Mining News From Moonta Mines Reports Varied Progress
The Moonta district update notes continued ore extraction and building work at several shafts. Key managers Captain Kitto and Carr. Kezo report lodes widening and rich ore pockets at James Kitto’s shaft and Cooper’s shaft, with strong production expectations and shares trading above £5. West Moonta and nearby shafts show improved drainage and steady development, while new lodes near Moonta are promising and copper indications are noted at several sites.
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Aramatta
Warnes
Cooper's Shaft
Rankine's
Kitto
Caaita
Evxo
Errr
Nonta-East Mooxta
Manger
Errra
Moonta
Waran
Carr. Kirm
Nkine
Kitlo
Carr. Korto
Ald Company
Noarh-East Mooxta
Carr. Barro
Paranna
Cart
Kirro
Eira Mixx
Cownrsa
Taylor
Lode St
Poona Mixz
Wallaroo Mining Report Highlights Deep Shaft Progress
Captain Warren reports Wallaroo and allied mines showing improved diggings with 10 tons per fathom ore at the 22 fathom level and cross cuts driving toward richer lodes. No. 2 shaft at Wandilla yields a promising black ore vein. New Cornwall plans extended operations with 70 workers and deeper sinking to access stronger ore.
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Wallaroo Timex
Panuwarri
Carr. Wannen
Zhia Winze
Wich
Xen
Ysho
Yerta
Carr
Cowrixe
Theode
Wright
Yue 2A
Pousa
Cowrisa
No. L Sinze
Valte
Poona
Wandr Jusus
Carr. Kirvo
Cooper's Shaft
Rankine
Kilto
Moonta Mining Company
Wheal Hughes
Bowling’s
Dihia
Hancock’s Lode
Andrews
New Cornwall Mining Co
New Cornwall
Wundilow
Woollaroo Mining Co
Triliter
Kadina Company
Wallaroo Company
Wandilla
Wandiine
Kadina
Warren
Purratatta
Ja Lange
Anil
Dean v Skuce case in Port Wallaroo Local Court
In Port Wallaroo Local Court before Mr J B Shepherdson the case of Dean a storekeeper vs Adolphus Since for 830 74d goods delivered was heard. Plaintiff sought £633 7d. defendant pleaded general issue. Court rejected payment plea, offered adjournment on usual terms for plea amendment. Case to be moved to Insolvency Court after discontinuance noted.
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Dean
Mr Taylor
Eland W
Ferguson
Taylor
Two Miners Die In Sandhurst Shaft Collapse
Melbourne dispatch reports two miners who fell into a Sandhurst shaft 120 feet deep were frightfully mutilated. The other items note reserved judgment in the Kenealey Fenian case and a successful bakers’ petition for shorter hours, with a stormy debate on ministerial appointments and other mentions.
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Adelaide
Victoria
Melbourne
Sandhurst
Kenealey
McCullochie Stricken by Sudden Gaudric Fever
Local report notes McCullochie afflicted with a light case of guatric fever, described as a mild and manageable illness. Public health officials advise rest and observation as symptoms are monitored.
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McCullochie
Appointment of District Court Judge and ship fire report
Sydney reports say Josephren Bali citor general may be named District Court judge. A fire aboard the Canans from Sydney to London was extinguished. Hickey backers plan to challenge Renforth on the Hunter River. Janet Dickson disappeared near Oyster Bank. crew saved.
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New South Wales
Sydney
Josephren
District Court
Jad
London
Hickey
Newosewle
Renforth
Hunter River
Tyne
Janet Dickson
Oyster Bank
Proceedings in Parliament Taunspay and Seerewnen 3
The House ordered a return on mail service costs via King George's Sound and Melbourne. A report on a dispute between the Chief Inspector of Sheep and his department was read. Waste Land Act Amendment Bill read a second time and in Committee. Several papers laid on the table and petitions and motions discussed or withdrawn. The Governor-General despatch on remount depot printed. Governor's Standing Orders approved. House adjourned at 5.45.
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House of Avsembly
King George's Sound
Melbourne
House of Assembly
Pearce
Port Wakefield
Glyde
Bmt
Toda
Northern Territory
Townsend
AML
Port Augusta
World Fair and Exhibitions Move in 1970 Rumor
A rumor notes a World’s Fair possibility in Rugaia for 1970 with an Agricultural Exhibition open worldwide. Reports claim Russia may host exhibits, with prefixed prices and government-paid transit, while a separate anecdote recalls a Dutch-style portrait ID idea for securing bank documents from returning workers.
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Rugaia
Rossia
Odessa
Russia
Roussa
Europe
Great Britain
Melbourne
London
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Grom
Warlaroo Times
Port Wallaroo
Serreusen
J. B. Shepherdson
Parliament
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