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BEYERS and Holtermann's G. M. Co.—Under date 20th April, the mining manager reports as follows:—" Since my last report of the 12th instant, I have sent 260 tons of quartz to the Sir Hercules Battery; I am unable as yet…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →it is understood that the applications for permission to mine for coal under the waters of Port Jackson and on the reserves on the shores of the harbour, as also for permission to mine under the waters…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →KHOHMANN'S G. M. Co.—Under date 21st April, the mining manager reports as follows:—"In the prospecting crosscut in the north shaft at the 392-feet level, we have driven 6 feet this week, making the distance in from, the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →SIR,—In looking over the correspondence published in your journal, relative to the proposed construction of a line of railway to connect Illawarra with the metropolis, — remark that the chief argument advanced by the advocates…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →A CASE which must be regarded as of very considerable importance to colliers and coalowners, was lately heard before the magistrates at Lawford's Gate, near Bristol. The point involved is whether it is allowable for colliers…
Continued on Trove, page 19 →WE have the Cooktown HERALD to April 3rd and tract She following:— On March 24th is an account of a visit to the Palmer by Mr. Kennedy, the well-known carrier. The roads,…
Continued on Trove, page 18 →THE BALD HILLS RUSH.—The " Forbes Times" reports that No. 1 North bottomed last Friday at a depth of 167 feet, and being assisted by seme score of northern shareholders,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The WESTERN EXAMINER (Orange) has been shown some really excellent, specimens of quartz, obtained at a depth at 26ft 6[?], while well-sinking. The quartz is of a blue and [?]rey colour, and got from a well-defined reef. The…
Continued on Trove, page 19 →THE NEWCASTLE CHRONICLE reports that a fearful accident occurred on Friday afternoon. At about half-past 4 o'clock, at the workings of the Waratah Coal…
Continued on Trove, page 27 →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 523 →THE WEATHER.—we have had alight showers at intervals every day for the last week, which [?] made the roads very [?] here is a prospect of five weather at Present. [?].— The residents of [?] will learn with regret…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →A BULL ON HIS TRAVELS—While a bull was being driven through the town yesterday, he deliberately walked into the shop of Mr. A. Johnstone, tailor, and after taking a good survey around, and throwing all the clothing about, the…
Continued on Trove, page 32 →The first meeting of the second session of the Mining Board was held at the Colonial Secretary's office. at 11 o'clock to-day. The following representatives were present:—Mr. Thompson (chairman), Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →BTAR OF PEACE G. M. Co.—Under date 24th April, the mining manager reports as follows:—The main [?] sunk below the 410 fet level 34 feet; the vein at present is [?]ve inches wide; showing a little gold. From…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Mining Board met again this morning at the Colonial Secretary's office. Present—Messrs. Thompson (chairman), Baker, Mengun Sweeney, Griffin, Eddy, Copeland, and De Courcy Browne. The…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A SPECIAL meeting of the Mining Board was held yesterday at the Colonial Secretary's Office. There were present —Messrs. H. A. Thompson (chairman), J. Baker, Henry Copeland, De C. Browne, J. H. Griflin, James P. Sweeney,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →SIR,—The Queensland Government are evidently intent on making Brisbane a COAL PORT, by means of the locomotive. My attention has been called to the following notice in the Queensland Government Gazette:—…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Mining Board met again this morning at the Colonial Secretary's office, when the same members were present as yesterday. The only business done was a discussion respecting the use of room for the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A MEETING of the Mining Board of New South Wales was held, pursuant to adjournment, at the Colonial Secretary,'s office, yesterday morning. The members present were—Messrs. H. A. Thompson (chairman), J. Baker, J…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →SIR,—The time has arrived when it behoves all those who are interested in that rising locality, viz., Lithgow Valley, to try if possible to obtain a reduction in the rate of haulage of the coal by the railway. For months…
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