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THE GOLDFIELDS OF NEW ZEALAND: REPORT ON ROADS, WATER-RACES, MINING MACHINERY, AND OTHER WORKS IN CONNECTION WITH MINING.
Presented to both Houses of the General Assembly by Command of His Excellency.
Page. Accidents .. .. 19,43,55,61,72,82 Alluvial Mining*— Maryborough, Nelson, and West Coast .. 9, 48 Otago and Southland .. .. "^μ Antimony .. Battery Superintendents— Examination Papers .. .. ■ • . Holders of Certificates .. .. • • 12i Building Sand .. ■ • • • °] Cinnabar .. .. •• •■ f< °\ Copper .. •• ■• 19,55,61 Dredge Mining*— Marlborough, Nelson, and West Coast .. 14, 5^ Otago and Southland .. .. 15 > 72 Gillespie's Dredging-link Shoe .. ■• 17 Roberta's Silt-elevator for Dredges ■. jo Restoration of Dredge Land .. • • 17 Watt and Nesbit's Buoket-link Stopper .. 17 Blackwater Dredge-screen Improvements in Dredges .. • • 1° Holders of Dredge-master's Certificates .. 126 Examination PapersBattery Superintendents .. ■ ■ iAU Fireclay .. •• •• •• °J Geologist (Report) .. . ■ • • ila Gold-dredging {see Dredge Mining). Gold-mining Industry, The .. • • * Greenstone .. ■• •• ' \ a t- pa Haematite .. •■ •• 19,55,61 Hydraulic Mining*— Marlborough, Nelson, and West Coast .. 9, 4B Otago and Southland .. .. • ■ 11. 62 Improvements in Hydraulic Elevating Plants 13, 71 Inspecting Engineer (Report) .. • • 1 Inspectors of Mines (Reports)— Mr. Coutts, Thames .. .. • ■ f> Mr. Green, Dunedin .. .. • ■ 55 Mr. Tennent, Westport .. • • 44 Marl •• •• •• •• 61 Mine-managers— Holders of Certificates .. .. •• >■** Petroleum .. •• •■ "me? Platinum .. • • • • • • 19 ' °J Prosecutions .. .. • ■ • • b^ Prospecting for Gold .. .. • • • Prospecting Operations .. ■ ■ • ■ Production of Gold Quartz-mining* ■ • ■ ■ • • j> North Island . • • • • • >>> ft Otago and Southland .. .. • • 9, 55 West Coast, &c. •• •• ■• J. J* Inspectors' Reports .. • • du > 44 » 00 Machines employed .. •• •• 172 Quartz crushed, and value .. • • 130 ReportsGovernment Geologist .. .. -• H9 Inspecting Engineer .. .. •• 1 Inspectors of Mines .. .. 130, 44, 5o Managers of Water-races .. • • H 2 Wardens 82, 83, 90, 92, 102, 103, 104, 106, 107, 111 Water-conservation Engineer .. .. 118 Roads constructed by direct Grants .. • 2 Roads and Tracks subsidised .. .. 1 Rock Phosphate .. .. '' , „' ~ Scheelite .. •• ■• • ■ 19 . 61
Page. Schools of Mines .. • • • • 20 Coromandel .. • • • • 22 Karangahake .. .. • • 2 * Nelson .. .. ■ • ■ • 25 Otago .. .. •• •• 27 Reefton .. .. •• •• Ab Thames .. .. ■■ •• 20 Waihi .. 23 Westport .. .. •• •• 2b Expenditure on Schools .. ■ • 29 Statistical Tables — Gold Duty credited to Local Bodies .. 166 Gold Exported, 1857-1904 .. .. 167 Gold Exported, Comparative Return, Years 1903-1904.. .. •• •• 167 Gold Exported, 1857 to 31st March, 1905 .. 168 Gold Exported, Comparative Return for Quarters March, 1905, and March, 1904 .. 168 Goldflelds Revenue, Quarter ending31st March, 1905 .. .. -• ■• 16i Goldfields Revenue,Comparative Return, Quarters 31st March, 1904, and 31st March, 1905 168 Goldflelds Revenue, Comparative Return, 1903 and 1904 .. .. • • 165 Goldfields Revenue, Year ending 31st December, 1904 .. .. • ■ • • 163 Gold purchased by Banks .. .. 133 Machines employed .. .. • • 172 Mining Leases .. • • • • 175 Price of Gold, &c. .. .. • • 169 Prices of Provisions .. .. • • 170 Quartz crushed .. .. • ■ 130-133 Quartz-crushing Machines .. .. 126-129 Rates of Wages .. .. • • 171 Statement of Affairs of Mining Companies .. 176 Summarv of Works constructed .. .. 134-138 Wardens' Court Tables and Cases .. .. 163,174 Water-races, &c. .. .. •• 173 Water-races, Results of Working .. .. 162 Works completed on 31st March, 1905 .. 142-161 Works in progress on 31st March, 1905 .. 139 Subsidised Roads and Traoks .. .. 1 Tin .. •• • •• 20,61 The Gold-mining Industry .. .. 2 Valpy Bros., improved Method of Hydraulic Elevating .. .. • • • • I 3 Wardens' ReportsMr. Burgess, Clyde .. .. .. 107 Mr. Bush, Thames .. .. • • 83 Mr. Cruickshank, Dunedin .. .. 104 Mr. Oruickshank, Lawrenoe .. .. 106 Mr. Day, Hokitika .. • • • ■ 1« 2 Mr. Wardell, Auckland .. •■ 82 Mr. Keddell, Oamaru .. .. .. 103 Mr. Kenrick, Greymouth .. .. 92 Mr. Riddell, Invercargill .. .. Ill Mr. McEnnis, Naseby .. .. .. 104 Mr. Robert", Tauranga.. .. .. 90 Mr. Scott-Smith, Blenheim .. .. 90 Mr. Kenny, Nelson .. .. .. 90 Water-conservation Engineer's Report .. 118 Water-race Managers' Reports— Mr. Aitken, Kumara .. .. .. 112 Mr. Murray, Naiebv .. .. .. 118
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1905. NEW ZEALAND.
Presented to both Houses of the General Assembly by Command of His Excellency.
Mr. John Hayes, F.S.Sc, Inspecting Engineer, to the Hon. James McGowan, Minister of Mines. Biß,— Mines Department, Wellington, 22nd May, 1905. I have the honour to submit my annual report, together with those of other departmental officers, Inspectors of Mines, Wardens, managers of water-races, &c, for the year ending the 31st December, 1904. In accordance with the usual practice, the tables showing expenditure through the Mines Department on roads, bridges, tracks, prospecting operations, &c, are for the period covered by the financial year —viz., from the Ist April, 1904, to the 31st March, 1905.
SUBSIDISED EOADS AND TEACKS. The expenditure (as subsidies) and the liabilities on outstanding authorities for the year ending the 31st March, 1905, are as follows : —
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THE GOLDFIELDS OF NEW ZEALAND: REPORT ON ROADS, WATER-RACES, MINING MACHINERY, AND OTHER WORKS IN CONNECTION WITH MINING.
Name of Local Body. Expenditure for the Year ending 31st March, 1905. Liabilities on Authorities on 31st March, 1905. loromandel County... 'iako County V'estland County rrey County loads Department ... lontingencies lompensation for accidents .. £ s. 130 0 100 0 22 8 36 10 121 17 124 18 57 12 a. o o 7 0 6 4 0 £ 8. a. 40 "O 0 2,128 - "2 6 Totals 593 6 5 2,168 2 6
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EOADS CONSTEUCTED BY DIEECT GEANTS. The following statement shows the expenditure and liabilities on authorities issued on roads from direct grants to the several local bodies during the year ending the 31st March, 1905 :—
PEOSPECTING FOE GOLD. The following statement shows the expenditure and liabilities on authorities issued m subsidies to prospecting associations and parties of miners in the different counties for the year ending the 31st March, 1905 :—
THE GOLD-MINING INDUSTEY. The return of gold exported for the year ending the 31st December, 1904, shows a falling-off in value (as compared with that of the previous year) of £50,330, the figures being £1,987,501 for 1904, as against £2,037,831 for 1903, when the highest mark for many years was reached. The value returned for the year 1904 is, however, in excess of that of 1902 by £36,068. In comparing the returns of the several districts it is found that the northern goldfields show the greatest decrease. This may be accounted for by the reduced output of the Crown Mines at Karangahake and several small mines on the Hauraki Peninsula. The decrease reported from the Marlborough, Nelson, and West Coast districts is principally due to the gradual exhaustion of some of the areas where gold is won from alluvial deposits by sluicing, and also to a number of dredges having ceased operations on account of the value of gold won not being sufficient to meet all working-expenses. On the other hand, the Southern District (Otago and Southland) shows an increase, valued approximately at £15,912, as compared with the export returns of 1903. This increase would undoubtedly have been greater still had the conditions as to water-supplies for hydraulic mining and the state of the rivers for gold-dredging been fully up to the average. The total value of gold exported from the year 1857 to the end of last year, 1904, was £65,136,648. The several branches of the industry in the various districts are referred to under their several headings.
Name of Local Body. Expenditure for the Year ending 31st March, 1905. Liabilities on Authorities on 31st March, 1905. Coromandel County Thames County ... Thames Borough... Ohinemuri County Pelorus Eoad Board Takaka County ... Collingwood County Waimea County ... Buller County Inangahua County Grey County Brunner Borough Westland County Tuapeka County ... Vincent County ... Lake County Southland County Makarewa - Hedghope River Board ... Wallace County ... Stewart Island County Eoads Department Public Works Department... £ s. d. 3,312 15 4 1,759 1 0 200 0 0 1,152 19 8 £ s. d. 2,838 9 2 2,606 7 7 100 0 0 2,105 5 0 350 0 0 1,201 6 6 126 0 0 1,480 5 8 3,858 7 6 2,256 15 3 1,490 0 0 117 2 10 828 11 7 400 0 0 3,191 12 6 1,917 15 4 820 0 0 276 11 4 1,293 13 3 305 7 6 438 9 0 250 0 0 1,746 7 6 1,164 0 0 1,574 2 6 530 0 0 750 0 0 400 0 0 200 0 0 450 0 0 2,577 10 1 2,190 1 5 4411 9 5,234 3 4 3,976 3 4 Totals ... 25,518 17 9 29,994 18 2
Name of County. Expenditure for Year ending 31st March, 1905. Liabilities on Authorities on 31st March, 1905. Coromandel Thames Buller £ s. 227 0 1,967 11 28 18 62 12 283 9 d. 0 1 6 6 7 £ s. 72 0 1,198 18 126 1 a. 0 3 6 Grey Westland ... Takaka 217 17 13 0 9 0 Totals 2,569 11 8 1,627 17 6
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PEODUCTION OF GOLD. The following comparative statements show the quantity and. value of gold entered for exportation for the last two calendar and financial years : —
QUAETZ-MINING. Noeth Island. The Northern District continues to be the chief field for quartz-mining—in fact, the gold-mining industry of this part of the colony is exclusively confined to the mining of quartz and the extraction therefrom of the precious metals—silver being also incorporated in the quartz—as distinguished from the more varied methods of gold-mining practised in the South Island, where alluvial gold is extensively worked in addition to the gold contained in quartz reefs. ~,,„, . . As usual the Waihi Gold-mining Company's mine is responsible for the largest output ot quartz, which for the year amounted to 259,978 tons. Of this amount 141,200 tons was treated with cyanide, direct from the stampers, the balance of 118,778 tons being passed over amalgamatmg-tables prior to treatment by cyanide. The production of bullion and the values of concentrates and slag-taihngs shipped amounted to £673,101 Bs. 4d., which represents an ore-value of £2 lis. 9"3d. per ton Dividends to the amount of £297,544 4s. were paid during the year. The gross sum so paid now totals ' At the mine the erection of the large new pumping plant (referred to in last report) has been completed, and is successfully at work. A new pair of winding-engines, having cylinders 18 m. diameter by 3ft stroke geared 2tol to a drum 9 ft. in diameter, have been erected at JNo. 1 snalt. Ihis increase of pumping and winding power will enable the management to further develop the property to a considerable extent. Underground the development-works keep pace with requirements so that there is always an ample area of ground opened up to allow of an output of ore being steadily maintained, equal in amount to the combined crushing-capacity of the several mills. These latter contain an aggregate of 330 heads of stamps, as under :— Heads. Waihi Mill, Waihi .. " " in Union Mill, Waihi *V Victoria Mill, Waikino .. • • ■ • • • • • " __ Total 33 ° Extensive additions have been made, at the mills, in plant connected with the treatment of ores, and include coal-hoppers, additional boiler-power, vats for sands and slimes, turbine, elevator-wheel, and tube mills. These latter are used for grinding concentrates, which, after being ground, are subjected to treatment by cyanide solution and aeration (compressed air being used) for the recovery of sold and silver The adoption of the process of tube-mill grinding and subsequent treatment enables the extraction of bullion from concentrates to be carried out at the mills, and obviates the necessity for their shipment to smelting-works outside the colony.
Year ended 31st December, 1904. Year ended 31st December, 1903. Increase for 1904. Decrease for 1904. Name of District. Quantity. Value. Quantity. Value. Auckland Marlborough Nelson ... West Coast Otago Oz. 223,010 473 5,049 123,310 169,478 £ 791,529 1,890 20,141 489,177 684,764 Oz. 232,681 972 7,962 125,241 166,458 £ 832,334 3,845 31,710 501,090 668,852 Oz. Oz. 9,671 499 2,913 2,931 3,020 Totals 1,987,501 533,314 2,037,831 3,020 16,014* 520,320 Year ended 31st March, 1905. Year ended 31st March, 1904. Quantity. Value. Increase for 1905. Deorease for 1905. Name of District. Quantity. Value. Auckland Marlborough Nelson ... West Coast Otago Oz. 222,652 166 6,461 119,545 170,388 £ 815,499 662 25,814 478,050 688,551 Oz. 233,271 1,279 8,222 126,184 171,489 £ 834,070 5,073 32,819 504,845 690,141 Oz. Oz. 10,619 1,113 1,761 6,639 1,101 Totals 519,212 2,003,576 540,445 2,066,948 21,233+ • Total net decrease, value £50,330. t Total net deorease, value £58,872.
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A very complete foundry has been erected at the Victoria Mill, Waikino, so that the company can now make their own ordinary castings—a saving in point of time, at all events, when urgent repairs or renewals are necessary. This additional convenience to the mechanical department, which previously comprised good smith's and machine shops, sawmill, &c, will doubtless prove a valuable adjunct. The company employed an average of 1,236 persons during the year in connection with the several branches of work at the mine and mills. Encouraged by the success which has attended the operations of the Waihi Gold-mining Company (Limited), other companies in the locality have displayed marked activity during the year. This was especially so at the Waihi Grand Junction Mine, the management of which has conducted developmentworks, resulting in a fairly large body of quartz being met with. A comparatively new forty-stamp battery and cyanide plant (used a short time at the Kauri Freehold Gold Estates Company's property at Opitonui) have been purchased and removed to Waihi for erection near the mine. In view of the production of ore at an early date, the machinery in and about the mine has been overhauled and the plant and buildings added to. I hope that next year it will be my pleasure to report the Grand Junction Mine having entered the list of productive concerns. A considerable amount of prospecting-work was carried out in the Waihi Extended Mine. This, so far, appears to show that the quartz reached is practically the cap of the reef, and that sinking to a greater depth will have to be undertaken to get a good body of ore. Present indications appear favourable in this direction ; and, should subsequent operations verify the supposition, the Waihi Extended Mine may be looked to as one of the productive properties of the future. A small quantity of ore has been treated from the workings of the Waihi Gladstone Mine, but the results, so far, are not remunerative. Further developments may possibly prove something better. At Waihi Beach, a new mine belonging to the Waihi Beach Gold-mining Company is being opened up, shaft-sinking, &c, having been in progress during the year. Boring operations, having for their object the location of the reef system believed to extend beyond the boundaries of those properties in which it has already been definitely proved, have been carried on during the year on the claims of the Waihi Consolidated Gold-mining Company (Limited) and the Waihi Consols Gold-mining Company (Limited), and it is possible that other mining companies may dopt a similar course. Operations of this class, if successful in their object, will do much to extenda the mining industry of the locality and the general prosperity of the district. Some prospecting has been done during the year on claims to which protection has been granted to give time to raise the necessary capital for their development. Mining at Karangahake is represented by two companies—viz., the New Zealand Crown Mines Company (Limited) and the Talisman Consolidated Company (Limited). Since my last report the Woodstock Mine and property have been taken over by the Talisman Consolidated Company; Operations at the Crown Mines have not been so successful during the year as was the case for some years previously, a result attributed to the decreased value of the ore worked —viz., an average of £1 19s. B|d. per ton, as against £2 12s. o|d. for the previous year, and also to the conditions met with in the lower levels. The ore-bodies have not been found so good or continuous as was expected in the shaft workings, the reef system being, to a certain extent, disturbed by faults. It is understood that a scheme for the further development of the property will be carried out, and hopes are entertained that the mines will shortly be in a position to maintain their former prestige. At the Talisman Mine operations have been very steady throughout the year, and a considerable amount of development-work carried out, resulting in the opening-up of considerable areas of quartz. The acquisition of the Woodstock Mine is of considerable benefit in the working-arrangements of the Talisman Mine, providing, as it does, an outlet at a lower level and increased facilities for ventilation. Generally speaking, the outlook for the present year is regarded as good, the operations of last year showing that the Talisman reef maintains its size and value as it goes down. The average value obtained from the ore treated during the year was £1 17s. 9|d. per ton. Some two or three claims are held in this locality, upon which little has been done during the year beyond what comes within the definition of prospecting, and three others are under protection. Mining at Waitekauri may be said to be practically at a standstill. Extensive boring operations were conducted by the Waitekauri Gold-mining Company (Limited) at their Golden Cross Mine in addition to other prospecting-works on their property, but the results obtained are far from encouraging. An exception must, however, be made in favour of the work done in the Old Waitekauri section, where stone has been obtained to the value of £4,612 18s. Id., giving an average value of £2 15s. lljd. per ton. Work has been carried on at other claims in the neighbourhood, but there is no discovery of material value to report at present. It appears probable that some efforts may be made during the present year to ascertain the existence or otherwise of payable ore (at greater depth than that commanded by the adit-levels) at one of the properties in this locality. At the Komata Eeefs Mine operations have been steadily carried on, the output of ore being returned at 15,800 tons, value £32,559 17s. 3d., equal to an average of £2 Is. 2£d. per ton, or 9s. per ton lower than the average of the previous year. The sum of £6,666 13a. 4d. was paid in dividends. The battery plant has been added to, a small tube mill being adopted for grinding the coarser sands. The plant, though not large, is very complete, and answers its purpose very well. On the Ohinemuri Eiver there are accumulations of tailings which are considered to carry sufficient gold and silver to warrant treatment for the extraction of bullion. A plant for this purpose has been erected near Waihi, and it is understood that the initial difficulties —such as are usually experienced in new undertakings of a somewhat experimental character —have been successfully overcome. This being so, we may look forward to the recovery of precious metals which would otherwise be lost, and the establishment of a payable, if somewhat limited, industry. In my last report mention was made of the probability of Mr. Hardy's mines and battery at Waiorongomai, near Te Aroha, being taken over by a company. This has since been done, and the new
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proprietary is known as Hardy's Mines (Limited). Since the company took possession in April, 1904 a considerable amount of new work in connection with the mine and battery has been accomplished, which will admit of an increased output of ore being dealt with. As a matter of course, these new works and the reorganization of previously existing arrangements practically stopped the ordinary work of the mine and battery, hence this concern does not show more than a mere nominal production for the year ; but as everything was getting into good working-order on the occasion of my last visit to the property, an increased tonnage and yield of bullion may be expected this year. At and in the locality of Hikutaia there is a possibility of a revival of active mining, recent operations on a small scale having given very promising results. A little work was done at Puriri and Omahu, but without payable results. Operations have therefore been suspended. Important works have been in progress at Neavesville during the year. Encouraged by the results obtained at an adit driven from near the level of the Puriri to Tairua track, adjacent to the Neavesville accommodation-house, a new low-level has been commenced from the gully, which will enable the work to be carried on, level free, for upwards of 100 ft. below the adit named ; the latter—after an underground connection has been made —giving a second outlet and return airway. Further down the valley a battery installation, comprising forty stamps, concentrators, and cyanide plant, was being erected at the time of my last visit to the district. Connection between the mine-mouth and the battery will be made by an aerial tramway. It is expected that the low-level will be completed, the aerial tramway erected, and the battery put into working-trim about the middle of this year (1905). The returns from this property will be looked forward to with interest. The output at the Tairua Broken Hills Mine for 1904 was only 3,700 tons, having a value of £10,287 Is. 10d., or an average of £2 15s. 7|-d. per ton. As compared with the returns of the previous year this is a decrease (a) in quantity of 2,655 tons, (b) in value of £10,859 16s. 10d., and (c) in average value per ton of 10s. lljd. The reduced tonnage is accounted for by the reef above adit-level becoming largely exhausted during the early part of the year. At my- inspection in October last a winze was being sunk for the purpose of opening out the ground at a lower level. At the Coronation Mine (adjacent to that of the Tairua-Broken Hills Company) an adit has been driven into a peculiar and hard formation carrying gold. Very good prospects can be obtained simply by panning the rock which has been broken up to a small size in the ordinary work of tunnelling. Portions of this rock have been classed as the equivalent to " clinkstone " (so called from the clinking sound produced when pieces are knocked against each other), a rock found in some of the gold-mining districts of America. I forwarded a sample to the Government Geologist, Mr. McKay, who classed it as rhyolite. A small battery is to be erected to test the value of this stone on a commercial scale. The Chelmsford Mine (also in the Tairua locality) was idle for some time, but during the latter part of the year operations were resumed for the purpose of further developing the property. A very promising outcrop of quartz has been discovered between Hikutaia and Whangamata, a sample lot treated at the Thames School of Mines showing a value of something like £42 per ton. A company, known as theWaimangu Gold-mining Company (Limited) has been formed for the purpose of working the claim. There is some prospect of the Mananu Mine, Whangamata, being again worked. Prospecting operations, which for some time were being vigorously carried out at Te Puke, have been indefinitely suspended. ,'1,,. Mining at and adjacent to Thames was very quiet throughout the year, but shortly before Christmas the discovery of good gold-bearing stone, from 15 ft. to 20 ft. in width, at the Waiotahi Mine caused the owners of neighbouring mines to give more consideration to the question of prospecting on somewhat comprehensive lines. Mr. Coutts, Inspector of Mines for the district, reports that the first 50 tons of general ore, together with 516 lb. of picked stone, yielded a return of bullion worth £1,667 4s. lid., or, roughly speaking, a value of £33 per ton, inclusive of picked stone. If there is a considerable body of stone of this character in the locality, the mining industry of Thames will revive very considerably. It is regretted generally that the boring operations which were undertaken in the hope of proving the deep ground had, from various causes, to cease before their object was fulfilled satisfactorily one way or the other. The nature of the ground drilled through makes it appear that the only way to satisfactorily prove the deep levels at Thames will be by sinking, and then driving a long cross-cut to intersect the various lines of reef below what has been termed " the barren zone." Several small mines in the locality have been working throughout the year with varied results ; but with the exception of the discovery at the Waiotahi Mine, already mentioned, there is nothing of importance to specially comment upon. Some of the properties in the locality have been taken over by a local syndicate, and small companies formed for the purpose of working the mines. At Mr. Judd's tailings plant, bullion to the value of £1,947 19s. 6d. has been obtained from tailings on the foreshore. JActing on your instructions, I made a careful examination in October last of the large plant at the Queen of Beauty shaft (formerly the property of the Thames-Hauraki Company, but now belonging to the New Zealand Government), which had been idle for a period of about three years. V After a careful warming-up of the boiler-flues preparatory to raising steam, examination of valve faces on the engines, necessary cleaning of bearings, glands, &c, the engines and pumps were put to work for a couple of days, everything being in as good condition as when work was suspended. The whole pumping-plant worked most efficiently. A run of a few hours' duration was also made with the air-compressing plant, which was equally satisfactory. After the trial the working-parts were well lubricated, bright work coated with vaselene to prevent rust, and the plant left in order so that it could be put to work at short notice should occasion arise. This was considered possible in view of the age and condition of the old Big Pump worked under the control of the Thames Drainage Board. The pump at the Queen of Beauty shaft has, since the early part of the present year, been used by the Drainage Board under arrangement with the Government, and is, I understand, satisfactorily effecting the drainage of the field.
