ALEXANDER MINE RETURNS.
The secretary, Alexander Mines, Ltd., Reefton, reports that heavy rain on February 25 caused a slip in the gully at Mulloeky Creek, which crosses-the incline tramway about a chain from the top. Seven of the highest trestles were carried away, and one of the ropes ruined. Battery —442 tons, were sent to battery and 445 tons crushed,, for return of 2770z 13dwt of melted gold. During the same period, the cyanide department treated 273 tons of sands for a return ■of 940z 9dwt of bullion. The total, estimated value of these returns is £1421 (exclusive of premium on .sale of gold abroad and premium on exchange).
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Evening Post, Volume CXV, Issue 62, 15 March 1933, Page 12
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