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Mining & the mines, 1900

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Mining. Gundagai

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 13 January 1900 · page 2

The output of gold from Howell's Prince of Wales mine last year totalled 9,373oz. from 31,188 tons of stone. The working expenses averaged 12,11½ per ton. The…

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In the Coils of Klondyke. Being a Drama of Love, Revenge and Adventure in the Icebound Goldfields of the Yukon CHAPTER XXXV.—(Contined.) Searching for the Mother Lode

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 13 January 1900 · page 4

"We ain't done much good, boy." said Barrett gloomily. "If I could only ha' found them three trees I'd be satisfied," They had penetrated a considerable…

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Mining. Adel0ng

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 17 January 1900 · page 2

The gold despatched by escort last year was 14,889oz. Sdwt. 23gr…

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A Profitable Mine

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 18 January 1900 · page 2

Since the engine was placed in position (says the "Argus") last May 320 tons of stone have been raised at the Caledonian mine, Adelong, yielding 870 ozs. of gold,…

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Mining

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 20 January 1900 · page 2

WE hear that Mr Nute, manager of the Gibraltar Mine, Adelong, Messrs O'Brien, Woods and another gentleman, have taken up a lease of the…

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Women Delve for Gold

The Temora Star · Saturday 20 January 1900 · page 2

A man who has lately returned from Klondike has remarked on the number of plucky and adventurous women who are seeking their fortunes there…

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Mining. Temora

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 20 January 1900 · page 2

The machinery belonging to the Temora Quartz-crushing Company has been sold to a Barmedman company and is being removed to Barmedman…

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'Poachers' in the Coal Yard

The Temora Star · Saturday 20 January 1900 · page 2

In the great coal yards abutting on important railway stations may often be seen tramp-like individuals, who having obtained by some means or other leave from…

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In the Coils of Klondyke. Being a Drama of Love, Revenge and Adventure in the Icebound Goldfields of the Yukon. (Continued.) Chapter Xxxvi. Face tO FACE

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 20 January 1900 · page 4

"How kind you are!" said she, with a smile, when he brought her a plate of bacon, damper, and a cup of tea. "Kind? What else could I do? I'm only…

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The Gold Mines of Gundagai. a Year's Work at the Sybil Mine

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 23 January 1900 · page 2

THROUGH the courtesy of Mr. John Howell, general manager of the Howell's Exploration Company, we are enabled to publish the following particular of the…

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Revocation of Part of Goldfield Reserve

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 24 January 1900 · page 3

Part of Gundagai Extended Proclaimed Goldfield, reserved from conditional sale by a Proclamation of the 28th July, 1884, has been revoked—Part of reserve from…

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Voice of the People. Life at the Mines. to the Editor

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 26 January 1900 · page 2

SIR,—I beg to bring the following facts under the notice of the general public. The state of things existing in this settlement is not equalled in any other mining…

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Situation in Johannesburg. Boers Working the Mines. Shops and Stores Looted. Mine Licenses Granted. London, Jan. 24

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 27 January 1900 · page 2

Reports received from the Transvaal show that the Boers are still working some of the Witwatersrand miues for the benefit, of the state. Owing to the scarcity…

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[To the Editor Temora Star]. The Fiery Gross Gold Mining Co. Barmedman, Jan. 25, 1900

The Temora Star · Saturday 27 January 1900 · page 2

SIR,--Permit me through the medium of your columns to express my sincere thanks for the many attentions and shown by the Medical Superintendent,…

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A Brisk Artillery Duel. the Miners Have Become Soldiers London, Jan. 25

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 27 January 1900 · page 2

Later messages have been received at the Modder River camp from Colonel Kokewich, the commander of the Kimberley garrison, who reports that the town is still…

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In the Coils of Klondyke. Being a Drama of love, Revenge and Adventure in the Icebound Goldfields of the Yukon. (Continued.) Chapter Xxxvii. Free at Last! I

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 27 January 1900 · page 4

NOTHING happens but the unexpected. All Chinaman Joe's plans were upset. His project of remaining on the goldfields while Dick Hereford went to England to exploit…

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Mining. Gundagai

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 3 February 1900 · page 2

A new alluvial find has been made at Muttama by two old miners, Messrs. Wilson and Johnston, who have been prospecting the district for the past 12 months. On…

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The Romance of the Rand Mines

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 3 February 1900 · page 3

Up to 1884 the was scarcely a suspicion of gold in the Transvaal, and the country was regarded as a barron land, lacking in all the resources which…

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Mining on Private Property

The Worker · Saturday 3 February 1900 · page 6

It is commonly understood by miners and those seeking for the precious metal that a Mining on Private Property Act exists permitting the Minister for Mines…

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Mining Report of Cobar and Lachlan Mining Districts for 1899. Warden's Office. Hillstone 15th January, 1900

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Saturday 3 February 1900 · page 8

SIR,—I have the honor to submit my annual report for the year 1899. The year under review has been most severe for miners as well as other…

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