to administer the sections of the Coal Mining Act relating to the weighing of coal, the colliery…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Colliery Explosion at Newcastle. Fourteen Men Entombed
SYDNEY, MONDAY NIGHT.—The explosion reported at the Dudley colliery this morning is only too true. It appears that 14 men are in the mine, the chances of whose escape…
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Ax explosion occurred in the Dudley colliery, 10 miles from Newcastle, on Monday morning, and 15 men were entombed. It appears the fan was set in motion about 6 a.m., and a party…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →N. S. Wales Gold-mines
The wandering correspondent of the "Financial Times," of London, contributes an interesting column on the "unostentatious but payable propositions" in gold-mining to be found in New…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Miners' Riot at Kalgoorlie. West Australian Premier Severely Handled
SYDNEY, FRIDAY. — A disgraceful riot occurred at Kalgoorlie yesterday. The Governor, accompanied by Sir John Forrest, had just returned from the official opening…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Only the Coal Man
Some time ago I met with a most ludicrous adventure while delivering coal at a private lunatic asylum just outside Dublin. Having been admitted by the ledge-keeper, I led my…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Gold Mining in West Australia
West Australian mining is no longer what it was about three years ago, a wild speculation (says Mr. E. Ashmead, F.C.A., in the London Mining…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →A Sad Mining Tale
Another tale connected with Australian gold-mines was unfolded at the inquest on Mr. William Tuke, the managing director of the West…
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