VICTORIA.
Mining Intelligence. — From all parts of gold-fields we have accounts of the great benefits which the late rains have conferred upon the miners. In most districts water enough has been collected to last, at least, two or three months ; and before the expiration of that period, we may fairly anticipate a further and sufficient supply. Puddling iniUs and crushing machines that have been long idle, have now resumed operations, and in the course of another week, we may anticipate a decided improvement in the yield of gold. In the Maryborough, district, the good effects of the breaking up of the drought are already manifesting themselves. At the Adelaide Lead, many of the paddocks which have been accumulating for some time past, from the ground discovered at the new rush, are in process of being washed up. From some of the claims as much as 200 loads have been stacked. The washing of these heaps will give the puddling machines occupation for some time. One washing has yielded at the rate of an ounce to the load, and others are expected to yield in an equally satisfactory manner. — Age.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume I, Issue 61, 15 May 1866, Page 3
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VICTORIA.
Nelson Evening Mail, Volume I, Issue 61, 15 May 1866, Page 3
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