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After being idle for some time operations have been recommenced at the Tararu Mine, Tararu Creek. These have so far taken the form of development-work, for the purpose of winning more ore and gaining increased facilities for handling the same. 1 It is to be hoped that mining in this part of the field will be again vigorously and profitably carried the Eclipse Mine the low-level tunnel has been extended during the year, with the object of below workings from a higher level. Some good stone has been cut, a crushing at the year resulting in a return showing an average value of £6 10s. 5 - 4 d. per ton. In my last report, the Monowai Mine at Waiomo was statedjato have been closed down. During the year it was taken over by a local syndicate, and on the occasion of my official visit to the district in October last I found that operations had been resumed, the low-level tunnel being cleaned up and put into good working-order. I understand that a contract has since been let for driving on the reef. The ores here are of a refractory character, and require special treatment, as compared with the general character of the quartz in the Thames portion of the goldfield. It is to be regretted that the results of operations at the Mahara Eoyal Mine, Tapu, have not been nearly so successful as they appeared to promise some two years ago. The stone has been found to be patchy, the shoots very variable in width, and—judging from the battery returns —decidedly poor in quality, the average value of stone crushed during the year being only 19s. Ofd. per ton, compared with £1 14s. 2d. as that of the previous year. Gold-saving has been by amalgamation, and, although concentrates are separated from the sands, no information as to their value is given. The Sheridan Mine (in the same locality) was worked by a company for a short time. Eesults not proving satisfactory, the property was disposed of to a small private party. Sixteen tons of quartz was crushed during the year, giving a bullion value of £115 12s. lid., equal to an average of £7 4s. 6'6d. per ton. Coming to the Coromandel portion of the Northern Goldfields, very little of a really encouraging character can be said as regards the operations carried on and the amount of precious metals produced during the past year. Mining in the locality has hitherto been, and still is, practically confined to small lodes, many of which have been found to carry very rich gold in places; small lots of " specimen " stone, rather than the general average tonnage of quartz produced, yielding the best payable returns. The late Mr. Francis Hodge, M.E., has, on more than one occasion, expressed to me his opinion that the large body of quartz which is to be seen outcropping along the road-side going up Tokatea Hill from Coromandel is the " mother-reef " of the locality, and that the various lodes and leaders upon which mining has so far been carried out are simply branches and sub-branches of this large reef. His views as to the desirability of proving the stone at depth formed the subject of a letter to me a few months previous to his death. This, together with a copy of a plan and section showing his proposals for proving the continuation of this large body of ore —which he calls " the Tokatea Big R ee f " —and its supposed position in relation to the several claims in the neighbourhood of the Upper Township, will be found in my report of last year. I may remark that in the letter referred to the late Mr. Hodge stated that " it is a well-known fact that this Big Tokatea reef is not payable down to the datum-line of sea-level. In width it varies from 20 ft. to 60 ft. It is assumed by many that this Big Eeef would, in depth, be proved to contain highly payable gold-ore, and the most economical method of testing the accuracy or otherwise of this theory would be by diamond bores." In view of the known extent of this large body of stone from surface exposures, it would, in my opinion, be a desirable course of action to have its continuity and value determined to a considerable depth below sea-level. Should it be found to five down, to maintain a good size, and carry even very moderate values, the working of this big reef and the treatment of the ore would do for Coromandel primarily, and the colony generally, a vast amount of good. The matter is not one for a small party : it would have to be taken up on comprehensive and thoroughly modern lines even as regards preliminary prospecting, and the question of the interests of existing claimholders as to this large reef — which they do not work in any case —through whose areas the reef may be found to run, settled in the first instance. As this would be an entirely new thing, and existing holders of claims have done nothing practically to prove this reef at depth, the withdrawal of their rights in respect to it would be quite equitable. Early in the present year a proposal was made to the Department for prospecting this reef at the joint expense of the local public and the Government. After inquiry, it was decided to subsidise the work at the rate of £1 for £1 up to £300 through the Coromandel County Council. Actual operations during the year have been conducted on the Hauraki Block below the township at the Old Hauraki, Bunker's Hill, Hauraki Freeholds, Golden Pah, and Success Mines. At the firstmentioned mine a pumping-plant is installed, and during the year the mine was unwatered from the 220 ft. level down to the bottom, or 410 ft., level. At this lowest level very little work has hitherto been done, and it was considered that the development of the mine at this depth might prove satisfactory. The work of repairing the shaft below the 220 ft. level and the installation of a new plunger at the bottom was both arduous and costly. Pumping from this low level was alleged to be of material benefit to the adjoining mines, the owners of which failed to satisfactorily recognise the position, and declined to contribute to the cost of drainage by the pumping operations at the Old Hauraki Mine. In consequence of this, the proprietors of the Old Hauraki Mine suspended the work of pumping, the result being that after a few days the workings of the Bunker's Hill Mine were flooded, and work there had to stop so far as operations from the shaft were concerned. Although the Hauraki Freeholds Mine was not nearly so much affected as was the Bunker's Hill Mine, the property is to some extent suffering in consequence of the water trouble. A mutual agreement as to the proportionate charges to each mine for pumping would get over the difficulty, but, failing an amicable understanding being arrived at, the only way appears to lie in the formation of a Drainage Board, or, as an alternative (and, considered from a working standpoint, the more practical method), a consolidation of interests.
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The value of gold won in the Hauraki Block during the year was £4,989 Is. 10d., and fifty persons were employed. Bullion to the value of £701 4s. Bd. was obtained at the small tailings treatment plant of Messrs. Shepherd and Patterson near the beach. This plant gives employment to three persons, and affords a good illustration of what can be done with old tailings without a very great capital outlay. In the Tokatea portion of the Coromandel locality, mining has provided employment for eighty people, and bullion has been won to the value of £9,967 Is. lid. Of these totals, the Eoyal Oak Mine is responsible for the employment of forty-six persons, and a bullion yield of £9,110 Is. 7d. in value. It will thus be seen that during last year the production of other small mines was very limited. Mining in the neighbourhood of Kennedy Bay has been carried on at the Four-in-hand Mine and the Old Whangapoua and Exact Claims, fourteen persons being employed and bullion to the value of £1,220 15s. 3d. obtained. At the New Four-in-hand Mine, a new low-level tunnel is being driven from the Waikoromiko Creek to cut the Tainui and Four-in-hand reefs considerably below the present and former workings. The country-rock through which this tunnel is being driven is of a somewhat different character to the overlying andesite common to the district. I therefore submitted a sample to the Colonial Analyst for his analysis. This is as follows : — Per Cent. Silica .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 56-3 Alumina .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 204 Calcium-carbonate .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 8"2 Magnesia .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 2*4 Alkalies .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 44 Iron-sulphide (iron-pyrites) .. .. .. .. .. .. 6 - 0 Moisture .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 2-3 100-0 If it is found that the reefs live down into this lower rock and maintain their values (the average for last year from higher levels being £3 18s. 2d. per ton), the company have a very good property. A much lower level opening than the present one is practicable from the valley of Waikoromiko Creek, and should the size and quality of the reefs continue satisfactory, a very considerable amount of ore can be won without the necessity of hoisting or pumping appliances. At Cabbage Bay, a small leader has been worked on at the White Star Claim by two men. The principal mining operations in the neighbourhood of Kuaotunu are being carried on at the Waitaia Mine, the returns for 1904 showing an increase in the value of bullion produced of £1,526 Bs. 6d. as compared with the production of the previous year. During the period under review the output of milling quartz was 1,119 tons, which gave an average value of £5 Bs. 3'4d. per ton. Most of the stone is being obtained from leaders. Development-work for the purpose of opening up the mine at a lower level will have to be shortly undertaken. A small amount of work has been done on other properties in the locality, the most productive of which was at the Otama Mine. From this property gold to the value of £410 12s. 9d. was obtained, the average being equal to £3 14s. ll'Bd. per ton of stone treated. At Gumtown, two small mines—the Kopowai and the Big Beetle —have been worked to some extent during the year for a combined total output of 688 tons of milled quartz, value £1,803 15s. 4d., equal to a general average of £2 12s. 6'7d. per ton. On the Great Barrier Island, work at the Barrier Eeefs was confined to the treatment of tailings, resulting in a bullion value of £2,380 18s. 3d., two men being employed. At the Sunbeam Mine, develop-ment-work is in small battery plant for the treatment of the ore is also in course of erection. The reports of Mr. Coutts, Inspector of Mines, Thames, and Mr. Warden Bush deal very fully with gold-mining on the Hauraki Peninsula, within the boundaries of which the industry is (with slight exceptions) confined so far as the North Island is concerned. Middle Island. * There is practically nothing of importance to report as regards quartz-mining in the Marlborough Province. Company reconstruction has been effected for the working of the Jubilee Mine at Top Valley, near Blenheim, and work for the development of the property at a lower level put in hand. The proprietary is now known as the Wairau Gold-mining Company. Some prospecting on behalf of a Wellington syndicate was also undertaken in another part of a the district. It is understood that capital will be forthcoming if the results of prospecting operations are sufficiently promising. At Taitapu (West Wanganui) the Golden Eidge (Taitapu Gold Estates) Mine had a much smaller tonnage output than that of the previous year. The average value of the ore treated was £4 15s. per ton. The other mine in this locality, the Golden Blocks, is returned as showing an increase in the amount of gold obtained in comparison with the yield of the previous year, the value per ton working out at £3 12s. BJd., or an advanced value of 4s. 4|d. per ton milled. The total value of gold obtained from the two properties is given as £11,833 14s. 2d., and 3,057 tons of quartz was crushed. Only one small mine in the vicinity of Westport produced gold during the year—viz., the Britannia Mine, near Waimangaroa. The' quantity of stone treated was 765J tons, from which a gold value of £2,506 |15s. lOd. was obtained. Average value, £3 ss. 6d. per ton; dividends for the year, £333 6s. Bd. The Eed Queen Mine, Mokihinui, has been let on tribute, the tributers being engaged on development-works during the year,
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At the Alpine Extended Mine, Lyell, a good deal of development-work has been done during the last few years, 'with disappointing results as regards the amount of payable quartz won, and the experience gained during the past year has not been of an encouraging character, the stone pinching out in various places. The value of the ore is approximately £2 per ton, extraction being by amalgamation and cyanide. Kelly and party (four men), who are working the old United Italy Claim above Lyell, have done a considerable amount of development-work during the year, and also won gold to the value of about £600. In the neighbourhood of Boatman's (Capleston) the Welcome Mine was worked on tribute during the early part of the year, the output of stone sent to the mill (382 tons) giving an average value of £4 10s. 4'Bd. per ton ; 225 tons of tailings, yielding £1 6s. 3 - 9 d. per ton, was also treated by cyanide. At the expiration of the tribute agreement the tributers would not enter into a fresh contract, notwithstanding the payable character of the ground worked. The mine was consequently closed down for the time being pending the decision of the Home directorate, protection for a period of six months being obtained. In the same locality, Knight and party have taken up some mining claims at Italian Gully, and are opening out an old crosscut to win a quartz reef which was prospected several years ago. A small battery plant will be erected. Samples of the stone (which I recently saw at the claim) look very promising. The reef is about 2 ft. 6 in. wide. At Kirwan's Eeward Claim (Victoria Eange) loose broken quartz and mullock are quarried on the surface, and sent down to the battery on an aerial tramway having a fall of some 1,800 ft. in, say, three-quarters of a mile. As there are no underground-mining expenses, and the battery is driven by water-power at a minimum of expense, the yield of £1 4s. lOd. per ton on the material crushed during the year leaves a very substantial margin of profit, the value of gold obtained being £7,764 16s. lid., and dividends paid to the amount of £2,800. From present appearances, this property is likely to prove a profitable concern for several years to come. The locality is one which offers considerable inducement to bona fide prospectors, and it may be remarked that since the commencement of the present year a very promising reef has been discovered by Mr. Kirwan on the opposite watershed of, and adjacent to, the Waitahu Eiver. This discovery is known as Kirwan's New Find. Mining work in the vicinity of Eeefton is very fully described in the reports of Mr. Tennent, Inspector of Mines, and Mr. Warden Kenrick. The principal productive properties at present worked are those under the control of the Consolidated Goldfields of New Zealand (Limited), the Progress Mines of New Zealand (Limited) —which is -under the same general management:—and the Keep-it-Dark Mine. The Wealth of Nations Mine at Crushington, and the Golden Fleece Mine at Black's Point, are worked by the Consolidated Goldfields Company. At the former, 12,748 tons of ore was raised, and yielded £14,666 16s. Bd. by amalgamation and £5,941 ss. Id. by cyanide treatment; slimes and concentrates to the value of £1,068 ss. 3d. were also disposed of; the total value obtained being £21,676 75., or equal to an average of £1 14s. per ton. The working-costs are returned at 16s. 4 - 88 d. per ton. Future developments at this property will be from the Energetic shaft, which is sunk below the bottom level of the Wealth of Nations Mine, and connected thereto. At this shaft a fine modern steam winding-plant has been installed, together with air-compressor and electric light. The winding-engines have a pair of 18 in. cylinders, and the drums are on the crank shaft, no intermediate gearing being used. The output of the Golden Fleece Mine for the year was 12,930 tons of ore, from which the following values were obtained : By amalgamation, £21,040 17s. 6d. ; by cyanide process, £3,011 7s. sd. ; slimes and concentrates, £1,940 3s. 7d. ; making a total of £25,992 Bs. 6d., or an average value of £2 os. 2 - 4 d. per ton. The returns show a slight decrease compared with those of the preceding year. The Progress Mines at Progress Hill, and the 65-stamp battery with cyanide and chlorination plants on the Inangahua Eiver above Crushington, comprise the principal gold-mining property at which lode-mining is carried on, and the ore treated, in the Middle Island. Connection between mine and battery is made by an aerial tramway, the power employed in working it being that due to gravitation. During last year 59,908 tons of ore was mined for a total yield of £110,371 2s. 10d., giving an average value of £1 16s. 10 - 16 d. per ton, the total working-costs being returned at 19s. 5"52 d. per ton. A profit of £58,290 13s. 7d. was made. Nearly three hundred persons are employed at the company's mines and works. At the Keep-it-Dark Mine at Crushington (one of the oldest and most consistent dividend-paying mines in the locality) the shaft has been sunk an additional 300 ft. The output of quartz was 12,300 tons, treatment (after crushing) by amalgamation and cyanide yielding gold to the value of £20,688 9s. 9d., apart from concentrates shipped, the value returns for which are not yet to hand. The output of the New Inkerman Mine has not been great, 7,639 tons being mined during the year. A considerable expenditure was incurred a few years ago in opening up the mine at and above adit level, and a considerable amount of ore was proved. This is of low grade. An incline shaft was subsequently put down to ascertain the value of the stone at greater depth, and a proposal to extend this to a depth of 400 ft., or thereabouts, and also to prove at depth the possibilities of a large body of stone which is exposed on the surface and known as the Big Blow, has been made to the Home directorate. A continuous reef of the size seen at the surface, or approximating thereto, should, even at a very moderate average value per ton, be a good paying asset. Very little productive work of any importance has been done at the Golden Lead, Industry, or New Scotia Mines, and quartz-mining in the vicinity of Merrijigs is practically at a standstill. The Victoria and Inglewood properties are owned by Mr. P. N. Kingswell, of Eeefton, who has carried on mining operations throughout the year, and erected a cyanide plant for the treatment of sands from the battery.
