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A return is attached showing the quantity and value of metals and minerals, &cc., 
exported annually from this State from the year 1840 to December 31st, 1900. 
Following is an epitome of the mining laws of the State, showing the rights and 
privileges obtainable thereunder, and the conditions under w'hich mining tenements, 
etc., can be held. 
Any further information will be at once supplied on application, either personally 
or by post, at the office of the Department of Mines, Adelaide, South Australia. 
L 0’ LOUGH UN, 
Minister of Mines. 
Office of the Minister of Mines, Adelaide, August yd, igoi. 
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