A RIVAL TO MOUNT MORGAN.
Mklbouune, June 3.
A private geological surveyor has reported to the syndicate for vrhom lie is acting the ditojvery of quartz lodes near Maryville. They are similar to, bat rival tbe famous Mount Morgan formation, A largo dyke over sCoft wido is said to carry payable gold all over. Dish prospects wera made over a large area, and ia each instance gave free payable gold, averaging from | z to loz to the toB. The richness increases as tbe depth increases. A toa of stone treated sit Balls yielded lcz lOJwt to the ton. There ftre millions of tons of t«tone. Tho Government geologist hat left on a visit of inspection, and will report to the Government.
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Otago Witness, Issue 2206, 11 June 1896, Page 18
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A RIVAL TO MOUNT MORGAN.
Otago Witness, Issue 2206, 11 June 1896, Page 18
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