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At the Big Eiver Mine, gold to the value of £3,653 7s. 6d. was obtained from 988 tons of ore. This is equal to an average of practically £3 14s. per ton. The shaft has been sunk to a deeper level, and cross-cutting put in hand to win the ore at greater depth than where already worked. Some prospecting in the district has been undertaken by a syndicate, whose operations have resulted in a small reef being found. With the exception of the Garden Gully Claim, no work of any moment has been done on the Paparoa Eanges. At the property named, driving underground (for the purpose of obtaining proper ventilation) has been carried out, and several surface works have been undertaken. These, when complete, will allow of the conveyance of water for power purposes and the transport of ore to the (proposed) battery. Attention has of late been directed to the reefs at the head of the Wilberforce Eiver (near Browning's Pass), on the dividing range between the Canterbury Plains and the West Coast. Some work was done here on a limited scale several years ago, but the value or otherwise of the reefs does not seem to have been definitely ascertained. Work has been put in hand for the purpose of proving the size, extent, and value of the quartz reefs of this locality. In the Southern Inspection District (which comprises Canterbury, Otago, and Southland) quartzmining has been decidedly quiet during the past few years ; but there is little doubt in my mind that, as the alluvial deposits become worked out, more earnest attention will be devoted to the further prospecting for, and development of, the quartz reefs in the south part of the Middle Island. So long, however, as there are areas carrying alluvial gold which can, as a general rule, be opened up and worked with comparatively little capital, it is hardly likely that local investors in mining properties will speculate in reef-mining, notwithstanding the fact that in the past quartz-mining in this part of the colony has, in many instances, proved a very remunerative investment. It is, of course, well known that in some localities the quartz worked to considerable profit several years ago was of such a nature as yielded up its gold by amalgamation, but at deeper levels became more refractory, thus necessitating the adoption of some chemical process. As the cyanide treatment was not then perfected or available, capital was naturally diverted from quartz-mining to alluvial mining, and thus the former branch of the gold-mining industry naturally fell off. In my last report reference was made to the fact that a practically straight line from near the head of Lake Wakatipu (on the west) to a short distance north of Oamaru (on the east) passed through the mines at Bullendale (Skipper's), Macetown, Bendigo (west side of Dunstan Eange), and the quartz veins at Balruddery. It is probable that this line may represent the general trend of a reef system, and it is certainly worth the attention of prospectors to search for quartz reefs along, or adjacent to, the line mentioned between those places at which the reefs are actually known to exist. A feature well worth consideration is that if the northern boundary of the alluvial goldfield be traced out it will be found a little to the north of, and approximately parallel to, the line given, whilst to the south are the extensive alluvial goldfields of Otago and Southland. None of the quartz-mines now being worked in Otago are on anything approaching a large scale. Those on the productive list for the year are the Shotover (Old Gallant Tipperary) near Skipper's Point, the Premier-Sunrise Mine at Macetown, Bendigo Mine near Cromwell, Barewood; also at the Carrick ■ Eange, the Old Man Eange above Bald Hill Flat, Macrae's, and Nenthorn. At Bullendale, the Mount Aurum Gold-mining Company have acquired the property formerly held by the Achilles Gold-mines Company, and are opening out higher levels than those worked by the late proprietary on other parts of the property. This work is to a great extent of a prospecting character, and will, if successful, give new life to this once flourishing locality. Prospecting work, some of it showing very encouraging features, has been carried out in the neighbourhood. There appears a probability that several claims near Macetown will be worked by an English company. These claims have been noticed in previous reports, and the most advantageous way to operate them would be by the rights to the several claims being consolidated and a mine opened out on a comprehensive basis. Prospecting in this locality has had attention, and the discovery of a 2 ft. reef is reported, giving a return of about £8 per ton on a bulk sample of 25 tons. The O.P.Q. Mines at Waipori are now idle and the plant largely dismantled, but it is expected that the property will be again taken up and worked. Mining on the Canada Eeef, near Milton, appears to be coming to the fore again ; trial crushings have given most encouraging results. In the neighbourhood of Nenthorn, Macrae's, and Mount Highlay, there are several small mining properties, at some of which scheelite (as well as gold) is associated with the quartz, and as this mineral is greatly in demand at the present time, the industry is marked by an increased activity as compared with that of the last few years. Nothing of any moment is being done at Preservation Inlet. It is satisfactory to note that increased attention is being given to prospecting for quartz reefs in different parts of Otago, and for other minerals on Stewart Island. Details of the several quartz-mining operations in the Southern District will be found in the report of Mr. E. E. Green, Inspector of Mines.
HYDEAULIC AND ALLUVIAL MINING. With the exception of a little work' on Stewart Island this class of mining is confined to the Middle Island, alluvial goldfields being known and worked in all the provinces. Canterbury may be excepted, generally speaking, as the known deposits of alluvial gold in this part of the island are very limited. The principal fields are those of the West Coast, Otago, and Southland, in which districts operations are extensively carried on. There is, however, very little change to comment upon, as the bulk of the
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claims now working have been in operation for some considerab.e time, and their features and plant very fully described in previous reports. In the Marlborough Province a little mining is carried on at Mahakipawa, Wakamarina, Deep Creek, and Onamalutu. A race is being constructed to bring in water to work ground in the last-named locality, the party doing this being satisfied that good results will be obtained. Hydraulic mining, near Takaka (Nelson), is being successfully conducted, and prospecting carried out (further back from the coast) in the Upper Anatoki neighbourhood. Fairly extensive operations by hydraulic power continue to be carried on at Parapara by the Parapara Hydraulic Sluicing Company (Limited). The ground here is very heavy and steep, great care being required to carry out the work with safety and efficiency. Future prospects appear good. At Quartz Eanges (Collingwood Goldfield), a claim was opened out a few years ago by a company, who incurred considerable capital expenditure in bringing in an adequate water-supply. Subsequent operations by this proprietary were not commercially successful, and the property was taken over by Mr. C. Y. Fell, of Nelson, who let it to a party of tributers. I understand that the working-results are satisfactory. The works of the Slate Eiver Sluicing Company (near Collingwood) have been improved as regards the water-supply, increased returns of gold won resulting therefrom. In the vicinity of Westport alluvial mining cannot be generally considered a flourishing About a dozen men make small wages on the beach north of the Orowaiti Eiver, and a few others for similar results at and about German Creek. Some very fair results are being got at Cook Terrace, Fairdown. The gold won gives good average wages, and from present appearances this condition of affairs is likely to continue. Prospecting and tunnel-driving are being carried out in the locality. At Addison's several parties are working successfully. The outlook for this part of the field is considered good for a few years to come. Both alluvial wash and cemented sand are worked locally, the latter being crushed by light stamper batteries and the gold recovered by amalgamation. The most extensive works in the neighbourhood of Charleston are those of the Charleston Beach Sluicing Company and of Messrs. Powell. These claims are close to each other, and work the sanddeposits near the beach by hydraulic sluicing and elevating, the sand being washed over a large spread of amalgamating-tables for the extraction of the gold. These two properties give employment to about sixteen persons. Other parties are extending their operations, both as regards sluicing and cemented-sand crushing ; whilst the small beach claims—of which there are quite a number —appear to give good average wages. Taken all round, the industry in and around Charleston may be said to be more active than has been the case during the last year or two. On the Buller Eiver alluvial-mining works are carried on near Lyell. Below the township, the New Lyell Sluicing Company have taken over the claim formerly held by the Lyell Hydraulic Sluicing Company, and have been constructing a water-race for the more effective working of the property. Above the township, the Newton Eiver Sluicing Company have added to their plant and increased their facilities for carrying out the work more efficiently. In the neighbourhood of Murchison several claims are being successfully worked. The water-supply as a whole being deficient, water-race construction and pipe-line installations have been undertaken by some of the claimholders for the purpose of obtaining a larger and more regular supply of water. Eecent prospecting in this locality- appears to have been satisfactory. The results are shown in further steps being taken in the direction of opening out other claims. In the valley of the Grey Eiver alluvial mining is carried on much on the usual lines, about sixty persons (one-half of them being Chinese) making a living in the vicinity of Blackwater, and about thirty persons (one-third being Chinese) find employment at and adjacent to Ahaura. A similar number, with approximately the same proportion of Chinese to Europeans, are engaged at Eed Jack's and Kangaroo Creeks, also some twenty persons at Moonlight, and a fair number of diggers still make a living at Nelson Creek and No Town. These are independent of those employed in connection with gold-dredges. There are no extensive plants for alluvial mining in the localities mentioned. At Montgomery's Terrace and Healy's Gully hydraulic-sluicing operations are being conducted with moderate results. Along the coast north of Greymouth Messrs. McKay and White are worlring on a fairly extensive scale at Barrytown with profitable results. No other claims in this section of the goldfield have been worked to'any extent during the year. The richest portions (so far as known) of the alluvial deposits at Kumara and Dillmanstown are fast being worked out, and the returns for last year show a gradual reduction in the number of men employed and the amount and value of gold obtained. Taking the areas at Kumara, Waimea, and adjacent localities commanded by the Government water-races (Waimea-Kumara), and from which the supplies of water for sluicing purposes are drawn, the following schedule affords a comparison between the average number of persons employed and the quantity and value of gold won for the periods named below : — Average Numh r Ounces of Value. of Men. Gold won. £ s. d. Financial year 1903-4 .. .. 7700 7,712 27,736 16 0 1904-5 .. .. 56-58 5,166 20,147 8 0 Decrease .. .. 2042 1,546 7,589 8 0 There are about a dozen men working with water obtained from a private race whose returns are not included in the above figures. A proposal has been made to drive another tailings-tunnel to enable ground as yet unworked to be sluiced, and at the end of the year some attempts to prospect this were commenced. No^information^has A reached|nie£as to the prospects obtained. Details of work in this locality,will be found in the report of Mr. Alexander Aitken, manager of the Waimea-Kumara Waterraces.
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At Stafford the Wheel of Fortune Claim is now being worked by a small local company, who anticipate*making a v paying concern of it. An increased water-supply is desirable. At my last visit the new proprietors were engaged on their first wash-up. I noticed that an electric current was utilised for the removal of the black sand left after streaming down. The Minerals Gold-mining Company have sunk a new shaft and effected repairs to their water-race. The layer of wash being operated upon is not thick, but is looked upon as capable of being worked to a profit. Humphrey's Gully sluicing-ciaim, owned by the Consolidated Goldfields of New Zealand (Limited), is being worked on tribute with fairly good results. There are no really large alluvial mining works in the vicinity of Hokitika except that at Humphrey's Gully, but several small claims are being worked within a few miles of the town, affording remunerative employment to a number of men. Some remarks respecting the proposal to bring water on to Seddon's Terrace appear in the report of Mr. Warden Day. Alluvial mining at Eoss is principally represented by the operations of the Mont dOr Company, who won about £41,000 worth of gold during the year. Extensive preliminary works in the shape of cutting water-races, building dams, laying pipe-lines, &c, have been undertaken by the McCloud Terrace Sluicing Company, sixty men being employed. It is to be hoped that this new undertaking will prove successful. Practically nothing of any importance was done further south of Eoss during 1904 in the class of mining under consideration, the claims at Waiho being under protection at the end of the year. Details as to the work of most of the claims in the West Coast District appear in the report of Mr. E. Tennent, Inspector of Mines. In the Southern District the completion of the siphons in connection with the Mountain Hut Waterrace, by which water is brought on to the diggings at Maerewhenua, North Otago, has enabled ground to be worked and employment given to upwards of thirty men. It is considered that some of the claims may be worked out in about three years and that others will last for seven years. During part of the year there was a shortage of water, due mainly to breaks in the upper portions of the race. The opinion that some definite steps will have to be taken within the next five years to open the endowed lands at Maerewhenua—known to be auriferous—for mining purposes is freely expressed by miners in the locality. At present these lands are simply used as a sheep and cattle run. Comparatively little mining is being done at Livingstone. At Manuka Creek, Waitahuna, Wetherstone's, and Waipori there is very little change to note ; the hydraulic claims are being steadily worked, and are generally understood to yield good payable returns. Including Chinese, about 130 people are employed in these localities, exclusive of those e.nploved on dredges The extensive works of the Blue Spur and Gabriel's Gully Consolidated Gold-mining Company (Limited), near Lawrence, have been worked on the usual lines. The results of last year's work are reported to be the least remunerative in proportion to the cubic measurement of the ground sluiced since operations were commenced in 1891, the average value of the cemented wash worked being 7d. per cubic yard ; 203,000 cubic yards being broken up, sluiced, and elevated for a return of 1,524-8 oz., having a value of £6,062 6s. 2d. ; this being a decrease of 144-68 oz., representing a value of £570 13s. 7d., as compared with the yield of the previous year. The expenditure in wages, stores, repairs, &c, for the year was £4,558 4s. 3d., as against £4,375 ss. lOd. for the year preceding, thus showing that, although revenue decreased by over £570, working-expenses increased over £183. The general manager, Mr. J. Howard Jackson, has supplied a very full account of the working-results for the year, which is embodied in the report of Mr. E. E. Green, Inspector of Mines. A similar class of cement wash to that at Blue Spur is being worked at Munro's Gully on the opposite watershed, three claims being at work with payable results. Tuapeka Flat is likely to become one of the centres of hydraulic mining. Three claims have been taken up for this purpose. In connection with one of these claims a new departure is proposed from the ordinary method of obtaining water for sluicing purposes where such is obtainable at higher elevations. In this case it is intended to generate electric power at Blackcleugh Stream, convey the current to Tuapeka Flat, and utilise it for the purpose of pumping the sluicing-water. Mechanically there should be no difficulty in doing this, but the commercial side of the undertaking will be watched with much interest. ... At Beaumont the Champion Company's claim continues to be worked by hydraulic sluicing and elevating. It was commenced on these fines by a small local company some seven years ago. Subsequently the present company put a dredge on the claim, but evidently this was not so successful as the hydraulic method, and the dredge has since been disposed of and removed to Southland. The Island Block Claim has also been jointly worked by the hydraulic and dredging methods, the latter being considered very efficient. Good results have been obtained by sluicing and elevating. The dredge is admittedly on the small side for the work required, and is at present closed down. The company employ twenty men. Messrs. Eadie and Kirkpatrick's and Messrs. Curton and Whelan's claims at Tallaburn have been amalgamated, the new proprietary being registered as the Tallaburn Hydraulic Sluicing Company (Limited). In the neighbourhood of Miller's Flat the alluvial deposits in the Clutha Eiver and its banks are worked almost entirely by dredges, the exception being that of the Golden Eun Company, who work by hydraulic sluicing and dredging. It is intended to work the two methods in combination, using the hydraulic plant to strip the surface in advance of the dredge's operations. At Eoxburgh alluvial mining on an extensive scale is carried out by the Eoxburgh Amalgamated Mining and Sluicing Company (Limited), the method being hydraulic sluicing and elevating, and the results obtained are considered good. The company employ eighteen men. Between this claim and
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the end of the gorge near Coal Creek there are three or four other hydraulic claims, employing in the aggregate some twenty persons, and a number of individual diggers make a'living in the district, most of them working on or adjacent to the river-bank. Dredging is the principal method of alluvial mining carried on in the vicinity. Bald Hill Flat continues to maintain a steady output of gold. There are three hydraulic claims here, worked respectively by Messrs. Carroll and Lynch, the Last Chance Hydraulic Sluicing and Elevating Company, and Messrs. Ewing and Dowdall. All these claims are reported to yield payable results. Near Alexandra Mr. James Eivers is working a claim at Eichmond Hill, about two miles from the town. To conserve water for the requirements of this claim a dam has been built in Speargrass Creek (a branch of the Manorburn Stream), about twelve miles from Alexandra, of which photographs are, by the courtesy 7of Mr. Eivers, reproduced. The grant for this dam admits of its being carried up to a height of 63 ft., but it is as yet only built to a height of 47 ft. 6 in. When photographed the water was 17 ft. deep at the dam, which is built of masonry (set in cement) on a rock foundation. Mr. Eivers has entered into an agreement with the Alexandra Borough Council to supply one sluice-head of water to the borough reservoir for public purposes, a pressure due to a vertical head of 350 ft. being obtained. It is intended to raise the dam another 15 ft., and so conserve a very much larger body of water for mining and public purposes, the exceptionally dry summer of 1904-5 having demonstrated the necessity for this work. The extra storage gained by the completion of the dam will be very great, and is considered ample to meet the requirements of mining, irrigation, and domestic purposes. The Alexandra Bonanza Company have been working their claim at Galloway Flat by sluicing, but results are not very encouraging, the ground being rather poor. This company have a fine supply of water, which is conserved by a massive masonry dam across the Manorburn Stream at the foot of Greenland Swamp, and brought down to the claim partly in gullies, and for some sixteen miles in a large water-race. The reservoir area is granted for 1,500 acres, but the present dam (not yet carried up to its full height) impounds water over an area of, say, 800 acres, with an average depth of 8 ft. When completed to full height it is estimated the dam would throw the water back covering an area of 1,400 acres by 11 ft. deep. This information is supplied by the manager of the claim. The altitude at which the main race discharges the water into a rocky gorge overlooking the Galloway Flat is sufficient to admit of its extension for the purpose of working known auriferous ground extending for several miles— (a) along the side of the hills up the Valley of the Manuherikia to beyond the Township of Ophir, and even to cross the saddle between Ophir and Ida Valley, being thus available for sluicing the deposits in the locality known as Black's No. 3; and (6) in the opposite direction towards Alexandra, where fairly extensive prospecting operations were being conducted early in the present year by the Manorburn Gold Syndicate. In making an examination early this year of the localities which can be commanded by the water just referred to, I was much impressed with the possibilities of a revival of remunerative mining work in the neighbourhood of Ophir especially, provided that water is brought on to the ground ; but in the locality of the terraces above Galloway Flat there are also evidences of alluvial wash having been mined and carted to water for washing. It is quite clear that where this sort of work will enable a man to make a living the ground would pay handsomely with plenty of water for sluicing purposes. Without water nothing can be done, but if this can be made available to parties of miners working small claims, there is not the slightest doubt that every drop of available water would be bought, and the industry in the localities named flourish for many years to come. Hydraulic mining at Matakanui is still conducted on very satisfactory lines, the Undaunted Goldmining Company, the Tinkers Gold-mining Company, the Matakanui Gold-mining Company, and Messrs. Symes and Sons all doing well. The Devonshire and Drybread diggings are not much worked, owing to water not being available in any quantity during the lifetime of the claims at Matakanui. About thirty-five men are employed. At Cambrians the principal claim is that* Hydraulic Sluicing Company. Mr. Ewing's claims at Cambrians and Shepherd's Flat have been let to parties of working miners. Some three other claims in the locality are being worked on a small scale. At St. Bathan's the principal undertakings are those of the United M. and E. Company at the township, and the Scandinavian Water-race Company at Surface Hill, about thirty men being employed by the two companies. Two other small claims are also worked in the vicinity. About seventy men are employed in alluvial mining at St. Bathan's and Cambrians. Blackstone Hill and Ida Valley suffer from insufficient water-supply. This is owing largely to their altitude. Only a few miners can, therefore, find employment, notwithstanding the good quality of the alluvial deposits. At Idaburn very little work is now being done. For mining purposes at Naseby most of the water is supplied from the Government water-races, and during the financial year 1904-5 the value of gold won by parties using Government water was £7,442. A few claims are also worked by water from private races. The shallow and more easily worked ground in the locality is becoming rapidly exhausted, but in all probability the water-supply will, later on, be concentrated on other gold-bearing areas which may require to be worked on a more comprehensive scale than has hitherto characterised mining operations in this neighbourhood. Hydraulic mining is conducted at Patearoa with good results, also to a small extent at Hamilton's. At Deep Stream the operations are on a fairly good scale, and working is carried on with profitable results. The working of alluvial mines (dredging claims excepted) in the vicinity of Cromwell—including Kawarau Gorge, Bannockburn, Lowburn, and Quartz-reef Point—is somewhat on the decrease, but
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MR. RIVERS' DAM AT SPEARGRASS CREEK, NEAR ALEXANDRA, OTAGO. OUTER FACE OF WALL.
