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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1890

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Sandhurst Mines Model

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 July 1890 · page 2

On and after Saturday next Mr. Harry's wonderful mechanical working model of the Sandhurst gold mines will be on view at the the rear of Harris and…

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Australian Mining Handbook

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 July 1890 · page 2

"THE Official Handbook of Australian Mining" is to hand. The work is published from the office of the Australian Mining Standard, and has been compiled…

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Mining. [By Telegraph.] [By Our Mining Reporter.] the Junction

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 July 1890 · page 2

I NOTICE that your contemporary this morning publishes what is presumably a report on the above mine. It is not pleasant to have to make what might be…

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Ledgard's Lode. [By Our Mining Reporter.]

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 July 1890 · page 3

IN making the necessary excavations for the cellars of the new hotel at Ledgard's corner, on the ground owned by Messrs. Clarke and Co., the well-known financiers,…

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Miners' Relief Fund. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 July 1890 · page 2

The question of the institution of a miners' permanent relief fund is being discussed at Newcastle between the masters and men, but the results of the…

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The Coal Trade. [?]ctivity at Newcastle. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 July 1890 · page 2

The prospects of the coal trade at Newcastle are poor. There is also a difficulty in obtaining ships. The Greta Colliery only worked 17 days for the last…

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Gold at Silverton. A Waterwor[?] Nugget Discovered. Claims Pegged Out. [By Telegraph] (From Our Own Correspondent.) SILVERTON, Monday (3.45 p.m.)

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 July 1890 · page 3

A water-worn nugget, weighing a pennyweight, is reported to have been found in the soakage holes a hundred yards below the Lion Brewery. A…

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The South Mine

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 July 1890 · page 2

The face of the south drive at the 350ft level is again looking remarkably well, the ore consisting of carbonate of lead and oxidised ironstone, rich in…

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Mines and Secretaries

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 July 1890 · page 4

As we have received numerous inquiries regarding the names and addresses of the legal managers of the various mines on the Barrier we have…

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Mining Notes

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 July 1890 · page 2

THE FLINDERS S. M. COMPANY.—A meeting of the directors of the Flinders S.M. Company was held at the secretary's office last night, Mr. A. C. Topperwien…

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Mining. [By Telegraph.] Tasmanian Mining Statistics. Hobart

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 July 1890 · page 2

The mining statistics for the AprilJune quarter show:—Gold, 4078oz. compared with 6,406oz. for the corresponding quarter of last year; silver, 1094oz…

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[By Our Mining Reporter.] Block 14

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 July 1890 · page 2

I take the liberty to cull the following extract from your morning contemporary's report on the above mine, and if any of your readers can understand what it…

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Newcastle Miners' Association. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) NEWCASTLE, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 July 1890 · page 3

The last quarter's balance-sheet of the Newcastle Miners' Association shows a credit baiance of £7084…

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The Mount Morgan Mine. Increased Dividend. [By Telegraph.] From Our Own Correspondent. BRISBANE

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 July 1890 · page 2

It is understood that the Mount Morgan dividend for July will be increased to 2s. per millionth share…

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The Junction Mine. Statement by Mr. E. Nell Wigg. [By Telegraph]. From Our Own Correspondent. ADELAIDE

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 July 1890 · page 2

Mr. E. Neil Wigg, one of the directors of the Junction, has resigned, consequent on want of tims to attend to the duties of the position. He says there is no…

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The Peak Hill Goldfield. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 July 1890 · page 2

The first crushing of Peak Hill stone has been made. A crushing of 53 tons of stone from 90ft. went 1oz. 19dwt., and from various other parts averaged 1oz…

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[By Our Mining Reporter.] the Central Mine

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 July 1890 · page 2

The latest official notification posted at the mine office reads:—Assay crosscut, 19oz. silver; south drive, 16oz.; both show an increase in lead…

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South Mine

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 July 1890 · page 2

When interviewed to-day, Mr. Thomas stated that tho improved development at the South mine continues to open out favorably both in quantity and quality of…

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Sandhurst Mines Model

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 July 1890 · page 2

A REPRESENTATIVE of the MINER was yesterday favored with a view of the truly wonderful and ingenious working model of the Sandhurst gold mines…

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Mines and Secretaries

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 July 1890 · page 4

As we have received numerous inquiries regarding the names and addresses of the legal managers of the various mines on the Barrier we have…

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