NOTES FROM BLACKS.

Cromwell Argus, Volume I, Issue 28, 25 May 1870, Page 5

NOTES FROM BLACKS.

(Communicated.) • In this district the lata heavy rains have caused an "ample supply of water, but, at the same time, a temporary cessation of work; with this, however, the minors cheerfully put up, as the renewed supply of water fully compensates the little loss of time. The two chaunels for draining the flat arc progressing rapidly : one of these channels is to carry off the flood water and the tailings, and the other for the purpose of drainage. That a great benefit will accrno to the district from the completion of these channels is beyond a doubt, and that a largo extent of payably auriferous ground will be opened is quite certain. A great quantity of ground, formerly worked very carelessly, will, by a systematic method of working, be made highly remunerative. Tenders are called for a -fresh contract for each channel—in the drainage channel for ten chains, and in the sludge channel for thirteen—the latter in separate contracts of six and a half chains each. It is a great pity that anything should happen to mar the harmony existing between the parties, at present concerned in this matter, but, unfortunately, Borne causes 1 of dispute have arisen, which, if neglected, may lead to formidable difficulties, and thus militate against tho welfare of the district. It is to be hoped that the dispute will be amicably arranged.

The Suspension Water Race and the Lauder Creek Companies have an ample supply of water, and are vigorously and successfully prosecuting raining operations. The days of pjlo claims have gone by, but thero still remains Jn this district a largo and remunerative.field ojflabor for water race companies, and where the shareholders combino.f arming with mining, success is the rule,, and not the exception. • A considerable area of land is now being ploughed, and a'large breadth of soil will next soason be m4de to yield a harvest to'the plodding and hard-working agri« cttlliurUt, i .1 A..