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at the several places named there are small claims which afford remunerative employment to a number of men. T* At Luggate, Matatapu, Criffel Face, and Cardrona alluvial mining is being carried on much as usual; nothing sensational is reported, but the several claims—at none of which can the operations be classed as extensive—appear (with a few exceptions) to give their holders a fair living. On the Arrow Eiver between Arrowtown and Macetown there are a few small claims in addition to one of 25 acres held by the Arrow Falls Sluicing Company. The latter company employ seven men. The other claims are worked by small parties, one of whom uses the Smith jet-pump elevator. In the locality of Queenstown the working of alluvial deposits by hydraulic methods is not carried out anywhere on a very extensive scale, although there are several claims of comparatively small extent, and work is in progress at Twelve-mile Beach, Arthur's Point, Lower Shotover, and Moonlight, as well as at Glenorchy. On the Shotover Eiver above Arthur's Point there are, in addition to the larger works of the Skipper's Sluicing Company and Mr. Davis, a number of small claims (many of them being worked by the Smith jet-pump elevator) yielding returns which place their owners in very comfortable circumstances. These claims are usually worked to the best advantage in winter time when the river is low, and extend for several miles beyond Skipper's Point. In this upper reach of the river some preparations have been made for working on a scale more on a parallel with that of the Skipper's Sluicing Company than has hitherto been practised above Skipper's Point. At Nevis and Upper Nevis a considerable amount of work is being done at the several alluvial mines, hydraulic sluicing and elevating being the principal methods of work adopted. Although a few of the claims have not turned out successful undertakings, the bulk of them appear to be payable concerns. The Nokomai Company's claims in the Nokomai Valley continue to yield payable returns. These claims are worked on a comprehensive scale by hydraulic sluicing and elevating. Lower down the valley the Lion Claim (which is also equipped with hydraulic plant) has been worked, but unfortunately not with success so far. The property changed hands during the year, and I understand it is intended to give the claim another good trial. There are a few other claims in the locality, and the high terraces between the Nokomai Valley and Parawa undoubtedly carry good auriferous gravels, which will be worked in the future as water becomes available. Alluvial mining at Waikaia is now chiefly represented by the dredging branch of the gold-mining industry. The Argyle Claim, which has been so successfully worked by hydraulic sluicing and elevating, is to be worked by a water-power dredge. The Winding Creek Claim and plant have been purchased, and will be worked on behalf of the Eound Hill Company, the owners of the claims at Eound Hill, near Eiverton. In the western portion of the southern goldfield, the Eound Hill Gold-mining Company's works at Eound Hill are the most extensive, and their sluicing, hydraulic-elevating, and gold-saving appliances about as perfect as any to be found in the colony. The gold in this field is very fine, and saved by amalgamation after streaming down over a plush-covered table. Value of gold, £4 per ounce. The ground operated upon is about 40 ft. deep, part of it being heavy and containing buried timber. During last year the average yield of gold won was at the rate of £1,000 per acre, and the cost of winning equal to £2 17s. 6d. per ounce of gold obtained, or 2d. per cubic yard of ground sluiced. The Ourawera Goldmining Company's claim adjoining continues to be steadily worked under similar conditions to those at the Eound Hill claims, but operations are on a smaller scale. This company has been very successful and the property pays well. The Smith Gold-mining Company are also working on a small scale in the same locality. Including about a dozen Chinese, an average of seventy-seven persons are employed about Eound Hill. Mining operations at Orepuki continue to afford steady employment to about a hundred Europeans and thirty-five Chinese, who are engaged in sluicing, underground mining, and beach-combing; but it is evident that as the present areas get exhausted miners will have to go further afield, and the prospects of mining at Pahia and also west of the small claims near the Waiau Eiver will have to be practically considered. A little alluvial mining is being done at Preservation Inlet and also at Stewart Island. More details of operations in the Southern District will be found in the report of Mr. E. E. Green, Inspector of Mines, and those of the several Wardens. Improvements in Hydraulic-elevating Plants working under Low-water Pressure (Messrs. Valpy Bros.' Method). When in the Southern District early this year I was informed that Messrs. Valpy Bros., of Glenorchy, Lake Wakatipu, had effected considerable improvements in connection with hydraulic-elevating plants. Other engagements not permitting of my visiting the claim (as I had purposed doing) in order to see the improved plant at work, a request was made to Messrs. Valpy Bros, for particulars of it, and I have to acknowledge their courtesy in forwarding the following statement: — " We send full description of the elevating plant with which we elevated 1 ft. for every 3| ft. pressure. To secure the best results it is absolutely necessary to have large pressure-pipes ; ours were 12 in. for 4£ heads of water, with 141 ft. pressure, pipe-line short and steep. The last 20 ft. of piping and right-angle bend were 9 in. in diameter, jet 3 in., goose-neck 8 in., throat 5| in. tapering to 5§ in., o" nearly cylindrical for 15 in. An old throat, 6 in. in diameter, was placed abo\ c the new one to lengthen the taper as much as possible. Above that was a taper pipe 3 ft. in length and running from 7 in. to 8| in., from this to the box, 27 ft. of 9 in. pipes. The suction-pipe lifted 4 ft., making a total of 38 ft. lift for 141 ft. pressure ; the length of suction-pipe greatly handicapped the lift, but was unavoidable under the circumstances. The uptake was almost perpendicular, and the jet was throwing absolutely
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true up the centre of the pipe. These two points, together with large pressure-pipes and large jet, are most important, especially to those who wish to utilise the available power to the fullest extent. " The main difference, however, between our plant and those in general use is in the size of the uptake in proportion to the down-pipe and jet. The great object we had in view was to maintain the speed of the whole mass of water and gravel (as it passed through the throat) as far up the pipe as possible. It is perfectly obvious that a large proportion of the power of the jet is used in so concentrating the sluicing-water and gravel that it passes through the throat at a terrific speed in the form of an enlarged jet. Now, to suddenly turn this loose (so to speak) into a large space filled with water, as al2 in. or 15 in. pipe would be, is to lose a large amount of the advantage already gained. By using a very long taper, and much smaller pipes on the top of it, the velocity is kept up, the whole of the moving mass being exactly in the path of the jet. The diameter of the pipe is only increased sufficiently to avoid excessive friction, and to allow for increasing bulk due to lessening speed. With such an uptake, when the water rises above the intake through a sudden rush in sluicing, there is never any need to allow air into the pipe, as it always clears itself very quickly without turning off any water. " We found that even lifting 1 ft. in 35 ft. the elevator never choked from above, although lifting sufficient sand at times to block the upper tail-race 20 in. in width, paved with wood blocks, and carrying over six heads of water with 8 in. fall in 12 ft. According to the Miners' Guide the capacity would be over 36 cubic yards per hour. The elevating-water was 4| heads, and the sluicing-water (entirely separate) was obtained partly from leakage and partly from a stream on ground-level. We use a temporary plain board tail-race with a fall of 1 in 12 from the face to the elevator, and find that half the water required to blow the stuff in is sufficient to carry it by this method without the necessity for scraping or shovelling. Sheets of 10 gauge steel about 20 in. wide on the bottom and 6 in. or 8 in. up the sides, overlapped \ in. and weighted down, are far better, and, though costing more, will stand years of wear. " We have arrived at these conclusions and adopted these methods after a considerable amount of practical experimenting, and quite fail to see the use or reason for the usual large space in the intake casting, as in several small elevators we made a much smaller space in proportion was more satisfactory. We might mention that we found that when the throat and uptake were too large a certain amount of water was coming down all round the jet with considerable force." Messrs. Valpy Bros, also inform me that they are using a very simple but exceedingly effective home-made winch and crane for dealing with large stones in the claim. This plant, which is very cheaply constructed, is said to be able (when using about one sluice-head of water under a pressure due to a vertical head of 45 ft.) to lift 2-| tons, or roll 6 tons in an open paddock, and generally do the work of five men. It has a lift of 20 ft. and a radius of 18 ft. The crane can be moved forward by the power of the winch, which is set some distance behind. The firm regret not being able to send a photograph of this in time for inclusion in this year's report, but I hope next year to be able to give more detailed information of the plant and an illustration of the same.
DREDGE MINING. The following statement shows the numerical strength of the fleet of gold-dredges in the colony at the end of the year as nearly as can be ascertained : —
The number of working dredges will represent direct employment to upwards of thirteen hundred people, and if the coal-carters, coal-miners hewing coal for use on dredges, and mechanics engaged on repairing-work for dredges, as well as other men incidentally employed be also taken into consideration, the dredging industry of the colony will be found to provide full employment to considerably over two thousand people. As compared with the previous year, the foregoing figures show a decrease of fifteen working dredges. This is to be attributed chiefly to the West Coast District, where, during the boom of some four or five years ago, the impatience of companies to have dredges placed on their claims did not, in many instances, admit of the nature of the ground to be worked being properly and fully ascertained, nor of time being allowed engineers to design suitable machines for the work required. The natural results of all this were that (a) dredges were put on to claims which, from their very nature, were more suited to being worked by hydraulic methods, and (b) dredges much too light for the work required were adopted, and, as might be expected, the anticipated success was not attained. Taking the West Coast District as a whole, it is not nearly so well suited for dredging as the Southern District is. The alluvial deposits are much rougher—containing a far larger proportion of large stones—and the wash is not nearly so free. These conditions require very much more diggingpower and greater strength in the materials which go to make up the machinery of the dredge than are necessary on dredges working in the southern goldfields. Buried timber is also an occasional source
District. TT , Under Re- „ . Working. Standing, i Under moval or ,. if , Total. I Er.ot.on. Rebuilding . dismantled. Marlborongh, Nelson, Coast Otago and Southland and West 34 152 15 15 3 3 5 i 55 12 ' 184 Totals 186 30 30 3 3 8 12 J 239
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of trouble. Dredges properly designed and built for the work would, in many places in the West Coast District, doubtless give very good results, but the capital cost of such machines would be undoubtedly greater than the general run of the dredges now employed. There are, however, under existing conditions, some dredging concerns on the West Coast which are very profitable undertakings. The commercial side of the subject is dealt with by Mr. Warden Kenrick so far as dredging operations throughout his sub-district are concerned, and as there are more dredges in that part of the West Coast goldfields than in any other, the average results obtained by them may 7bo accepted as a very fair criterion for the remainder. In the Southern District dredging is being very steadily carried on with, on the whole, very good results. The most phenomenal returns were obtained by the Electric Company's dredges, the No. 2 having won 1,265 oz. and the No. 1 1,273 oz. of gold for one week's work in each instance. This latter is the highest yield yet recorded for a single week. These dredges work at the low end of the Kawarau Eiver, near Cromwell. A short distance below the confluence of this river with the Clutha is the claim of the Hartley 7 and Eiley dredge, which has on different occasions obtained very large returns, and for some time held the record in this respect for the entire colony. The upper part of the Clutha Eiver, for a few miles above Cromwell, has of late come to the front. Some dredges were placed on this section of the river a few years ago, but experience proved them to be too small and light for successful work. The present dredges are much larger and more powerful, and whilst not obtaining such large weekly returns as has been the lot of dredges on richer portions of the same river below Cromwell (and also on the Kawarau Eiver), they have the advantage of not being nearly so much subject to stoppage by floods or troubled with such quantities of travelling drift. Alexandra is still the chief centre of the dredging industry of Otago, a large number of dredges being at work on the Clutha Eiver and at the adjacent banks. Dredges are also at work in the gorge below Alexandra, but as the water in flood time is deep and the current very strong, these dredges can only work to advantage during a portion of the year. In this respect they are at a disadvantage in comparison with others above the town, where some of the claims comprise both river and bank areas, the latter being generally available for work at times when operations on the river cannot be conducted under favourable conditions. Below the gorge a number of dredges are at work on the river above and below Eoxburgh ; also several others lower down in the neighbourhood of Miller's Flat. On the Waipori field nine dredges (giving direct employment to sixty men) were at work when I visited the locality early this year. Some of the dredges in this locality are worked by water-pressure. In Southland, the valley of the Waikaka Eiver has been proved a good payuble field for dredging operations. The wash is not rough or unduly tight, nor the ground very deep as compared with some of the areas on the Clutha Eiver, consequently the dredges do not need to be quite as large and powerful, and the capital cost is correspondingly less. Similar working-conditions apply to the other areas in Southland where dredging operations are carried on, and more particularly at Chatton, Charlton, and Waimumu. At Waikaia the ground generally is perhaps not quite so easy, but, taken all round, it does not present any working difficulties of moment. Dredging operations were attempted some few ' years ago in this locality without its potentialities for this class of mining being properly known, but, as a result of the success which characterised the industry in other parts of Southland, ground away from the river was well prospected, and found to be payably auriferous as well as suitable for being worked by dredges. At the end of the year there were about a dozen dredges at work or under erection in this neighbourhood, and approximately double that number in the Waikaka Valley, the total number of working dredges for the Southland goldfields being forty-six. With very few exceptions, steam is the motive power used for driving the machinery on board gold-dredges, locomotive and return-tube boilers being general, and the engines usually of the horizontal cross-compound type. In a few instances —where water under pressure is available—the machinery is worked by water through the medium of a Pelton wheel, dredges so equipped being successfuly operated at Waipori and Cardrona, whilst a similar arrangement is being adopted at one of the Waikaia claims. Electricity has not come into use to the extent which might have been expected, probably owing to the fact that when the state of the Clutha Eiver is most suitable for dredging—viz., in the winter months, when there is no water coming from melting snow —the water-supply, usually snowwater from the mountains, for driving dynamos for the generation of electrical current could not be depended upon. In the neighbourhood of Alexandra the Earnscleugh No. 3 dredge (a very large and powerful machine) is electrically driven, the current being generated by a water-driven dynamo, and I understand that the success which has attended this installation has resulted in the decision of the owners to similarly equip another large dredge. There appears little doubt that in such localities as Waikaka and Waikaia, in Southland, as well as Alexandra, Cromwell, Eoxburgh, and Miller's Flat, in Otago, electric energy could be cheaply produced by steam-power plants, which might be erected at a convenient lignite-pit. Fuel would thus be handy and cheap, and the most modern and economically worked steam-plant could be adopted, the electrical current being conveyed to the dredges by cables in the usual way. Such an arrangement could not fail to prove more economical than the present system, under which heavy expenses in cartage of coal (as well as loss of time in handling the same) and the wages of a stoker are necessarily incurred. If dredge-owners in the districts referred to would form electrical-power companies for the purpose of meeting their own requirements, there is every reason to think that such undertakings would be commercially successful. In one instance, where coal-carting was very costly, the installation of oil-engines was decided upon by the owners. The question of stripping off the surface soil and overburden above the auriferous wash where dredges are working on flats (e.g., the Southland, Waipori, and a few other dredging-fields) has not, to my mind, received anything like the amount of practical attention to which it is, by reason of its
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importance, entitled. There is no gainsaying the fact that the present practice of passing soil, clay, and gravels down the sluice-boxes at one and the same time is capable of being very materially improved upon with considerable advantage. It is well known that in the localities alluded to the gold is fairly fine, and in many instances may he classed as " very fine " when considered by the standard usually applied to alluvial gold. When buckets come up laden with a mixture of clay, puddle, and auriferous the whole lot are washed down the sluice-box together, some of the gold adheres to the plastic semi-plastic material, the result being that, instead of being separated and recovered, this gold is carried off and deposited among the tailings, and therefore lost. The extent of this loss is not recognised so fully as it might be, but if dredge-owners will go to a little trouble in the matter they can easily ascertain what the loss is. I submit the following suggestion : Make a square box 3 ft. long, 3 ft. broad, and 3 ft. deep ; inside measurements. When levelfull, the contents will be exactly a cubic yard. Half fill it with water, and then, say, once in every hour, throw in a dish of tailings, repeating this until the box is quite full and the surplus water has run off. The tailings, settling in the water, will be very compact by the time the box is full, but consolidation may be aided by ramming to some extent. Now cradle these tailings carefully, and weigh the gold saved by the cradle. This will be a fair index of the loss which is constantly going on, and I may remark that, acting on a suggestion of this kind some time ago, one dredgemaster in charge of a dredge working gravels overlaid by a bed of clayey matter made the experiment, and found the average loss to be 2 gr. per cubic yard. A little calculation will show how a loss of this kind works out: Suppose a dredge is lifting 50 cubic yards per hour for an average of twenty hours per day, and allowing for holidays, stoppages for repairs, &c, we take four and a half working-days per week all the year round. This gives 4,500 cubic yards of ground moved per week, and, assuming the loss to be 2 gr. per cubic yard, the weekly loss is 18 oz. 15 dwt. of gold, which, at the moderate rate of £3 15s. per ounce, represents the sum of £70 6s. 3d. Assuming, however, that the loss is only half the quantity. stated, at 1 gr. per cubic yard it means a weekly loss of £35 to an average-sized dredge, and I have very little doubt in my own mind that there are dredges now at work at which something like fifty pounds' worth of gold per week will be found to be going over the tail shoots, if careful tests of the tailings are made somewhat on the lines suggested. What I wish to convey is this : That (a) in the light of gold-saving alone, it will, in my 7 opinion, pay to strip the overburden—where such is of a clayey nature —off the top of the auriferous wash, and (b) the land can be restored to a much better state than is now being done. There has been an outcry in some quarters about valuable land being destroyed for agricultural purposes by gold-dredging operations. This has undoubtedly been the case in a few instances, but in others, where swampy marsh land has been dredged, the effect has been to drain and sweeten it, and it is now growing sweet grass and clover where rank sour grass and rushes grew before. At the same time, it cannot be claimed that this land has been left in anything like so good a condition as it might have been had advance stripping been practised, and the soil and subsoil, &c, deposited on the gravel tailings instead of their all being mixed up as at present. At Waikaka, Southland, trees have been planted on the tailings left by one dredge working on private land. At my last visit to the locality I carefully inspected this plantation, and found the young trees healthy and growing well. The idea of planting some of the tailings-areas which t i ,were formerly swamp lands with native flax suggested itself Jto my mind, and I submit this as|offering a means of profitablyjjutilising the ground from which the, alluvial gold has been won. Impeovements in Dredges. Roberts's Silt-elevator for Dredges. This elevator was designed to obviate the great wear-and-tear which takes place with the ordinary bucket or " baby " elevator which was originally first introduced by Mr. Edward Eoberts, C.E., of Dunedin, on the dredge " Moa," at Alexandra, and which has been 'argely adopted by other engineers. It is well known that any piece of machinery having a number of separate parts working in sand, or water heavily charged with sand, very quickly wears out, and this has been the case in a marked degree with silt-elevators on dredges. Mr. Eoberts early foresaw this, and in 1899 patented the wheel-elevator, claiming in the patent to receive the sand in any manner at the bottom of the wheel, and discharging it at the top, so that the wheel would be adapted for dipping the material from a trough or receiving it direct from the sands-shoots as in the plan illustrated. The latter plan is for many reasons the best, but principally because there is no friction in moving the wheel through a body of sand and water, and the wheel may be stopped at any time without any danger of silting up and the breakages consequent on the restarting of the wheel. In the design illustrated (which is similar to the wheels used on the Golden United, Sullivan's Lead, and Golden Eun dredges), the wheel A is fixed in a framework alongside the main elevator, and is capable of being raised and lowered with the elevator-frame. It is driven by gearing and belting from the main elevator countershaft and runs at a slow speed. The wheel-rim is formed " trough shape " with internal buckets. The sand and water from the tables being delivered by the sand-shoot C into the lower part of the wheel, and, the wheel revolving at a sufficient speed, the water and sand is taken away as fast as it is delivered from the sand-shoot, and there is consequently no boiling. It is then carried up slowly, the sand settling in the buckets and the surplus water being caught off the lips of the buckets by a collector B having suitable vanes and delivering the water at the bottom into the paddock. By the time the buckets reach the top of the collector the last of the water is discharged and the sand begins to deliver on the apron or shoot D, sliding down this shoot into the main elevatorbuckets in a continuous stream. There are no moving parts except the wheel and shaft, and no wear. The wheel also, being suspended freely, and having no parts in frictional contact with the material, can be of very light construction,
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Watt and Nisbet's Patent Stopfer for the Prevention of Losing of Buckets on Dredges. This is a simple contrivance set upon a bucket-ladder of a dredge, placed at right angles with the ladder, and consists of a shaft working in three bearings. On the shaft are secured two " bell-crank " levers, having a light and a heavy end. These crank levers are so placed on the shaft as to come exactly between the connecting-links, and in a line with the centre of the bucket-link. The light end of the bell-crank being uppermost and working against the under-side of the bucket-link, the lower or heavy end of the bell-crank is made sufficiently heavy to bring it to a position of rest as shown in full lines on plan. When in this position it will arrest the runaway buckets before they have travelled more than 8 in. or 10 in. The dotted lines show the chain of buckets having travelled a distance of 8 in., and it will be seen that the bell-crank has assumed a horizontal position, and is on the point of release from the bucket-links. There should not be less than two sets placed on each ladder, so that one set will always be in position to arrest the runaway buckets. The arresters are placed in the centre of the ladder and at or near the lower end ; the centre ladderroller must be a flanged one, so as to guide the bucket-chain centrally. By reference to the plan it will be easily seen that the " tumblers " or " cranks " shown in full lines are at rest, and shown in dotted lines, marked, not only the advance of the buckets, but the tumblers on the point of release, the buckets having advanced that distance. A set further up the ladder would be at the point of release at the end of the bucket-link, and the set lower down would just be coming into contact with the front end of the bucket-link. By this means there is always one in position to arrest the buckets; but, should the chain break, one or more will immediately fly into position. There are disengaging-levers not shown on the plan, these levers are to disengage any one or all of the bell-crank tumblers. They are placed within easy reach of the winchman. Gillespie's Dredging-link Shoe. Mr. Thomas Gillespie, dredgemaster of the Happy Valley Dredge, Happy Valley, Lawrence, Otago, has patented a very simple arrangement by which the working-life of an ordinary dredge-bucket "runner" can be greatly prolonged, and at the same time effect considerable diminution in the ordinary costs of repairs. Hitherto, the bucket runners have been subjected to enormous friction, and when somewhat worn down have been reversed until worn down at the other side to such an extent as to become useless. By the adoption of the improvement under notice, the runner itself is relieved from wear by a shoe of § in. angle steel, secured to the runner by a couple of rivets, which are easily removable when it is necessary to remove the old shoe and substitute a new one. In the case of old buckets which have been at work in the ordinary way, shoes of angle steel can be fitted to cover the worn part of the runner, which thus becomes virtually equal to new. It is claimed that the cost of fitting a set of buckets with these shoes is not a quarter of the cost of replacing a full set of runners, and also that the loss of time in fitting or renewing the shoes is trifling compared with that of entirely renewing a set of runners, thus effecting a double saving. This invention was brought under my notice at my last visit to Lawrence; and I understand the invention has been adopted on some of the dredges in the locality, and has given entire satisfaction.
