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378 stories in Sydney's papers · page 17 of 19
IN consequence of information having been given to the Collector of Customs, to the effect that a number of Chairmen, just returned from the gold-diggings, were about to leave the colony, without passing entries, and paying the duty on the gold in their…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →On Thursday evening the performances at the Theatre Royal were under the patronage of the Stewards of the Jockey Club Races and the sporting visitors from New South Wales, on which occasion opportunity was taken…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Some of the Victorian sportsmen subscribed for a handsome gold watch and chain, which, accompanied by a purse of sovereigns, was presented to the successful pilot of Tomboy, at the Princess' Theatre, on Saturday…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →IN consequence of information having been given to the Collector of Customs, to the effect that a number of Chinamen, just returned from the gold-diggings, were about to leave the colony, without passing entries, and paying the duty on the gold in their…
Continued on Trove, page 231 →OCTOBER 3RD.—The value of the claims on the reef appears to rise in the estimation of the residents. Purchases to a considerable value have been made, and these have been effected in consequence of sellers…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A more melancholy looking place than Stoney Creek at the present moment can scarcely be imagined. The fiat facing the village reserve (which seems meant to be literally a reserve, for no attempt has yet been…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →KING'S PLAINS GOLD-FIELD.—A party of Bathurstonians started on Friday last for a trip to King's Plains to visit the diggings and see what was doing at the deep sinking upon Reedy Creek. At the first-named place they found a considerable…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →THE Western Escort arrived yesterday from the respective gold-fields, and delivered at the Sydney Branch of the Royal Mint the following quantities of gold-dust:— From Stoney Creek, October 12, 348 oz 18 dwts 21 grs; Stoney…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →This creek has been flooded to a fearful extent, which has caused considerable damage to parties working near the bed. Those that were so unfortunate as to have their pumps and other mining tools near the bank of the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →During last week great excitement prevailed on the diggings, in consequence of certain parlies having returned from a prospecting visit to Glen Elgin, who brought very favourablo accounts from that as yet…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The claims in Spring Gully are gradually getting worked out, and the consequence bas been that during the last week tbe miners have spread out in the adjacent gullies and ridges. A great many have gone to the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →We have just heard of the discovery of a rich gold field about two and a half miles west of Carcoar, upon the estate of Thomas Icely, Esq., who has given Permission to the discoverers to work upon it. All the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →THE following is a copy of the petition to the House of Assembly, presented by Mr. Forster on Tuesday evening, from the Chinese, praying that their case may be taken into consideration…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →We have received the following, letter from resepctable parties on the Glen Elgin diggings, and have much pleasure in giving it publicity:- "Gentlemen—We came to Glen Elgin diggings about…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →ADELONG, October 13th.—Incessant rain has fallen, which to-day has knocked every one off work. The wind accompanying the rain has destroyed some tents and injured many. The creek, of course, has risen…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The sham diggings here cannot be puffed into real ones. I was on the ground yesterday with three others, prospecting, and a poor prospect they offered. They are all fudge. 30, Celestials obtained 10 dwts. in two days;…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Now that dry weather at length revisits us, and the Timbarra Rocky River [?] no longer in constant flood, a rush, is making to these diggings. As many mistakes arise respecting the circu[?]stance, that two…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Oakey Creek is at present attracting the attention of the miners of this district, and from present appearances is likely to be the scene of extensive operations. A few tents are pitched within a short distance of Suffor's…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The usual half-yearly general meeting of this Association was held yesterday, at which, in accordance with custom, the Directors' report was submitted to the shareholders, together with sundry returns and financial…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →NOVEMBER 3RD.—Well [?] what shall I say of our digging[?] Self-praise you will tell me, is no-recommendation. In answer, I would ask you to look at the amount of gold by our escorts: the last was 872…
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