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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1908

317 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 14 of 16

Mining

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 6 October 1908 · page 5

The Pulganbar syndicate sent forward to-day a bulk sample of ore from the mine at Pulganoar Creek, which should attract attention in the metropolis and in…

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Floating a New Mine

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 6 October 1908 · page 8

A few years ago a man purchased a small farm in a South African colony, and built himself a nice house and stables on the property. He did very little in the…

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Rich Gold Find

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 9 October 1908 · page 5

A telegram received at Sydney from Einsleigh, Queensland, last week, states that a rich lode had been struck south of the Town Hall. Seven claims have been…

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Coal at Gloucestor

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 10 October 1908 · page 6

It has been known for a long time that coal exists in the Gloucester district, but owing to its location a distance from shipping, and the abundance of coal in Newcastle, no thought has…

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MINING. Grafton Copper Mining Co

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 10 October 1908 · page 9

The Manager of Cangai mine reports as follows for four weeks ending 3rd Oct.:— Mining and development work has proceeded steadily. E level was extended 13…

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Bogus Gold Mines

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 13 October 1908 · page 7

The Criminal Investigation Department at Scotland Yard has issued another warning against the "gold brick swindle." From time to time the London "Daily…

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Mining

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 13 October 1908 · page 5

The following gold leases are ready for delivery L. M'Lean, 3a., Yulgilbar; T. Henderson, and others, [?] Cangai. The following applications were made…

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Mining

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 17 October 1908 · page 4

A sample of ore sent from Pulganbar mine to the Mines Department assayed 36,03 per cent, of mercury, which is considered very satisfactory…

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Coal for the East

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 17 October 1908 · page 5

Mr. J. B. Suttor, New South Wales Commercial Commissioner in the East, emphasises in a recent report the importance to Australia of the coal trade of the Orlent…

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Mining

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 20 October 1908 · page 5

A parcel of Cangai shares changed hands locally, this week at £l 2s. (From our Sydney Representative.) SYDNEY, Monday.—On the Stock…

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Broken Hill Mine on Fire. Sydney, Wednesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 22 October 1908 · page 5

A fire was discovered in the underground workings of Block 14 M[?]ne Broken Hill, this morning. The poisonous gasses interfere with the work of…

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A Mining Camp Story

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 23 October 1908 · page 3

The first bushranger I discovered bore the honored name of Nelson. He bad been expatriated from England in Tasmania at an early age, and had duly…

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MINING. Clarence Cu Co Mine

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 24 October 1908 · page 4

At the monthly meeting of the Cu Co syndicate. Pulganbar, held on Monday evening, the manager reported that since the last month's meeting the dri.e had…

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Gold Reef Discovered

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 24 October 1908 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—A gold reef has been discovered near Kowmung River, eight miles from Yerranderies silver fields; in the Camden district. The specimens show free…

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Broken Hill Mine on Fire

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 24 October 1908 · page 9

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—Early this morning a fire was discovered in the underground workings of the Block 14 Mine, Broken Hill. The outbreak is in the old southern…

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Mining

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 27 October 1908 · page 5

The gold lease of O. L. Everingham, 4a., Carnham, has been approved. Dredging leases fo 50 acres cach, parish seope part of eoacn beach and swampy…

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A Rich Gold Find Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 29 October 1908 · page 5

The. "Jeweller's Shop" find, north of Meekatharra (W.A.), from which 300 oz. of solid gold were taken in one day, yielded 200oz. more on Saturday,…

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Beach Mining

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 31 October 1908 · page 2

For many years mining in the northern districts of N.S.W. had a fluctuating existence, Mining on the coast was confined to the black sands that in many instances…

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MINING. Mount Morgan Prcspecting Co

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 31 October 1908 · page 12

Mr. A.W. Dean, chairman of directors of the Mount Morgan prospecting Company, Rockhampton, has received a telegram from the manager as follows::Drilled…

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Mining

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 3 November 1908 · page 4

The gold lease application of H. J. Kipping, 5 acres, Pucka, has been approved. The gold lease of E. M'Williams and others, 10 acres, parish clarence, has been…

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