DREDGING IN VICTORIA.

Otago Witness, Issue 2451, 6 March 1901, Page 22

DREDGING IN VICTORIA.

The return from the Maori Queen dredge in Victoria for the week ending 16th February was 30oz 15dwt, which is stated by the manager to | be satisfactory. The ground is^ reported to be of good quality, and, fiom appearances, regular returns are anticipated appioximating that of ) the 16th. The construction of 'the No. 2 dredge •will possibly not be delayed. The Junction dredge made a fresh start on Monday, 18th February, after getting the steam winches fixed, ' and woTk will continue steadily, and good returns are expected. The Ovens River dredge is expected to be afloat and at work again shortly. >

REPORTS FROM WORKING DREDGES

The Champion Gold Mining Company obtained 16oz 14dwt llgr of gold for last week's work.

The Secretary of the Golden Link Dredging Company Teports a return of looz lOdwt for 121 hours' dredging.

The return from the Earnscleugh No. 2 is B7oz lOdwt for 125 hours.

The Secretary of the Gold Queen Dredging Company reports a return of 16oz Bdwt for 129 hours.

The Secretary of the Inch-holme Gold Dredging Company reports a return of 13oz 19dwt for 119 hours. The dredgemaster reports the ground good. The dredge stopped during the week for boiler inspection and relipping the Buckets.

The Secretary of the Inch Valley Gold Dredging Company reports a return of 13oz 3dwt for 126 hours.

The Dredgemaster of the Miller's Flat Electric Dredging Company reports a return of 6oz 12dwt. The dredge stopped for repairs to the elevator.

The Secretary of the Chicago Dredging Company reports a return of 230z 13dwt 12gr for 120 hours' dredging. The Secretary of the Electric Extended Dredging Company reports a return of 440z sdwt for last week. Wash improving.

The Secretary reports that the Meg and Annie dredge obtained 630z 14dwt of gold last week. The Secretary of the Ngapara No. 3 Dredging Company reports a return of 12oz from old ground. The Secretary of the Waimumu Central Dredging Company reports a return of 18oz lSdwt for 112 hour 3' dredging.

The Secretary of the Olrig Gold Dredging Company (Limited) reports a return of 12oz sdwt for 129 hours' work.

The Secretary of the Empire Dredging Company No. 2 reports a return of 230z from No. 2 dredge for 81 hours' dredging.

The Secretary of the Tuapeka Dredging Company reportß a return of 18oz 16dwt for the week ended Friday, Ist m&t.

The Secretary of the Globe Gold Dredging Company reports a return of 12oz 12dwt for 232 hours. The dredgemaster states that they will coon be through the old Chinese workings and into solid ground, when better results will be obtained.

The Secietary of the Unity Gold Dredging Company reports a return of 15oz for the week ended March 2.

The Secretary of the Golden Gate Dredging Company reports a return of 16oz ldwt for the ■week. River falling.

The Dunedin Stock Exchange reports the following returns for last week : — Otago Dredging Company, 350z ; Golden Treasure Company, 31oz 7dwt.

Mr Laurence Ryan, Alexandra, reports the following returns : — Perseverance dredge, 590z 7dwt; Molyneux Hydraulic dredge, 230z 18dwt.

The Secretary of the Junction Electric Dredging Company reports a return of 50oz last week.

The Secretary of the Electric Dredging Company reports a return of 560z 12dwt for last week.

The Secretary reports that the Golden Link dredge washed up 340z 15dwt for 130 hours' dredging. JThe Secretary of the Alexandra Eureka Dredging Company reports a return of 30oz for 100 hours' dredging. The Secretary reports that the Manuherikia dredge washed up 340z 17dwt for 97 hours' work. ■ The Secretary of the Waimumu Dredging Company Teports a return of 470z 12dwt for 128 hours' dredging. Mats still good. The Secretary of the Majestic Dredging Company reports a return of 30oz 2dwt last week. The Secretary of the Morning Star Dredging Company reports a return of 12oz for 125 hours' work. . The Secretary reports that the Matau dredge •washed up 260z for the week ended Saturday last. The return from the Enterprise No. 1 dredge last week was 230z 14dwt 15gr. The Secretary of the Charlton Creek Dredging Company reports a return of 15oz lOdwt for 127 hours' dredging.

The Secretary of the Golden Bed Dredging Company reports a return of 17oz 14dwt. The wash is improving. The Secretary of the Golden Beach Hydraulic, Elevating, and Dredging Company reports that the dredge is stopped for overhaul. She will start again in a few days. The Secretary of the Nevis Dredging Company reports that there was no wash-up last week. Pinion stripped, but will be replaced in a few days ; new ground hard ; prospects improving. The Secretary reports that the Cromwell dredge did not wash-up last week. The Secretary of the Arrow Junction Dredging Company reports that the dredge is stopped to alter the tail shoot.

The river having fallen, the Dredgemaster of the Gold Queen dredge reports that he is moving it.

The Secretary of the Empire Gold Dredging Company reports a return of 430z 18dwt 15gr of gold tor last week. The Upper Waipori Alluvial Gold Dredging Company (Limited) obtained last week 340z 4dwt of gold for 134 hours' dredging. The Hartley and Riley Beach Dredging Company (Limited) washed up on Monday for a return of 430z 16dwt of gold for 130 hours' dredging. The Secretary of the Chatto Creek Dredging Company reports a return of 17oz ldwt for 12y hoiiis' work.

The Secretary reports that the Second Magnetic dredge's return for the week ended Marcli 2 is Boz lOdwt for 163 hours' dredging.

Mr J. J. Gibson, Lawrence, reports the following returns for last week: — Success dredge. 250z ; Lawrence dredge, 15oz 13dwt sgr.

The Secretary of the Evans Flat Dredging Company reports a return of Boz 9dwt for iho week ended Saturday last.

The Secretary of the New Alexandra Dredging Company reports a return ot 20oz 4dwt 15gr for 118 hours' work.

The Secretary of the Enterprise Diedgiug Company reports a relurn of 230z from No. 2 dredge for 81 hours' dredging.

The Secretary of the Coal Creek Flat Dredging Company reports that news has been received that the company's dredge has been successfully launched and removed to deep water.