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Newspaper
Wallaroo Times And Mining Journal
Location
Wallaroo, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 11, 1869
Page
5
The article surveys Moonta and Wallaroo Mines with rising ore yields and expanding operations. It notes the Parematta and North-East Moonta Company progress, dividends and improving ore quality, plus other Peninsula ventures and mining governance. Details include death of W B Dawes, Sabbath School anniversary, local mail, and Port Victor improvements.
Reports from Moonta discuss low price pitches at Ferguson's shaft indicating rich ore and possible gains for optimistic speculators. The Peak Downs Copper Mining Company may recruit more miners for Queensland. Emphasis on worker relations, library needs, and a revived Mutual Improvement Society to support debate and learning among miners.
Cassaie Peis at the Moonta Mine was noted by the Directors as plain on Thursday. Rainfall for July at Port Wallaroo totaled 0.895 inches across five days, with 0.690 inches on August 2 and 4. The 6th Inst. issue reports discovery of a diamond in New South Wales weighing 7 lb 18 data, surpassing the pound’s standard, with jawellee’s weight referenced.
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