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Mining & the mines, 1874

1,490 stories in Sydney's papers · page 61 of 75

Country and Mining News. Orange September 30

Evening News · Wednesday 7 October 1874 · page 4

The weather is still very unsettled : the heaviest fall of snow we have had during the winter occurred during last week and at present rain, hail, and snow, with scarce a gleam of sun shine, renders our streets and roads pear impassible, and…

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Mining. Wednesday Evening

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 8 October 1874 · page 5

COAT, shares were offered to-day on easier terms. Waratah sold at 15½; Wallsend could have been obtained at 19, and Bulli at 16. Sales of copper were Peak Downs at 10s. 6d…

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Mining. Thursday Evening

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 9 October 1874 · page 6

THE increased firmness in Hill End shares noticed yesterday has been maintained. Sales: Star of Peace were effected at 7s. 6d. to 8s. 6d. Paxtons sold at 3s. and wanted. Offers of 4s…

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Mines and Mining. Origin of Tin Mining in Australia

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 10 October 1874 · page 19

THE Rev. W. B. Clarke, the veteran Sydney geologist, who knew of the existence of gold in New South Wales nearly ten years before the gold fever occurred, was the first to prophesy the…

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Mining

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 10 October 1874 · page 15

GULGONG.—The Argus reports :—Between the dam of Mr. Kitchen and the old Surface Hill quite a rush has recently taken place. This has been in consequence of much deeper…

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Mining Leases

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 10 October 1874 · page 6

THE new rule in reference to the granting of mineral leases, lately laid down by the new Mining Department, seems likely to lead to confusion, and to interfere with the development…

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Mining Items

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 10 October 1874 · page 19

During the past week we (Gundagai Times) paid a visit to Lac-ma-lac and found the place considerably dull. The only work being done is on the Consolidated Gold Mining Company's ground, and they are carrying on operations to…

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Mining Board.—monday

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 10 October 1874 · page 6

MEMBERS present: Messrs. Baker, De C. Browne, W. Brown, Barns, Copeland, Griffin, Mongan, Roman, Sweeny and Thompson. The chairman (Mr. H. A.Thomson), took the…

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The Mining Record

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 10 October 1874 · page 457

THESE was only a limited inquiry for shares on Tuesday. Gold in most demand. Beyers and Holtermans sold at 4s. 9d., Carroll Beards at 4s, Krohmans at 8s, 3d. to 8s. 6d. The…

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Mining. Friday Evening

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 October 1874 · page 8

WITH the exception of the increased prices asked for Will End scrip there is nothing fresh to report upon in the Share market. Paxton's sold to-day at 3s. 8d., and were the only ones…

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Mining Appeal Case

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 10 October 1874 · page 6

THAT MASTERPIECE of the present Ministry, the Mining Bill, though not more than five or six months in operation, has begun to show the looseness and want of foresight in its drawing…

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Mining Board. Monday, October 5

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 10 October 1874 · page 457

MEMBERS present: Messrs. Baker, De C. Browne, W. Brown, Burns, Copeland, Griffin, Mongan, Roman, Sweeny, and Thomson. The Chairman (Mr. H. A. Thomson), took the chair at the…

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Mining Board. Monday, Oct. 5

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 10 October 1874 · page 8

Present: Messrs. Baker, De Courcey Browne, W. Brown, Burns, Copeland, Griffin, Mongan, Roman, Sweeny, and Thompson (in the chair). Mr. COPELAND moved—That the following resolution…

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Insolvency Court. Before the Chief Commissioner. in the Matter of the Star of the West Gold Mining Co (Limited) and the Act Ii Vic, No. 19

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 10 October 1874 · page 458

This was a meeting to enable members of shareholders to show cause, if any, why they should not be declared shareholders, and liable to be called upon to contribute to the assets of the company. Objections were taken, and…

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Country and Mining News. (From Our Correspondents.) Parramatta. October 5

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 10 October 1874 · page 34

ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH.—The Catholic community here seem very fortunate in having their clergy at all times amongst them, and much respected; and on the other hand very unfortunate in not being allowed to retain them any…

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Latest from the Palmer Goldfields

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 10 October 1874 · page 34

WE have Cooktown papere to the 26th September from which we extract the following:— A correspondent of the Cooktown Herald, September 19th, says: The ground which is now being…

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Mining

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 12 October 1874 · page 5

THE Ruby Tin Co.—The manager reports that last week's yield of ore was 1 ton, making the quantity on hand ready for dispatch 38 owt. Number of men employed, nine. The Big Ruby Tin Co.—The manager reports that last…

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Mining. Monday Evening

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 October 1874 · page 5

THE Share market, though not active to-day, was more active than at the close of last week, and the improved feeling on the part of holders of Hill End shares continues. Paxtons sold…

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Mining Board

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 October 1874 · page 6

MEMBERS present: Messrs. Baker, W. Brown, Copeland, Griffin, Mongan, Sweeny, and Thomson. The CHAIRMAN (Mr. H. A. Thomson, took the chair at the usual hour…

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