New Zealand. the Tokomairiro Gold Fields
We (S. M. Herald) have been politely favored by Captain Walker, of the Dunedin, with Otago papers to the 6th instant, and Lyttelton to the 10th. The Otago Witness says:—…
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Mining & the mines, 1861
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Maitland Mercury. Saturday, August 10, 1861. Coal Miners and Strikes
WE should be glad to hear that the arbitration plan recommended by the Newcastle Chronicle to the attention of the coal owners and miners had been adopted. At all events, the trial of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Northern Gold Fields. (From the Armidale Express, August 10.)
The last escort from this gold field was 860 ozs. This large amount, was owing to the abundant supply of water we have been lately favoured with, and proves beyond a doubt what has been often asserted—that had the Rooky…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Newcastle Coal Miners' Strike
The Newcastle Chronicle of yesterday intimates in a leading article that the men at the various coal mines are now on strike, but it does not furnish any exact information as to the numbers out, or the names of the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Miners' Strike. To the Editors of the Maitland Mercury
GENTLEMEN.—The long-impending strike has now to all appearance commenced; great is the excitement earned in Newcastle in consequence. Go where yon will —in the shops, the counting-houses, the corners of the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Clarence River Gold Fields. (From the Clarence Examiner, Aug. 13.)
On Friday evening a party came in with ni[?]e or ten penny weights of fine clean gold, which had been found within fifty miles from Grafton. We are not aware of the ground exactly…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Northern Gold Fields. (From correspondents of the Tamworth Examiner, Aug. 17.) Ironbark, Quartz Reef
We were shown the other day a splendid specimen of [?]uriferous quarts obtained from a new reef at Ironbark, and discovered within the past few days by Mr. Woods, of the firm of Kelly, Woods, and Co. The new reef is…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →New Zealand. the Tuapeka Gold-field. (From the Otago Colonist, Aug. 9.)
The accounts received during the week as to the yield of gold continue to be of the most satisfactory character, although it is impossible to arrive at anything like a definite estimate, from the disinclination…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Northern Gold Fields. the Rocky River. (From the Armidale Express, August 24.)
Although on this gold field there have not for a very long period been any new discoveries made, or any great finds to chronicle, I have not the slightest doubt but that the average earnings of the miners here would compare…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Coal Strike. (From the Newcastle Chroni[?]e of yesterday.)
To all who have at heart the prosperity and progress of the town of Newcastle, the continuance of the present strike must be a source of the deepest regret. No matter whether a person's opinions may incline to the belief that…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Coal Miners' Strike. (From the Newcastle Chronicle of Saturday.)
We regret to be compelled to state that, although an attempt has been made to put an end to the present [?] and to bring about a reconciliation between the miners and the employers, it has proved unsuccessful. It appears that on Tuesday [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Northern Gold Fields. the Roocky River. (From the Armidale Express, August 31.)
Whether any of the recently-arrived Chinese have [?] their way hither I leave those who Seem thoroughly [?] with their proceedings to determine, but one thing is certain— a general opinion prevails here that their numbers are [?]…
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Our Windeyer correspondent writes us as follows on this subject:- "A very rich and extensive p[?]e of ground is about to be thrown open to the diggers by the propri[?]tor, Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Miners' New Coal Pit, Newcastle. (From the Herald's Correspondent.)
Yesterday morning the important ceremony of turning the first sod, and naming the pit leased by the Miners' Co-operative Association, took place at Wallsend, in the presence of about 500 miners. The day was fine, and, on arriving on the ground,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →New Zealand. the Tuapeka Gold-fields
By way of Melbourne, we (S. M. Herald) have Otago papers to the 17th ultimo. The Otatgo Witness says:—The accounts received from Tu[?]peka during the week represent the efforts of all the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Tenterfield Gold Fields. (From the Tenterfield Chronicle, Aug. 29.)
We are happy to inform our readers that the gold-fields in our vicinity are thriving steadily, and although we do not hear of large fortunes being made in a few weeks, the diggers are on the average making good wages, as the following epitome will…
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The Sydney papers of yesterday (Monday) contain further news of these gold fields, just arrived at Melbourne by the steamer Oscar, and sent on by telegram from Melbourne…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Northern Gold Fields. Ironbark Quartz Reef. (From correspondent of the Tamworth Examiner, Sept 7.)
Mr. Sub-Commissioner Addison arrived on the Beef last Monday, and will at once erect the necessary buildings for himself and those who may be under his superintendence. He has decided a dispute which arose between Woods and Co and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Coal Mines and Miners of Newcasle. (From the Empire, Sept. 4.)
Recent [?]rrences having brought into more than ordinary prominence the principal coal-producing district of the colony, a few remarks and particulars respecting the mines and miners may not be out of place…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The New Zealand Gold Fields
We find in the Melbourne papers some additional information respecting the gold fields in the province of Otago, New Zealand. (From the Otago Colonist, August 23.)…
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