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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1894

916 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 10 of 46

The John Jerger Gold-saving machine

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 21 March 1894 · page 4

SPEAKING of gold saving, the SYDNEY MORNING HERALD, of Thursday's date, says—A process has just been introduced to the public by Mr. John Jerger, of Goulburn, which is…

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Another Gold Rush. the Prospects Excellent. Sydney, Wednesday, 2.50 p.m

Goulburn Herald · Wednesday 21 March 1894 · page 3

SYDNEY, Wednesday, 2.50 p.m. A GOLD rush has taken place about eighteen miles from Wellington, near the junction of the Macquarie and Cudgegong rivers…

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[?]Yalong Gold Field. [?] Discovery of Alluvial a Poor Man’s Field. Barmedman

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 21 March 1894 · page 3

[?]st crushings of Wyalong stone are :— and party, 10oz of, gold from 3 tons of [?] and party, 43oz. 10dwt of amalgam form 14 tons of stone…

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Gold Discovery at Clyde River. a Rich Field. Sydney, Wednesday, 7.15 p.m

Goulburn Herald · Wednesday 21 March 1894 · page 3

SYDNEY, Wednesday, 7.15 p.m. WITH regard to the reported discovery of gold at Clyde River, it is understood that the discovery is very rich. The discoverers are…

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The Wyalong Goldfield. the Rush Increasing. Sydney, Wednesday, 7.15 p.m

Goulburn Herald · Wednesday 21 March 1894 · page 3

SYDNEY, Wednesday, 7.15 p.m. THE rush to Wyalong continues. Yesterday's arrivals exceeded the number on any previous day. Fears are expressed in some quarters…

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More Gold Discoveries

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 22 March 1894 · page 2

Singleton, Wednesday -Information is to hand that payable gold has been discovered on a selection at Bulga, 14 miles from here. It is stated that the discovery was first made 12 months ago, when no…

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The "Eclipse" Patent Gold Separator

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 22 March 1894 · page 2

MESSRS. R. T. BALL AND Co. will have one of their "Eclipse" Patent Gold Savers at the Sydney Show, where trials will be given. A quantity of wash-dirt was put through their machine on Tuesday…

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The Jerger Gold-Saving Machine

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 22 March 1894 · page 2

As bearing upon the question of the above machine's suitability for the treatment of quartz tailings a test, we are informed, took place on Tuesday, in the presence of some dozen persons,…

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The Coolgardie Goldfield

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 22 March 1894 · page 4

PERTH, Tuesday—Splendid news has been received from Bayley's Reward claim. The crescent put in from the main shaft at the 225ft. level struck a reef which is described as carrying gold as rich as…

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Wyalong Goldfields

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 22 March 1894 · page 4

THE Under-Secretary for Mines has received a long report from Mr. Slee, the Chief Inspector of Mines, on the Wyolong goldfields, in the course of which he says;—…

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Wyalong Goldfield

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 22 March 1894 · page 2

Barmedman, Wednesday.—Reports of fresh finds continue to some in, but it is hi hard to tell which are correct. A ironstone reef, running through the main street in the centre of the town settlement, is…

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The Appreciation of Gold

Goulburn Herald · Friday 23 March 1894 · page 2

THE expression "the appreciation of gold," now often used by writers on financial questions, has no doubt puzzled many readers. To the…

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The "Eclipse" Gold Saver

The Yass Courier · Friday 23 March 1894 · page 2

ON reference to our advertising column's it will be seen that Messrs. R. T. Ball and Co. are advertising their "Eclipse" Gold Saver. The price is moderate considering the great…

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More Gold. an Alluvial Field. Rich Discovery. 40Z to the Bucket

The Yass Courier · Friday 23 March 1894 · page 2

It has leaked out that a new rich discovery of gold has been made on the Clyde River, in the South Coast district, and the discoverers are taking steps on the opening of the new field to claim the reward…

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Mining on Private Lands. Alleged Illegal Action of the Government

The Yass Courier · Friday 23 March 1894 · page 3

A MEETING to consider the question of mining on private lands was held at the Mansion House Hotel, Haymar[?]r, last Monday night, Mr. M. F. Fitzpatrick occupying the chair. It was intended that…

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A New Western Gold Field. a Find Near Wellington. -- a Rush Set In

The Yass Courier · Friday 23 March 1894 · page 2

Another rush has broken out owing to the discovery of alluvial deposits near the junction of the Macquarie and Mudgee, or Cudgegong, Rivers. The locality is about 18 miles from Wellington, and…

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Report of Mr. Slee. Alluvial Gold Probably Exists. Present Population Sufficient for All Purposes

The Yass Courier · Friday 23 March 1894 · page 2

The Minister for Mines has received a lengthy report from Mr. W. H. J. Slee, Chief Inspector of Mines, with reference to the Wyalong goldfield. The report is dated Wyalong, March 19…

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The Wyalong Gold Field. History of the Field and Its Discoveries. a Good Rainfall. -- the Latest Crushings

The Yass Courier · Friday 23 March 1894 · page 2

Barmedman, Monday. -- Your special correspondent returned from the Wyalong goldfield yesterday. The rush continues undiminished, and may be expected to do so for many weeks yet. On the…

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The Wyalong Goldfield. a Remarkable Rush. the Latest Crushings

Goulburn Herald · Friday 23 March 1894 · page 3

FROM present appearances Wyalong premises to be, in point of numbers, one of the most remarkable rushes Australia has ever seen. The increasing procession of coaches, buggies,…

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New Koh-i-noor Gold and Silver-Mining Company

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 24 March 1894 · page 4

Manager's report, March 16.—The furnace and battery were started on the 10th instant, and have been kept going for the whole of the week. During the week we have smelted 185 4 net of ore mixture…

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