Liquid Fuel as a Substitute for Coal
The arrival at Ceylon of a steamer using the new liquid fuel substitute for coal is reported from Colombo. The steamer is the Sultan van Langkat, a vessel that…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Mining & the mines
Mining & the mines, 1899
130 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 1 of 7
A Lump of Gold
Who has not heard of the "Welcome Stranger" nugget, and who would not welcome such a stranger at any time and under any circumstances? The famous…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Stolen Gold. An Unclaimed Fortune
We are often told of how much accumulated unclaimed cash is lying in the banks ; we have been told of how much is lying in Tattersall's sweeps ; but who…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Mining at Solferino
Our correspondent states that during last year 89 tons 16cwt of stone was crushed at Bossetti's battery, and returned 254ozs 11dwts 4grs gold. Middleton and Fox are…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Gold Export
Captain W. N. Williams writes: Is it not time that the Mines Department inquired thoroughly into the reason why so much New South Wales gold leaves. Sydney for…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Death of a Mining Millionaire
THERE passed away at Waverley on Tuesday morning one of the richest men in Australia, in the person of Richard Craven, mineowner and speculator. Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Mining and Share Market. Joseph Palmer and Son's Report
The prediction in our circular for August continues to be realised. Nearly all lines of exportable produce are still rising, tin and copper especially having reached prices…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Mining in the North Coast Districts. Some Disappointing Fields. (By the Mining Reporter of the "Daily Telegraph ")
OVER two years ago I made a tour of the north coast districts, and, while denouncing the exaggerative tactics of unprincipled hoomsters, I expressed the view that on development some of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Mining. Queen's Record Mine
DURING a brief visit last week to the Queen's Record mine, better known as Denning's, midway between Mount Brown and Upper Bucca, we had an…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Advance Orara Mine
Since our last visit to this mine the energetic proprietors — Messrs. W. Robinson, R. Collopy, J. Lindberg, and W. Rudder—have done good work. A…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Mount Brown Mine
Delay after delay has occurred with the working of this mine, but at last things seem to have taken the proper tarn. Captain Crabbe has now a…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Gold Dredging
The gold-dredging boom has also set in in Victoria. Applications were received by tho Mining Department for leases of over 5 miles of territory for working by means of hydraulic…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Mining in Victoria
There is no doubt the heavy cumulative advances in the world's metal markets which have been such a feature of the opening weeks of 1899 must prove highly…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →State Butter Competitions. Gold Medal Brand
SYDNEY, FRIDAY.—The first of the State butter competitions commences to-day. There are 20 entries, and letters have been sent to the manager of each factory,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Samaritan's Reward. A Gold Seeker's Story
For fully three days Jim Langton, with his two companions, Semple and Dale, had been out on the Western plains prospecting for gold; but no success whatever had crowned their efforts, and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Mining Notes. Coramba, Saturday. at the Queen's Record Mine
The rain has interfered with the regular working. The shoots are full, and the hopper will not hold anothor truck or ore, while the rain has cut up the road so badly as to prevent the carriers from drawing…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A Miners' Petition
The following petition will be forwarded this evening to the member for Raleigh for presentation to the Minister for Mines. The object of the petitioners is clearly set forth, and if all the many arguments in…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Mining at Solferino
Thos. Winkley has put through 25 tons of stone for 100z. 19dwts. smelted gold from the old Sedan line of reef. Wilson and party crushed 12 tons 5 cwt, for 31oz…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Mining Items
OUR Lower Bucca correspondent writes:— Mining matters have been rather quiet since Christmas, but are now beginning to liven up a little. Mr. Barbour will have completed…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Queen's Record Gold Mine. Upper Bucca Creek
Some four years ago a syndicate was formed by some well-known citizens in Grafton, having for its object the prospecting for gold in the Orara Valley, and 10 original shares having been subscribed. Mr. J. Denning…
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