PROSPEROUS TIMES

Evening Post, Issue 50, 27 August 1935, Page 12

PROSPEROUS TIMES

NEW GUINEA GOLD-DREDGING

• G£ ld dredging companies operating in New Guinea yvere reported by Mr. iL.'J. 'Joubert, acting manager of Bulolo Gold Dredging, Ltd., on- his arrival at Auckland by the Mariposa on Saturday, to be enjoying prosperous times. Mr. Joubert is on his way to California, where he will spend a holiday. "As far as our company .is concerned, business is expanding all the time,.and next year it is probable that another deep dredge will be installed," said Mr. Joubert. At present the Bulolo Company was oprating four dredges. There, were many companies in the early stages of development. Mr. Joubert said there were several New Zealanders working on the goldfields in New Guinea, and they all seemed to be making good progress. New Guinea was gradually coming under the control of the Government officials. By means of the aeroplane the country was being penetrated by the white man, and patrol stations set up in various parts.'The blacks were naturally >a vicious people, but much was being done in the direction of creating ian understanding with them. "As Government patrols penetrate the country the prospector will follow," said Mr. Joubert.