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Mining & the mines, 1888

3,867 stories in Sydney's papers · page 79 of 194

Mining

Evening News · Thursday 12 July 1888 · page 6

DISCOVERY OF TIN.-The warden at Temora has telegraphed to the Mines Department that tin has been found on Davidson's Mandamah Run, about 26 miles west of Temora. The find is reported to be…

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Croydon Mining

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 12 July 1888 · page 7

Our correspondent at Croydon writes, under date June 18, as follows:-- There is an improved tone in mining matters this week, due no doubt to the rich crushing from the Iguana…

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Victoria. Discovery of Coal

Evening News · Thursday 12 July 1888 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Wednesday,-Four distinct veins of coal have been intersected by the diamond drill at Mirboo, ranging from Gin to 3ft in thickness, and at a depth of 436ft…

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The Mining Laws

Evening News · Thursday 12 July 1888 · page 5

The Minister for Mines gave notice in the Assembly last sight that he would more at to-day's sitting-"That this House will resolve itself into a committee of the whole to consider…

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A New Gold-saving Process

The Australian Star · Thursday 12 July 1888 · page 5

IN conjunction with Mr. T. D. Merton, of the Cunningar Chlorination Works, near Harden, a number of Sydney gentlemen have combined to supply the capital…

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The Latest Mining Bill

Evening News · Thursday 12 July 1888 · page 3

Subjoined ate the principal provisions of the bill passed by the Assembly to regulate mining oh church and school lands. It may be remembered that in 1880 these lands, which had originally been granted for church and school…

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The Strike at Mount Keira Colliery. the Police Called Out

The Australian Star · Thursday 12 July 1888 · page 5

THE recent action of the boys employed as drivers and otherwise in Mount Keira colliery threatens to develop serious consequences. The owners…

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COUNTRY. The Coal Trade of the North

The Australian Star · Thursday 12 July 1888 · page 5

NEWCASTLE, This Day.--Mr. R. B. Wallace's monthly circular, dated Tuesday, says vessels continue in demand from most of the foreign ports; only a…

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Mining in the Albury District. (By Telegraph.)

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 12 July 1888 · page 7

ALBURY,Wednesday.-- The deputation which interviewed the Minister for Mines with a view of obtaining a portion of the prospecting vote for developing the mining industry in this…

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The Colliery Dispute

The Australian Star · Friday 13 July 1888 · page 5

NEWCASTLE, This Day.--Yesterday it was intimated to the Miners' Association that the directors bad appointed Messrs. Henry Stokes and Hugh Walker as their…

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Meeting of Miners

The Australian Star · Friday 13 July 1888 · page 7

The Lambton miners held a special meeting in Mr. Ralph's Druids' Hall, Lambton, on 'Wednesday evening. Mr. D. Mason occupied the chair…

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Mining

Evening News · Friday 13 July 1888 · page 7

ALPHA GOLD-MINING COMPANY, LIMITED.—The mining manager reports: During the week ended 7th instant the shaft has been sunk 3ft, making the total depth 47ft from No. 1 level. We hare about…

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Waratah Colliery Dispute. the Arbitrators Appointed

Evening News · Friday 13 July 1888 · page 4

NEWCASTLE, Friday. — The South Waratah miners commenced work on Monday. On Thursday the directors of the company notified that the arbitrators appointed to act on their behalf in…

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An Australian Coal Company

Evening News · Friday 13 July 1888 · page 5

LONDON, June 30.—The North Stockton Coal Company of Newcastle, New South Wales, with a capital of £125,000, has been announced…

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Mining in Queensland

The Australian Star · Friday 13 July 1888 · page 5

BRISBANE, This Day.--Mr. A. W. Clarke, one of tho travelling Government mineralogical lecturers, has resigned, and intends to settle down at Charters Towers…

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Mining Classes in Queensland

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 13 July 1888 · page 5

BRISBANE, Thursday.--Mr. A. W. Clarke, one of the travelling Government mineralogical lecturers, has resigned and intends to settle at Charters Towers. He has made…

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A Victim of Mining Speculation. (By Telegraph.)

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 13 July 1888 · page 5

BRISBANE, Thursday.--George Bligh Stephens, a squatter, committed suicide at the Metropolitan Hotel last night. He was found dead in his bedroom today with a…

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Suicide of a Squatter. Ruined by Mining Speculation

Evening News · Friday 13 July 1888 · page 6

BRISBANE, Thursday.—George Bligh Stephens, a squatter, committed suicide in the Metropolitan Hotel on Wednesday night. He was found dead in his bedroom to-day with a bullet wound in his…

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Mining. the Minister for Mines and the Lewis Ponds Mine

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 14 July 1888 · page 10

The Minister for Mines, with the several M's.P. accompanying him on his tour, paid a visit to Lewis Ponds, near Orange, last Friday. About 40 gentlemen from Orange, the most of whom are…

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North Queensland Gold Mining

Evening News · Saturday 14 July 1888 · page 5

LONDON, July 3.—A deputation from the [?]rectors of the Etheridge gold mines in Northern Queensland waited on Mr. Thomas Archer, the Agent-General for Queensland, with the view of…

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