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Illawarra · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1861

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Lachlan Gold Fields

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 December 1861 · page 2

Since my last communication the new regulations framed by a committee of miners, and part tally amended by Captain Browne, have become law; at all events, until they are sanctioned at head quarters…

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Dreadful Colliery Accident

Examiner · Tuesday 10 December 1861 · page 4

The Black Shole Pit, at Clay Cross, near Derby has been the scene of a dreadful catastrophe. The pit adjoined an old shaft which was full of water…

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The Gold-fields in Nova Scotia

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 24 December 1861 · page 4

The following is the official report from the Hon. Joseph Howe, financial secretary of Nova Scotia, presented to the Earl of Malgrave, lieut-governor of the colony, regarding the situation…

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Counts of Camden. 1—At the Fitz Rov Iron Mine

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 31 December 1861 · page 4

Aron, 1 1/2 square mile—Commencing at the south-west corner of J. T. Hughes 50 acres and bounded thence on part of the cast by the west boundary of that land to the Great South Road; on part of…

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