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Mining & the mines, 1855

435 stories in Sydney's papers · page 10 of 22

Ovens Gold Fields. (From the Ovens and Mucroy Advertiser, May 5.)

Empire · Saturday 12 May 1855 · page 3

STICKING-UP.—On the 2nd instant, a bullock driver, of the name of Robert Taylor, was stopped near the Everton Coffee House, by a man armed with a loaded pistol, who took from his person…

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The Northern Gold Fields. the Hanging Rock. (From a Correspontent of the Maitland Mercury) Hanging Rock, May 5, 1855

Empire · Monday 14 May 1855 · page 6

After an almost unparalleled dry season, in which the want of water was severely felt by all classes of minors, we have at length continued falls of rain, which has considerably advanced the…

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Gold Circular

Empire · Saturday 19 May 1855 · page 5

There is scarcely any perceptible change in the state of the markets, although the tendency is somewhat in favour of buyers. The roceipts are about an average, and the demand…

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Gold Circular

Empire · Saturday 19 May 1855 · page 5

The market this week shows a slight decline; the quotations of last week are a shade lower; and but little demand; several larve parcels of gold received by escorts lately "remain unsold."…

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Gold Circular

Empire · Saturday 19 May 1855 · page 3

The market this week shows a slight deeline; the quotations of last week are a shade lower; and but little demand; several large parcels of gold received by escorts lately "remain unsold."…

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Gold Circular

Empire · Saturday 19 May 1855 · page 3

There is scarcely any perceptible change in the state of the market, although the tendency is somewhat in favour of buyers. The receipts are about an average, and the demand…

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Arrival of Gold

Empire · Saturday 19 May 1855 · page 2

The following consignments of gold were yesterday delivered at the Colonial Treasury, by the Escorts from the Western and Southern Diggings. BATHURST…

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Ovens Gold Fields. (From the Ovens and Murray Advertiser, May 12.)

Empire · Saturday 19 May 1855 · page 2

ELECTORAL DISTRICT OF THE OVENS.—The electoral district of the Ovens is described as commencing at the junction of Whoroughly Creek with the river Ovens, bounded on the west by a…

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Louisa Creek Gold Fields. (To the Editor of the Sydney Morning Herald.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 May 1855 · page 5

SIR,—As your columns are always open for any account of the good which men do, I have peasure in Bonding the result of a meeting held at the Gold Diggers' Inn, Louisa Creek, for the purpose of discussing the desirableness of keeping…

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The Diggings. the Northern Gold Fields. the Hanging Rock. Hanging Hock, May 5, 1855

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 19 May 1855 · page 9

After an almost unparalleled dry season, in which the want of water was severely felt by all classes of miners, we have at length continued falls of rain, which has considerably advanced the…

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Western Gold Fields. (From the Correspondent of the Bathurst Frce Press.) the Turon

Empire · Tuesday 22 May 1855 · page 2

We have had one continned succession of gentle showers for the last eight or nine days, which has had the effect of rising the river and put an end to digging operations in the bed for the next two…

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Gold in India. To the Editor of the Sydney Morning Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 May 1855 · page 5

SIR,—A short time ago appeared in your columns a notice of the existence of gold in India, coupled with a statement that, as the East India Company had shown great reluctance to enquire into the subject, a…

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Southern Gold Fields. (From the Goulburn Herald, May 19.) Braidwood Diggings

Empire · Thursday 24 May 1855 · page 5

At these diggings there are but few now employed, consequently there is but little doing since the late rains. There is no doubt, if the storekeepers, publicans, and others interested,…

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Gold Circular

Empire · Saturday 26 May 1855 · page 5

A further decline in price may be expected; there are few buyers at preset rates, in fact, gold-dust has gone up in price much higher than its actual value, the consequence is that several large parcels are now on hand,…

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Gold Circular

Empire · Saturday 26 May 1855 · page 5

Less desire to pay the recently ruling rates is evident amongst buyers generally, and prices have given way a little, except for the better descriptions of Port Phillip gold. Some large parcels of N.S.W. are withheld from the…

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Southern Gold Fields. Braidwood Diggings

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 26 May 1855 · page 10

At these diggings there are but few now employed, consequently there is but little doing since the late rains. There is no doubt, if the storekeepers, publicans, and others interested, were to…

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Ovens Gold Fields. (From the Ovens and Murray Advertiser, May 19.)

Empire · Saturday 26 May 1855 · page 3

OFFICIAL NEGLECT.—Considering the activity that was displayed on the part of the Executive in passing the Gold Export duty through the House, wo must confess that it appears to us to be…

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Correspondence. Louisa Creek. Gold Fields. (Tb the Editors of the Freeman's Journal

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 26 May 1855 · page 9

Gentlemen,—As your columns are always open for any account of the good which men do, I have pleasure in sending the result of a meeting held at the Gold Digger's Inn, Louisa Creek, for…

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Geelong Commercial Intelligence. 19th May. Gold is steady at £3 16[?] per ounce

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 May 1855 · page 5

In produce and supplies there has been an improved tendency in many articles of general consumption. Fine flour, £43 to £43 10s for colonial; £40 for Chilian; seconds, £38 10s; bran, 4s; wheat, 15s 6d to 16s 6d; oats, 10s 3d to 10s 6d;…

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Original Correspondence. the Louisa Creek Gold Fields. To the Editor of the People's Advocate

The People's Advocate and New South Wales Vindicator · Saturday 26 May 1855 · page 5

SIR, -- As your columns are always open for any account of the good which men do, I have pleasure in sending the result of a meeting held at the Gold Digger's Inn, Louisa Creek, for the purpose of discussing the desirableness of keeping, Sunday…

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