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Mining & the mines, 1886

3,031 stories in Sydney's papers · page 26 of 152

Broken Bill South Silver Mine

Evening News · Saturday 20 February 1886 · page 6

The first half-yearly meeting of the Broken Hill South SIlver mining Co. was held yesterday. Mr. S.A. Stephen, M.L.A., presided. The report and balance [?] which were adopted, showed that operations…

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Mining. Sunny Corner Silver-mining Co., Limited

Evening News · Saturday 20 February 1886 · page 6

The secretary reports that during the week ended February 13, Nos. 4 and 5 smelters were in blast for the full week, and Nos. 2 and 3 were shut down for repairs on Friday last. 511 tons of ore were reduced,…

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Latest Mining News. Silver King Mining Co

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 20 February 1886 · page 13

A general meeting of the Silver King Mining Co. was held on Monday in Tattersall's buildings. Mr. F. C. Griffiths presided. The report and balancesheet, which were adopted, showed £9496 at the…

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Mining at Gympie

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 20 February 1886 · page 5

GYMPIE, Friday.--The crushings of Wilmott Extended of 79 tons yielded 143oz. amalgam. North Glanmire Company, for the fortnight, crushed 284 tons for a yield of…

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Mining in South Australia

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 20 February 1886 · page 5

ADELAIDE, Friday.--A deputation, representing the Mining Encouragement Society, will shortly discuss with the Government the advisableness of dispatching prospecting…

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Colliery Accident at Lithgow. Men Entombed—the Rescue—too Late

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 20 February 1886 · page 10

A shocking calamity happoned in the Lithgow Valley Colliery during Sunday afternoon and night. Inquiries at the Sydney office of the Company next morning showed they had received the…

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The Lithgow Colliery Accident. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Lithgow

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 20 February 1886 · page 14

The work of bricking up the air courses in the Lithgow Colliery Company's mine was completed at 7 o'clock this evening. The fire has been now left to die out for want of air to support the combustion. Opinions differ as to the…

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The Silver Mines of New South Wales. Vi.—the Barrier Ranges Silver Mines. Third Notice. (By Our Special Reporter.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 20 February 1886 · page 10

Adjoining the most southerly block of the Broken Hill property, along the entire length of the S.E. boundary, lies the Elizabeth claim, which has an area of about 32 acres. This claim was originally taken up by T. H…

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Country and Mining News. (From Our Correspondents.)

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 20 February 1886 · page 15

SPECIAL.—Correspondents are requested to write on one side of paper only, and to use ink. It is a cruel in[?]tion on editorial eyes and time, and still more cruel to compositors, to place "copy" before them in the form…

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News from the Colonial Goldfields. (The latest information concerning mining shares will be found in our Telegraphic and Commercial Reports.) New South Wales

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 20 February 1886 · page 24

ADELONG.—Mining iS still very quiet hEre, though a lot of steady prospecting ia being done. On the Victorian line Messrs. Bird and party, who have the Flagstaff lease on tribute, have discovered a new reef…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 20 February 1886 · page 14

Payable gold is being got about a mile from Forbes, on the Parkes-road. Already several claims have been pegged out. SILVERTON, FRIDAY…

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Wallaroo Copper Mines

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 22 February 1886 · page 5

ADELAIDE, Sunday.--It is estimated that the loss during the last year in connection with the working of the Wallaroo mines amounted to close upon £20,000, being the…

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Mining Topics

Globe · Monday 22 February 1886 · page 5

Basaltic Gold-mining Company, Tumberumba.—For the week ending 13th February the tunnel at the 55-ft. level has been driven a further distance of 12ft.,…

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A Mining Speculation

Evening News · Monday 22 February 1886 · page 3

In the District Court to-day, before Judge Dowling, the case of Palmer v. Upward was resumed, upon tho application of Mr. Nash. The case was heard a few days ago. The plaintiff. Mr. Joseph…

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Lithgow Colliery Accident. (To the Editor of the Globe.)

Globe · Monday 22 February 1886 · page 5

Sir.—I trust you will allow me, in justice to myself, a few lines in which to say:— 1. That the statements in my telegrams and letters to you from Lithgow were…

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The Newcastle Coal-trimmers. (By Telegraph.)

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 22 February 1886 · page 5

NEWCASTLE, Saturday.--A special meeting of the Newcastle Trades and Labor Council was held at Tattersall's Hotel last evening, for the purpose of receiving a…

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The Coal Trimmers' Dispute. Newcastle

Globe · Monday 22 February 1886 · page 3

A special meeting of the Newcastle Trades and Labour Council was held at Brents Tattersall's Hotel last evening to receive a deputation from the Coal Trimmers'…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 22 February 1886 · page 9

Lone Hand Company, Kingston.—The prospecting drive at No. 1 shaft is in 80 feet, but there is no improvement in the wash. No change at No. 2 shaft. Have crushed 70 tons of cement for 65oz. of gold, the total yield for the…

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The Croydon Goldfield. Brisbane, This Day

Globe · Monday 22 February 1886 · page 5

There is considerable speculation amongst the miners on the new Croydon field. The shares in the various mines are changing hands. One-eighth share of the…

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Mining. Wallaroo Mines

Evening News · Tuesday 23 February 1886 · page 6

ADELAIDE, Monday,—The report of the directors of the Wallaroo mines for the year ended December 31 last shows the estimated loss for the year to be £19,782. The operations are to be largely curtailed…

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