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Mining & the mines, 1904

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Latest News. Around Port Arthur. Mine Laying Disaster. Nineteen Japanese Killed. London, Tuesday Afternoon

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 16 June 1904 · page 2

A serious explosion occurred on board the Japanese transport Taihoku Maro, whilst engaged in laying mines off Port Arthur. Nineteen of the crew of the…

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Mines and Miners

The Worker · Saturday 18 June 1904 · page 8

As T[?]be, Berra[?] four [?]s are on said. As the T[?]ret Barra[?] allowed the [?]k in [?]gt bea[?] to rea[?] the ar[?]car…

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Japanese Mining the Entrance

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 18 June 1904 · page 2

Japanese vedette boats protected by torpedo-boat destroyers, on Monday night placed mine at the [?]tiance to sort Arthur and returned to their…

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Humors of a Flat. the Coal Boy

The Temora Star · Saturday 18 June 1904 · page 5

If you are a flat-dweller and are annoyed by a dirty little boy who takes you up in the lift at the same time he takes the coals, and if you suffer other more or…

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Mining Reserve Revoked for Auction Sale Pdr-poses

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 18 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The following temporary reserves from sale has been revoked, the land not to be sold till after the expiration of sixty days from 21st May:—…

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Mining

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 21 June 1904 · page 3

The convoy left Adelong on Friday with 976oz of gold. It it reported that a rich run of gold has been struck in Perkins and…

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Mining Reserve Revoked for Auction Sale Purposes

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 22 June 1904 · page 4

The following temporary, reserves from sale has been revoked, the hand not to be sold till after the expiration of sixty days From 21st May:—…

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Mining

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 24 June 1904 · page 2

At the Warden's Court on Tuesday, before Mr. W. Clarke, Warden, John Melrose applied for authority to enter 2 acres of A. W. Crain's land.—…

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The Ladies Column. for Mine and Trine Eugenie C. Dolson

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 24 June 1904 · page 5

At evening in our dear old home We plan together you and As hopefully for years to come As to the days soon by…

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Mines and Miners

The Worker · Saturday 25 June 1904 · page 8

Work has started at the Mount Co[?]gan mine, Tuena, and 12 tons have been sent to Dapto for treatment. Owing to the p[?] quality of stone in the…

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Mining Reserve Revoked for Auction Sale Purposes

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 25 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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Late Wires. Advices From the Metropolis Sydney ,Monday,MINING FATALITY

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 28 June 1904 · page 2

Two miners were blown to pieces by explesion in the Hercales mine, Zechan (Tos.)…

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Mining

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 29 June 1904 · page 2

Mr R. L. Davidson, who returned from Melbourne on Friday, says mining is in a stagnant state in Victoria at present. Little is doing at…

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A Gold Rush. Nike Claims on Payable Gold

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 29 June 1904 · page 2

The Acting Chief Inspector of Mines, Mr Jaquet, on Saturday submitted to the Minister for Mines and Agriculture, a report that he has received from…

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Warden's Court. (Before Mr. J. D. Walker, J.P., Mining Warden.)

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 1 July 1904 · page 3

Application was made by William Long for authority to enter C.L 1296, co. Buccleuch, ph. Coolermon, area of land required 5 acres, owner of land…

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Mines and Miners

The Worker · Saturday 2 July 1904 · page 8

John Resting, who we identified with Cobargo mining for many years, died there last aged 68. The Rosedale tributors banked 19oz. [?]…

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Slowly Murdered Miners

The Worker · Saturday 2 July 1904 · page 8

The risk incurred by the man who toils underground, of being badly damaged or perhaps killed outright, is certainly a great one; but an even greater danger to his life…

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Mining Reserve Revoked for Auction Sale Purposes

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 2 July 1904 · page 4

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

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Mining

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 5 July 1904 · page 2

The following gold-leases are now ready for delivery:—G. Schone, GL 48, county Wynyard, parish, Adelong, 2 acres; J. Neve, PGL 1, part of…

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Mining News

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 5 July 1904 · page 3

J.J.Du[?] last week had treated at the Kimo battery, from his claim near Johnston's Hill, 12 tons of stone, for an average re[?] of about 11 dwis…

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