DIAMOND FIELD.
SENSATIONAL DISCOVERY REPORTED.
By Cable —Press Association —Copyright. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.
(Received April 8, 1.3 a.m.)
CAPETOWN, April 7
The sensational discovery of a diamond field in the desolate region of Namaqualand, north of Port Nolloth, towards the mouth of the Orange River, is regarded as almost unique in the history of diamond prospecting.
Isolated discoveries of diamonds were made in that region as far back as 1909, but the present discovery had hitherto yielded diamonds valued at £IOO,OOO, including a fine stone of 55.5 carats, and valued at £7OOO.
Further sensational finds are anticipated.
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Timaru Herald, Volume CXXIII, 8 April 1927, Page 9
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99DIAMOND FIELD. Timaru Herald, Volume CXXIII, 8 April 1927, Page 9
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