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Mining & the mines, 1881

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Mining Intelligence. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondents.) Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 27 September 1881 · page 6

At a meeting of the Borehole miners on Saturday evening, the deputation previously appointed to interview Mr. Gregson, reported that he had rofuscd to entertain their demand of 4d. in the 1s., but that a temporary agreement…

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Nana Creek Goldfield. [By Electric Telegraph.] Grafton

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 27 September 1881 · page 3

The reef in the 15-acre lease of the Matilda reef,-Nana Creek, at a depth of 25 feet, was broke down on Satuaday last, and shows a width of 18 inches. About 24 cwt of stone was brought to…

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Mining Intelligence

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 28 September 1881 · page 6

UNION JACK M. COMPANY, Percydale, Victoria.— The mining manager reports:—"At the intermediate shaft we are engaged cutting chambers at the 114-feet level, preparatory to driving north. The reef is opening up well at…

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Mining at Gympie. GYMPIE

Evening News · Wednesday 28 September 1881 · page 2

Stone, showing a fair sprinkling of gold, was struck by the Glanmire and Monkland Co. at a depth of 570ft. The reef is 5ft thick. The South New Zealand Co. have got another…

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The Temora Mining Case. To the Editor

Evening News · Wednesday 28 September 1881 · page 2

SIR,—Upon perusing your issue of the 19th instant, I was surprised to find, under the heading of Temora news, a telegram which, if uncontradicted, may injure me in my profession. The telegram is as…

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Gold News From Carcoar. [By Electric Telegraph.) Carcoar

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Thursday 29 September 1881 · page 3

A large number of gold mining leases were applied for last week from Milburn Creek. Twenty-four men are working on the Balmoral Company's claim…

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Mining Intelligence. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondents.) Carcoar

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 29 September 1881 · page 6

A large number of gold-mining leases have been applied for this week from Milburn Creek. Twenty-four men are working the Balmoral Company's ground. Colbert and Grant are now crushing at the Belmore battery and their…

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Mines and Mining. Rough on the Mining Laws

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 1 October 1881 · page 22

IN an article commenting upon the mining laws, the "Temora Herald" of Friday last is very severe. Our contemporary says:—"Last week the warden was compelled, under this wonderful piece of machinery,…

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Mining. Temora

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 1 October 1881 · page 8

SEVERAL prospecting parties have gone out to test reputed auriferous localities. The Sabastopol reefs a are looking very well. Hidden Treasure getting splendid prospects l½oz. from bucket…

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Mining Items

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 1 October 1881 · page 568

Mr. Joseph Palmer reports the yield for this week of the Black Horse United Gold Mine, Egerton, to be 110 ounces. Half-year's profits of the Moonta copper-mine,…

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Latest Mining Telegrams. Nana Creek Goldfield. Grafton

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 1 October 1881 · page 11

The first mining dispute in connection with the Nana Creek reefs has been before the warden's court for the past three days, and was concluded yesterday evening. Much…

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Gold in the Lump

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 1 October 1881 · page 22

A CORRESPONDENT of the "Grafton Argus " tells the following yarn, as bearing upon recent mining excitement in the usually systematic Grafton:—I have been the silent witness of one or two mining…

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Late Mining. CARCOAR

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 1 October 1881 · page 583

A large number of gold-mining leases have been applied for this week from Milburn Creek. Twenty-four men are working the Balmoral Company's ground. Colbert and Grant are now crushing at the Belmore battery and their…

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Country and Mining News

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 1 October 1881 · page 39

CORRESPONDENTS will oblige by sending Mining News on separate pages of their communications, in order to have same classed in our Mining pages. Correspondents will further oblige by affixing their signatures to…

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Mining News. BULAHDELAH

Evening News · Saturday 1 October 1881 · page 4

Prospects are improving at Coolongolook. The Curreeki Company are reining stone estimated to go 100oz to the ton. Mr. Charlton, from Hill End, is inspecting the Mountain Maid mine for…

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Copeland Mining News. COPELAND

Evening News · Saturday 1 October 1881 · page 4

The late heavy rains somewhat retarded work on many of the claims here, but since fine weather has set in work is again progressing with vigour…

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Mining Items. New South Wales

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 1 October 1881 · page 22

COPELAND.—Our correspondent reports on september 24:—The Prince Charlie No. 1 are still crushing; they have put through about 200 tons, and are sanguine of having a large cake of gold, when they…

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The Temora Mining Case. To the Editor

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 1 October 1881 · page 41

SIR,—Upon perusing your issue of the 24th instant, I was surprised to find, under the hoading of Temora news, a telegram which, if uncontradicted, may injure me in my profession. The telegram is as…

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Mining Affairs on the Hunter. Newcastle

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 1 October 1881 · page 568

In the short space of a week, the aspect of affairs in the Hunter River coal-mining district has undergone a material change. In the first place, the attitude of the Borehole miners has changed into a more pacific and conciliatory tone…

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Gold News From Carcoar. [By Electric Telegraph.] Carcoar

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Saturday 1 October 1881 · page 5

Wicken and party brought into town yesterday a cake of gold weighing 60oz Sdwt 6gr, being the result from 190 tons of quariz crushed from their claim, known as the Prince of Wales, The stone…

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