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

Mining & the mines, 1897

314 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 14 of 16

The Transvaal Mines. London, Nov. 1

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 4 November 1897 · page 4

Dr. Leyds, the Transvaal Secretary of State, has arranged to obtain a supply of native labour from the Delagoa Bay Territory (Portuguese) for the mines in the Transvaal at a reduced rate of wages…

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New Way of Discovering Gold

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 6 November 1897 · page 4

Under the fascinating title of a "New Method for the Discovery of Gold," Mr. Najjar, who describes himself as a Syrian, and speaks indifferent English, lectured to a…

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The Lucknow Mines.—The Strike Declared Off

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 6 November 1897 · page 2

ORANGE, Friday.—The strike was practically declared off last night, as the efforts of the deputation appointed yesterday afternoon to endeavour to persuade the men to come out met with no…

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The Lucknow Mines.—Threatened Renewal of the Strike

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 6 November 1897 · page 4

ORANGE, Wednesday.—There is some talk of a renewal of the Lucknow strike in consequence of the statements of several miners, who to-day applied for work at the Wentworth Company's office. They…

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Mining

Goulburn Herald · Monday 8 November 1897 · page 2

DISCOVERY OF COPPER.—Milton, Friday.—A 5ft. lode of copper has been discovered at Conjola Creek, about twelve miles from Milton. A parcel assayed at the Lake Illawarra…

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Mining

Goulburn Herald · Wednesday 10 November 1897 · page 2

Mining at Busby Hill, Cooma, is progressing very favourably. Mr. J. Cogan has sold out his share to Messrs. Solomon, Perkins, and Body for a good sum. No little…

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English Capital in Mining

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 10 November 1897 · page 4

A deputation take the Minister for Mines on Thursday that the conditions of tenure. were so uncertain under the present mining laws in the colony that. great deal of…

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The Yukon Goldfields. London, Nov. 8

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 11 November 1897 · page 1

Mr. Ogilvie, the Canadian inspector of goldfields, has been lecturing at Victoria. British Columbia, on the results of his visit to the Yukon goldfields. He says that rich prospects have been obtained over an…

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Goldfield in Alaska. London, Nov. 9

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 11 November 1897 · page 1

It is reported that a goldfield has been discovered on the Koyukuk River, Alaska, similar to the Klondyke goldfilds. At Mark Lane wheat is quoted 6d per quarter…

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The Klondyke Goldfields. Influx Expected From Australia. London, Nov. 10

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 11 November 1897 · page 3

Sir Wilfrid Laurier, the Canadian Premier, states that his Government has reason to believe that 15,000 Australians will proceed to Klondyke in the spring In the London betting market on Wednesday…

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Mining

Goulburn Herald · Friday 12 November 1897 · page 5

A movement is on foot in establish a mine. owner's Association in Sydney…

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Terrors of the Klondike Gold Fields

The Yass Courier · Friday 12 November 1897 · page 3

During tho last few months there has been a groat deal of talk about tho Klondyke goldfields. We have read of men who have made fabulous sums of money in a very short time, and have…

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The Premier and the Mining Industry. Meeting at Galley Swamp. Cabcoar

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 13 November 1897 · page 2

A meeting was held yesterday by the miners and residents of Galley Swamp, to consider the attitude the Premier has taken up against the mining-industry. Mr. F. P. Dowen presided,…

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Mining

Goulburn Herald · Monday 15 November 1897 · page 3

NOTIFICATION is gazetted of several amendments in the boundarios of the mining districts of the Lachilan, Bathurst, Tambaroora, the Turon, the Southrn, Tumut and…

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The Klondyke Goldfields. London, Nov. 14

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 16 November 1897 · page 2

The Canadian insurance companies refuse to insure persons proceeding to the Klondyke gold fields…

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Returns of Gold Under the Mining Act

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 18 November 1897 · page 4

Mr. Bavister, M.L.A., is doubtful whether great advantage would not accrue to persons interested in mining and the public generally in directing and encouraging the developing of the mining industry…

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The Carrington Mine

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 18 November 1897 · page 4

MARULAN, Tuesday.—The Carrington iron mines are again being worked. A few weeks ago a syndicate was formed, and they decided to send away 100 tons of stone to Sydney to be tested. The…

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Mining

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 18 November 1897 · page 4

QUEANBEYAN, Monday.—A copper lode has been discovered close to the town. Assays from it go up to 30 per cent. copper, and gold. and silver inter-mixed. The lode is just being opened up…

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Mining

Goulburn Herald · Monday 22 November 1897 · page 2

THE BRAIDWOOD ESCORT.—The monthly gold escort [?] on Friday with 579 cz. 3 dwt. 15 g[?]. This is considerably below the average, but the falling [?] is attributable to…

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Mining

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 23 November 1897 · page 3

Lake George Mines, Ltd., week ended Nov. 15. —Manager's Report: Southern section, Keating's shaft: Good progress is being made in the erection of boiler and engine house. Gold tunnel: No. 2…

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