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Mining & the mines, 1852

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Arrival of Gold

Empire · Friday 13 February 1852 · page 2

The following consignments of Gold by the armed Escort from the Bathurst district were received at the Treasury at the usual hour yesterday…

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Gold Surveys. First Report From the Government Geologist

Empire · Friday 13 February 1852 · page 4

In the following observations, I have deemed it necessary to be particular in description, consequent upon the minute cha[?]ter of the maps, and the great difficulty (impossibility?) of…

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Mining Intelligence. (From the Bathurrt Free Press.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 13 February 1852 · page 3

AN accident prevented our usual journey to the Turon, for the collection of intelligence, on Saturday last, the consequence of which is seen in a very short mining article. Upon…

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Calaveras County Mining. (From the Alta California, December 8.)

Empire · Friday 13 February 1852 · page 3

The miners of Calaveras County held a meeting at Mokelumno Hill, on the 30th ultimo, and adopted the following laws regulating mining that district. The Chronicle of that place, says…

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Gold Circulars

The Shipping Gazette and Sydney General Trade List · Saturday 14 February 1852 · page 52
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

There is nothing very remarkable in the news from our mines this week—although on the whole we have good reason to be satisfied. The Turon has not yet sufficiently recovered to enable…

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Gold Sale

Empire · Saturday 14 February 1852 · page 3

I beg to haud you the statement of this day's Sale of Gold, and have the satisfaction of reporting a continued rise in price. The quantity which came to hand, shows a considerable…

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The Victoria Gold Fields

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer · Saturday 14 February 1852 · page 2

MOUNT ALEXANDER ESCORT.—The escort arrived at the Treasury at half-past 2 p m., yesterday, bringing 11,860 oz of gold, exclusive of 11 ozs and 10 dwts for the government. It would…

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Original Poetry. a Few Friendly Words to the Gold-diggers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 February 1852 · page 6

BETWEEN you and your golden gains Though nothing intervenes, Remember, oh! my fellow-men, That gold is but "a means";—…

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Gold Surveys. Copy of a Letter From the Rev[?] W B.clarke to the Colonial Secretary. Bungonia, 20th September, 1851

Empire · Saturday 14 February 1852 · page 3

SIR.—I have the honour of communicating to you, for the information of his Excellency the Governor-General, the progress made in teh geological exploration of the country, since my…

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Export of Gold Ex Wandsworth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 16 February 1852 · page 2

The following is the list of consignors, and quantiti[?]f Gold transmitted-to-London by the ship Wandsworth, Captain Dunlop, which sailed yesterday:— ozs. dwts…

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New Zealand. a Fit of Gold Fever. (From the New Zealander, January 14.)

Empire · Monday 16 February 1852 · page 3

King Gold is a mighty monarch indeed! The very shadow of his Sceptre—although not improbably as unreal as the visionary dagger of Macbeth—has wielded a marvellous sway over…

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Original Correspondence Mr. Assistant Gold Commissioner Johnson. To the Editors of the Sydney Morning Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 16 February 1852 · page 2

GLNTLEMEN,—I perceive by your leading [?] ticle of Tuesday, the 10th instant, that Mr. Assistant Commissioner Johnston is reported to have afforded some explanation of his…

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Gold Surveys. Copy of a Letter From the Reverend W. B. Clarke to the Colonial Secretary. Jineroo, 21st October, 1851

Empire · Monday 16 February 1852 · page 3

SIR—In may last despatch I stated that it was my intention to examine the Gourock Range and the Curwary Country. I have noiw the honour of reporting to you, for the information of his…

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Gold Surveys. Reports From J. R. Hardy, Esq., Commissioner of Crown Lands, with Respect to the Summerhill, Turon, and Araluen Diggings, Copy of a Letter from.J. R. Hardy, Esquire, to the Colonial Secretary, Camp, 5th June, 1851

Empire · Tuesday 17 February 1852 · page 4

Sir—I have the honour to inform you, that I yesterday issued and received payment for 200 licenses to dig for gold. I have in fact given as many as I could possibly do in the time. I was…

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Victoria Gold Fields

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 February 1852 · page 2

The latest accounts from Mount Alexander are of the most deplorable character. Outrages against person and property of the most fearful character are committed with impunity,…

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The Empire. Wednesday, February 18, 1852. Conviotism and the Gold Discoteries

Empire · Wednesday 18 February 1852 · page 2

WILL Great Britain discontinue her practice of sending convicts to the Australasian Colonies in consequence of the gold discoveries of New South Wales and…

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Gold Survey. Reports From J. R. Hardy, Esq., Commissioner of Crown Lands, with Respect to the Summerhill, Turon, and Araluen Diggings. Copy of a Letter, from J. R. Hanly, Esquire, to the Colonial Secretary. Ophir, 14th July, 1851

Empire · Wednesday 18 February 1852 · page 4

SIR—I have the honour to inform you, for the information of His Excellency the GovernorGeneral, that everything goes on satisfactorily at Ophir, and that Mr. Assistant Commissioner…

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Melbourne Gold Circular

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 19 February 1852 · page 11

The price of gold has been throughout this week 60s. Wardiyallo k gold field has turned out unprofitable—the diggers not realizing as much as pay…

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Victoria. Melbourne Gold Circular

Empire · Thursday 19 February 1852 · page 2

The price of gold has been throughout this week 60s. The Wardirallock gold field has turned out unprofiteable—the diggers not realinging as much as…

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