Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Mining & the mines, all years

Hunter Valley · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1874

333 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 17 of 17

MINING. (From the Herald of Friday.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 1 December 1874 · page 2

The amount of gold received from the various gold fields during October was larger than the receipts of any preceding month of the year. The total quantity was 30,542 oz., of which 26,301 were…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

MINMI. (From the Miners' Advocate.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 3 December 1874 · page 4

Work is expected to be slightly duller for a week or two, owing to the scarcity of shipping at present in Newcastle. This portion of the year is generally regarded as dull…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Tin Mining. Yield of the Tin Mines. (From the Clarence and Richmond Examiner, Nov. [?]4.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 3 December 1874 · page 2

The following is the return of ore, received from the tin mines of New England by the Clarence and New England Steam Navigation Company, at their wharf, South Grafton, for shipment by their steamers…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Mining News. Mining Share Market. (From the Herald of Yesterday.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 3 December 1874 · page 2

Coal shares commanded most attention in the Share market on Tuesday. Wallsend changed hands at 18? to 18½. Waratah wanted at Monday's quotation. In copper we note a decline in Peak Downs,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Mining News. Mining. (From the Herald, Dec. 2.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 5 December 1874 · page 5

Peak Downs Copper Co.—The following is extracted from the report of the general manager, dated 10th November:—"Copper are raised from 1st July to 31st October, 4705…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Mining News. Mining Share Market. (From the Herald, Thursday morning.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 5 December 1874 · page 2

Transactions in the share market on Wednesday were entirely in coal. Wallsend oontinue to find purchasers at 18½; Greta sold at 11. Waratah wanted at 12?, sellers at 13½. Peak Downs copper…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Accident at New North Clunes Mine. (From the Clunes Guardian, Nov. 28.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 5 December 1874 · page 5

A very serious accident occurred on Wednesday night at the New North Clunes shaft, by which a miner named Jewell had his foot crushed so badly that it was found necessary to…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

[?]otes of a Trip from Hill End to West Mutilad via Mudgee. Mining, Pastoral, Agricultural. [Continued.]

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 5 December 1874 · page 4

One mile from Hargraves, the traveller attains the most elevated part of a very steep mountain, from which he obtains a full view of the valley; immediately abutting on the Meroo…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Mining News. Mining Share Market. (From the Herald, Dec. 4.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 10 December 1874 · page 4

The share market is as dull as other departments of trade and commerce. Buyers few, and unwilling to operate except at their own figure. Wallsend Cool at 18½, and Peak Downs copper at 10s, were all the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

MINING. (From the Herald, Dec. 4.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 10 December 1874 · page 4

Krobmann's G. M. Co.—Under date December 2, the mining manager reports as follows.—"In prospecting drive in north shaft at the 392-feet level we have driven 6 feet this week, making distance in…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Supreme Court.—tuesday, Dec. 8. (From Wednesday's Herald.) Sittings in Banco. (Before Sir James Martin (Chief Justice), Sir Justice Hargrave' and Mr. Justice Faucett.) Waratah Municipality V. Waratah Coal Co

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 12 December 1874 · page 4

This was a motion to make absolute a rule obtained by the defendant on the 8th of June last, calling upon the plaintiffs to show cause why a verdict obtained by them should not be set aside, and a verdict…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Wallsend Turf Club. (From the Miners' Advocate.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 15 December 1874 · page 4

A meeting of the stewards of the above was held on Fnday evening, at the Commercial Hotel, Wallsend, when the following entrances wera received:—…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Mining News. Mining Share Market. (From the Herald, Friday morning.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 22 December 1874 · page 2

Shares hang on holders' hands, without any present indications of being more saleable for a time. If sellers offer to make a concession, it generally follows that buyers drop their prices to an equal extent…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

MINING. (From the Herald of Friday.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 22 December 1874 · page 2

Krohmann's G. M. Co.—Under date, 16th December, the mining manager reports as follows:—"In prospecting drive in the north shaft at the 392-feet level we have driven 5 feet this week, making the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →