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Mining & the mines, 1875

922 stories in Sydney's papers · page 43 of 47

Mining Board of New South Walks

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 November 1875 · page 10

THE Beard met pursuant to adjournment, at the Boardroom, Mining Department, this morning. Present— Messrs. H. A. Thompson (in the chari), Baker, Copeland, Eddy, De. c. Browne, Sweeny, W. Brown, Mongan, and…

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Country and Mining News. (From Our Correspondents. Campbelltown. November 32

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 27 November 1875 · page 10

A SACRED CONCERT, to procure funds towards repairs ot the Episcopalian Church, was held here a few days ago, The local talent, assisted by two gentlemen friends from Sydney, give every satisfaction It would be invidious to…

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Investing Uncle Ben's Legacy, Or, Mr. M'tailing's Mining and Matrimonial Speculations. a Tale of the Mixing Era. Chapter Xvii.—more Fierce Objectors to Martin's Marriage

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 27 November 1875 · page 2

Two minutes after the newsboy cried "Paper!" at the front gate, Mr. Blough startled his wife—who was preparing for breakfast—by shouting, "Bella!" There was urgency implied in his abrupt summons, so…

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The Mandurama Gold-field

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 November 1875 · page 9

A CORRESPONDENT of the Burrowa News, who has just returned from a flying visit to this new diggings, has furnished the following account of its present circumstances and prospects. The ground upon which the gold-field is…

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Mining Report

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 November 1875 · page 7

PA[?]TON G. M. Co.—The manager reports:—"Star of Peace Vein: Sunk shaft on this vein 6½ feet during the week, making total depth 470½ foot. East workings: Back stoping at 180 and 190 foot levels and underhand stoping at…

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The Mining Board

Evening News · Monday 29 November 1875 · page 5

There was a meeting of this board on last Thursday, and the following members were present:—Messrs. H. A. Thompson (chairman), Baker, De C. Browne, Copland, Sweeney, W. Brown, Morgan Roman, and…

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Country and Mining News. CAMPBELLTOWN. November 22

Evening News · Monday 29 November 1875 · page 7

A SACRED CONCERT, to procure founds towards repairs of the Episcopallian Church, was held a few days ago, The local talent, a [?]ted by two gentlemen friends from Sydney, gave every satisfaction. Is would be invidious to…

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Mining Board

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 30 November 1875 · page 7

THE Board resumed its sittings at half-past 10 o'clock yesterday morning. The members present were; —Mr. Thompson (in the chair), and Messrs. De C. Browne, Sweeny, W. Brown, Roman, Mongam, Baker, Copeland,…

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Mining Report

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 30 November 1875 · page 5

THE Mount Perry Copper Co.—The manager reported to the Mount Perry Mail of 18th November as follows:—"In the 45-fathom drive, south of skip shaft, the [?] is about 16 inches wide, solid. In the winze at the bottom of same…

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The Mining Board

Evening News · Tuesday 30 November 1875 · page 2

The Mining Board met on Monday morning in the Mining Department. The members present were—Messrs. Thompson (chair), De C. Browne, Sweeny. Mongan, Baker, Eddy, Roman, W. Brown, and…

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The New Mining Bill. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 30 November 1875 · page 3

SIR,—In reading your report in to-day issue of the proceedings of the Mining Board, I notice your reporter has mad[?]tently miscontrued the effect of the motion submitted by me to the Board, with the object of abolishing…

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Coal Mines Regulation Bill

Evening News · Wednesday 1 December 1875 · page 4

The second reading of the bill introduced into the Legislative Assembly by Mr. Lucas, the Minister for Mines, to provide for the better regulation of coal mines and collieries, stands the first order of the day…

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A Coal Mine Horror. Dunmore, Pa., July 27, 1875

Evening News · Wednesday 1 December 1875 · page 5

Through the brutality of a miner in the employ of the Pennyelvania Coal Company at this places , mule boy in the same mine was recently put to so terrible an experience in one of the company's…

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Mining Report

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 1 December 1875 · page 5

PAXTON's G. M. Co.—The mining manager reporta under date 27th November:—"Star of Peace Voin: Sunk shaft on this vein 3½feet during the week, making total depth 474 feet. East workings: Back stoping at 180 and…

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Mining Board of New South Wales

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 1 December 1875 · page 7

THE Board met yesterday at the Board-room, Mining Department, Elizabeth-street. Present—Messrs. Thompson (chair), Baker, Copeland, Eddy, De C. Browne, Sweeny, W. Brown, Mongan, and Roman. The minutes of the…

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Mr. Warren D[?]on's Report on the Billabong Gold Field. (CONCLUDED.)

Evening News · Wednesday 1 December 1875 · page 2

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 the Well-tried and other…

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The Coal Mining Bill

Evening News · Thursday 2 December 1875 · page 2

The Coal Mining Bill introduced by Mr. Lucas passed its second reading in the Legislative Assembly last night without opposition and was considered in committee performs. It will be further considered in…

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Mining Reports

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 2 December 1875 · page 5

[?] G. M. Co.—The mining manager reports for forthnight ending 29th November:—"420 feet [?] The various stopes are being extended as usual, with similar results to those of some time past. In Nos 8 and 9,…

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Mining Board

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 2 December 1875 · page 7

THE Mining Board met, pursuant to adjournment, yesterday morning. Present—Mr. Thompson (in the chair), and Messrs. D[?] C. Browne, Sweeny, W. Brown, Mongan, Roman, Baker, Copeland, and Eddy…

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A Coal Mine Horror. Dunmore, Pa., July 27, 1875

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 4 December 1875 · page 27

Through the brutality of a miner in the employ of the Pennyslvania Coal Company at this place a mule boy in the same mine was recently put to so terrible an experience in one of the company's…

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