Ventilation of Coal Mines
As the question of the ventilation of the coal mines of the district is about to come before the House, it may not be amiss from time to time to supply such data, derived from various sources,…
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Mining & the mines, 1861
24 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 1 of 2
Keira Coal Mine
On Saturday last one of those pleasing [?]-unions which have traded so much in the mother country to foster unity and good will between employers and employed took place at the Freemasons Hail, when…
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The mining news still continues satisfactory, especially so front Spring Greek—at the new rustles, where there is a very good paying surfacing, besides deep sinking…
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The mining news is not quite so satisfactory, as the grout scarcity of water on all parts of the diggings has prevented the minors from doing much this week…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Burrangong Gold Melds. Daring Robbery and Capture of Two of the Thieves
Between the horns of 6 and 7 o'clock last night, the whole community were roused from their tea-tables, to the clamorous notes of "roll up," and the shouting of men agited by some conquest, and crowds flocked…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Bellambi Coal
At a recent meeting of the Sydney Municipal Council the following letter was road by the Town Clerk:—City Engloser's Office,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Petition of the Burrangong Miners. to the Editor of the Empire
Sir,—We think it but due to the miners of Burrangong to lay before the public statement of the way that they and their petition have been received by the Government. We were…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Newcastle. Great Meeting of Miners
August 20.—Perhaps the largest meeting of miners that has taken place for some time past in our district was held yesterday at Wallsend. A special train was provided which brought a large number of miners…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Miners' Strike
At the present critical juncture, the only popular topic of discussion is, they "strike," Both miners and proprietors are apparently fully determined to carry on the warfare with the most…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →New Zealand. the Tuapeka Gold-fields
The Colonist of the 23rd ultimo says:—The escort from Tuapeka arrived on Wednesday, bringing about 5055 ounces of gold. Mr. Booth, who has been amongst the most fortunate, also…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →New Zealand. Latest From the Gold-fields. Arrival of the Escort with 7759 Ounces
The Lord Wersley brings later news from New Zealand. OTAGO. The Otago Witness's Extra, of September 4th, says…
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We [Herald] have Otago papers to the 7th ultimo. A correspondent of the Witness writes to that journal from Tuapeka on the 4th, as follows:—Our operations hitherto have been almost entirely of a…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Victoria Coal Company
A meeting of this company was held yesterday afternoon, at the Duke of Rothesay Hotel, Elizabeth-street. There was a pretty fair attendance of shareholders, and Mr. M'Crae, M.L.C., was…
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MINERS' DELEGATES.—We are informed that two delegates from Newcastle made their appearance at Wollongong on Thursday last, and during that evening and following day made overtures to the miners in that…
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Speaking of the New South Wales Exhibition, Saturday's Herald says:— A very important addition to the Exhibition was made yesterday by the arrival of a collection…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Gold Duty
EVERYBODY admits that those who occupy or use the public lands for their own profit ought to pay some rent, license, or price for them No one contends that the lands should be open to…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Discovery of Rich Gold Deposits at the Lachlan. Orange, Tuesday Afternoon
Intense excitement exists here in reference to the Lachlan Gold-field. A lead has been struck in several places, and is supposed to be three-quarters of a mile in length, the yield of gold surpassing the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Telegraphic News. Lachlan Gold-field. Orange. Friday. 11.20 a.m
Mr. Wright. Mail Contractor, returned from the Lachlan diggings last night. On Tuesday he saw Kirkpatrick's party wash several buckets, which averaged five (5) ounces to the bucket…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Original Correspondence. Coal Near Ulladulla. (To the Editor of the "Ilawarra Mercury.")
SIR,—AS it may be a matter of considerable importance to our district Unit it should be generally known that coal appears plentiful at Yadbro, I beg permission, through your columns, to call public…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Topics of the Week. the Gold Duty
THE have again tided over the weekly vote [?] censure, and Dr. WILSON has added another to his long list of defeats. The opponents of the Ministry, and Dr. WILSON in particular, seen…
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