Restoration of Land after being worked by Gold-dredges.
Mr. P. W. Payne, Consulting Engineer, Dunedin, has kindly supplied a drawing and description of a dredge (Knewstubbs' system) so designed as to strip off the surface soil, &c, overlying the gravel wash in advance of the dredging-work proper and to deposit the soil on the tailings well behind the dredge. The invention comprises a new form of sluice-box, for which patent rights have been applied. The replacement of the top soil or overburden on the gravel is carried out by a simple arrangement of combined sluice-box and soil-shoots, as shown in plan. The two outside shoots carry the soil, and these, being longer than the sluice-box, convey the soil to a much greater distance than the tailings, and naturally deposit the soil on the top of the latter. In working the dredge, operations are conducted alternately in the soil and the gravel, the work of stripping being carried on without lifting the auriferous gravel. The drawing shows the dredge in a position ready for receiving the buckets to strip the top soil to a depth just sufficient to allow flotation of the pontoons. Stripping is carried on across the whole width of the paddock-face and as far forward as the buckets can conveniently work, the soil being carried over and deposited on the gravel-tailings by means of the soil-shoots until the point B is reached. The dredge is then dropped back and the gravel-wash dredged separately.
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When the top soil is being worked the doors AA are shown by dotted lines as'closing the sluice-box, and diverting the material to each of the side shoots. When the dredge is put to work on the gravel these doors are moved so as to close off the side shoots and open the sluice-box. The side or soil shoots are preferably lined with flat plates, and, when the gravel is being treated, serve as platforms for the man attending to the sluice-box. It is recognised that, in addition to the great advantage of replacing the soil on the tailings, the treatment of the wash by itself—instead of being intermixed with soil, clay, &c, as is usual—is materially conducive to the saving of gold now lost by the ordinary methods. The Blackwater River Gold-dredging Company (Limited) have adopted a novel method of giving the gravel a shaking in its passage down the screen. Instead of the periphery of the screen being truly circular as is usual, there are four " set-offs " of 4 in. each at regular intervals, the design being to give the gravels four drops of 4 in. each in every revolution, and thus prevent the material which is being screened from sliding down the screen in lumps. The effect would naturally be to assist in the disintegration of gravels which might be held together by any cementing-material. This arrangement is illustrated by accompanying sectional sketch.
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES. During the year 1904 there were a total of fifteen fatalities in connection with gold-mining operations as compared with nineteen for the previous year. The whole of them, as well as others which were not fatal but considered at the time to be sufficiently serious to be reported to the Department, have been fully inquired into. . One accident in particular, which was somewhat unique in its character, may be especially referred to. This occurred on the 14th March last, at the Energetic Mine, Eeefton. This mine is worked in conjunction with the Wealth of Nations Mine, but the shaft of the former is sunk to a greater depth than the lowest level of the latter. Some four months prior to the accident a winze had been sunk from the Wealth of Nations Mine, and at the time was partially filled with water. A level was driven from the Energetic shaft from a depth lower than the bottom of the winze referred to, and when this had reached a sufficient distance, a rise was put up for the purpose of tapping the water in the winze and subsequently holing through for ventilation. When the machine-drilled borehole designed to let off the water was pricked through by the drill into broken ground at the bottom of the winze, the water came away very gently (the drill being left in the hole), and either gave off, or carried with it, a noxious gas, which suffocated the two men working in the rise and also a third man who was engaged in rescuework. The lights used by the men were not, so far as is known, appreciably affected, but the gas had all the effects on explorers usually experienced by persons inhaling sulphuretted hydrogen, and also blackened metal watch-cases and similar articles. These facts point to the gas liberated being to a great extent, if not entirely, sulphuretted hydrogen, and its presence may probably be accounted for by chemical action resulting from the decomposition of pyrites in the water being at such a stage as to produce the gas. Had the connection been made months before or after, no disastrous results might have occurred, as on the one hand sufficient time would not have elapsed for the necessary chemical changes to have taken place, and on the other hand, time would doubtless have admitted of the completion of the change and of the gases gradually escaping or being neutralised. It is well enough known by seamen that water conveyed in casks or tanks will frequently get so bad as to be unfit for use, but if left alone will come all right again. This is mentioned as a possible parallel to the condition of the water which had accumulated in the winze. It has been a common-enough thing in this and other mining districts to tap water contained in winzes by boreholes from lower levels without any ill effects whatever, and such a practice might be carried out for a century or more without any accident. In my own experience and practice it has been found necessary in several instances to drain very large areas of old workings—in comparison with which the accumulated water in a winze is a mere drop in a bucket —by boring from lower levels, no other means being available, andjthis/too, has been accomplished without the slightest danger of any kind. The accident referred to has caused suggestions to be made for legislative action requiring accumulations of water to be first baled or pumped, and the place where such accumulation existed to be ventilated before being holed into. Eeallylpractical men of experience of course recognise that such suggestions are not applicable in all cases —in fact, it is often absolutely impossible for their being given effect to —and that legislation in the direction indicated would be ineffectual. The Inspectors of Mines have been instructed to draw the attention of mine-owners or managers to the question, and to require, where such a course is reasonably practicable, that places containing accumulations of water shall be baled out and ventilated before other workings are holed into them.
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"It is just as likely that the men employed in baling accumulated water would suffer from poisonous gas "as those men did at the accident under notice, provided that similar conditions exist as regards chemical action. The following tabulated statement shows the number of fatal and serious non-fatal accidents which were reported to the Department during the year : —
MINEEALS OTHEE THAN GOLD. Scheelite. This mineral is found associated with quartz at Top Valley, near Blenheim, and at Macrae's, Mount Highlay, Bendigo, and Glenorchy, in Otago. At present it is only being worked m the vicinity of Macrae's and Mount Highlay, Messrs. W. and G. Donaldson alone having in the past made a commercial product of the mineral, which they separate from the quartz sands by concentration. As the demand for scheelite containing not less than 60 per cent, of tungstic acid is steadily increasing, and much greater quantities than have hitherto been available are now being inquired for, the matter is receiving greater attention in the district, and it appears more than probable that the export of this mineral will show a decided increase within the next few years. Platinum. Small quantities are obtained at the Eound Hill Gold-mining Company's works at Eound Hill, Southland. A little is also reported as being present in the wash at the Takaka hydraulic claim, but up to the present no attempt has been made to save it commercially. HEMATITE. Hsematite paint is made from the iron-ores of Parapara, and also at Thames. The crude mineral is also supplied from a deposit at one of the Southland lignite mines for use as a pigment for colouring paper at the Mataura paper-mills. Eock Phosphate. The rock-phosphate deposits near Milton, Otago, are being worked, and the stone, after calcination, is treated at the Burnside Chemical Works and put on the market as a fertiliser. Copper. Mr T A. Turnbull, the mining engineer in charge of the works now being carried on by the Mineral Belt Copper-mining Company, Nelson, has furnished the following particulars of the undertaking :— " The Mineral Belt Copper-mining Company (Limited) commenced operations upon the Aniseed Valley section of their property in January, 1904. The area is almost identical with that held by the old Champion Copper Company, and comprises about 1,000 acres on what is known as the ' mineral belt' At their United Mine No. 2 level has been cleared out and the ore-deposits and indications noted. Levels 3 and 4 had collapsed, as had also No. 5, but the latter has been cleared and retimbered for 360 ft. For 300 ft this level is but a shallow one, but for 160 ft. it follows the cap of what seems to be an extensive ore-deposit. This level is being extended into the hill, and the ore found in No. 2 level has apparently lived down, though much disturbed by an intrusion of diabase rock. The disturbed ground has been driven through, and the Company are well satisfied with their prospects at this level. At 150 ft below No 5 the company are putting in a drive to develop the ore cut in the levels above, and to prove'its extent and value. So far as can be judged at present they should have no trouble m maintaining a fair grade of output, as assays range from sto 26 per cent, of copper and the ore-bodies are anything from 2ft to 10 ft. wide. At Jackson's Lode, on the opposite side of the valley high-grade ore has been found and traced by trenching, but very little development-work has been done here The United North (formerly known as the Stinking Lode) and the Mount Claud Lodes are practical y untouched At the head of the valley the Monster Lode is being tested by a crosscut being put in 105 ft. below the outcrop In one place on the surface it can be seen that this lode, since its deposition has been fractured transversely, and the fissure has been filled by a redeposition and concentration of ore assaying 27 per cent, of copper. The company are proceeding cautiously, and taking steps to obtain reliable data as to the ore-deposits before going to the expense of erecting smelting-works, lwenty men Den2 of y copper P ore e are known to exist at several places in both Islands, but their extent and value are, generally speaking, as yet unproved. A syndicate has been formed for the purpose of exploiting the'deposits at Moke Creek, near Queenstown, Otago.
Class of Mining. _ j Northern West Coast Southern Total District. District. District. I Fatal. Non-fatal. Fatal. Non-fatal. Fatal. Non-fatal. Fatal. Non-fatal. Quartz Hydraulic and alluvial Dredging ... 3 2 3 4 "s 4 1 3 5 6 5 4 7 3 8 "a Totals ... 15 18
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Petroleum. A borehole has been put down at Moturoa, near New Plymouth Breakwater, to a depth of 2,100 ft. Before reaching this depth a blower of natural gas and water was met with, and later on the strata drilled through gave evidence of the ground carrying crude petroleum to some extent, the triturated material brought up being quite oily and having a strong smell of petroleum. In consequence of the capital being exhausted work was stopped when the depth mentioned was attained. Since then the work has been visited by the Director of the Geological Survey and myself, and at the time of writing is being continued for a distance of 300 ft. or thereabouts under Government subsidy. The hole is cased with wrought-iron tubing 6 in. in diameter. Cinnabar. The property near Waitahuna (Otago) has changed hands, and the new proprietary contemplate further prospecting and development. Prospecting Operations. Tin is being prospected for near Pegasus Bay, Stewart Island, and a discovery of greenstone at Milford Sound is reported.
SCHOOLS OF MINES. These institutions have been carried on during the year much on the usual lines, and the instruction given has been of considerable service to a number of students whose ambition is to qualify for responsible positions in connection with mining and metallurgical work. The annual reports of work done, &c, at the various schools during the year 1894, follow. THAMES SCHOOL OF MINES. The Director, Mr. 0. G. Adams, A.O.S.M., reports as under : — I have the honour to report as follows on the work done at the Thames School of Mines during 1904. The depressed state of the mining industry in this district has been responsible for a rather low attendance at the school, but those who did attend did good work. Towards the end of the year the attendance improved, and at the time of writing this report —February, 1905—the attendance has very materially increased, so that there is every promise of a busier and more successful year to follow. The attendances are given below in tabulated form. First Term. Second Term. Third Term. Class attendances .... .. .. 52 51 58 Saturday science class .. .. .. .. 32 25 28 Total attendances .. .. .. .. 84 76 86 Registered students .. .. .. 18 19 25 During the year several excursions were made in connection with the mining, surveying, and geology classes. The Easter holidays were spent at Karangahake and Waikino, where, through the courtesy of the several mine and battery managers, the students were enabled to inspect the underground workings and the batteries. The results of the Schools of Mines Examinations held in December are as follows :—
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INTERIOR OF DERRICK HOUSE, MOTUROA PETROLEUM COMPANY'S WORKS, NEAR NEW PLYMOUTH.
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There were thirteen first-class passes, fourteen second-class, and fifteen third-class. During the year 200 assays were made in the assay department by the staff. This is an increase of thirty-five over the number in 1903. This number does not include all the assays and analyses made in connection with the experimental plant. Of the 200 sixty-nine were done for the Mines Department. A tabulated list of these follows :—
Result. Laboratory No. Description. Locality. Sender. Gold per Ton. eflwperl^^ 3127/3 (1) (2) (3) 3128/1 3133/1 Black flinty stone Yellow flinty stone Green flinty stone White quartz Ruamahunga River Mr. Hogg, M.H.B. .. Oz. dwt. gr. Trace Oz.dwt.gr. Trace .. £ a. d. Nil. Wairau Valley .. Reef Hill, Masterton Hokitika Prospecting Association Ditto .. Mr. D. Robertson .. Mr. Hogg, M.H.R. .. 6 1 16 0 2 2 0 1 16 Traoe .. 0 "6 10 Nil. Trace 3137/21 (1) Feldspar rock .. The Warden, Hokitika 0 0 20 0 7 13 0 4 0 (2) (3) W (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) Greensandstone Actinolite Ferro-magnesian mineral 0 0 20 ; 0 12 14 0 4 7 Trace 0 7 0 0 0 8 tl It Greisen Chlorite rook Quartz Tourmaline rook Igneous decomposed rock Ferro - magnesian rock (decomposed) Garnets and iron-oxide.. Ferro magnesian rock .. Quartz and ferro-mag-nesian rock Feldspar and talc (decomposing) Quartz, coloured by iron Magnetite Feldspar Tourmaline in rock Pyrites in ferro - magnesian rock Magnetite grains in rock Lead-ore 0 0 10 0 1214 0 31 0 95 0 12'14 1 18' 1 „ , .. 0 7 0 0 08 IT ' 1 Trace (13) (14) (15) 0 0 10 1 7 17 0 2 5 0 010 0 12 14 0 3 1 (16) (17) (18) (19) (20) . (21a) 0 0 10 Nil 10 4 Nil .. 0 3 8 Nil. (21b) 3140/1 Wangapeka District Napier District .. Mr. H.Owen 0 7 13 38 11 7' 5 7 3 3145/2 (1) (2) 3155/3 0) ' . 8) 3161/1 3163/3 (1) (2) (3) 3182/4 (1) (2) (3) 3183/1 3185/5 (1) (2 (8 (4 (5) 3195/1 3206/3 (1) (2) (3) 3209/1 3213/12 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) , (6 & 7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) 3215/3 (1) (2 (3 3216/2 (1) Quartz Mr. James Hay Traces 0 2 12 0 3 8 Traces Trace .. 0 5 1 ! 1 17 19 0 3 8 0 16 0 0 17 Traces Nil. Wilberforce District Mr. A. "h. Richards 0 1 6 0 6 7 1 17 19 0 8 9 0 13 20 0 2 12 0 16 0 5 0 15 2 7 11 8 1 17 2 2 15 8 0 10 2 0 5 0 Nil. // Te Puke Macrae's Flat .. Mr. J. A. Clark Mr. W. Donaldson .. Concentrates Tailings Quartz " Takaka, Nelson .. Mr. W. Baird !! Traces it Takaka.. Mangonui Mr. J. W. Soper .! Mr. Houston, M.H.R. Slight traces rt " ff . . . . » Traces White quartz Quartz and country Nodule of pyrites Concentrates Flint Gritstone Jasperoid quartz Quartz Jasper Basalt Flinty quartz Basalt Flinty quartz .. Basalt Flinty quartz White quartz Marlborough Wangapeka Mr. 11. Lyons Mr. R. McGregor .. 0 10 2*' 0 "3 18 Traces 2 "0 8 Nil. Traces Wangapeka Mr. H. Owen Beattie, Lang, and Go. Small amount Traoes Nil Traces 3 10 14 Nil .. Traoes 0 "7 0 Nil. *> Nil !! Nil .. it n Renwiok Marlborough Mr. B. McGregor .. Traces Traces Queen Charlotte Spund Ditto Grey mouth Mr. J. Hebberley .. n (2) 3221/1 Quartz and pyrites Mr. J. McAulay ' Galena 12-64 per cent.
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Experimental Plant. A table of the parcels of ore treated in the battery follows : —
Lot P. 190 was treated by cyanide, the others by amalgamation. Three other lots were received for treatment: one was too poor to proceed with, and the other two were ashes, old pots, &c, from smeltings, and were treated in the berdan. The percentage extraction was not determined on these. Governing Body. The annual general meeting was held at the School of Mines on Wednesday, the 15th February, 1905. The President, Mr. M. Paul, presided. The following officers and members were elected for 1905. President, Mr. William Baker; Vicepresident, Mr. G. S. Clark ; Hon. Treasurer, Mr. E. F. Adams ; members of Council —Messrs. George Comer, John Ensoll, Henry Lowe, Matthew Paul, George Warne, E. F. Murphy, and R. W. Powell. Mr. Albert Bruce is permanent Hon. Secretary. The staff, consisting of Mr. A. H. V. Morgan, M.A., assistant lecturer ; Mr. E. G. Wright, lecturer on electricity ; and Mr. T. J. Mountain, licensed surveyor, drawing-master, have all performed their duties in a most efficient manner. My thanks are due to them for this, and for the hearty support they have afforded me. The Museum. M This is well stocked with exhibits, and is open to the public every Thursday afternoon during the school session. Visitors to the district are admitted at all reasonable hours, on application at the school. COROMANDEL SCHOOL OF MINES. Report or the Council. Your Council have much pleasure in submitting the following report upon the past year's operations : — The number of enrolled students may be regarded as satisfactory under existing conditions, the students generally have evinced a keen and intelligent interest in the various class-work, and the results of the December examination show they have a thorough grasp of the subjects. During the past year the school apparatus has been materially added to by the acquisition of a complete set of appliances for illustrating the science of electricity and by the purchase of a first-class microscope for the benefit of students especially in the subjects of petrology and geologj ; these purchases were made out of a special grant made by the Mines Department for the purpose. A dynamo was purchased at the same time and the class-room, laboratory, balance-room, and premises generallj installed with electric light out of ordinary funds ; the complete installation serves a two-fold object: by giving students ocular demonstration of how electricity is generated for practical purposes, and by lighting the premises at a minimum cost. The school is now well equipped for providing instruction in all subjects embraced by the very wide syllabus we have adopted, and students enjoy the greatest advantages for the acquisition of knowledge in most scientific subjects. As a means of bringing the public at large more in touch with the institution your Council arranged a series of free popular lectures ; the first was given on the 2nd August, when the public were afforded an opportunity of witnessing the first electric light in Coromandel, and the Director (Mr. D. V. Allen) gave a short lecture upon the subject of the electric light. The second lecture eventuated on the 23rd August, when Mr. Allen delivered a most instructive address upon electricity and magnetism. On the 15th September, Mr. John Reilly, 8.A., C.E., delivered a most interesting lecture upon " The Metric System of Money, Weights, and Measures." The final lecture of the series was delivered on the 7th November, by Mr. John Hayes, Inspecting Engineer of the Mines Department, upon " The Ventilation of Mines." The Council tender their thanks to the gentlemen named for their able and instructive lectures, and consider it would be a wise step to arrange another series during the winter months. One of the drawbacks which students have laboured under in the past has been the absence of a good reference library, but it is hoped this disability will be removed in the near future. The executive of the late Gold Jubilee Exhibition donated a substantial balance to the school for the object named, and your Council has ordered a number of works of reference, there being at least one dealing with each subject of instruction, which should shortly arrive and fill a much-felt want. The outlook for the coming year is encouraging, as a number of new students have enrolled; and there is evidence of an increased interest in the institution, which it is hoped will be maintained. It is with regret that we have to record a vacancy in the office of Vice-president by the death of Captain Hodge, who did much for the welfare of the school during many years; and his memory should be revered as a benefactor of the school. It is likewise with regret that we have to intimate the
Laboratory No Description. Locality. Sender. Weight, Dry. Value Bullion Value per Ton. 8avea - P er oz - I Percentage saved. Gold. Silver. Value. P. 186 Quartz, with some mineral White quartz, clay, iron-oxides, black manganese-oxide Quartz, with ironoxides Waimangu S.C., Whangamata Huanui Claim, Waitekauri J. Richard.. Lb. 4,222 £ s. d. 49 17 0 Oz.dwt. 133 3 s. d. 12 5 90-5 72 88 P. 188 J. Campbell 4,770 5 14 4 20 15 11 3 97'6 87-7 95-9 P. 190 Lord Plunket Claim, Whangapoua Maratoto T. Barron .. 1,400 3 0 4 1 3 11 2 36 24 34 P. 191 Coarse sand from buddies W. S. Styak 1,950 5 12 0 22 11 4 2§ 99 95-5 97-5
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loss of the services of our zealous Secretary, Mr. W. Thomas, who, having removed to another district, has resigned office. We have pleasure in heartily congratulating our Director, Mr. D. V. Allen, upon having passed the degree of Bachelor of Science at the New Zealand University Examination held in November last. And likewise Mr. Colin Fraser, an old student of this institution, upon having attained the distinction of being the first Coromandel-born Doctor of Science, as the result of a thesis upon the geology of Waihi, written by him. Report op the Director, Mr. D. V. Allen, B.Sc. In reviewing the past year's work, it affords me pleasure in stating that the'school has again passed through a fairly successful year; and considering the depressed state of local mining, the results may be taken as satisfactory. The school opened on the 3rd February, the attendance being well maintained throughout the year, as may be seen by the following figures : —First term—number of students 20, class-attendance 34 ; second term—number of students 19, class-attendance 34 ; third term—number of students 18, class-attendance 32. The subject of electricity, which was introduced into the syllabus for the first time, attracted several students. Instruction was also given in the following subjects : viz., mathematics, mining, &c, land and mine surveying, theoretical chemistry, practical chemistry, and assaying (senior and junior). The usual practical work in the field was carried out in connection with the surveying class, while in the laboratory considerable experimental work was done. The annual Government examinations for schools of mines took place in December last, when eleven of our students presented themselves, obtaining four first-class, eight second-class, and three third-class certificates. Two students were successful in passing last year's examination for first-class mine-managers. For the recent examinations, held in January, one student sat for first-class minemanager, and one for battery-superintendent. The electric light has been installed in the school buildings, the dynamo having an output of 440 watts when running at 2,300 revolutions per minute. The motive power is provided by al2 in. Pelton wheel, with a § in. nozzle, working under a water-pressure of 85 lb. per square inch. A splendid binocular microscope, replete with all modern accessories, has been obtained, but owing to the fact of our having to send to England for a polarising prism, little headway was made with petrological work. The prospects" 1 for the present year are assuring, twenty-one students having already enrolled. Battery. During the year thirty-one parcels of ore were crushed and treated at the battery. These represented 25| tons of general ore, 16 cwt. of slags, &c, and 713 lb. of picked stone, the total yield of bullion being 550 oz. 12 dwt., valued approximately at £1,650. It is our intention to have both the engine and the single stamper thoroughly overhauled at the first opportunity. A detailed scheme to work the battery by water-power was submitted to the Minister of Mines for consideration, but intimation was received that the cost of the project was too great to be entertained at the present time. WAIHI SCHOOL OF MINES. Mr. Percy Morgan, M.A., Director, reports as follows : — I have the honour of submitting the following report on the Waihi School of Mines for the twelve months ending the 31st December, 1904 : — During 1904 the attendance at the school, though below the record one of 1903, was very satisfactory, the average number of registered students being fifty-eight. The average attendance in 1903 was sixty-eight, in 1902 it was fifty-one, and in 1901 forty-seven. A feature which was very noticeable both last year and in former years was the fluctuating personnel of the students. During each term a number dropped out, and fresh pupils took their places, so that somewhere between eighty and ninety individuals joined the classes at some time or other during the year. A majority of our students, however, attended steadily throughout the three terms, and, as might be expected, nearly all made excellent progress in their studies. The following table shows the subjects taught, and the attendance for each term in the various classes:—
Table of Attendances for the Year 1904.
