Tin in the London market on Wednesday was quoted at £100 5s. per ton. The Launceston quotation for tin ore yesterday was 24s. ...
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Article : 190 wordsWe have received from Messrs. Gordon and Gotch the nineteenth issue of the "Australian Handbook and Shippers and Importers Directory for 1888." The ...
Article : 417 wordsMr. Toplis, of Murray-street, has received the following letter from the Minister of Lands:- "Sir,—In reply to your letter of the 15th ...
Article : 1,488 wordsA publican named Robert Horne was fined £6 and coats for serving a man against whom a prohibition order had been issued. The case was one in which it had been ...
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Article : 356 wordsPrincess Extended, March 21.—At a further distance of 39ft. there is a change, the ground being much harder; so from all appearances I am not far from the lode. ...
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The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), Thu 22 Mar 1888, Page 3
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