Copeland Gold Field Official History Record
The Mines Department records Ratification of Copeland gold discovery in 1876 at Back Creek. Alluvial deposits declined after initial 1,500 oz that year, 180 oz the next. Multiple reefs were prospected 1877 1879 including Mountain Maid, Rain Now and Star of the South. Peak activity 1878 1879. then gradual decline by 1887 with many reefs abandoned. Old mines listed with prospector names and reef widths. The Mountain Maid produced 7,644 oz by end 1879 from 925 tons, depth up to 180 ft.
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Mines Department
Copeland
Saxby
Back Creek
Rainbow Reef
Lady Lieaio
The
Mechanics
Morning Star
Star of the South
Nseant ‘Thistle
Lord of the North
Barrington
Cope
Bowman River
Cobark
Riewton Vale
Bursent
Little River
Copeland Wes
Messrs Driscoll and Watt
Mountain Maid
Jas
Tetora
Messrs Cripps
Treland
Prince Edward
Messrs
Webeck
Tassallana
Messrs Hindmarsh
Party
Cameron
Doustcitt
Irwin
Messrs. Murphy and Bailey
Moses
Copitind
Yea
Rao
Sunk andTunnel Hoyed by Prospectors on Reef Field
The report lists multiple reef prospects and their claimants. Reefs include Rainbow Reef likely same as Mountain Maid, Mint near Queen of Beauty with a 150 ft tunnel, and Golden Spur discovered 1878. Prospectors include Baker Tassall Beresford. Langland Co. Fallon Co. Rowe Baxter. Blackwell Party. Tutor Party. Johnson Party. Moser Hushes Proctor. The Homeward Bound averages about 18 m wide. Queen of Beauty varies in depth.
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Messrs. Baker, Tassall
Beresford
Messrs. Langland and Co
Morning Star
Messrs
Fallon
Messrs Blackwell
Party
Bowman Falls
Bowman River
Sin
Mint
Mosers, Chalmers and
Sala
Miny
Johnson
Golden Spur
Messrs Dyson
Moser Hushes
Proctor
Annual Quartz Production From Prince District Mines 1876 1932
Annual production figures list quartz and ore yields from multiple mines in the Prince district from 1876 through 1932. The record includes Mountain Maid, Hidden Treasure, Centennial, Prince Charlie, Prince Lewellyn, Dyson & Co Golden Spare, and others, with yearly tonnages and notes on crushing results and ore content.
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Centennial P
Centennial
Prince Charlie
Prince Lewellyn
Prince Liewlyn
Dyson & Co Golden
Proposals criticised as butter exports debate grows
Canberra reports show Mr Corser urging the government to restrict butter exports only with compensation, seeking new markets in the East and financial aid for dairy producers while warning Ottawa Agreement risks. Opposition leader demands review if butter exports are altered, as Minister Stewart defends limited restrictions amid industry talks.
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Tuusby
Corser
House of Representatives
Duy
Great Britain
Australia
Mn Corser
Australi
Coreer
Creat Brea
Ottawa
Scullin
Seatlin
Stewart
Man’s Deadly Enemies and Fly Control Methods
A historical column warns of the danger posed by flies and the need to spray to protect crops. It argues insects threaten life and endorses liquid chemical sprays as an economical method for destroying pests, noting Rex Research Fellowships support combatting the menace.
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Rex Research Fellowships
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