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Mining & the mines, 1900

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New Guinea Miners

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 24 April 1900 · page 3

A telegram from Samarai, New Guinea, states that Mr. Mackenzie's launch, on the Kumui River, which is the only means of conveying stores to…

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A Good Mine

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 24 April 1900 · page 2

At Neild's mine, Wyalong, one shot brought down 40 tons of stone, valued at about £1000…

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A Mining Case

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 25 April 1900 · page 2

Before Mr .W. Clarke, Warden, at the local Warden's Court on Monday, Alfred Wallis made application to have William Larkin and Thomas…

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Mining. Cullinga, Monday. Battery &C

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 25 April 1900 · page 3

The Federal battery, after being fifed with a Worthington Steam [?]splendidiy), is again in full swing [?] Gift stone. A start was made this day week,…

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Our Mines

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 27 April 1900 · page 2

Under this heading we purpose giving of a readers a review of the early history, subsequent development, and present state of the mines throughout these…

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Colliery Fatality

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 28 April 1900 · page 2

James Benjamin, aged 20 years, employed at the Mount Kembla Colliery, Wollongong, was to-day engaged in oiling an appliance called a "tippler," which…

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The Absent-minded Miners

The Worker · Saturday 28 April 1900 · page 4

When you've shouted for the comp'ny, when you've paid for drinks all round, When you've finished spending money as you like, Will you kindly give a tanner—O, just toss it on the…

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Mining. Temora

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 28 April 1900 · page 4

Curry and party, lower Temora, crashed 9½ tons for a little over an ounce per ton. A trial crushing from the same locality of a ton and a half returned 2oz. of smelted gold. A…

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Ways of Living State Secrets Bought with Gold

The Temora Star · Saturday 28 April 1900 · page 2

The traitor to his country who, confidentially employed in some important embassy or bureau, is in reality the secret agent of a rival State, is to-day perhaps;…

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On Mining and Minerals. [Prospectors and friends in raining centres or camps are invited to send any mining news of general interest for publication in this column.]

The Worker · Saturday 28 April 1900 · page 6

Miners in France: 148,600. The Coal Creek Proprietary dispute has been settled. Mining matters at Wattle Flat are not…

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Palmer Goldfield. Past and Present

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 28 April 1900 · page 4

THE Palmer! Where is it? A very natural question for new arrivals in Queensland. But to old Queenslanders the name "Palmer" brings…

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Mining. the Challenger Mine

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Tuesday 1 May 1900 · page 3

AT a directors' meeting of the Challenger Gold Mining Coy, No Liability held at their office, Adelong, on the 21st the manager's fortnightly…

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Our Mines

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Tuesday 1 May 1900 · page 2

Under this heading we purpose giving our readers a review of the early history, subsequent development, and present state of the mines throughout these extensive districts, taking them seriatim…

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The Jennings Mine

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Tuesday 1 May 1900 · page 2

THE Jennings Gold Dredging and Sluicing Company's mine is situated on the Adelong Creek, near Grahams-town. The Adelong Creek alluvial…

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The Rand Mines

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 2 May 1900 · page 2

President Kruger reluctantly cancelled the ordors for preparations to destroy the Rand mines. General Botha threatened to resign had they been continued…

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The World's Gold

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 2 May 1900 · page 4

Of the £2,000,000,000 of gold produced in the world since the discovery of America, more than one-half has been found since 1860, and more than…

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Mining. Adelong

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 2 May 1900 · page 2

ThE Caledonia Gold-mining, Company crushed at Dapto 14¼ tons for a yield of 9oz. per ton; three tons concentrates for a yield of 3oz. ldwt. 9gr. per ton. Bruce and…

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Cable News. Western Australian Goldfields. Separation League. London, April 80

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 3 May 1900 · page 2

Mr. Chamberlain, Secretary of State for Colonies, has consented loses Mr. Griffith, the representative of the Western Australian Goldfields Separation League relative to the…

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Mining. Caledonian Mine

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 4 May 1900 · page 4

THE official return from the Caledonian mine pyritous are sent to Dapto for treatment was 8oz l6dwt 9gr per ton. The local company expect…

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Mining. Coolac

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 5 May 1900 · page 3

BOOTH's UNITED. — Making good progress with.pumping scheme ; only 100ft. more pipes to lay; built house over boiler ; placed steam and exhaust pipes…

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