GOLD PROSPECTING

Hokitika Guardian, 15 May 1933, Page 3

GOLD PROSPECTING

WESTLAND MINING EXECUTIVE

SATURDAY, MAY 13th, 1933

The executive’ met at the County Chambers at 7.J0 o’clock.. Present Messrs J. A. Murdoch’ (chairman) and M. Keenan; Mr. J. A. Cooper, supervisor, was present also; The minutes of the. previous meeting were confirmed, and the outward correspondence was approved. INWARD' CORRESPONDENCE,

Fi'orn • Commissioner of Unemployment, Wellington, relative to protection- of aieas being worked by subc,d prospectors, giving instructions regarding. notifying- of vYarden.—Received, filed for reference; From same, regarding granting of subsidy to S. 0. Holley.—Received, particulars to' be supplied. From same, notifying that special allocation had been made for two men working on Taipo Creek, also acknowledging receipt of copy of minutes of meeting.—Received as satisfactory.

From A. R. Thompson, Karangarua, regarding granting of subsidy for black-sanding on beaches in South Westland, also enquiring for definition of “unemployed.” Received with thanks, information required to be supplied F'-on Public -Works Department, Greymouth, regarding price charged for second-hand tents and llys, stating that these could not ho bought new under £4 10s.—Received, and {request .Weed; to. y ' ; \ From agents State insurunco Department, Greymouth, relative to - insurance, also from agents State Accident, Hokitika, in respect to cover.—Received.

From certifying officer, regarding olasSTucntion of two men on gold mining subsidy.—Received, and referred to Board for final decision.

From E. W. Heenan, notifying-he wi's continuing on gold mining subsidy with W. Holley. —Received and accepted. ,i . ■ From G. Sutherland, advising that gold dealer’s license was not yet finalised, but when matter was completed, returns would be rendered.—Received.

From Bank of N. Z., regarding deductions from gold gales.—Received, and referred, to Board.

From manager. Bank of New 'South Wales, stating Bank would- render returns asked tor in respect- of gold sales.—Received .with thanks. ,' From. T. Taylor, applying for woj’k on Taipo trac,k.—Received, to .place .when registration complete.. , ■ From J-. Basher,, giving report, .onterm spent at .the .head .of-. Arahuia river.—Received,.

From J. A, -Cooper, suspervisor, forwarding various reports, on work done by mining parties. —Received. - . APPLICATIONS FOR SUBSIDY.

From R. F. Han is, applying for subsidy to work at Bruce Bay.—Received, and report to be obtained. From James- Mucky, Matainui, applying for subsidy.—Received, applicant to'register.

From J. L. Andrews, applying ’for subsidy at Bruce Bay.—Received,'applicant to register. From E. G.‘Silk and F. W. Turton, applying for subsidy to prospect, Evans Creek, South Westland.I—Received, 1 —Received, to suggest another Reality. From W. Holmes and R-. I*. Harold, applying for subsidy for upper reaches of Wataroa river.—Received and recommended .

jjVom J. Roxborougli and -L. J. Millyn, application for subsidy, Stripland creek, Konieri Forks.—Received and approved.. From F. D. Payn, Kumara Junction, applying for subsidy to work with R. Fleming in opening up sluicing claim. —Received and approved, From J. Lalor, Kumaia, applying for subsidy to commence -sluicing at Kumara. —Received, granted on transfer; of- registration, • From jt.'. Ale Donaldp-, lyppiara Junction, 'applying for subsidy-jfqr claim at Carson’s Creek.—Receiv^tlijand: approved. ■

From J. T. Harris anti F. Hi Martin applying for subsidy to drive tunnel at Humphreys.—Rceived and approved.

From F. V. Tymnions, applying for subsidy at Stafford.—Received and approved . EXTENSION OF SUBSIDY.

From Willoughby arid Party, applying for extension of present subsidy. Received and approved. ‘ ■ From R. A. Thorpe, applying for extension of present 'subsidy.—Received asd approved. From Moore and Robertson, application extension of subsidy.—Received and- approved. From W. White and party, applying for leave to construct track at Wataroit river during term of subsidy.—Received and a fortnight granted. Frrim A, McNeill and W. Fleming, —Renewal granted.

Reports wore received from - the following:—A. Pc Mitchell, Timpson, Thorpe and Muir, Baker and Timms, Moore and Robertson (2), Willoughby land party (2) J. Tnvin and party, Dick and party, D. Feeney, J- N. Fox; also ■|| J. NVilson, the last named notifying he wishes subsidy to expire on 31st lust.

' From. Honi Meihaua, reporting movements. —Received, to await further particulars. Accounts to the amount of £67 11s were passed for payment. ■„ ,

The meeting rose at 8.15 p.m