CALEDONIAN.
The main portion of the reef has been thrown down to thejiao^of the driven the workmen are now come back on the lode breaking out the heel of the quartz on the hangingwall in order to carry it up clear from the hanging wall- The stone is of dark close grained character, too tight to expect much gold; the lode has turned to the foot wall side of easterly direction, ..but the probability is that on further breaking down it will be found that' .ai ■ cross-lode has . inters yened, while the true reef continues its course. -..This will be demonstrated im a short time. The quartz will be brought to the surface, when driving to the limit alongside of the reef will be continued. The rise from No. 2 level is about the required height, and a/short; cross-cut will be put in to connect it with the present working level, meeting i£ about half way on the drive, and will afford facilities for thoroughly opening up the corners.
Permanent link to this item
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/THS18751015.2.16.2
Bibliographic details
Thames Star, Volume VII, Issue 2116, 15 October 1875, Page 2
Word Count
169CALEDONIAN. Thames Star, Volume VII, Issue 2116, 15 October 1875, Page 2
Using This Item
No known copyright (New Zealand)
To the best of the National Library of New Zealand’s knowledge, under New Zealand law, there is no copyright in this item in New Zealand.
You can copy this item, share it, and post it on a blog or website. It can be modified, remixed and built upon. It can be used commercially. If reproducing this item, it is helpful to include the source.
For further information please refer to the Copyright guide.
Log in