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Grey River Argus, Volume XV, Issue 1859, 21 July 1874, Page 3

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[daily times summary.] Several matters of considerable importance to our Gold-fields came up for discussion during the late session ©f the Provincial Council. One of the most important was a proposition to place a sum ori the Estimates for the repayment at the rate of sixpence per ounce of the duty paid by the exporters of gold the produce of the Province during the current year. The Government opposed the proposition, which was, however, carried by a majority of five votes. Another matter that came before the Council was the appointment of a member of the Provincial Executive to represent the Goldfields. The office is now held by Mr M'Kellar, the honorable member for Kawarau. The news from the different Goldfields has been satisfactory during the month, and at the Blue Spur matters appear to be in a particularly prosperous condition, new discoveries having been made. With reference to mining operations at the Shotover, the following telegram, was received from the Manager of the Shotover Terrace Gold-mining Company, on June Bth :— " Well for draining deepsinking and syphon completed. Drive on bottom, nine feet long, produced 3oz gold out of 40 trucks. This week will give good trial." On June 23rd, the following telegram was received from Mr Grant, the Manager : — " Malaghan and M 'Bride (late directors) and myself visited the mine, and conclude that it is not properly worked at present. Grace and party, consisting of nine, have offered to work claim for six weeks, to prospect deep ground, and guarantee to give an idea of what deep ground really is. Directors here approve of this offer, and expect good results." From Cromwell our correspondent telegraphs on June 30th : — " The Star of the East Company's crushing of 106 tons yielded 185oz 6dwt. The stuff was mostly from the new tunnel."