OUR GOLDFIELDS.
Cambria. —The manager reports thafc the second stope on the cross-leader is along 45 feet. The leader averages six inches and shows gold. A few pounds of picked stone were saved last week. A few pounds of picked stone were also saved from No. 7 leader. The crushing should finish to-day.
Trenton. —The manager reports that gold showed freely in No. 4 level hangingwall. Six pounds of picked stone were also Obtained from near the boundary.
1 Lone-Hand. —The manager reports that &n intermediate drive has been sfearted east of the Manchester winze. While stripping the reef a few pieces of quartz showing nice colours of gold were obtained. May Queen. —The manager reports that the "No. 4 lode is 9 inches thick in the 10th stope, and also in the 11th. Gold was seen when breaking down this lode. Manukau. —The manager reports that by the end of the week a trial crushing will take place which he believes will prove payable, as dirt like that coming to hand has crushed over anounce to the ton, though no gold was seen. .. Magnolia.—The manager reports that dabs and colours of gold were seen when last breaking down at No. 2 level. Dives.—The manager reports that crushing commenced yesterday. There are 14 load 3of dirb and 311b of picked stone to put through. Cambria. —The manager wired to-day : "66 loads of quartz and 351b ot picked stone crushed for 1520z of retorted gold."
Dives.—The manager wired this afternoon :—" 520z 6dwb retorted gold from 14 loads and 301b picked stone. 1, Saxok. —The manager telegraphed this afternoon :-v" Banked 1750z of retorted gold from 31ft loade of general quartz." A meeting* of shareholders in the Saxon G.M. Company was held to-day in Mr D. G. MacDonnell's office, when Mr Alexander presided. The report and balance-sheec were read and adopted-, after which the retiring directors, Messrs Kisalingand Frater, were re-elected and Mr T. A. Menzies was appointed auditor. Votes of thanks were accorded the directors, secretary and mine managers.
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Auckland Star, Volume XXII, Issue 23, 28 January 1891, Page 8
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