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460 stories in Sydney's papers · page 4 of 23
SIR,—If you think the following m[?]ms. respecting the new gold field lately discovered here of any interest, they are at your service. The following were communicated to me, viz.—…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Gold Market at the commencement of the week was flat, but towards the close, little only coming to hand, caused prices to rally. £3 15s. to £3 15s. 3d. was given for Colonial, and £3 17s. to £3 17s. 3d. for Port…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →I have no news to communicate this week save the prospect of a general depopulation of Sofala and its neighbourhood. A large proportion of the people appear panic-stricken, and are moving panic-stricken, and are moving towards Tambaroora. Fourteen…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →There has been a ridge just discovered on the side of Oakenville Creek, which will pay well for working. Greer's party got out of this ridge, together with other gold, a nugget weighing fire…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →IT will be recollected that some time ago we stated in a domestic paragraph that Mr. Stutchbury, the Government Geologist, looked upon the almost illimitable coalfields which pervade the greater portion of these…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →SIR,—In the Herald of yesterday, you have reprinted from the Daily News of November 3, an article on the excitement of the Egyptians at an alleged recent discovery of coal in the neighbourhood of Mount Sinai…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →THE discoveries of the Rev. W. B. CLARKE, especially in the Northern Districts of the Colony, are not so well known to the community as they ought to be. The length of his…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Better three hours too soon, than one minute too late. It is the worst wheel wliich squeaks the most. Chinese Prov-rb…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →BRAIDWOOD.—The accounts received by us during the week from the new diggings, on the Woolshed Creek, are of such a character as to create a reasonable expectation that they will prove highly remunerative. One party that bottomed a hole on…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Another year of our past auriferous history has just closed, and certainly we who are located among the recesses of the Turon mountains cannot but exclaim with the inspired Psalmist, "our days pass away as a tale that is told." The year 1853 will occupy…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →January 31.—I beg to forward you the joyful intelligence that sold in paying quantities has been found at Omeo, on or adjoining Mr. CrooK's run. The position of the place is about 90 miles…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →At no time since the first discovery of Gold in Australia, have mining operations presented a more brilliant prospect than they at present exhibit in New South Wales. This is in the first place…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →January 31. -- I beg to forward you the joyful intelligence that gold in paying quantities has been found at Omeo, on or adjoining Mr. Crook's run. The position of the placets about 90 miles from Cooma, and about the same distance from Bombaila. Mr. Thomas…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →CERTAIN exciting rumours in reference to gold-discoveries in South America have created a considerable sensation among our digging population, which in Melbourne seems to have resulted in a wild and unreasoning impulse. Some idea of the prevailing…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Victoria Gold, £3 16s. 6d. Tasmanian Gold £3 15s. 6d. Exchange on London—Drafts against Gold at par; Banks issue drafts at 2 per cent. premium and purchase at par. Freight to London by sailing vessels,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →THE TURON.—The reports from Tambaroera are not quite so favourable as formerly; that is, with reference to the yield of the alluvial diggings. In consequence of this, and the intelligence of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The market has continued active during the week, the metal having been in good demand, with a fair supply. The price continues firm at last week's quotation, viz., 77s. [?]d. to 78s., whilst for some large quantities a higher…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Goodness is not the one popular attraction for the English people at present. Even if we could "realize" a piece of unadulterated goodness, free from the stamp of prudential self-seeking, it…
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