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Mining & the mines, 1872

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Suicide of a Mining Director at Auckland

Empire · Monday 14 October 1872 · page 3

As announced in a recent telegram, Mr. William James Cazaly, who had but recently arrived in Auckland from Australia, and who, a short time ago, was gentleman of considerable means, and had a number of shares in…

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Successful Mining Adventures in the Clarence Disteict

Empire · Monday 14 October 1872 · page 3

AMONGST several other prospecters on the Yulgilbar Run, in April, 1871, were two Italians named Marcolini and Madona, who had been at work on a reef they discovered there some three years before. A short time…

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Successful Mining Adventures in the Clarence District

Evening News · Monday 14 October 1872 · page 3

AMONGEST several other prospectors on the Yulgilbar Run, in April, l871,were two Italians named Marcolini and Madona, who had been at work on a reef they discovered there some three years before. A short time…

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The Inverell Tin Mines. [From Our Correspondent.] Cope's Creek, September 28

Empire · Monday 14 October 1872 · page 3

I REGRET exceedingly that I was not able to forward last week my usual report, and unfortunately for this report I have nothing cheering to send. There has been another flood, and Cope's Creek is lovel again. It has…

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Telegrams This Day. Floods in the North. Suspension of Mining Operations. the Late Woman Murder in Melbourne. Lottie, the Female Acrobat. the Victorian Rifle Association. Large Arrivals of Mauritius Sugars. Mailman Drowned at Gunnedah. Alleged Discovery of Tin. the Queensland Revenue. Intercolonial Boating Contest at Melbourne. the Bar of Victoria. Reduction of Prices for Ade Latest Mining,commercial, &c., &c., &c. GUNNEDAH. Monday, 1. 45 p.m

Evening News · Monday 14 October 1872 · page 2

Heavy rains have fallen here, and there are floods throughout the district. A man in the employment of Mr. Nowland, mail contractor, was drowned in Quipolly…

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Mining News. Gold

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 15 October 1872 · page 3

TAMBAROORA AND NEIGHBOURHOOD.—In its report, dated the 11th instant, the Hill End Observer states of the machines that: Chappell's finished with Brown's last night, and no Monday it beings on a lot of seconds from…

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Captain of Mine

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 15 October 1872 · page 3

Rule I.—It shall be the duty of the captain of the mine—1st. To see that each man in the mine receives a copy of those rules. 2nd. Specially to provide all new hands with one. 3rd. To keep a copy constantly posted up over shaft, down the shaft, and at…

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Latest Mining

Empire · Tuesday 15 October 1872 · page 2

The mining manager of the Grapholite and Southern Cross Gold Mining Companies reports, that the tunnel by which theso two companies are worked is now driven a total length of 100 feet The country is changeable…

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Mining. Monday Evening

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 15 October 1872 · page 5

THE Share market has opened with increased dulness, and a reduction in the value of the majority of stock most salable lately. Gold shares moved heavily. Browns were offered at…

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Latest Mining. Evening News Office

Evening News · Tuesday 15 October 1872 · page 2

Special attention is directed in our advertising columns to the formation of the Rose of Denmark claim. Some extraordinary rich specimen may be seen on application to the brokers (Mussrs. Mackensie…

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Mining Rules. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 15 October 1872 · page 3

SIR,—I forward to you herewith a copy of the rules which I compiled for the Great Extended Gold Mining Company, Hawkins Hill, for the government of the men in working the company's mine…

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Mining Schools. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 15 October 1872 · page 3

SIR,—Mr. Parkes at Inverell declared himself in favour of a school of mines. All who are interested in mining will be glad to hear that one who has the power has also the will to establish these schools, and many knowing that…

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Telegrams This Day. Anticipated Rich Crushing at Gundagai. Sly Grog-selling at Inverell. New Carrying Company. Dead Body in the Yarra. the Return From Charters Towers. the Melbourne Town Hall Organist. New Proposition Respecting the Border Duties. Projected Deparaure of the Crew for Balmain. Safe Arrival of Mr. Lee's Horses. Strike of Railway Truckmen. Che Adelaide Seamen's Strike. Discovery of Copper on York's Peninsula. Launch at Brisbane Water. Heavy Rains at Bathurst. Narrow Escape From Drowning Family Nearly Destroyed by Rat Poison. Latest Mining, Markets. &c., &c., &c. GUNDAGAI

Evening News · Tuesday 15 October 1872 · page 2

The stone from Williams and Co.'s claim is going better than was anticipated : at least £10,000 will be netted by this crushing…

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Latest Mining

Empire · Wednesday 16 October 1872 · page 2

The Managing Director of the Oberon Diamond and Gold-mining Company, under date 12th instant, writes; — That dams, head-races, well slabbing, erection of timber, fixing of sluicing apparatus, and pumping…

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Mining. Tuesday Evening

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 16 October 1872 · page 6

THOSE who are daily in the habit of reading that portion of the Herald headed "Calls on shares" may be aware of what has partially caused the present depression in mining…

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Latest Mining. Evening News Office

Evening News · Wednesday 16 October 1872 · page 2

MESSRS. H. FAIRFAX AND Co. report that the tin ore received from the King of the South Tin and Gold Milling Promoter's Coompany's ground a few days ago, has been assayed, and the result far exceeds…

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Mining News. Gold

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 17 October 1872 · page 3

CURRAJONG.—The correspondent of the Forbes Times, 12th instant, writes:—The claims washing up are turning out very fair; on the Welcome most of the large paddocks have been cleared off, so there is not much to wash at…

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Glenroval Gold Mines (Communicated to Bathurst Free Press)

Evening News · Thursday 17 October 1872 · page 3

TO add to the vast mineral wealth of the Bathurst district, a new source of gold has lately been uncovered. Six miles south of Cow Flat mines in the neighbourhood of Back Creek, a branch of Brown's Creek, which last…

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Latest Mining

Empire · Thursday 17 October 1872 · page 3

MESSRS H. FAIRFAX AND CO. report that the tin ore received from the King of the South Tin and Gold Mining Promoter's Company's ground a few days ago, has been assayed, and the result far exceeds…

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Mining. Wednesday Evening

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 17 October 1872 · page 5

THE Share market was more active to-day owing to inquiry for copper and coal shares. Peak Downs shares were firmer; 5? was paid for some, and buyers offered 5½ at close…

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