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Newspaper
Wallaroo Times And Mining Journal
Location
Wallaroo, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 17, 1869
Page
2
A Sydney or South Australian newspaper column denounces the Register’s mining critique. It argues that dividend figures mislead, cites inflated capital and promoter shares, and accuses the piece of superstition and sophistry while defending mining as a colony’s wealth engine.
On July 10 at Wallsop Mines residence of Mr W A Peters the marriage by license was performed by Rev Raymond between James Fargher and Amelia Peters both of Kadina.
The Register concludes mining impedes solid progress of the colony and diverts funds from more regular, nationally useful employments. The sentiment reached wealthy proprietors upon sight of the statement.
Reports from the Government Gazette proclaim Warron agricultural area open for selection in August at £2 per acre in Port Lincoln district. Openings will total five when agricultural areas commence. Royal Shepherd delivers 41 tons of copper from Blinman. Delta Mine reports growing lode richness and promising prospects.
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