Name of Subject. First Term. Second Term. Third Term. Average. Junior mining Senior mining Mathematics Junior theoretical surveying ... Senior theoretical surveying ... Practical surveying ... General and mining geology ... Theoretical chemistry Practical chemistry ... Wet and dry assaying Metallurgy... ... ... '... Drawing Electricity ... 7 5 26 9 6 13 9 21 20 21 12 7 28 1 6 19 G 5 9 4 13 18 23 11 7 19 1 5 11 5 5 9 8 13 14 21 7 9 13 3 5 19 7 5 10 5 16 17 22 10 8 20 Totals 184 141 116 147 Individual registered students ... 61 58 54 58
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As usual, a large number of new students joined the school at the beginning of the year. Most of them were employed in the local batteries, and of the others several were mine-carpenters, enginedrivers, &c.; but it is a matter which, personally, I much regret that the list included only two or three men who could fairly be described as practical miners, and had it not been for the students who continued their attendance from last year, the mining side of the school would have been very poorly attended. As in former years, the instruction given in the morning classes was repeated in the evening, thus enabling those who were working on changing shifts to obtain regular lessons in every subject. This arrangement, while greatly increasing the labour of the teaching staff, was, it is almost needless to say, of great benefit to the students. Examinations. It is a matter for gratification that a greater proportion of the students than in past years came forward at the annual examinations. Thirty-two students presented themselves, and between them gave in sixty papers. The results, which are just to hand, are very satisfactory in nearly every respect, and show that twenty-two first-class, eighteen second-class, and eleven third-class certificates were obtained. The marks in metallurgy, mathematics, and explosives were particularly good, every candidate obtaining over 75 per cent. Government Certipicates. During 1904 three of our students obtained first-class mine-managers' certificates, and four were successful in obtaining battery-superintendents' certificates. Two others obtained partial passes. In all eighteen first-class mine-managers', two first-class coal-mine managers', and nineteen battery-super-intendents' certificates have been obtained by regular students of this school during the past seven years, besides some ten or a dozen certificates gained by ex-pupils who were either attending other schools of mines, or had been in the Waihi School too short a time to be counted as regular students. To these figures must be added a number of second-class mine-managers' certificates, winding-engineers' certificates, &c. Laboratory. During the year a large amount of public work was done in the school laboratory, including 69 fire assays for gold and silver, 4 determinations of copper, 3 of lead, 1 of zinc, 2 analyses of iron-ore, lof scheelite, lof coal, lof coke, lof oil-shale, and lof clay. The total number of separate determinations was 174. Practically all of these were performed in duplicate, and in many instances three or four estimations were made. In addition, a number of minerals and rock-specimens were examined and named free of charge. Mineral Collection. This has again been largely increased during the year. A collection of 200 specimens has been bought by the Council, and the members of the staff have collected many rock-specimens, most of which have been sliced and microscopically examined. Mr. L. Cramer-Roberts and Captain Newdick (both old students) have sent a fine collection of ores and minerals from Rhodesia ; Mr. John P. Fuller has donated a number of interesting specimens from the Redjang Lebong Mine (Sumatra), and Mr. W. J. Hill has given several rare specimens of Bolivian tin, silver, and bismuth ore. We are indebted also to the Grand Junction Gold-mining Company for representative samples of cores from the borehole put down from the 500 ft. level to a further depth of 780 ft. Among other donors may be mentioned Messrs. J. L. Gilmour, E. G. Banks, R. B. Macduff, W. Morrison, W. Newdick, and H. Cramer-Roberts. Petrological Microscope. During the year a long-felt want was supplied by the purchase of one of J. Beck and Sons' petrological microscopes, at a cost of £25. Library. The small library attached to the school has been much used and appreciated by the students. A few books have been purchased during the year, but, in order to increase its usefulness and bring it up to date, further expenditure is very necessary. Electrical Plant. Since the starting of an electrical class, the need of a power-driven dynamo has been very apparent. Aided by a subsidy from the Mines Department the Council has bought a 4-horse-power oil-engine, and a 3-kilowatt dynamo, together with all the wire, lamps, and other material required for lighting the school by electricity. The machinery has been placed in a substantial building, and the students of the electrical class, under the direction of Mr. Wright, have completed a great part of the wiring, &c. The total cost of the installation will somewhat exceed £200, but, besides giving the students an insight into electricity from a practical point of view, it is expected that the cost of lighting will be somewhat lessened. KARANGAHAKE SCHOOL OF MINES. The Council has pleasure in presenting this (the sixth annual) report on the work done and results obtained by the school for the year ended the 31st December, 1904. Attendance. The attendance for the year has been slightly below that of the former one, an average of twenty students taking forty-five subjects, or a little over two classes per student.
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Examinations. At the annual class examinations 11 students sat for 26 subjects, from which were obtained 10 first-class, 8 second, and 7 third-class certificates, only one paper failing to obtain a certficate, whilst no failures were recorded. In five subjects students were first in New Zealand—viz., mining, wet and dry assaying (senior), mineralogy, and junior theoretical chemistry. The average number of marks of all the papers sent in by members of the local school was 64 - 3 per cent, nearly —a much higher percentage than any other school in the colony. President's Medal. Mr. Charles Harsant obtains the President's gold medal, with an average of 74-2 per cent, in five subjects. He was first in the colony in four out of five subjects. The medal was to be gained by the student who obtained the greatest number of marks when his aggregate was multiplied by his average. Positions held by Present and Past Students. By attending the school quite a number of students have been enabled to obtain good positions in various parts of the world : the undernoted are a few of them : (1) Mr. E. A. Barry, battery-superin-tendent, Pilgrim's Rest, South Africa ; (2) Mr. G. A. Chappell, chief assayer, Talisman Consolidated, Karangahake ; (3) Mr. C. Ansley, member, Bewick, Moreing's staff, Avoca, Victoria ; (4) Mr. D. Sheehan, mine-manager, Tairua Broken Hills Gold-mining Company (Limited) ; (5) Mr. J. C. Maynard, assistanat engineer, irrigation-works, Johannesburg ; (6) Mr. Tasman Hogg, battery-superintendent, Gladstone Gold-mining Company (Limited), Waihi; (7) Mr. Bain Hogg, battery-superintendent, Mildura, Western Australia ; (8) Mr. Frederick Cordes, sampler and assayer, Western Africa ; (9) Mr. John Christie, assistant assayer, Talisman Consolidated, Karangahake. In the four years that the school has been in operation 106 class certificates in all have been awarded, and in the first three years, eighteen first-class mine and battery-superintendents' certificates have been obtained ; two other students have to pass in one subject only. There have been no failures in the mine-managers, and but two in the battery-superintendents' examinations. Added to which, one student has been successful in obtaining His Majesty's Customs Certificate in bullion-assaying, and another has been granted a second-class stationary-engine driver's certificate. Electrical Classes. By the kindness of the Thames and Waihi Schools of Mines we were fortunate enough to obtain the services of Mr. Wright as instructor, and the class opened with thirteen students. The balance of electrical appliances ordered from Home should shortly arrive and be the means of adding to the interest already shown. Auckland School op Mines. The Council notes with pleasure that a school has been formed in Auckland, which should be of great benefit to students at this end of the Island, and hopes to see the day when entrance to the course in mining engineering may also be obtained through the schools of mines, without having first of all to pass a Matriculation Examination. Conference of Directors. Several suggestions have been forwarded to the Government by the respective directors of schools in this district, amongst them being a recommendation to reduce the number of marks to 70 per cent. in each, or an average of 75 per cent, in all subjects for a scholarship examination ; and, secondly, that each school should teach from the same text-books, so as to arrive at a uniform syllabus. The Government adopted the local school's standard in marking for class certificates—viz., 70 per cent, or over for first-class, 55 per cent, or over for second-class, and 40 per cent, or over for third-class. Installation of Gas. During the year gas has been installed throughout the school, making a great improvement. In conclusion, the Council feels that too much cannot be said in favour of the work of the Director, Mr. Macduff, and the members feel that much of the success that has been obtained is due to the individual interest he takes in each student. NELSON SCHOOL OF MINES. The instructor, Mr. W. F. Worley, submits the following report:— Mineralogy and Blowpipe Analysis Class. This class, with the exception of a break of two weeks, was in session from the 11th February till the 15th December. The work undertaken was similar to that of previous years, but rather more attention was devoted to the study of mineralogy. There were fifteen boys in this class, and each boy was taught to identify by means of the blowpipe —with sometimes a confirmatory chemical test — ores of antimony, tin, lead, bismuth, zinc, copper, chrome, iron, nickel, cobalt, and manganese. Several tests were also made for arsenic, sulphur, sodium, potassium, strontium, barium, and calcium. Panning off auriferous black sand for the recovery of the gold was also practised. In mineralogy the class was taught to determine the hardness and the specific gravity of minerals ; and also to observe the colour, streak, lustre, and fracture. Ores of iron, lead, copper, and chrome were then systematically studied, attention being given to the base element in the ore as well as to the important metal.
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Twice during the year this class was taken out for field-work. Once to the Dun Mountain, where specimens of iron, copper, and chrome were collected for subsequent treatment, and once to the Lea Valley for the study of stratified deposits and the work done by rivers. Chemistry One student —a lady preparing for an examination in dispensing—took a preliminary course of twelve lessons in elementary chemistry. The instruction given was both theoretical and practical, and, as far as possible, intimately interwoven. The subjects taken up were few in number, but a good foundation was laid upon which future instruction will be built. This student intends to continue her studies in this subject for about two years, when she will present herself for examination. Assaying. In all twenty-seven assays were made for the public. These comprised twenty-two assays for gold ; three samples of coal; one sample of copper-ore which was assayed for copper and gold ; and one sample of argentiferous galena which was assayed for gold, silver, and lead. With the exception of the coals, all the foregoing were of poor quality, and not likely to be of any commercial value. Several of the assays for gold were made on Parapara ironstone, which only yielded traces of gold. A white crystalline substance sent from the Owen Junction by Mr. Win proved upon analysis to be native epsomite. Mr. Win reported that those who found this substance were made ill by drinking tea made from water near where it was got. No wonder! For many years past I have had to work in a wretchedly small laboratory, and the amount of work I could undertake has been considerably curtailed thereby. Now, at my own expense, its capacity has been more than doubled, and if my health will permit, I hope to increase the amount of work hitherto done here. REEFTON SCHOOL OF MINES. The Director, Mr. J. Henderson, reports as follows : — I have the honour to submit the following report for the year 1904 : — Classes were started in the middle of March and maintained regularly throughout the year. The attendance has been up to the average, although (considering the importance of the district) rather disappointing. During the first term the number of students on the roll was 37, with an average attendance of 24-6. For the second term the figures were respectively 47 and 263 ; for the third term 43 and 21. Besides the usual classes in chemistry, metallurgy, assaying, mining, drawing, and surveying, I attempted to start one in geology, but the encouragement was so small that the class was abandoned. At the annual December examinations for schools of mines, students obtained six firsts, one second, and four thirds. I understand that six students intend to sit for the examination for mine-managers', and three for battery-superintendents', certificates. During the year seventy-six assays for gold and silver were made for the public ; eleven analyses (more or less complete) of minerals and alloys ; six complete analyses of mine-air ; and also gold was extracted from one large and seven small parcels of ore, &c. Fortnightly meetings of the Mining Students' Association were held throughout the winter, and several interesting original papers read. Some seventeen pounds' worth of books on mining, metallurgical, and science subjects were purchased and added to the library of this institution. Besides this, standard periodicals on mining, &c, were taken. In conclusion, I have to thank the committee for their support, and more especially the secretary. WESTPORT SCHOOL OF MINES. The Director, Mr. Sidney Fry, reports as under : — I have the honour to furnish herein the report on the Westport Sshool of Mines for the past year. The same classes have been held as in the previous year—viz., chemistry (theoretical and practical), assaying, mineralogy, and mine and land surveying, though I regret to say that the average attendance is slightly lower that than for the previous year. It is as follows : Theoretical and practical chemistry, 8-7 ; mineralogy, 84 ; surveying, 4-8 ; and assaying, 75. In addition to carrying on these classes the Director has visited Denniston once every week and taught the following subjects, with average attendance as follows : Mining, 3-5 ; mathematics, 1 ; steam and steam-engines, 25. The steam class has now been discontinued for lack of attendance, and a class in mechanical drawing held instead. At the end of the year we held the examinations in school-of-mines subjects as is done by the other schools, the results being fairly satisfactory, considering that the majority of our students are boys of from twelve to fifteen years of age. The President's gold medal, presented by Mr. James Bradley, President of the School Council, for the student gaining the highest aggregate marks was won by Master James Milligan, of Denniston, with the total of 211 marks for three subjects, while the silver medal for juniors was taken by Master Walter Hallahan, of Westport. One of our students, Mr. Will Gowans sat at examination at Reefton last year for a first-class collierymanager's certificate, and was successful|in passing. Mr. Alex. Marshall, of Denniston, another student, has also passed at the examinations heldflast January. Some considerable number of assays and analyses have been done during the year, comprising twenty-one of coal, thirty-five for gold, and eighteen for metals other than gold, as well as a number of
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experimental tests by chemical and other treatment of ores. A goodly number of minerals were also identified, amongst them the most interesting being,— (1.) A black mineral brought from Arahura Valley by Mr. A. H. Richards, which proved to be magnetite. This gave assays of gold from 5 dwt. up to 1 oz. 6 dwt. per ton; a fair prospect could be obtained by powdering and panning off in a dish. (2.) A black vitreous mineral from Karamea. Senders of this were under the impression that it was pitch-blende, but tests confirmed our supposition —viz., that it was obsidian, or volcanic glass. (3.) A mineral occurring in quartz leaders in the Paparoa Range, near Greymouth. This mineral, which somewhat resembles graphite, and has often been mistaken for it, was proved to be the sulphide of molybdenum (molybdenite). An analysis of a specimen in quartz gave Mo. 92 per cent. =Mo Sa. 15"3 per cent. (4.) Sample of hydrous iron-ore from the Hidden Treasure Mine, Nelson District. The mean of two assays gave—gold, 2 dwt. 23 gr. ; silver, 8 dwt. 2 gr. per ton. This ore seems to be auriferous throughout the district, although generally of a very low grade. The mean of eight assays of the ore from the vicinity of Messrs. Washburn's paint-works at Parapara was gold, 1 dwt. 3 gr. ; silver, 1 dwt. 1 gr. per ton : while another set of ten assays from the same locality averaged gold, 6 dwt. 13 gr. ; silver, 3 dwt. per ton. Our experience has shown that, as a rule, the more siliceous portions of the ore are the highest in gold-contents, but out of over thirty assays only two were devoid of gold. Some of the samples of this ore also contained a little platinum. (5.) Sample of concentrates from Jameson's and party's cement claim, Bradshaw's Terrace. On analysis for the rare earths, this gaye —thoria, 0-2 per cent. ; ceria, oxides of lanthanum, &c, 042 per cent. These concentrates have a yellowish-brown tint, and under the magnifying-glass show a number of semi-transparent yellowish and clove-brown particles, leading us to think that they might contain monazite. This discovery is, of course, unimportant economically, but may be of interest from the fact that it is the first discovery of the compounds of cerium and thorium in New Zealand. In order to raise money to erect a building for the School of Mines, our council decided to hold a Mining and Industrial Exhibition during the Christmas week, and a committee was organized composed of the Mayor, Mr. F. F. Munro, and a number of citizens, to all of whom we beg to tender our heartiest thanks. The exhibition was held in due course, the Mining Court being a very interesting feature, judging by the attention paid to it by the public. In this portion of the exhibition we were greatly assisted by a loan collection of mining models from the Otago School of Mines, and loan collections of minerals from the Mines Department and the Waihi School of Mines, to which institutions great thanks are due. The Exhibition, besides being a source of amusement and instruction during Christmas week, was financially successful, the profits amounting to £112. It is our intention to form a library of works of reference, and the Council have purchased a few volumes to start with ; we have also to thank Mr. Neve for the gift of two works on assaying and electricity, and we hope others will see fit to follow his example ; we have also to acknowledge with thanks the various publications sent to us by the Mines Department, and complete yearly issues of the Engineering and Mining Journal, presented by Mr. A. D. Bayfeild. During the year we have augmented our collection of minerals by the purchase of a set of the rare minerals, by a number of Tasmanian ores, presented by Mr. John Barrowman, of Nelson ; also by a set of forty-three minerals and rocks kindly given by the Waihi School of Mines. OTAGO UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MINES. The Director, Professor James Park, F.G.S., submits the following report :— The mining school for the year ending the 31st March, 1905, showed the satisfactory attendance of forty-seven students, comprising thirty-four registered students for the full course and thirteen for one subject only, namely, twelve in geology and one in surveying. The persistent rumours in the past year or two that the mining school would be closed or removed from Dunedin created a feeling of uncertainty as to the future which has already caused a marked decrease in the number of new students for the session of 1905. It will, doubtless, be some time before we again reach the satisfactory attendance of the past four years. Diplomas granted in 1904. Diplomas were issued to students on production of the necessary certificates of practical work, as follows :D. M. Tomlinson, diploma in metallurgy ; J. Bailie Macdonald, diploma in mining; A. Reed Graham, diploma in metallurgy ; A. R. Andrew, diploma in mining; G. W. Eaton Turner, diploma in metallurgy ;J. Allan Thomson, diploma in mining; W. Brand Inglis, diploma in mining; John McKinlay, diploma in metallurgy. Annual Examinations. Forty-two students presented themselves for examination in thirty-four subjects, and of these only three failed, namely, one in mathematics, one in physics, and one in surveying. New Zealand University Examinations. Exhibition Scholarship, 1851.—Two mining students competed for the 1904 scholarship—namely, Arthur R. Andrew, B.Sc, and James Allan Thomson, B.Sc, The geological theses sent in by these students were reported by the English examiner to be equal and excellent. The Senate of the University of New Zealand at its annual meeting in Wellington, in February, 1904, awarded the scholarship to Mr. Andrew, who in the same year had won first-class honours in physics and second-class honours in geology. Mr. Thomson had gained first-class honour? in geology, and for this and his excellent thesis
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the Senate recommended the 1851 Exhibition Commissioners to award him a second Exhibition Scholarship. The Commissioners acceded to the request, and awarded Mr. Thomson a scholarship, which he resigned in favour of the Rhodes Scholarship. The Rhodes Scholarship for 1904.—Mr. J. Allan Thomson, was elected the first Rhodes Scholar for New Zealand by the Selection Committee sitting in Government House, Wellington, in May, 1904. He was a distinguished scholar and prominent athlete. His academic career represented a standard of excellence rarely equalled by a graduate of the University of New Zealand. He has earned our most hearty congratulations. Honours in Natural Science. —Charles Norton Boult, B.Sc, first-class honours in geology. Senior Scholarship. —-Robert A. Farquharson, senior scholarship in geology. Mining Engineering. —Passed first examination in mining engineering, P. H. McDouall ; completed first examination in mining engineering, A. Gordon Mac Donald, Hugh R. Mac Donald, William McCullough ; passed second examination in mining engineering, William Gibson ; and E. T. H. Webb; passed second examination in metallurgical engineering, W. A. Given, M.A. Grey Scholarship. —Robert A. Farquharson. This scholarship has now been won by a mining student for three years in succession. Robinson Medals.—- For mining and surveying, J. E. Menzies; for quantitative chemical analysis, J. T. Mosley. Vlrich Medal. —For petrography and mineralogy, R. A. Farquharson. Laboratory. During the year eighty-four samples of ore were assayed for the public at schedule rates, and in the same period the Director furnished reports on thirty-seven samples of rocks and minerals free of charge. Geodesic Station on Tanna Hill. Last October and November the Director completed the observations needed to connect Tanna Hill with the Government Meridional Geodesic Station at Observation Point, Port Chalmers. The latitude and longitude of the station on Tanna Hill have been computed, and an azimuthal bearing in terms of Observation Point meridian thrown on to an iron standard in the quadrangle in the University grounds. A true bearing has also been thrown on to the illuminated clock in the Town Hall tower which provides the necessary referring light for night observations without cost or charge to the Council. The surveying students will now be able to conduct their surveys on true meridian instead of on an artificial or magnetic meridian as in former years, check the error in azimuth of their traverse meridian, and take rounds of angles to the sun and circumpolar stars for the determination of meridian, latitude, and time. Chain Standard. Of late years field-measurements have been made by surveyors and engineers with 500-link steel bands, but up till now there has been no standard provided in Otago for checking the accuracy of the bands. It is a pleasure to report that a 5-chain standard is now being laid down by the General Survey Department of New Zealand under the direction of Mr. D. Barron, Chief Surveyor, in the University grounds near the mining school for the use of the professional surveyors, engineers, and mining students. Associates of Mining School. The diploma of Associate was first issued in the year 1887. The diplomas granted in the several divisions of the school since that date are as under :— Division Issued from Issued in ~, . , IVI ° n - 1887 to 1903. 1904. lotal ' Mining .. .. .. .-. ..70 4 74 Metallurgy .. .. .. .. ..32 4 36 Geology .. .. .. .. ..12 .. 12 Totals .. .. .. .. ..114 8 122 In 1902 the standard of instruction for the Associate diplomas was raised to that of the B.Sc. requirements of the New Zealand University in mining engineering. Prior to that date mining graduates took the ordinary B.Sc. Since that date some take the B.Sc. in mining or metallurgical engineering, but some still prefer the ordinary B.Sc, as the requirements in respect to keeping terms are easier than for the former. The mining graduates who have taken the ordinary and engineering B.Sc. are as follows : Ordinary B.Sc. prior to 1902, 3 ; ordinary B.Sc. since 1902, 5 ; engineering B.Sc. since 1902, 3 : total, 11. Occupations of Old Students. Among the appointments secured by old students during 1904 are the following : (1) E. Graham, Acting Director, Charters Towers School of Mines ; (2) W. A. McLeod, B.Sc, general manager mining company, Charters Towers; (3) G. Ulrich, Assistant Surveyor, Waihi Company; (4) W. Baker, B.Sc, lecturer, West Australian School of Mines ; (5) T. H. B. Wayne, metallurgist, General Mining and Finance Corporation, Johannesburg; (6) H. E. Allen, assistant metallurgist, Linpaards Vlei, Transvaal; (7) P. Fitzgerald, Manager, Vivien Mine, Western Australia ; (8) W. M. Fulton, general manager, mining company, Johannesburg ; (9) E. A. de Latour, mine-manager, Magnet Mining Com-
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pany, Waratah, Tasmania ; (10) G. H. Royse, appointed to staff of Ferrerira Deep Mine, Johannesburg; (11) G. Aubrey Gow, Manager, Progress Cyanide-works, Reefton. Besides these, six have received appointments as cyaniders, assayers, and assistant surveyors. The students who have secured lucrative positions in connection with mining at salaries ranging from £200 to £1,000 a year in the four years 1901 to 1904 inclusive are as under: 1901,8; 1902,7; 1903, 8; 1904, 11 : total, 34. Mining-school Buildings. I regret to report that the class-rooms and laboratories, with a single exception, are in a ruinous and dilapidated condition, thereby adding considerably to the discomfort which must always attend lecturing and laboratory work in a corrugated-iron building—at best a mere shell —in a rigorous climate like this. A new, up-to-date, and commodious building has now become a matter of common necessity. The attendance and results last year formed a record in the history of the school. No faculty connected with the University of New Zealand has provided through its diplomas the same lucrative employment for its graduates, and none is so badly housed—none could be worse. Conclusion. My acknowledgments are due to Dr. Marshall, Mr. Waters, Mr. Armstrong, lecturers, and Mr. Algernon Spencer, demonstrator in surveying, for the zeal they displayed in carrying out their duties during 1904. EXPENDITURE ON SCHOOLS OF MINES. The following table shows the expenditure by the Government on schools of mines since their inauguration, exclusive of subsidies paid to the University of Otago towards the School of Mines in connection with that institution :—
The above statement shows the amount expended on the different schools of mines throughout the colony ; but, in addition to this, the sum of £11,053 6s. 2d. has to be added, as that has been paid to the school of mines attached to the University of Otago, £500 being paid last yea'r towards maintaining the school, which makes the total expenditure up to the 31st March last to be £40,862 6s. 7d. This expenditure has extended over a period of twenty years.
