RICH DIAMOND FIELD.
SOUTH AFRICAN FIND. STATE DIGGINGS PLANNED. CAPETOWN, March 12. The Minister of Mimes, Mr IT. WBeyers, announced 1 in the House of Assembly the Government’s intention to establish the State diggings at Alexander Bay, where Merensky, 14 months ago, discovered immensely rich diamond alluvial deposits. The Mintister described the 100 claims which the Government proposed to work as “a treasure chest of immense value.” It is intended to. work out the. area., which is limited to two acres, probably within six months, but Mr Beyers said the Government would not be so foolish as to flood the nuirket with valuable stones.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 48, Issue 142, 27 March 1928, Page 2
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