16 Aug 1915
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Newspaper
Zeehan And Dundas Herald
Location
Zeehan, Tasmania, Australia
Date
Aug 16, 1915
Page
1
A fragmented report describes notes from a committee and figures such as Martin, Murdoch, and Flaherty discussing Argent mine operations. It outlines proposed mining sites, potential scales of extraction, irrigation and power needs, and the political implications of extending work toward Parliament. The details mention the Argent Flat area, extraction depths, and planned plantings, with concerns about environmental and economic impact.
A detailed description of the Argent mine operations on the Flat and surrounding lodes. It discusses tributors, costs, and plans, including No 1 and No 2 lodes, water supply, shaft development, and potential future workings. Mention is made of Vincent and Flaherty figures, parliamentary expectations, and possible overall expenditure with aims to drive ore extraction.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions peppermint and various garbled phrases. No readable event, person, or clear context to summarize into a news item.
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