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Mining & the mines, 1904

526 stories in Riverina's papers · page 12 of 27

Mining. Tumbarumba

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 4 June 1904 · page 2

H. and T. Bell, at Lagoon Hill, have struck good wash, after tunnelling 470ft. Shaw, Gillingham, and Bell are doing exceptionally well. They have tunnelled…

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The Siege of Fort Arthur. Land Mines Discovered

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 4 June 1904 · page 2

The Japanese, in advancing toward. Port Arthur, discovered a system of land mines expending several miles from the forts at the port. The mines have…

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Mining Reserve Revoked for Auction Sale Purposes

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 4 June 1904 · page 4

The following temporary reserves from sale has been revoked, the land not to be sold till after the expiration of sixty days from 21st May:—…

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Goldfield Extension

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 4 June 1904 · page 4

In pursuance of the provisions of the Mining Act of 1874, it is hereby proclaimed Unit the following shall be decaned a goldfield within the meaning and for the…

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A Gold Mine Waiting for Some Ready

Adelong Argus, Tumut and Gundagai Advertiser · Tuesday 7 June 1904 · page 1

The most evening need of to-day is a substitute for Para rubber. It is certain to the discovered sooner or later. Cellulloid and oxidised linsed oil are useful for some para…

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Mining Reserve Revoked for Auction Sale Purposes

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 8 June 1904 · page 4

The following temporary reserves from sale has been revoked, the land not be sold till after the expiration of sixty days from 21st May:—…

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Goldfield Extension

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 8 June 1904 · page 4

In pursuance of the provisions of the Mining Act of 1874, it is hereby proclaimed that the following shall be deemed a gold-field within the meaning and for the…

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Later News. Rumored Sortie of Russian Fleet. Heavy Firing Heard. Russian Mines Exploded. Chinese Fire on Press Correspondents. One Killed, Another Escapes. London, June 8

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 9 June 1904 · page 2

An unconfirmed report received from Chefoo states that the Russian fleet made a sortie on Monday night, and that heavy firing was heard for several hours…

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Mining

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 10 June 1904 · page 3

The usual return furnished by the Under-Secretary for Mines show that the gold yield recorded for the mouth of May was 20,375oz crude…

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Mines and Miners

The Worker · Saturday 11 June 1904 · page 8

One day last week two men unearthed a 58oz nugget at Peter's Rush, Q. The Victory Gold mine, Foster, Vic., recently crushed 32 tons for 190oz. 8dwt…

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Destruction of Mines

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 11 June 1904 · page 2

Admiral Katokie reports the discovery and explosion by the Japanese of 21 additional submarine mines…

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Alluvial Gold

The Temora Star · Saturday 11 June 1904 · page 2

The Under-Secretary for Mines is in receipt of a report from Mr. J. Polking horne, Inspector of Mines, respecting the recent discovery of alluvial gold at…

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Central Australian Development. Search for Payable Gold Field

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 11 June 1904 · page 6

The Government of South Australia recently received an offer from Mr. R. T. Maurice, explorer, to use his camels and equipment, in order to seek for a payable…

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Talienwan Bay. Russian Mines Destroyed. Wrecks Discovered in Deep Water

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 11 June 1904 · page 2

Admiral Kataoku reports the discovery and blowing up of twenty-one additional Russian mines at Talienwan Bay, and that wrecks—supposed…

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Mining Reserve Revoked for Auction Sale Purposes

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 11 June 1904 · page 4

The following temporary reserves from sale has been revoked, the land not to be sold till after the expiration of sixty days from 21st May:—…

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Goldfield Extension

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 11 June 1904 · page 4

In pursuance of the provisions of the Mining Act of 1874, it is hereby proclaimed that the following shall be deemed a goldfield within the meaning and for the…

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Mining

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 14 June 1904 · page 3

The Warden's Court at Tumbarumba on Friday, June 24, will inquire into an application by Duncan McInnes to mine for gold, by means of…

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Kurrajong Mine and Battery

Adelong Argus, Tumut and Gundagai Advertiser · Tuesday 14 June 1904 · page 2

Being informed that the new crushing p'ant erected on the Kurraioug Mine was going to bo started last Monday, we accented the invitation…

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Mining Reserve Revoked for Auction Sale Purposes

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 15 June 1904 · page 4

The following temporary reserves from sale has been revoked, the land not to be sold till after the expiration of sixty days from 21st May:-…

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Phenomenal Gold Find. 22Lbs From Three Buckets

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 16 June 1904 · page 2

A miner named Clarke and his two sons have obtained 22lbs weight of gold of the value of £4 announce from three buckets of stuff at Redbank. Wattle…

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