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235 stories in Sydney's papers · page 9 of 12
The Minister for Lands either does not know what he is doing with his bill, or he is wilfully endeavouring with it to obstruct the prosperity of the gold-fields. It is the curse of this country, that however much money…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →A correspondent of the Pioneer, a paper published in the central provinces of India, sends from Kagpore on the 10th of last month the following curious particulars of the mode of working for diamonds in the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A meeting of the miners of this gold-field, convened by the "Miners' Protection Society,' was held on Thursday evening last, at 8 o'clock, opposite Campbell's store, Thompson's Lead, "for the purpose of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Sir,—The present new Gold-fields Bill, which was introduced by the Minister for Lands, is the most unsatisfactory measure we could have. If not entirely remodelled it will be a great disappointment to the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Sir,—Seeing that your valuable paper takes such an interest in mining operations in this colony, you will allow me to write a few lines in connection with the Currawang Copper Mines in this neighbourhood, which…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →CoAL oil is produced by the distillation of bituminous coal or shale at a low heat, has of late years been, largely employed under the name of kerosene for illuminating purposes, but a similar article produced…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The apprchended decline and fall of the British Empire was the subject of a very intares ing debate yesterday evening in the House of Commons. The material greatness of the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →PAPERS to the 24th ultimo are to hand from Hokitika. The news is somewhat meagre and uninteresting. Writing from Duffer Gully, on the 13th, the Grey River Argus correspondent says:—"Of late so much his been…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →THE following is a copy of the petition presentod some, days since by Sir W. Manning, but which was not received, on account of on informality, which has since been cured. The petition is important on several grounds:…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A public meeting was held at Burr's, on Saturday last, for the purpose of protestiag against the new Gold-fields Bill and Regulations. About 6 o'clock nearly [?] men assembled. Mr. B. Woodhead, a miner,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →THE following is a copy of the petition presented some days since by Sir W. Manning; out which was not received, on account of an informality, which has since been remedied. The petition is important on several grounds:…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →At one time it was popularly thought advisable that the Legislative Council should be elected by the people, instead of being a House of Nominees as at present. Events however, have not endorsed this opinion. The…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Since the last report of the Icely and Alger Mines, a company under the above style and name, has been formed to work them. The following will show the present state and prospects of the Company:—…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The argument in this case—which occupied two days last week—was concluded. It was an action for breach of contract, and for damages alleged to have been done to plaintiffs by the sinking of a barge…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The once-famed Lachlan gold-fields are again the great centre of attraction to the miners of New South Wales. Of course there are those who for various reasons are not to be lured to this locality. Some…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Western escort arrived during the Week ending 24th August with the following quantities of gold:— Sofala, 762 ozs. 17 dwts. 7 grs.; Bathurst, 870 ozs. 9 dwts. 10 grs.; Hargraves, 227 ozs. 9 dwts.;…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →THERE has been no important news from any of the gold field this month. No large finds have been reported, nor have any new fields been Jiscovered. The accounts from the Northern and Western [?]iggings are encouraging so far…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →On Monday morning a deputation, consisting of Mr Dounelly, member for the Western Gold Fields Mr Pickering, member for the Northern Gold Fields, and Mr Cummings, one of the members for East Macquarie,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →ONE of the directors of the Peak Downs Copper Company (Mr. Roberts) is now on a visit to the miss. He has driven in a buggy from Rockhampton, by away of St. Lawrence and waverley, to obtain trustworthy information with…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →ONE of the directors of the Peak Downs Copper Company (Mr. Roberte) is now on a visit to the mins. He has driven in a buggy from Rockhampton, by way of St. Lawrence and Waverley, to obtain trustworthy information with…
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