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Riverina · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1898

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Mining

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 17 September 1898 · page 2

One thousand, tons of telluride ore were recently sent from the Kalgoorlie mines in West Australia to Port Pirie, for treatment, and a return of 4000oz…

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Four Barrels of Gold

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Saturday 17 September 1898 · page 4

Once a man of the laboring class who had often wished to be rich was offered all the money he wished for if he would accept, without a mu[?]mur…

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Mining. West Wyalong

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 21 September 1898 · page 4

The Maree Goldmining Company is down 120ft. The level has been extended south for 70ft., and will be carried through to cut the chute of stone met with in the higher…

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The Bloke that Sneaked the Coal

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 21 September 1898 · page 4

At a Sydney public school recently, during Scripture lesson, the teacher was explaining to the class about the devil being every where to catch bad children, and said, as an…

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The Transvaal. Proposed Duty on Gold. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 22 September 1898 · page 2

President Kruger suggests that a duty of 2 1/2 pet cent, should be levied on all gold raised in the Transvaal…

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Coolac Proprietary Gold Mine

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 23 September 1898 · page 3

This property was first discovered by the brothers Fox, of Coolac, and a 20-acre section was taken up under the existing Act by them twelve months ago. A month later…

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The Gold Mines of Gundagai. How the Industry Is Progressing. Some Promising Shows. the Long Flat Mine

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 23 September 1898 · page 3

WHEN the reporter resolves within himself to get a practical taste at mining, he must be prepared to meet with vicissitudes not to be encountered in the ordinary journalistic…

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Dredging for Gold

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 23 September 1898 · page 2

THE mining articles by our reporter, published in this issue, convoy some idea of the mineral resources of this district. They show how, from a few…

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Mining at Cowabbie

Coolamon Echo · Friday 23 September 1898 · page 4

Mr C. Gibbs, of Carabos, has purchased a five-head stamper battery and engine for the 4 mile Reef. Cowabee, 20 miles from Coolamon. Mr John…

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At the Prince of Wales Mine

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 23 September 1898 · page 3

"And how does your boss treat you" make Sir Joseph of Ralph Rackstraw, in "Pinafore." "A better boss don't walk." replies…

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Re Dudley Colliery

The Worker · Saturday 24 September 1898 · page 1

A. Brown, M.L.C., says there isn't anything in coalmining (by which, he means owning coalmines, which isn't quite the same thing), and that carrying…

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Mining

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 24 September 1898 · page 2

Ten tons, of stone from No. 1 North, Bushy Hill, which is now being forked on tribute by two former Adelong residents, were…

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Mining

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 28 September 1898 · page 2

Mr. SKURRIE, who is president of the A.M.U., at the Gibraltar mine, and took the lead in the late strike, was told by Mr.Eissler, on Tuesday last,…

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Mining. Adelong

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 28 September 1898 · page 3

Operations are being resumed at the Gibraltar mine, and both shafts will be working shortly. Mr. Richards, the manager, is seriously ill, and Mr. Eissler is conducting…

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Gold for San Francisco

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 28 September 1898 · page 3

Yesterday the Mariposa took away £635,000 worth in gold to San Francisco…

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A Colliery Shut Down. Dudley Pit Closed. Miners Dissatisfied with Wages. Newcastle

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 29 September 1898 · page 3

The Dudley Mine, where a disaster occurred some little time ago, has been shut down. This action has been taken in consequence of the…

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On the Way to the Mines. a Panorama of Gundagai

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 30 September 1898 · page 2

I CHOSE a beautiful spring morning for my visit to the various mines in the Kimo Hills. I took a detour by way of the Nangus road, in order to have a…

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Mining Shows in the District. a Figure in the Industry. a Chat with Mr. E. BATTYE

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 30 September 1898 · page 1

THE other day at the invitation of Mr. E. Battye, I proceeded with him to have a look at a show he is opening up, togather with Messrs.Coile and McNamara…

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Coolac Proprietary Gold Mine

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 1 October 1898 · page 10

THIS property was first discovered by the brothers Fox, of Coolac, and a 20-acre section was taken up under the existing Act by them twelve months ago. A month later…

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Mining

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 1 October 1898 · page 2

THE Chesney mine cobar, has a lode over 60ft wide carrying a good percentage of copper. A RUSH has taken place at Broad…

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