Colouring Gold
Gold is coloured by two processes, called the dry and wet colour; but the materials used in both cases are the same. They are as follows:— One part salt, one part alum, and two parts…
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Mining & the mines, 1872
550 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 1 of 28
Bush at Upper Bingera. Extraordinary Yield of Gold. (From the Tamworth Examiner, Jan. 20.)
We have the most reliable information that about the beginning of the present week an auriferous quartz reef of extraordinary richness has been discovered and opened up at Upper Bingera, about four…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Hulfe Gottes Silver and Lead Mining Company (Limited.) (Abridged from the Chronicle, Jan. 30.)
The sixth half-yearly meeting of this company wes held on Saturday afternoon, in the Hall of Commerce, Newcastle. Mr. F. J. Shaw, the Chairman, presided; there was agood attendance…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Inverell Tin Mines. (From the Inverell Courier, Jan. 3l.)
Were we not to refer somewhat frequently to the tin discoveries in this district, people at a distance, possibly, would infer from our silence on the subject, that interest in the matter was…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Yield of the Gold-fields. (From the S. M. Herald, Feb. 16.)
Whatever may be said about the increased yield of the gold-fields of New Soutn Wales during 1871, as shown by the escort returns, it is a fact well known to many, that during the last two or three…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Tin Mines. (From the Tenterfield Star, Feb. 15.)
The discovery of tin near Mary land and in the colony of Queensland, just over the border, has caused an amount of excitement in this district characterised by many, and truthfully so, as the tin fever. Old…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →MINING. (From Thursday's Herald.)
The whole of the shares in the Ruby Creek Tin Mining Company have been taken up, and are now selling at 2s. 6d. premium. A telegram received yesterday from Mr. Radford,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Latest Mining. (From the Evening News of Thursday.)
A very large cake of gold was on view at the Joint Stock Bank yesterday, where it wiil remain for inspection till to-morrow evening. Its weight is 4250 oz and is the result of a crushing of two tons…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Nomination for the Northern Gold Fields. (From the Armidale Express, of Saturday.)
This took place yesterday (Friday), at noon, at the Rocky; Mr. Cleghorn, Returning-Officer. Mr. T[?]OS[?] SCHOFIELD proposed, and Mr. HANSON seconded, Mr. Charles N. Carey…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Mining News. Hill End. (From the S.M. Herald's Correspondent.)
March 2.—A considerable amount of misapprehenion exists in the minds of non-residents, both on the latter of our township itself, and the gold-bearing ocks that have made it what it is. I propose to…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Mining News. Little River Diggings. (From a correspondent of the Clarence Examiner, Feb. 27.)
In company with another party I made the tour of the field on the l5th instant, and first visited the prospectors' claim, where sinking is earned on in a regular systematic manner; they are down about…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Gold Mining Share News. (From Monday's Empire) Empire Office
Mr. George Embleton, of 267, George-street, reports that only a very few of the shares in the Sons of Freedom Company, allotted to the public, remain unapplied for, although the prospectus was not…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Tin Mining in New England. (From the correspondence of the Armidale Express, March 9.) OBAN
Our several tin mines are being worked by the proprietors, and the yield of metal seems to come quite up to expectations. This is verified almost by the quautities that continually leave for Sydney. I…
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NEW BEEF NEAR WELLINGTON.—On Tuesday last, it was reported in Dubbo that a new reef had been discovered somewhere between here and Wellington. The lease of the ground…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Latest Mining. (From the Evening News, March 12.)
The mining manager of the Pactolus Company reports that this company's ground was surveyed last week, and is seventeen acres in extent, being 1200 feet across the course of the reefs. It includes all…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →An Extensive Coal Company
A large colliery company has been launched before the public, the title being the "Australian and Oriental Coal Company (Limited)." The capital is to be £300,000, and it is formed for the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Latest Mining. From the S. M. Herald, March 13)
At a meeting of the shareholders of the Havilah Gold Mining Company, held yesterday morning in the Chamber of Commerce, Messrs. J. T. Bullard, William Nixon, S. Ashlin, S. De Lissa, and E. L. D…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Gold Fields. Merrendee. (From a correspondent of the Western Post.)
March 9.âThere has been quite a stir here during the last few days in mining matters, owing to gold being struck very good. The gold was discovered in No. 6 N on the Nonpareil Reef, which was found a…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Latest Mining. (From the Evening News, March 19.)
Mr. Arthur L. Easton reports having successfully floated the Tuena Central Gold Mining Company. At a crowded meeting of shareholders the following gentlemen were chosen directors:—Messrs. George…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →MINING. (From the Murrurundi Times, March 23.) Coal Mine at Wingen
Last week we had the pleasure of visiting the coal mine situated at Wingen, the property of the Rev. Mr. Nash. It is situated about thirteen miles from Murrurundi, and about…
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