THE GOLDEN WEST.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXXI, Issue 15488, 14 December 1910, Page 10

THE GOLDEN WEST.

WAGES TROUBLE AT BULLFINCH

EXPERT REPORT ON CHAFFINCH

A POOR RETURN. United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. PERTH, December 13,

The Bullfinch miners are striking for higher pay. Mr Doolette states that he is determined not to grant the increase. During November the Bullfinch mine treated 1*99 tons for 5480 z, valued at £2120.

Reporting for the owners of tho Chaffinch, Mr Grut, an export, states that the highest assay was under two pennyweights to the ton. This sample was obtained within eighteen inches of the spot where Mr Arthur obtained 20oz samples. There is but little known of the geological features of tho field, but no promising lode has been found. The recent rise in shares is absolutely unwarrantable. The Minister of Mines has ordered an inquiry, and a detective has left for uie field.

A Norwegian was arrested at Bullfinch for firing a revolver in the air. He had to be chained to a log, as there is no lock-up.

A STORMY MEETING

(Received December 13, 8.55 p.m.) ADELAIDE, December 18.

There was a stormy meeting of shareholders of the Bullfinch East Goldmining Company, one of the flotations arising out of the famous Bullfinch find. Charges of misrepresentation and swindling were voiced by some irate shareholders, who favoured winding up. The necessary three-fourths majority was not forthcoming, but the directors, who favoured winding up, announced their intention of taking steps to get tho shareholders' money back.