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  2. A Chinese System of Gold Mining.

    The district of Tomoh, one of the SiameseMalayan states, has been worked for gold by the Malayans and Chinamen for 150 years. The methods pursued are, of course, exceedin[?]ly ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 1,169 words
  3. The Soldier's Lass.

    I watched the regiments go marching by, And the bands were playing gaily; I saw him go forth, perhaps to die, And I shed no tear and si[?]hed no sigh, ...

    Article : 248 words
  4. A Rich Gold Discovery

    The Mining Registrar at Fairfield, Drake, writes from the warden's office, under date May 23: "I have the honor to report a rich discovery of gold that has been made during the past week ...

    Article : 213 words
  5. For the Children.

    Little Charlie had a terrible time cutting hi teeth. But when he became a little older he had a worse time cutting his fingers. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 37 words
  6. The Burra Burra Rush.

    The following information from our correspondents, and from the chief inspector of mines, in regard to the tin and gold finds at Burra Burra has come to hand during the week: ...

    Article : 888 words
  7. Victoria.

    Ballarat.—May 26: The following are some of the principal yields: North Prince Recent, for the fortnight, from 501 tons crushed, 157oz 15dwt gold. Prentice Freehold, for the week, 125oz ...

    Article : 103 words
  8. Gold Find Near Blayney.

    BLAYNEY, May 26.—On May 23 a miner working in a gully a short distance from Mt. Willis, and seven miles from Blayney, came on to a small leader at a depth of 6ft. The quartz was quite ...

    Article : 143 words
  9. Queensland.

    Charters Towers.—May 26: The result of the fortnightly cleaning up from the Victory Gold Mining Company was as follows: From No. 2 shaft 540 tons, yielding 2768oz gold; from No. ...

    Article : 230 words
  10. Intercolonial Mining News. New South Wales.

    Austral North Silver Mining Company. —May 20: During the past week the contractors have driven 26ft, making a total distance driven of 100ft. ...

    Article : 827 words
  11. The Cow and the Bell.

    Beneath the crooked box-tree bough, Where all the day I swing, I hear a bell on yonder cow Go ding-a-ling-a-ling. ...

    Article : 59 words
  12. South Australia.

    Peel River.—May 22: Have crushed 72 tons of stone for a return of 41oz of gold. The greater part of this stone came from the winze workings. Mount Moor Gold Mining Company.— ...

    Article : 54 words
  13. West Australia.

    Perth.—May 26: A remarkably rich find of gold has occurred in the Central Company's Mine at a depth of 125ft. The stone is so thickly impregnated with the precious mineral that some ...

    Article : 46 words
  14. The Ants Under a Leaf.

    A nation of ants had their home under a cabbage leaf, where they dwelt through many generations, fathers giving place to sons, and mothers giving place to daughters. Here they ...

    Article : 201 words
  15. Tasmania.

    Ophir Amalgamated Gold Mining Company.—May 20: Started pumps, and all the machinery worked splendidly until one of the main rods parted 20ft below the surface. This ...

    Article : 37 words
  16. New Zealand.

    Reefton.—The battery returns for the week ended May 6 are as follow: Big River G.M. Company, 612oz of amal[?]am from 135 tons cleaned up; Cumberland G.M. Company. 124oz of ...

    Article : 220 words
  17. Listen, Boys!

    Not all the richest gems on earth Are equal to a mother's worth. Not all the stars in heaven's dome Are worth a single happy home. ...

    Article : 44 words
  18. Answers.

    BIDDLES.—1. Because it is the centre of light. 2. A jest. 3. So as to have his leg at ease. ...

    Article : 22 words
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