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Mining & the mines, 1882

1,772 stories in Sydney's papers · page 26 of 89

Country and Mining News. ALBURY. April 11

Evening News · Saturday 15 April 1882 · page 3

ALBURY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL.-It was decided at their last meeting to proceed with the erection of the new Town Hall. The original intention was to limit the cost to £5000, but when tenders were invited it was found that the…

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Mining Intelligence. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Temora

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 15 April 1882 · page 6

The United Temora Gold-mining Company, of Adelaide, embracing the claims known as Flag of All Nations, Prince of Wales, and Warnock, have completed their capital of £30,000. Mr. Dalwood, director, left for Adelaide to-day,…

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Country and Mining News. (From Our Own Correspondents.) Albury. April 11

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 15 April 1882 · page 39

ALBURY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL.—It was decided at their last meeting to proceed with the erection of the new Town Hall. The original intention was to limit the cost to £5000 but when tenders were invited it was found that the…

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Explontons in Coal Mines

Evening News · Monday 17 April 1882 · page 2

[?] to which Dr. RENWICK'S new [?] with the probebility of [?]the condition and [?] of the coal mines at Newcastle and…

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Mining Intelligence. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondents.) Vegetable C[?]eek

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 April 1882 · page 6

There is a considerable falling off in the quantity of tin raised. Very few fresh all[?]vial finds have been [?]de. New reef discoveries [?] to be reportad from gulf and table lands. It is repotted that a party of Sydney…

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The Coal Miners' Strike. NEWCASTLE

Evening News · Tuesday 18 April 1882 · page 2

Mr. W. K. Lochhead interviewed Mr. Gregson is morning with the view of further endeavouring to bring about a settlement of the dispute between the A.A, Company and their workmen…

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Mining News. Victorian Mining Market

Evening News · Tuesday 18 April 1882 · page 2

The Ballarat correspondence of the " Argus' reports :-The market opened on Saturday morning with steady prices offered for all the more prominent Stocks, some of the Hepburn group, Duke,…

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Mining Intelligence

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 18 April 1882 · page 2

Hidden Treasure Gold Mining Company, Copeland-- The mining manager reports by telegram, as follows:--"Ninety tons crushed for 420oz amalgam dies not lifted; 50 tons stone on surface, and…

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The Kilkivan Gold Rush. Kilkivan

Evening News · Tuesday 18 April 1882 · page 2

The Long Tunnel Company are tunnelling the mountain for the lead of the old alluvial workings. They have cut a lode 20ft wide. The manager of the Bank of New South Wales and myself took a…

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Mining Intelligence. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondnts.) Grafton

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 18 April 1882 · page 6

The Lady Matilda battery, Nana Creek, formally started crushing on Saturday. The christening ceremony was performed by Miss Matilda Sharpe, daughter of the prospector, and in the presence of about 200 people. Ten head of…

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The Coal Miners' Strike. [By Electric Telegraph.] Newcastle

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 19 April 1882 · page 3

Mr. Lochhead, J.P., had another interview with Mr. Gregson, the general superintendent of the A.A. Company to-day, for the purpose of endeavouring to effect a settlement of the Borehole…

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Queen of Mount Macdonald Gold Mining Co

Evening News · Wednesday 19 April 1882 · page 5

The mining manager of the Queen of the Mount Gold Mining Company, Mount Macdonald, reports as follows under date April 15:—"I have been busy timbering the main, shaft for the past week. The…

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Mining News. Ballarat Mining Market

Evening News · Wednesday 19 April 1882 · page 5

The Ballarat correspondent of the "Argus" reports:—The market opened rather quietly this morning, but business improved during the day. The Hepburn stocks had, apparently, the call in the…

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Gold Separating in Dry Diggings

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 19 April 1882 · page 3

A number of gentlemen, including the Hon. the Minister for Mines (Dr. Renwick); the Inspector of Mines (Mr. Warden Slee); Mr. Wilkinson, Government Geologist; Mr. Ferguson, M L.A.; Mr…

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The Pulpit and the Miners. To the Editor

Evening News · Wednesday 19 April 1882 · page 3

SIR,—In one of the Newcastle churches on Sunday week last was delivered what may be termed "a Sunday evening lecture." The topic chosen as the ground-work for the solution of the problem…

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Dry Blowing Machine for Gold Saving Purposes

Evening News · Wednesday 19 April 1882 · page 5

A dry-blowing machine for gold saving purposes was tried this morning opposite the Prince Alfred Hospital, in the presence of Dr. Renwick, Minister for Mines, Mr. Harrie Wood, Under Secretary for…

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The Colliery Strike at Newcastle. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 19 April 1882 · page 6

A lengthy interview took place at the A. A. Co.'s office this morning between a deputation from the Borehole miners on strike, accompanied by Mr. W. K. Lochhead, and Mr. Gregson, general superintendent of the company, for…

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Mining Intelligence. [By Electric Telegraph.] Temora

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 19 April 1882 · page 3

The Melbourne Company's Nil Dasperandum property at 'Possum Power is advertised for sale by the bailiff. The failure of this claim is attributed to had management. Negotiations are pending between…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 19 April 1882 · page 6

Sykes and party washed up 565 loads, which averaged 14dwt. per load. The water in the company's shaft is sufficient for 500 loads por week. Messrs. Solomon and Hunter, the purchasers of Jackson's rich property at…

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Appalling Colliery Explosion

Evening News · Thursday 20 April 1882 · page 2

LONDON, April 19.—An explosion, attended with loss of life, has occurred at Tudhe Colliery, in Durham. A large number of miners were working in the pit at…

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