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Introduced by Mr. Murray, M.L.A., a deputation waited Opon the Minister for Mines this morning at Buxton's Telegraph Hotel, Inverell, to advocate several local requirements. It consisted of his Worship the Mayor (Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The escort left here to-day with 44oz. 10dwt. 11gr., the result of the crushings from Oliver's Free[?]old and Leasehold for this month being 30oz. from t[?]lings. Very little work had been done in the different mines since the holidays,…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Maryville Colliery Company, Limited, Newcastle,--The manager, under date of January 19, reports as follows :--" Selling coal: I have not advertised yet, but Will do So in Wednesday's paper. Main Shaft;…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Minister of Mines and party arrived on Wednesday afternoon from Inverell. He expressed himself delighted with the magnificent country which he had passed through. The…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →As some of the Sunny Corner men were putting in a drive one day last week they turned up a handsome waterworn nugget of gold weighing something over 8oz., and valued at £31. This interesting little…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →CARCOAR, Wednesday.—An escort from Mount M'Donald brought [?] gold from Oliver's freehold and lensehold property. Mining at Mount M'Donald has been [?] carried on since…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →W. Hoselhurst finished retorting yesterday afternoon; 280 oz. from about 100 tons of stone. Murray and party and Nelson and party arr now crushing. CARCOAR, WEDNESDAY…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →EMMAVILLE, Thursday.—At the Two-mile, Berry and party, and Burke and party, have struck good tin. It is believed to be a continuation of the rich Wosley lead. At the Gulf, Willis and a party of…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Basaltic Gold-mining Company. -- Since the resumption of work after the mining holidays, the tunnel has been driven a further distance of 6ft, making a total distance of 476ft driven to date. The…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The following report has been received from Mr. Craven:—Finished crushing 200 tons for 337oz of smelted gold. Full report by letter. Mine looking splendidly…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Mining matters in this district show sigus of improvement. The directors of Watson's Reef are reported to have completed arrangements for the erection of smelting works, and have applied for a lease for tin or silver within a…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →NEWCASTLE, Tuesday.—Mr.Walker who has been sinking a shaft for the Wickham and Bullock. Island Coal Co. came upon a splendid seam of coal during last night. The mine has a fine rocky roof, and the…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Of the other companies, the Stanhope is, perhaps the most important It lies to the east and adjoins the red face. This company was started by Victorian speculators, and appears to be on a fair road to success. After working for…
Continued on Trove, page 169 →NEWS has lately been received of the discovery of gold at the Johnstone River, Queensland. The Johnstone is one of the most beautiful and most unhealthy rivers in tho territory of the sister colony. The mou who live there are…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →[?] has been said and written lately on the supply of coal to Sydney and its [?]. It is a mere truism to say that coal is an indispensable necessary…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The hon. secretary of the Stock Exchange reports that the yield of the Baud and Albion Gold Mine for the past week amounted to 430 tone of stone for 322oz. gold. The manager of the Nymagee Copper-Mining Company,…
Continued on Trove, page 169 →PROGRESS of RAILWAY WORKS.—Messrs. Proudfoot, Logan, and Co. are pushing along rapidly with their contract. The cutting work will be finished easily within the contract time. The tunnel is 49…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →February 12th ensuing will be the 34th anniversary of gold discovery in Australia, and we are glad to add that the discoverer, Mr. Hargraves, is still a hale and hearty member of this community. The story…
Continued on Trove, page 24 →MOUNT BROWNE.—The best news from this field is the announcement by Warden King that a 3oz nugget had been found by Mr. Flemming, the original discoverer of the field. The weather was very…
Continued on Trove, page 24 →Crushing operations, which had been suspended at Nana Creek owing to the scarcity of water, will be resumed at once, an adequate supply being now available. Messrs. Melhado and Curtls report the yield from the…
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