The appendices which follow contain (a) the reports of Inspectors of Mines, Wardens, Managers of Water-races, Engineer for Water-conservation, and Government Geologist; (6) the questions used at the last examinations of candidates for certificates enabling them to act as managers of mines and superintendents of batteries; (c) a list of persons to whom certificates as mine-managers, batterysuperintendents, and dredgemasters have been issued; and (d) the usual statistical returns. I have, &c, John Hayes, The Hon. the Minister of Mines, Wellington. Inspecting Engineer.
Financial Years. Subsidies towards the Erection of Schools of Mines, and Maintenance. Chemicals and Apparatus, also Mineralogical Specimens supplied to Schools of Mines. Scholar-1 Salaries °f Teachers, ships. " J and Travellingexpenses, &c. Total Sum paid by the Department towards the Schools of Mines. 1885-86 1886-87 1887-88 1888-89 1889-90 1890-91 1891-92 1892-93 1893-94 1894-95 1895-96 1896-97 1897-98 1898-99 1899-1900 ... 1900-1901 ... 1901-1902 ... 1902-1903 1903-1904 ... 1904-1905 ... £ s. d. 257 16 6 253 15 9 42 10 0 142 2 0 217 6 6 181 14 0 312 3 4 197 0 5 390 0 0 820 0 0 352 14 11 1,089 18 6 740 15 2 990 3 4 866 10 11 1,155 12 3 1,379 15 6 1,575 15 3 1,401 2 11 £ s. d. 36 19 9 409 1 4 253 14 1 6 12 9 181 14 10 54 8 0 £, S, s. d. 1,223 9 30 2,716 9 3 1,714 9 6 1,139 4 1 716 3 10 620 9 9 689 5 9 670 1 0 858 19. 4 773 17 8 849 3 0 834 12 8 780 19 0 729 10 11 52 16 3 77 7 10 69 16 4 111 0 0 109 15 10 362 19 6 £ s. (1. 1,260 9 7 3,383 7 1 2,221 19 4 1,188 6 10 1,040 0 8 892 4 3 870 19 9 982 4 4 1,055 19 9 1,209 8 6 1,719 3 0 1,346 6 1 2,000 17 3 1,553 5 8 1,117 3 3 1,098 2 1 1,337 13 8 1,783 14 2 1,866 9 9 1,881 5 5 45 10 10 58 18 6 29 19 9 32 19 7 24 3 8 56 3 4 63 5 1 134 18 8 88 18 8 17 3 0 50 100 100 50 50 98 49 158 92 100 Totals... 12,366 17 3 1,494 11 10 847 15,100 11 4 29,809 0 5
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REPORTS OF INSPECTORS OF MINES. Mr. James Coutts, Inspector of Mines, Thames, to the Under-Secretary for Mines, Wellington. Sir, — Office of Inspector of Mines, Thames, 18th February, 1905. I have the honour to furnish herewith the following report on the gold-mining industry in the Hauraki District for the year ended the 31st December, 1904. There is a decided improvement in some of the mines on the Thames. In an especial manner the new discovery at the Waiotahi Mine has given encouragement to shareholders in the other mines in the immediate neighbourhood, and will be the means of causing more development-work to be done in the future than has been done for some time past. The boring operations recently carried out at Thames, are, lam sorry to say, finished. They have not resulted in any fresh discoveries being made. In the Coromandel District mining is at a very low ebb, the prospects being anything but encouraging—the Waitaia Mine at Kuaotuna excepted—but, still, as the rich gold is mostly found in patches, a new discovery may be made in the district at any time. In the Ohinemuri district the Waihi Company's mine is holding'Jts reputation, there being a slight increase in the output of bullion during 1904 as compared with the previous year. Ohinemuri District. Waihi Gold-mining Company. —The operations in, this mine are considerable, as will be seen by the various works herein enumerated and the large number of men that are employed by the company in connection with the mine and the mills for the winning and treatment of the ore. No. 7 level.—Royal Lode, north section : Driving was started in May last on the course of this cross-lode in order to lower the mine-water, and, up to the present, 312 ft. has been driven north and 215 ft. south, making a total of 527 ft. Driving was intermittent, owing to large quantities of water met with. At 212 ft. south of No. 5 shaft, the Royal Lode wasjntersected ; the north face is within 38 ft. of No. 4 shaft. At 30 ft. north of No. 5 shaft, Lloyd Pass was connected with No. 6 level, and is now used as a travelling-way. No. 6 level.—Crosscuts : No. 2 shaft south-east crosscut was extended 537 ft. to No. 5 shaft, making a total length of 1,010 ft. No. 1 shaft north-west crosscut was advanced 150 ft., making a total of 289 ft. from No. 1 shaft; at 276 ft., the No. 2 reef was intersected and is from 2 ft. to 3 ft. in width ; several small sulphide leaders were passed through in this crosscut. No. 1 shaft south-east crosscut was driven 21 ft. from shaft where Albert Lode was intersected 4 ft. wide. Paul: south-east crosscut was driven a total length of 121 ft. from Empire Lode ; at 31 ft. quartz 3 ft. wide was met; at 87 ft., Princess Lode, 2 ft. 6 in. was intersected. Martha Lode, north section : Bullson No. 2 Pass sunk 80 ft. ; Bullson Pass sunk 80 ft. ; Carterson Pass sunk 98 ft.—at 80 ft. down, a lode 22 ft. wide ; Wheelson No. 2 Pass sunk 80 ft. ; Wheelson Pass sunk 99 ft. ; Britson Pass sunk 55 ft. ; Fosterson Pass sunk 80 ft. ; Longson Pass sunk 92 ft. ; Tremson Pass sunk 84 ft. ; Camson Pass sunk 7 ft. ; Leo Pass sunk 100 ft. ; Venus Pass sunk 64 ft. ; Plummer Pass sunk 103 ft. ; Pile Pass sunk 106 ft. ; Manning Pass sunk 48 ft. ; Juno Pass sunk 80 ft. ; Jove Pass sunk 81 ft. Martha Lode, south section : Lumb Pass sunk 87 ft. Regina Lode : Jones Pass sunk 90 ft. ; Ready Pass sunk 103 ft. ; Price Pass sunk 90 ft. ; Nut Pass sunk 80 ft. No. 2 Reef : west of No. 6 shaft crosscut, the level on course of lode has been extended 255 ft., making a total length of 520 ft. opened up on lode ; the average width for the length developed during the year is 3 ft. Winzes : Rickard Pass sunk 118 ft. ; White Pass sunk 109 ft. ; Black Pass sunk 26 ft. Albert Lode : North of Harris's north-west crosscut the level has been driven on course of lode 103 ft., making a total of 206 ft. north of above crosscut; the lode proved to be 4 ft. wide ; the north end of lode junctions with Regina Lode. Empire Lode : Peter Pass sunk 80 ft. ; Hicks Pass sunk 80 ft. ; Muir Pass sunk 80 ft. ; Paul Pass sunk 101 ft. ; Connor Pass sunk 15 ft. ; Harris Pass sunk 89 ft. ; Rolker Pass sunk 80 ft. Royal Lode : After driving south on north section of this lode, attention was directed to intersect this lode at 635 ft. south from No. 4 shaft; now 420 ft. has been driven east and 370 ft. west on its course, making a total of 790 ft. opened up ; the average width is 15 ft. Winzes : Nite Pass sunk 118 ft. ; Snail Pass sunk 80 ft. ; Moran Pass sunk 78 ft. ; Slug Pass sunk 86 ft. Princess Lode : A total length of 281 ft. has been opened up on course of this lode west of Paul's south-east crosscut; the average width is 3 ft. 3 in. J Reef : A total of 120 ft. ha? been opened up on course of lode west of Empire junction ; average width 1 ft. 6 in. No. 5 level. —Crosscuts : No. 1 shaft, north-west crosscut, was advanced 77 ft., making a total of 207 ft. from No. 1 shaft; a connection was made to No. 2 filling-shaft. No. 1 shaft, south-east cross-cut, was driven 30 ft. from No. 1 shaft where Albert Lode, 3 ft. wide, was met. A crosscut was also driven from north section, Royal Lode, to Royal filling-shaft, a distance of 158 ft. Martha Lode, north section, east of No. 1 shaft, north-west crosscut: The level was extended 44 ft., making a total of 837 ft. east of above crosscut. No. 2 Reef, west of No. 6 shaft, north-west crosscut: The level has been advanced 189 ft. on course of lode making a total of 454 ft. from No. 6 shaft; the lode averages 3 ft. in width. Winzes : White and Black Passes have been sunk to No. 6 level; Red Pass was risen to No. 4 level. Regina Lode, east of No. 1 shaft, north-west crosscut : The level has been driven on course of lode 148 ft., making a total of 198 ft. east of the above crosscut. Albert Lode, north of Empire junction, has been driven on from 447 ft. to 679 ft. ; average width, 6 ft. Foy and Swan Passes were sunk to No. 6 level. X Reef was driven on 34 ft. west of No. 2 shaft, south-east crosscut., Princess Lode, west of No. 2 shaft, south-east crosscut has been driven on from 77 ft. to .230 ft. Royal Lode, west of No. 5 shaft, south-east crosscut: The lode has been driven on from
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Martha Lode, north section : The level has been advanced from 209 ft. to 267 ft. east of No. 2 shaft, north-west crosscut, on the footwall of lode ; east of No. 1 shaft, north-west crosscut, the level has been advanced partly in the country and partly in the sulphide ore for 279 ft. ; Bullson Pass sunk to No. 4 level; Bullson Pass was also risen to No. 1 level. Empire Lode west of Albert junction : 151 ft. was driven on course of lode ; Hicks, Perry, and Jo Passes were sunk to No. 4 level. I Lode, east of No. 2 shaft, south-east crosscut : A length of 100 ft. was opened up ; Dunstan and Martin Passes have been sunk to No. 4 level. L Lode, north of No. 2 shaft, south-east crosscut: A length of 185 ft. was opened up ; Benny's Pass was sunk to No. 4 level. Victoria Lode, north section : The east face has been connected with the Surprise Level. No. 2 level. —Crosscuts : A crosscut was run from Martha Lode to No. 2 filling-shaft, a length of 39 ft. Empire Lode : The west face of level was advanced 95 ft. ; Jo Pass was connected to No. 3 level. Albert Lode : The north face has been advanced from 130 ft. to 271 ft. north of J Lode junction ; Menzie Pass has been connected to No. 3 level. Victoria Lode, north section : The east face has advanced 75 ft. from Truscott Pass. No. 1 level. —Crosscuts : South-east crosscut from Martha Lode near Bell Pass was driven a total distance of 161 ft. during the year ; at 17 ft., quartz 18 in. wide was intersected ; at 123 ft, a reef 12 in. wide was driven through ; at 143 ft. quartz 2 ft. wide, at 160 ft. quartz 3 ft. 6 in. wide, and at 177 ft. quartz 12 in. wide. North-west crosscut from Welcome Lode near Scott's Pass has been driven a total of 51 ft. Martha Lode, west of Merries Pass, has been driven on from 582 ft. to 660 ft. Bell Pass was risen to upper smithy level. Welcome Lode : Corne's No. 2 and Twomey's Passes have been risen to surface. Empire Lode west of Muir's Pass : The lode was driven on 155 ft. ;Jo Pass was connected to No. 2 level. Adit level. —Martha Lode : Footwall section of lode was driven on 33 ft. east and 26 ft. west of No. 2 shaft, north-west crosscut. Upper smithy level. —Martha Lode, south branch, has been driven on east of western side of Martha Hill from 186 ft. to 502 ft. ; Gordon Pass was sunk 65 ft. ; Ward Pass was risen to No. 1 drive ; Bell Pass has been risen to surface ; Fugill Pass has been risen 55 ft. ; right-hand branch of Welcome Lode has been driven on 240 ft. Surface cuts. —The following filling-passes have been sunk : —No. 2 filling-pass, situated opposite No. 1 shaft in footwall of Martha Lode, has been sunk vertically a total of 473 ft., or 23 ft. below No. 5 level; this is now in use. Kerz Pass, situated in Albert Lode, has been sunk 243 ft. and is now in use. Royal filling-pass, situated 120 ft. south of No. 5 shaft, has been sunk 434 ft. ; this is now in use. Shafts. —No. 1 shaft : Sinking was resumed on the 15th October, and, up to the end of the year, a further depth of 81 ft. was sunk, making a total depth of 653£ ft. from surface, or 98 ft. below No. 6 level; at 69 ft. below No. 6 level, quartz came in from south side of shaft and exists at bottom ; the new winding-engine (two 18 in. by 36 in. cylinders, geared to one 9-ft.-diameter drum) has been in use since June. A new brace of 9 ft. above old one has been erected. No. 2 shaft: No sinking has been done ; the bottom is now free of water (732 ft. from surface) ; steel helical spur-and-pinion wheels have been placed on the winding-engine. No. 4 shaft: Sinking was resumed on the sth November, and, up to the end of the year, a further depth of 70 ft. was sunk, making a total depth from surface of ft., or 87 ft. below No. 6 level ; at 80 ft. below No. 6 level, the Empire Lode came in, dipping 1 in 2 north, and is 4 ft. wide where quartz is exposed ; at 32 ft. below No. 6 level the shaft enters the solid reef-bear-ing andesite rock ; steel helical and pinion wheels have been placed on the winding-engine. No. 6 shaft: Sinking was resumed on the 19th July and stopped on the 15th October, and, during this period, 110 ft. was sunk, making a total depth of 555| ft. from surface, or 10 ft. below No. 6 level; this shaft is only used for sending down filling-material for the Martha east-end stopes. No. 5 shaft: No sinking has been done ; "C " pump was started in April; a travelling-way from Nos. 6 and 7 levels has been made through Lloyd Pass ; a large volume of water was struck on the 14th September, and both " B " and " C " pumps were run together until the 22nd October, when " C " pump was sufficient. Mine-development and deadwork. —Crosscuts through country, 2,819 ft. ; on course of lode, 6,249 ft. ; crosscuts in lode, 1,099 ft. ; winzes sunk, 10,083 ft. ; shafts sunk, 261 ft. : total number of feet, 20,511 ft., or 39 miles. Report of milling operations during 1904.—Product: A total of 259,978 tons of quartz (dry weight of 2,240 lb. per ton) has been crushed during the year, which exceeds by 28,655 tons the total of 231,323 tons crushed during the year 1903. The whole of this has been wet-crushed. The product was 928,0502 oz. bullion, exclusive of concentrates and slag tailings, which were shipped. Five shipments of slag tailings, amounting to practically 39J tons in all, have been made during the year : the total assay value of these five shipments amounted to £1,542 18s. lid. A total of 1,99219 tons of concentrates was treated at the Victoria Mill and produced 149,915 oz., of a value of £53,835 16s. Bd. 778,135-2 oz. of bullion (excluding concentrates and slag-tailings shipped), £599,654 10s. 4d. ; 149,915 oz. of bullion (making a total of 928,050-2 oz.) from concentrates plant, Victoria Mill, £53,835 16s. Bd. ; assay value of 36760 tons on concentrates shipped,'£lß,o6B 2s. sd. ; assay value of 39-46 tons slag tailings shipped, £1,542 Bs. lid. : total, £673,101 Bs. 4d. A total of 118,778 tons was passed over amalgamated copper plates and vanners before being cyanided, a further 141,200 tons was cyanided direct, making a total of 259,978 tons.
