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Mining & the mines, 1873

2,042 stories in Sydney's papers · page 28 of 103

Latest Mining

Empire · Wednesday 26 March 1873 · page 2

A correspondent informs us that a recent crashing of quarts from Foley's Folly reef, near Nundle, returned a yield of 40oz to the ton. The prospects of the claim are exceedingly promising…

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Mining. Tuesday Evening

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 26 March 1873 · page 6

THE Share market was weak this morning. Inquiry for Hawkins Hill investments less active than it has been for some time. Browns shares sold at 10s., and offered. Beyers and…

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Telegrams This Day Cricket—the South v. West, at Goulburn. the Hume Election. Mr. Buchanan at Gulgong. Acquittal of Mr. Dick the Mudgee Gaoler. Important Action at Wagga Wagga. Stoppage of Wheat Shipments to London. Sir G. V. Bowen's Reception at Melbourne. Proposed New Bank. the Sydney Crew. Latest Commercial and Mining &c., &., &c. GOULBURN, Tuesday, 8.22 p.m

Evening News · Wednesday 26 March 1873 · page 2

In the cricket match between the Goulburn and Bathurst elevens, to-day, the score stood as follows when the stumps were drawn:—Goulburn, first innings, 69 ; Bathurst lost six…

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Fatal Colliery Accident

Empire · Thursday 27 March 1873 · page 4
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IT is my painful duty says the Bulli correspondent of the Illawarra Mercury, to record a most sudden and fatal accident which occurred at the Bulli colliery, the unfortunate victim being a driver named James Seaton…

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Latest Mining

Empire · Thursday 27 March 1873 · page 3

A meeting of the sharcholders of the Phillips' Reef Gold Mining Company (limited), Junction Point, Tuena, was held on the 26th instant, at the company's offico, No. 1, Hunter-street. Present—Mr. G. Hurley…

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Mining. Wednesday Evening

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 27 March 1873 · page 6

THERE was some excitement to-day about South Cobar Copper shares, and buyers offered as high as 15s. without finding many sellers. The recovery in Peak Downs continues; sales…

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Latest Mining. Evening News Office

Evening News · Thursday 27 March 1873 · page 2

The mining manager of No. 1 Prospecting Area, Dalmorton, writes that the claim is now in full work, and raising very good stone, which proves better every day. He expects to have 40 tons at grass very soon, which…

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Telegrams This Day Melbourne Sheep and Cattle Market. Improvement in Breadstuffs. the Intercolonial Boat Race. the Victorian Easter Encampment. the Gulgong Escort. Telegraphic Investigation at Sydney. Latest Commercial and Mining Intelligence. &c., &c., &c. BATHURST

Evening News · Thursday 27 March 1873 · page 2

Rev. Thomas Smith arrived yesterday. He was met by a deputation. The bells of All Saints rang a welcome. Tea meeting to-day, at which address will be…

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Latest Mining

Empire · Friday 28 March 1873 · page 2

The mining manager of No. 1 Prospecting Area, Dalmorton, writes that the claim is now in full work, and raising very good stone, which proves better overy day. He expects to have 40 tons at grass very soon, which…

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Mining. Thursday Evening

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 28 March 1873 · page 5

IN the Share market this morning there was great excitement about Carroll Beards shares for a couple of hours, during which shares went up from 52s. to 54s.; prices then took…

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Latest Mining. Evening Newt Office

Evening News · Friday 28 March 1873 · page 2

The mining manager of the Rebecca Gold Mining Company, Wattle Flat, reports under date the 24th instant:—The two inch vein has widened out to 10 inches to-day, and by the lay of it it is still widening. I…

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Country and Mining News. GRENFELL. March 24

Evening News · Friday 28 March 1873 · page 3

The town looks quite astir, with stranger, visitors, and owners of racing steeds, Messrs. James Robert, K. H. Roberts. B. Bauye, and Ranken have already put in their appearance, with their respective horses, viz.:—Unknown…

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Coal Mines

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 29 March 1873 · page 403

The export of coal from Newcastle for the week ending 21st March is 19,990 tons, of which 4955 were shipped to Sydney, 4772 to Melbourne, 1126 to Adelaide, 128 to Wallaroo, 2114 to New Zealand, 162 to Hobart Town, 125 to…

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Gold Mining

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 29 March 1873 · page 403

CURRAJONG.—The correspondent of the Forbes Times of the 22nd writes that alluvial matters are at present very quiet, several parties are still at work in the old grOund on the Bushman's, some of which is yielding moderate wages…

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Diamond Mines

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 29 March 1873 · page 403

The correspondent of the Tamworth News writes on the 17th March:—The Bingera Diamond Mining Co.'s ground at the head of the Doctor's Creek is the main camp, and here are squatted a good many; in fact, it is assuming a…

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Tin Mines

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 29 March 1873 · page 403

The Inverell Courier steles that on 16th instant an extraordinary fall of rain occurred at Ruby, Herding Yard, and Cemetery Creeks—the water falling in a perfect sheet for about two hours. The torrent commenced to descend about…

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Mining Items

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 29 March 1873 · page 15

Cahill's machine, at the Lower Turon, we are informed is engaged crushing 50 tons of stone from the South Star claim. The machine has been kept pretty well going crushing for the claims in its immediate vieinity…

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Mining Reports

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 29 March 1873 · page 15

The New South Wales Northern Boundary Tin Company's manager reports that 3Sewt tin left the mine on the 22nd instant, and another consignment will leave about the end of the month This is in addition to…

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Mining Intelligence

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 29 March 1873 · page 7

HILL END AND VICINITY.—The present excitement on the Hill is centered in the Star of Peace claim, as very great improvement in the quality of the stone has lately manifested itself,…

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