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Mining & the mines, 1875

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Science—invention— Construction. Air Machine for Mining Shafts. To the Editor

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 20 November 1875 · page 17

SIR,—Having seen in some of your journals where, that parties have frequently been abliged to stop all works at their respective mines on account of bad or insufficient air, and have been put to a great deal…

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Investing Uncle Ben's Legacy, Or, Mr. M'tailing's Mining and Matrimonial Speculations. a Tale of the Mining Era. Chapter Xv.—mr. M'tailing Goes Heavily Into Peak Downs Copper Shakes

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 20 November 1875 · page 2

I HAVE before intimated that Martin was of an anxious disposition. Notwithstanding the smoothness of his connubial prospects, the easy compliance of Mrs. Carney with his heart's desire, and the highly…

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A Gold Medal Awarded for Gallant Conduct

Evening News · Monday 22 November 1875 · page 2

All recognises of the important part which law and order play in the welfare of a community will be pleased to learn that Mr. Robert Lowe, J.P., of Wilbetree (Mudgee) has received a fitting award for his…

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Mining Reports

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 23 November 1875 · page 5

STAR of Peace G. M. Co.—Under date 20th November the mining manager reports as follows:—"The stulls have been put in at the 456-feet levels, north and south, some filled with mullock. Shaft timbered down, and…

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Mr. Warden Dalton's Report on the Billabeng Gold-field

Evening News · Tuesday 23 November 1875 · page 3

COMMENCING with the Billabong Gold Field which is now virtually an extension of the Lachlan Gold Fields, I beg to refer to my annual report for the year 1873, and the description therein…

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Mining Board of New South Wales

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 23 November 1875 · page 6

THE Board met, pursuant to adjournment, at the Board Room, Mining Department, Elizabeth-street, yesterday morning. Present—Mr. Thompson (in the chair), Messrs. Baxter, Copeland, Eddy, De C. Browne, Sweeny, W…

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Country and Mining News. HARGRAVES. November 15

Evening News · Tuesday 23 November 1875 · page 2

Reefing is at present at a low ebb, but hopes are entertained that it will soon revive. There are, I am glad to say, a few out prospecting the different value in the neighborhood and as soon as more leases are cancelled their number will increase…

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Mining Board

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 November 1875 · page 3

THE following members of the Mining Board met in the morning at their chamber in Elizabeth-street, for the purpose of discussing in committee the Mining Regulations, viz., Messrs. H. A. Thompson (chairman), Mongan,…

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Fearful and Fatal Explosion in a Gold Claim

Evening News · Wednesday 24 November 1875 · page 2

The George Town correspondent of the QUEENS-LANDER, of the 20th inst., writes:—About ten o'clock last Thursday morning two explosions, at an interval of a few seconds, were heard by some of the residents…

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Coal Mines Regulation Bill

Evening News · Thursday 25 November 1875 · page 2

A bill was introduced into the Legislative Assembly, last night, by Mr. Lucas, the Minister for Mines, having for its object the better regulation of coal mines and collieries. The bill was read a first…

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Mining Board

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 November 1875 · page 7

THE Mining Board met yesterday, at the chamber, in Elizabeth-street. Present—Messrs. H. A. Thompson (chairman), Sweeney, Morgan, Roman, Wyman, Brown, Coupland, Eddy, De Courcy Brown, Baker (secretary)…

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Mining

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 November 1875 · page 5

GREAT Victoria G. M. Co.—The mining manager reports on November 20th as follows:—"In our recent crushing we treated 121 tons of quartz, and 150 tons of seconds, which produced 2309 oz. of amalgam,…

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Mining Board

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 November 1875 · page 2

THE following members were present: Mr. H. A. Thompson (in the chair) and Messrs. Baker, De C. Browne Copeland, Sweeney, W. Brown, Mongan, Roman, and Eddy…

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Mines and Miking. Mr. Warden Dalton's Report on the Billabong Gold Field. (CONCLUDED.)

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 27 November 1875 · page 18

I NOW come to M'Guiggan's Lead, as regards the north side of the creek, is the most important discovery during 1874. Amongst the same hills from which on opposite slopes tho Well-tried and other…

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Mining Items

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 27 November 1875 · page 18

The manager at L. E. Johnson's Homeward Bound mine, Crudine Creek, reports that the main [?]haft is down a distaure 36 feet width of vein froom five to nine inches, and heavily charged with minerals…

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Mining Report

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 27 November 1875 · page 684

STAR of Peace G. M. Co.—Under date 20th November the mining manager reports as follows:—"The stulls have been put in at the 456-feet levels, north and south, some filled with mullock. Shaft timbered down, and…

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Mining Summary

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 November 1875 · page 5

Some remarks which appeared in our summary of last month had the effect of directing the attention of the mining commurlity to the draft Mining Hill which had been circulated…

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Mining Board of New South Wales

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 27 November 1875 · page 684

THE Board met, pursuant to adjournment, at the Board Room, Mining Department, Elizabeth-street, on Monday morning. Present—Mr. Thompson (in the chair), Messrs. Baxter, Copeland, Eddy, De C. Browne, Sweeny, W…

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The Mandurama Gold Field

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 27 November 1875 · page 9

A correspondent who has just returned from a flying visit to this new digging has furnished the Burrowa News with the following authentic account of its present circumstances and…

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The Mining Board

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 27 November 1875 · page 9

THE Board met again on Monday morning, A letter wan received from the Minister for Mines which stated that the provisions in the amended regulations to which exception was taken, were…

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