THE GOLDFIELDS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXV, Issue 9219, 23 November 1888, Page 5

THE GOLDFIELDS.

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Thames, Thursday. At the Warden's Court to-day an aplication by J. G. Vivian for the Lucky Hit licensed holding, Karaka Creek, was granted. R. McDonald Scott's application for a license for the Adeline Amalgamated holding was adjourned till December 6th, and also the application of the Mata Gold Mining Company. A long list of proposed forfeitures of claims in various parts of the district was also adjourned till next court day owing to the absence of the mining inspector.

Coromandel, Thursday. Calliope.The manager is taking out excellent crushing stuff, both from the big reef and a new flat reef which has come in under the old one. Some first-class picked stone was taken out while I was on the ground, and they have a large quantity of such stuff in the strong box. They are getting gold in two or three places, and on the whole the show is better than it has been for years, in fact it is almost as cood as when they first got it, and has the appearance of being much more permanent. They are putting the batter}' into good order, and will have a good crushing in a week or two.

Colonist.—The contractors are making good headway in the low level, and the other work in the mine is going forward all right. I expect to see a go od deal more activity in this neighbourhood before long. Golden Belt.The tributers have got out some very rich stone, and they expect to have a decent crushing before Christmas. The leader is small, and a good deal of ground has to bo gone over to obtain a ton ■>v two, but it bids fair to pay very well. [BY TELEGRAPH. — PRESS ASSOCIATION'.] Diinkdin, Thursday. AtCardrona, Robinson Bros, have banked '271b weight of gold. A small rush has set in, and payable ground is being taken up for a considerable distance. Hokitika, Thursday. The Mount d'Or washings yielded 4600z., valued at £1750. A dividend of '2s per share of £1 has been declared, making 9s per share paid within the year. The mine manager reports the claim continues looking well, and the same rate of yield is expected for a long time. The provisional directors of the Greenstone Sluicing Company have decided to close the share list on the 30th. The local applications exceed the number available. This company lias the old Hoborn Race, the largest water supply on the West Coast.