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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1898

121 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 1 of 7

The Klondyke Goldfields. the Best Route to the Eldorado Is Through Canada

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 1 January 1898 · page 4

We have received the following letter from Mr. F. Elworthy, Secretary of the British Columbin (Canada) Board of Trade : " Under separate cover I am mailing a copy of…

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Mining Matters

Western Champion · Friday 7 January 1898 · page 10

A fresh start was made at the Bushman's on Monday.—The Birthday has a couple of hundred cons paddocked, Waiting for rain to start crushing.—…

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Intercolonial Mining

Western Champion · Friday 7 January 1898 · page 16

Wythes and Mooney's, Peak Hill, crushed 90 tons for 40oz. It is estimated that Victoria's gold yield for 1897 will total 800,000oz…

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Mining Matters

Western Champion · Friday 14 January 1898 · page 10

Mining matters are decidedly flat in this district just now, but it is hoped the recent rains will give the industry the desired impetus in sundry localities…

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Intercolonial Mining

Western Champion · Friday 14 January 1898 · page 15

The Victoria gold-yield for the year is estimated at 810,000oz. Last year 203,208oz of gold were won in Bendigo…

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Mining Matters

Western Champion · Friday 21 January 1898 · page 9

The battery is in full swing at the Bushman's. Since our last issue a number of fresh hands have been put on. Started No.1 winzw 700ft level;…

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Intercolonial Mining

Western Champion · Friday 21 January 1898 · page 3

The Klink's New South Wales Company, Wyalong, has treated 22 tons for l76oz gold. The Ballarat gold returns for the…

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Mining Matters

Western Champion · Friday 28 January 1898 · page 11

During the week No. 1 winze, 700ft level, at the Bushman's mine was sunk 6ft; reef 12in; level extended life. The backs are on usual…

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Intercolonial Mining

Western Champion · Friday 28 January 1898 · page 6

Last year 203,208oz of gold were won in Bendigo. The value of gold and silver produced in the Australian colonies during 1897…

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Mining Industry. in the Parkes District. Review for 1897

Western Champion · Friday 28 January 1898 · page 7

The special mining reporter of the "Daily Telegraph" is responsible for the following, which will no doubt be read with interest by many of our…

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Gold and Blood

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 29 January 1898 · page 1

MANY years ago I know a man who expended a great part of a large fortune in buying gold, in coin and in bars. This he melted, and with human blood and other unique" ingredients…

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Mining Matters

Western Champion · Friday 4 February 1898 · page 8

There is nothing new to report in mining circles. The manager of the Bushman's reports having sunk No. 1 winze, 700ft level, 7ft during the week,…

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Intercolonial Mining

Western Champion · Friday 4 February 1898 · page 3

A revival in mining has taken place at Myrtleford, Ovens River, Victoria. The Central Plateau (Vic.) yield for the past fortnight was 398oz from 800…

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Mining Industry. Peak Hill District

Western Champion · Friday 4 February 1898 · page 16

Subjoined is a continuation of the review for 1897 published in our last issue:- "The Peak Hill district shows even…

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Gold and Blood

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 5 February 1898 · page 1

MANY years ago I knew 11 man who expended a great part of a large fortune in buying gold, in coin and in bars. This he melted, and with human blood and other unique ingredients,…

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Intercolonial Mining

Western Champion · Friday 11 February 1898 · page 18

The Hauraki Associated mine, N-Z., has crushed 90 tons of ore for 800oz of bullion. Brilliant and St. George United…

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Gold and Blood

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 12 February 1898 · page 1

Many years ago I knew a man who expended a great part of a large fortune in buying gold, in coin and in bard. This he melted, and with human blood and other unique ingredients,…

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Mining Matters

Western Champion · Friday 18 February 1898 · page 10

Some rich-looking specimens were brought in from the Lawyer's Puzzle during the week.—Work is progreasing as usual at the Bushman's.—…

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Intercolonial Mining

Western Champion · Friday 18 February 1898 · page 7

The Long Tunnel Co., Walhalla, is in temporary difficulties, owing to a scarcity of water. A supply is available at the mine, but it is so muddy…

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Mining Near Forbes

Western Champion · Friday 18 February 1898 · page 16

The Lachlan Goldfields Gold-mining Company ave making good progress with their mine, which is situated about three miles north of…

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