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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1895

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MINING. The Illawarra Works

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 October 1895 · page 2

It is not all plain sailing, after all, in connectian with the Illawarra project. Mr. Howell says he was under the impression until he visited…

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Mining on Private Lands Bill

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 October 1895 · page 2

The Mining on Private Lands Bill was recommitted. The bill was reported, land the third reading was fixed for to-night…

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The West. The Want of Water. Miners Becoming Dissatisfied. The Troubles of Hannan's. [By Telegrape.] Coolgardie

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 October 1895 · page 1

It is rumored that the Boulder and Inke View battery will have to be hung up directly on account of the only available water for crushing being…

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The Pinnacles Mines

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 October 1895 · page 4

TO THE EDITOR OF THE FARRIER MINER. SIR,—Can you inform me why the present state of affairs should be allowed to exist at the Pinnacles…

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The Fire at the Mines

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 October 1895 · page 2

THE aspect of affairs in connection with the fire on the boundary of Block 10 continues satisfactory. The efforts of the firemen and others are keeping…

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MINING. The Central

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 October 1895 · page 2

This mine's output last week was 1479 tons 15cwt. 3qr., of which 991 tons 5cwt. lqr. second-grade sulphides went to Block 14,115 tons 9cwt…

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Barrier Miner. Saturday, October 26, 1895. the Hungry Coal-miner

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 October 1895 · page 2

NEVER did a darker cloud hang over any part of Australia than now casts its gloom across the Newcastle coal district. They have in that part grown…

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The Lass that Loved a Miner. [Copyright Purchased by the Barrier Miner.] Part Ii.—the Isle of Gold. Chapter I. the Waikanoota Rush

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 October 1895 · page 1

"Here we are, lade. Down with the traps, and lot's mark out our claim!" The speaker was one of a party of…

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Mining. [By Cable.] The Mount Lyell Mine. Resignation of London Board. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 October 1895 · page 2

The London board of directors of the Mount Lyell mines (Tas.) has resigned in consequence of the action of the Australian directors in floating…

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The Fire at the Mines

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 October 1895 · page 2

CAPTAIN WARREN states that when he made an inspection this morning in connection with the fire near the Block 10 boundary everything was looking…

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The Pinnacles Mines. to the Editor of the Barrier Miner

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 October 1895 · page 1

SIR,—Can you inform me why the present state of affairs should be allowed to exist at the Pinnacles mines[?] Look at the absurdity of…

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Fires at the Mines

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 29 October 1895 · page 3

THE report concerning the fire in Block 10 is very satisfactory. There is now no fire to be seen underground; and, as stated yesterday, the water…

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Mining. [By Telegraph.] Proposed Victorian Mining Agency. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 29 October 1895 · page 2

An attempt is being made to form a Victorian Mining and Agency Company with a capital of £100,000 in £1 shares. It is proposed to open offices…

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The Lass that Loved a Miner [Copyright Purchased by the Barrier Miner.] Part Ii.—the Isle of Gold. Chapter Ii

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 29 October 1895 · page 1

THE DUEL IN THE GULLY. Maori Dick had too many friends among the crowd to permit him to be mauled by a total stranger with…

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The Coal Miners' Troubles. Meetings at Mount Kembla. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 October 1895 · page 2

Numerously-attended meetings of miners have been held at Mount Kembla, presided over by the president of the Illawarra Miners' Association…

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MINING. The South

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 October 1895 · page 2

The mill last week treated 1125 tons crades, assaying 26 3 per cent, lead, 4.8oZ. silver, and 14.4 per cent. zinc, producing 351 tons concentrates,…

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The Markets. [By Telegraph.] Late Share Sales. SYDNEY, Wednesday (12). Both gold and silver shares are weaker in this market. ADELAIDE

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 October 1895 · page 3

Share sales this forenoon were:- Baker's Creek, 14s. 9d. Eleanora, 9s. 2d. Fraser South (paid), 5s. 6d…

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MINING. The Proprietary

Barrier Miner · Thursday 31 October 1895 · page 2

The new concentrating mill has done most satisfactory work, and has proved itself capable of dealing with over 2000 tons crades weekly. In one run of 22…

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The Troubles at Newcastle. The Exodus of Miners. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 31 October 1895 · page 2

The exodus of miners continues; 280 (exclusive of 40 who have booked their passages) have departed for Coolgardie or Capetown since Monday…

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Preliminary Announcement. Auction Sale of Valuable Copper-mining Property

Barrier Miner · Thursday 31 October 1895 · page 3

HILL, CLARK, and CO. are instructed by the Mortgagees to dispose of by auction, at THE WOOL EXCHANGE Macquarie-street, Sydney, on…

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