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In this section the exhibits this year are on the whole more valuable, and give a more complete idea of the mineralogical and geological features of this country than those of any previous year. Many of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →In this section the exhibits this year are on the whole more valuable, and give a more complote idea of the mineralogical and geological features of this country than those of any previous year. Many of…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →GRICKET.—A match was played last Friday, In Harris" [?], near the railway station, between the Argyle C.C., of Sydney, and the Fitzroy C.C., of Parramatta, which reenlted in a drawn game, through some unsatlsfaotory…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →STAR OF PEACE G. M. Co.—Under date 10th April, the mining manager reports as follows:—"The main, shaft is now down below the 4 10-feet level about 25 feet. The vein on an average is from 9 to 12 inches wide, and still continues…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →THE Easter holidays have retarded mining operationa to some extent, though otherwise our miners have been doing steady work in all the principal branches of their industry. At present,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →BEYERS and Holterman's G. M. Co.—Under date 13th April, the mining manager reports as follows:—"On Saturday, the 10th instant, I commenced to send the quartz from the plat to the Sir Heroules battery; and on…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Mr. E. FITZGERALD has patented a machine for pulverising quartz tailings, which consist of a horizontal disc, revolving on a vertical shaft, on which is affixed a number of metal bars. The intervals between…
Continued on Trove, page 17 →An explosion of gas occurred in the Meir Hay pit, Longton, on February 2, causing the death of two men and setting fire to the mine. There were fourteen men at work in the pit, and two of the[?]…
Continued on Trove, page 27 →PARKES AND CURRAJONG.—The head of the Tichborne lead presents (reports the Gazette) a very healthy appearance there is scarcely a claim that is not in full activity. The block off…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →The only mining news from Gundagai that the TIMES has to record is that the prospectors' claim on the "Come at Last" reef, at the Old Kangaroo ground, continues to…
Continued on Trove, page 17 →SOUTHERN Cobar Copper Co.—The general manager, writing from Cobar on April 5, reports:—"The 15-fathom level, driving north, is in solid ore, a mixture of blue and green carbonates and grey ore, averaging 20 per cent…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →SIR,—I was very much surprised to read your article in this day's issue on the subject of abolition of export duty on gold; and, being somewhat interested in the matter, I will endeavour, with your kind permission, to place before…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →HO[?]-STEALING.—About two years ago, an old re[?] of Bowesta[?] William Perkins missed a valumble horse from his paddock. Nothing was heard of the animals although the less was [?] to the potion in the [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →MUNICIPAL COUNCIL.—The regular fortnightly meeting of the Council was held on Monday last. Present: the Mayor (C. J. Byrnes, Esq), Aldermen J. Pye, J. Booth, J. Trott, R. [?]chie, J. Willis, H. Taylor, H. Burge, J. Good, W. Drew,…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →PANTON'S G. M. Co.—The mining manager reports on 15th April:—"I am happy to inform you that we have found some rich stone in the west workings at 250-feet level, and about 65 feet north of the south boundary, which…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →THE NEWCASTLE CHRONICLE reports tliat a fearful accident occured on Friday afternoon. At about half-past 4 o'clock, at the workings of the Waratash Coal…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →[?] Thursday there has been samp [?] appearance of trust and we may safely judge a propitions spring. The sheep farmers are busy wearing. Two flooks of lambs belonging to Mr. John Coagrove, passed through she…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →NOTICE is hereby given that the undermentioned Leases have been forwarded to the Warden at Gulgong for delivery to the Lessees, and unless the Lessees take the delivery of their respective leases within the time…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →PAXTON'S G. M. Co.—The mining manager reports, under date 17th April:—"Star of Peace vein workings: Stoping to north of north shaft at 330 and 340 feet levels; raised 15 tons stone, which looks payable; also sunk shaft for the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →NOTICE is hereby given that the undermentioned Lease has been forwarded to the Warden, at Young, for delivery to the Lessees, and unless the Lessees pay the arrears of rent, if any, and take the delivery thereof forthwith, it…
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