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Mining & the mines, 1874

1,490 stories in Sydney's papers · page 24 of 75

Iron and Coal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 8 May 1874 · page 5

SINCE the publication of our last summary we inserted a paragraph copied from the London Journal headed "Geography," from which it appeared that Victoria as usual had been credited…

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Mining. Thursday Evening

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 8 May 1874 · page 10

COAL shares continue very salable; Wallsend were stronger to-day, and, after selling at 14¾ to 15, closed firm at the higher rate. Peak Downs Copper have had a recovery of 3d.—sales at…

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Mines and Mining. Government Encouragement to Mining in Victoria

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 9 May 1874 · page 18

WITH regard to mining matters, we can safely say "they do these things better—in Victoria." In a rather bulky, and very well got up work, published by the "Victorian Government Printer,…

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The Cape Gold-Fields

Empire · Saturday 9 May 1874 · page 3

THE intelligence from the new gold-fields at the Cape is looked for with considerable interest. There are four mails a month from there, and each one brings news of increasing yields, and of the…

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Mining

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 9 May 1874 · page 15

PARKES.—We take the following from the Gazette. M'Guiggan's Lead; At the eastern extremity of this lead there are two claims, each having pretty good paddocks. Several additional…

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Mining Items

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 9 May 1874 · page 18

The quantity of tin ore forwarded from the Murrurundi railway station by W. E. Potts and Co., from April 23rd to 20th April, was 32 tons 8 cwt 3 qrs and 11 lbs. The Ballarat Courier understands that a number…

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Mining. Friday Evening

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 May 1874 · page 10

COAL shares were decidedly firmer to-day, and as the market was cleared of all the Wallsend obtainable at 15, holders demand 5s. higher Waratah sold at 12?. Peak Downs shares also…

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The Gold Coast. London. May 4

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 9 May 1874 · page 606

In the House of Commons a debate has taken place in reference to the establishment of a protectorate over the Gold Coast. When speaking to this question, Mr. Lowther declared that the…

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Country and Mining News. (From Our Correspondents. Parramatta

Empire · Saturday 9 May 1874 · page 4

QUARTER SESSIONS.—To-morrow (Friday) Quarter Sessions will be held, with a very light calender, only three cases set down for hearing. SMALL DEBTS COURT.—Twenty cases were heard on…

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Country and Mining News. (From Our Correspondents. Parramatta. May 4

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 9 May 1874 · page 31

SMALL DEBTS COURT.—A private investigation took place on Saturday last, by a summoned bench of magistrates, regarding neglect of duty of the bailiff (Mr. P. Hayes) of the above court, in refusing to serve a writ of execution. After…

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Country and Mining News. (From Our Correspondents.) Gulgong and Home Rule. May 5

Empire · Monday 11 May 1874 · page 4

The present and almost the only topic causing sensation amongst us is the forthcoming races which commence on Tuesay next. Since last year every requisite improvement has been made on the course, including alterations on the…

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Mining Regulatic

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 12 May 1874 · page 5

THE following are Regulations for the [?] conduct of business by members of the Mining Board [?] the Mining Act, 1874. Whereas by the Mining Act, 1874, it is enacted that it shall [?]…

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Mining Regulations

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 12 May 1874 · page 3

THE following are Regulations for the election of and conduct of business by members of the Mining Board under the Mining Act, 1874. Whereas by the Mining Act, 1874, it is enacted that it shall be…

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Mining. Monday Evening

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 12 May 1874 · page 6

BUYERS of Coal shares are still so anxious to invest that holders are enabled to obtain advanced prices. Wallsend sold at 15 to 15¼, and 15? asked; Waratah brought 12 to 12?;…

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The New Mining Appointments & Regulations

Evening News · Tuesday 12 May 1874 · page 2

The regulations tinder the new Mining Bill, which appear below, were approved of yesterday the meeting of the Executive Council, and will be contained in the Government Gazette of to-day. The…

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Mining. Tuesday Evening

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 May 1874 · page 5

IN the Share market to-day, Wallsend Coal commanded most inquiry, selling at 15½ to 15?, and at close there were no sellers at less than 15½; Waratah wented at 12, sellers at…

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Schedules. Schedule 1. Boundaries of the Divisions of the Electoral District of the Gold-fields South. Lachlan Division

Empire · Wednesday 13 May 1874 · page 4

Includes Corrigellico Lake, Lachian (part of), Emu Creek Tyagong, Burrangong, Jugcong Creek or Cumbamur[?]h, Nanama, Gundaroo, Muttama, Gundagal, Adjungbilly, and goobarragandra Gold-fields…

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The New Mining Appointments and Regulations

Empire · Wednesday 13 May 1874 · page 3

THE regulations under the new Mining Bill, which appear below, were approved of on Monday at a meeting of the Executive Council, and were contained in the Government Gazette of Tuesday. The…

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Election of Members of the Mining Board. Instructions to Returning-officers, &c

Empire · Wednesday 13 May 1874 · page 4

The following extracts from the regulations relating to the election of members of the raining board are forwarded for the guidance of returning-officers, deputy-returningofficers, and poll clersk:…

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Mining. Wednesday Evening

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 May 1874 · page 6

THE advance asked by sellers of Wallsend coal shares yesterday having been obtained this morning, when sales were effected at 151/2, has caused holders to raise their price to 153/4,…

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