Notes from Cromwell.

Otago Witness, Issue 2668, 3 May 1905, Page 26

Notes from Cromwell.

(Fhom Ous, Own CokrespondehtJ

CROMWELL, April 28.

There was' heavy rain at Queenstown on Monday, which caused a sharp rise in the Kawiirau River, but it has fallen fast, and is nearly down to low level again. It will likely keep down for the winter now. The weather is now fine, with frosts at night. Both the "Electric cUedg«s Bs9 on. better ground, ngw,

The Junction Electric No. 2 dredge IS shifting down to work ground below the junction of the two rivers. No. 3is having a good deal of trouble opening out into the bank. The New Alpine Consols had to stop on account of the rise, but should get started again on Sunday night.

May 1. The -weather is fine, with frosty nights, ami the river is now down to a low level again.

The New Alpine Consols dredge made a start to-day, and should have a good run now. The Hartley and Riley dTedge has got foul of an achor and the bucket belt has got tied up with it, and probably will be silted up slightly. I believe a diver is expected to arrive to-night, and, as the ground is fairly shallow, the obstruction should be lemoved by him all right.

The Electric No. 1 dredge is now getting on the rich wash again, and will likely soon he on. something big.

The Junction Electric No. 2 dredge hag made a start again neax the bottom of the claim.