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Reduction-works.—The tonnage crushed at the three mills were respectively as follows : Waihi Mill (90 stamps), 70,806 tons ; Victoria Mill (200 stamps), 162,924 tons ; Union Mill (40 stamps), 26,248 tons : total, 330 stamps, 259,978 tons. The total average number of stamps running during the year, exclusive of Sundays and the period at Christmas during which the mills were stopped, was 320,285, out of a total of 330 stamps, an increase of 2,815 stamps compared with the average total running during 1903. The total average duty per stamp per diem was 2-657 tons, an increase of 0-251 tons compared with the previous year. Waihi Mill (90 stamps).—The total rainfall for the year amounted to 83-05 in., which is practically the same as during the preceding year. Substantial coal-hoppers have been erected alongside the boiler-house and connected with the main tram-line by a new branch line. It was decided to add three tube-mills to the crushing plant at this mill. The necessary excavation-work has been completed, concrete foundations put in, and the mills have been erected in position, the necessary building is in course of erection, and the pulleys have been ordered. An additional Babcock and Wilcox boiler with automatic chain-grate stoker attached has been added to the steam-power plant. Four wrought-iron vats 25 ft. diameter by 6 ft. in depth have been erected to provide additional sands-treatment vats which will be required when the tube-mills are at work. Two additional slime-settling vats, 32 ft. in diameter by 14 ft. in depth, were required. One of these has been erected and brought into use ; the necessary excavation for the second one has been made, and the vat should be received shortly. Two rectangular treatment-vats have been added to the treatment plant. Victoria Mill (200 stamps).—The work in connection with the foundry which was in hand at the end of 1903 was completed, and the foundry was brought into use early in the year. The fourth elevatorwheel has been brought into use for lifting the pulp from the mill to the treatment plant. Two additional sand-treatment vats, 33 ft. in diameter by 7 ft. in depth, have been added. A breaking-down saw and building have been added to the sawmill plant. Union Mill (40 stamps). —A Leffel wheel has been obtained for this mill. An average of 1,236 men were employed by the company. The large sum of £297,544 4s. was paid in dividends during the year ; making the total of £1,552,687 lis. 6d. since commencing work. Waihi Grand Junction Mine. —The company has during the year directed its full energy in developing the Grand Junction, or eastern portion of their property. The Junction shaft is now sunk to a depth of 775£ ft. and timbered throughout; the third plunger-set installed, and the rising column of pipes put into position and connected with the cisterns above, and may now be looked upon as a permanent pumping-shaft. The No. 2 level east of the crosscut has been extended on the lode for a distance of 644J ft. close up to the Waihi Extended Company's boundary ; that company then made a connection with the end of the drive, which as a natural consequence gave excellent ventilation to the mutual advantage of both companies. From the bottom of this level (along the distance the lode has been driven on) nine winzes have been sunk whose depth on the aggregate amount to 508 ft., and a winze is being sunk to the west of the crosscut, and is now down 10 ft. This is being done with a view to opening up more ore in this section. No. 3 level : A crosscut drive has been driven at this level for a distance of 449| ft., resulting in the intersection of what is termed the Martha and No. 2 Lode, the widths of which are 28 ft. and 7 ft. respectively. A contract has been let for rising and driving on the lode to connect with the bottom of the winzes sunk from No. 2 level. The quartz (so far as the lode has been driven and sunk upon) is said to be of a payable character. There has been added during the year to the plant an electrical-lighting plant for the effectual lighting of the several departments, working the stone-breaker, driving electrical drills, small pumps, and hoists. The forty-stamp mill purchased from the Kauri Freehold Estates Company has been delivered on the property, and rapid progress is being made with the earthwork-excavations on the battery-site. In addition to the above work, several buildings have been erected, including shed for dynamo plant, extension of carpenters' and blacksmiths' shops, &c. An average of forty-six men were employed on the property. Waihi Extended Mine. —The work carried out in this company's mine during the past twelve months was principally at the 500 ft. level; driving in a southerly direction was in progress at the end of the previous year. This drive was driven to the boundary, but as no ore-bodies were met with it was decided to drive in a north-north-westerly direction along the boundary, where it was anticipated that the reef being driven upon in the Grand Junction Mine would be intersected ; and when a distance of 240 ft. had been driven, a reef was cut which proved to be the one worked upon in the Grand Junction Mine. A connection was made with the drives of both mines, which has given good ventilation. This reef, when cut through, was 18 ft. wide, the last 6 ft. or footwall portion being very heavily mineralised. Samples of ore taken from different parts of the reef when assayed gave very encouraging results. A drive on the footwall portion of the reef was driven for a distance of 120 ft., the quartz gradually going underfoot, and only the formation of the reef continuing ahead. This leads the mine-manager to believe that the drive is virtually on the cap of the reef. A winze was also sunk upon the reef for a depth of 40 ft., the ore-body continuing strong downwards. Samples of ore taken from here when assayed gave very encouraging results, therefore there is every likelihood of its being of good value at a lower depth. Seeing that there was little or no quartz overhead, work was stopped for the time being at this level, and preparations for sinking the shaft were taken in hand. This work being completed, the sinking of the shaft was proceeded with and will be continued to an additional depth of 130 ft. before opening out for another level. During the past twelve months there has been 620 ft. of driving, 40 ft. of sinking, and other necessary work accomplished. Eight men were constantly employed. Waihi Gold Reefs Syndicate (Gladstone). —In May last it was decided to erect a cyanide plant, and when this was completed 300 tons of ore were mined and treated. The extraction not being satisfactory, it was decided to erect a Union vanner to concentrate the ore before treatment by cyanide. On completion of erection of vanner, mining and crushing will be proceeded with. The plant consists of a five-stamp battery (900 lb. stamps), ore-breaker, Challenge ore-feeder, a cyanide plant consisting of
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These mishaps prevented the holes from being bored down the depth where it was expected gold-bearing country would be met with ; therefore they did not prove what they were intended to do, nor yet give satisfaction to the shareholders. In the month of September the Diamond Drilling Company resumed boring what is termed No. 5 borehole, and this hole reached a depth of 1,225 ft. when the Consols Company stopped it, although it was arranged to bore it to a depth of 1,250 ft. ; the reason for doing this was that the cores obtained near the bottom were considered not to be of a favourable description for gold. The shareholders then decided to locate a borehole to the south of the one just finished; and it is intended to put this hole down 1,250 ft. at an angle of 1 in 7, which is considered will be more likely to penetrate the country favourable for gold. From seven to nine men were employed on the boring operations during the latter part of the year. Waihi South Company. —This property adjoins the Waihi Consols ground, and has been closed down for a considerable period, no work having been done on it during the year. The company have decided to prospect the property by boring, and have been awaiting the opportunity of getting the Diamond Drilling Company to do the work. This, lam informed, has been arranged for, and a commencement made to put the hole down to a depth of 1,000 ft. Waihi Consolidated Gold-mining Company (Limited). —In the early part of the year a contract was let to the Diamond Drilling Company, who undertook to put down a borehole on a site selected to a depth of 1,200 ft., but after spending a considerable amount of time and money in trying to drill through the boulder formation (which evidently extends downwards to a great depth in this locality) and meeting with continuous obstacles until a depth of 600 ft. was attained, the drilling company decided to surrender their contract, and made arrangements with the owners of the claim to be allowed to remove their drilling plant. A surface-prospecting drive was then started to the north-east of the main shaft, on a piece of rising ground, which was driven a distance of 132 ft., bub the country not being of a favourable description for gold, it was stopped and an application made to the Warden for six months' protection, which was granted, to enable the owners to pjace the property on the London market and thereby raise sufficient capital to develop the mine. Seven men were employed for a time. Pride of Waihi. —There has been little or no work done on this property during the year. It was fully expected that as soon as the Waihi Extended Company effected communication with the Grand Junction workings driving would be commenced at the 500 ft. level for the purpose of extending a crosscut to tap the water in the Pride of Waihi ground ; but as the Waihi Extended Company are at present sinking their shaft, they are are unable to allow the commencement of this drive until their work is completed. The company have applied for protection to give time to enable the raising of sufficient capital to erect a plant and sink in their own ground. Waihi Beach United Gold-mining Company. —The principal work carried on in this mine during the year was confined to sinking the shaft, which was done by hand-power until a depth of 100 ft. was attained, when the company decided to erect a 14-horse-power Tangye engine and boiler. These have been placed in position, and will enable the sinking of the shaft to be pushed on more expeditiously. The shaft is 12 ft. by 4 ft., and is to be sunk to a depth of 150 ft. before the first level is opened out, where the reef will be intersected in 130 ft. of driving. The reef is 4 ft. wide at the outcrop on the coast-line, and the quartz treated from here at various times is said to have given good payable values ; therefore the shareholders are sanguine the mine will prove, when the ore ! to|be-]a payable concern. An average of six men employed. Ohinemuri River Syndicate. —The result of the work done in 1903 having proved unsatisfactory, the proprietors decided that it was necessary to possess a more effectual method of grinding their ore material, which consists of quartz tailings deposited in the Ohinemuri River. With this object they erected in the early part of the year (1904) a small tube or flint mill, A second-hand rotary roastingfurnace was purchased and four sections of it (of a total length of 13 ft. 6 in.) converted by themselves into a mill, which has proved by subsequent work a most efficient grinding-machine, the product— amounting to 100 tons per week —being so finely ground that from 90 to 95 per cent, would pass through a 200-mesh seive, the bulk of it practically slimed. A serious difficulty arose in the treatment of this exceedingly fine material in the cyaniding-tanks, perfect agitation being necessary to effect a high extraction of bullion. Several months were spent in experimenting to devise the best method of doing this and finally, after considerable work, trouble, and expense, a system was evolved which the proprietors are satisfied is superior to any other up to the present. The tanks used by the syndicate are the invention of the proprietors, and further patent-rights with the agitation process in connection have been applied for in New Zealand, Australia, United States of America, Mexico, and Transvaal. Two thousand tons of tailings has been treated by the improved process, and the extraction of bullion has been highly satisfactory. It is now proposed to increase the capacity of the present plant on the syndicate's Waihi claims to 50 tons per diem, and to erect another and larger plant capable of dealing with 100 tons on its Paeroa claims. The whole of this work will, it is hoped, be completed and in full work before the end of the year 1905. Ten men were employed during the year. There are also a number of leases held in the vicinity of Waihi which occupy a very large area of ground on which little or no work is being done.
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Waitekauri District. Waitekauri Gold-mining Company (Limited). —Golden Cross Section.—ln order to insure a cheaper and speedier system of testing the position below No. 7 level a diamond drilling-machine has been employed during the year. No. 7 level : Boring operations were commenced on the 14th July, 1903, from this level. No. 1 borehole chamber was constructed in No. 2 crosscut east, 197 ft. from the main north drive, and continued for a distance of 810 ft. at an angle of 18° from the vertical in a west-north-west course. The country penetrated was of a very similar character to that existing at No. 7 level, as revealed by the crosscuts, and it was necessary to case the hole. Owing to unsettled country at places it was deemed expedient to cement the hole. Although veins of calcite were encountered there was no indication of the existence of a massive body such as existed at Nos. 5 and 7 levels. At 800 ft. a much harder class of andesite appeared, but on submitting this for a geological test it was found that the core obtained was identical in nature with that obtained at the beginning of the hole, only instead of being soft and broken, it changed into a harder and more brittle rock at depth. This hole failed to reveal any continuation of the reef system. No. 2 borehole was projected from No. 2 west crosscut at a point 140 ft. west of the main north drive at an angle of 36° from the vertical and continued for a distance of 350 ft. This hole, in conjunction with No. 1 hole, covered the supposed formation for a total width of 335 ft. No. 3 borehole was commenced from the end of No. 2 crosscut west, and continued in a westerly direction at an angle of 35° from horizontal for a distance of 192 ft. The object of this hole was to ascertain whether by any possibility parallel reefs existed in the western wall. Nothing new was elicited by this work. After the completion of these holes it was decided to transfer the drilling-machine to the surface and conduct further boring operations from there. No. 4 borehole was set out at an angle of 37° from vertical (on the surface) so as to intersect the reef system at a point 260 ft. north of the main shaft at a depth of 500 ft. below No. 7 level. This hole has been beset by difficulties from its commencement, owing to the distinctly unfavourable class of country existing, and in which there is no evidence of improvement down to its present depth —viz., 1,105 ft. It may yet be necessary to abandon this hole and commence another one from the surface. No. 1 level: A prospecting crosscut was undertaken at a point 1,000 ft. north-east of the main crosscut from No. 1 shaft. 309 ft. was driven, making a total of 321 ft. from the main north drive. A decomposed class of andesite was penetrated for the full distance driven and no discovery was made. This work has been suspended. Empire Section.—Empire Reef :1 Considerable prospecting-work has been performed by trenching on the Empire Reef on the surface. The outcrop proved valueless, but it was decided to further test the reef by means of a drive from a crosscut 80 ft. below the surface. A total distance of 327 ft. was driven on the course of the lode—2l6 ft. north and 111 ft. south. Crosscuts were also put out to prove the full width, but nothing"payable was discovered. Realm Reef : With a view of instituting exploratory work on what was known as the Realm Reef, which was exposed some years ago by a crosscut, the work of renewing this crosscut was undertaken. At 350 ft. the reef was discovered and drives were commenced thereon. A total distance of 208 ft. was driven — 158 ft. north and 50 ft. south, from 2 ft. to 3 ft. of quartz being exposed. Only traces of gold were obtained by assay, and it was decided to discontinue the work. Waitekauri Extended Section.—No. 3 level: The main drive south on the reef, which had been previously driven 235 ft. from the shaft, was resumed and increased in length to 462 ft. In the course of this extension two crosscuts were made to prove the full width of the formation, which was ascertained to range from 20 ft. to 29 ft. The grade of the ore, however, is low, the assay-results indicating a value of only a few shillings per ton. Surface Prospecting.—During the year four men have been employed (on an average) in prospecting over the surface in the various sections. Considerable driving and trenching has been done in testing the known reefs. This work is still being proceeded with. Old Waitekauri Section.—Prospecting has been proceeding at and above the Horn Level during the year. As a result thereof a block was opened above the Queen Level, which produced 1,652 tons of ore worth £2 15s. lljd. per ton. Prospecting is now being continued above the smithy level. Milling and treatment: 1,652 tons of ore was crushed for a return of 2,989 oz. of bullion, valued at £4,612 18s. Id. An average of nineteen men employed. The New Zealand Jubilee Gold-mining Company (Limited). —During the past year operations in the Jubilee Mine have been mainly confined to the company's low-level tunnel, where the work of driving and crosscutting has been continuously carried on. The actual amount of driving (south) done during the year is 520 ft., also about 200 ft. of crosscutting. This makes the total length of the tunnel 4,350 ft. More than 3,000 ft. of this has been driven on the reef. Work is still in progress at this level, but has of late been rendered slow and costly owing to the heavy flow of water to be contented with. Horn Level :In this level 140 ft. has been driven, r BO ft. on the hanging-wall reef, and 60 ft. on the footwall portion. Work has been suspended here for the past six months. Extended Section :In this section an old crosscut near the surface (known as " Redwood's Crosscut") has been opened up and extended a further distance of 230 ft. Three reefs have been cut, the largest (main reef) 8 ft. in width. Results have not been encouraging, and it is probable operations will be discontinued here at an early date. No machinery has been erected during the year 1904. As to contemplated operations during 1905 no definite scheme has been formulated. The company's directors are considering the advisability of testing at a greater depth, probably by diamond-drilling, and steps are being taken in London to raise further capital. Beyond small sample shipments to London no ore has been treated. Nine'men were employed during the year. Huanui Claim.— This ground, on which a good deal of prospecting had been previouslyfdone by the original owners, is at present worked on behalf of a syndicate, who have had employed opening up and testing the reef at No. 2 level, from which encouraging prospects are obtained. This level is in a distance of 500 ft., the greater portion being on the line of reef, which is very irregular in size, varying from 3 in. to 6 ft. in width. The shareholders consider it wouldfpay if battery were erected in a suitable position on the property, so as to reduce the cost of treating the ore. With
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this end in view they have taken an option of purchase over the Golden Cross 10-head stamp-battery, owned by the'fWaitekauri Gold-mining Company (Limited), with the intention of having it removed to the mine. Scotia Claim —This claim (which is situated west of the Waitekauri Township, and on which a good deal of prospecting-work had been previously done) was recently taken up on behalf of a syndicate represented by Messrs. Morgan and Collins who have been carrying on prospecting operations. They were successful in discovering a small leader from which some very rich stone was obtained, but as it was very small—varying from \ in. to 3 in. in thickness —the amount of crushing-dirt obtained up to the end of the year was limited. Two men were employed. Maori Land. —This ground, which was formerly known and worked as the " Young New Zealand," and on which a good deal of work had been done, was taken up early in the year by a syndicate represented by J. M. Haslett, who had previously been in charge of the operations of the old company. He considered that the ground should get a further trial by extending the No. 2 level to a point where it was expected the Welcome Lode would be intersected. Sufficient capital having been raised, a contract was let to a'party of six men ; and, after driving a short distance, the reef was intersected. It was found to vary from 1 ft. 6 in. to|3 ft. in thickness, and, although no gold has been seen, sufficient work has not yet been done to prove its value. The ventilation became so defective that it was found necessary to give instructions to the manager to have it improved before proceeding further. Six men have been employed. Owharoa Rising Sun Gold-mining Company.— During the first part of the year operations were confined to prospecting the lode at different points, a winze being sunk from the low level to a depth of 43 ft. to ascertain its value. The prospects met with not being considered payable, and the funds of the company becoming exhausted, protection was asked for, and granted, to enable the company to raise further capital. From two to three men were employed during the year. May Bell (late Waitekauri King) and Eclipse Falls have employed two men each, but nothing of importance has been unearthed in either. Karangahake. The New Zealand Crown Mines (Limited).—The result of on in this mine for the past year has not, I am sorry to state, so far proved to be of as satisfactory a nature jas might be]desired. The returns for the period under review show a considerable falling-off on the previous year's output. This is accounted for by the disappointing nature of the developments in the lower levels and a general falling-off in ore-values throughout the mine, which necessitates reducing the crushing-capacity of the battery and the discharge of a number of employees in the mine. The main incline shaft (which is down a depth of 506 ft. below the Waitewheta Tunnel) has been at a standstill during the year, and although a large Worthington pump has been fitted up at the No. 4 level to assist the 12 in. plunger lift, it has not been considered advisable by the management to open out the No. 5 level from the bottom of the shaft, or to sink the shaft to a greater depth. The present pumping plant is considered insufficient to cope with the large influx of water; but this question is, I am informed, at present engaging the attention of the company, the erection of a more powerful pumping plant being proposed. If this proposal is carried out the prospecting and development of the property at deeper levels can be undertaken. On the success of this work the permanence of the mine in a great measure depends. No doubt the cost of winning the ore from deeper levels (should this work be undertaken) will be materially increased by the extra expense of pumping and winding to the Waitewheta (or output) level in comparison with the expense previously existing in winning the ore, a greater portion of which was obtained from the higher levels water-free. One of the principal works in hand at present is the opening-up and prospecting a block of ground (a considerable distance south of the main incline shaft) from the bottom of a winze which was sunk from the No. 3 level to a depth of 242 ft., and on which a small winding and pumping plant driven by compressed air has been erected. This is opened out on the same level as the No. 5 of the incline shaft, which at some future time will be connected ; then the trucking will be done at this level and raised up the main incline shaft, instead of up the present winze. From the bottom of this winze the reef (which varies from 3 ft. to 9 ft. in width) was driven on in a southerly direction for a distance of 217 ft., when the great fault was met with which practically cut out all the quartz. The level was continued on the course of a small formation through the fault and disturbed country for a distance of 506 ft., when the main reef was again picked up, with slightly better values. At present a connection is being made by rising and sinking on the reef to the No. 3 level a height of about 240 ft., which will enable the value of the ore between these levels to be ascertained, and also be the means of ventilating these workings. No. 3 level south : This level has been extended 330 ft., making the total distance from the shaft 2,276 ft., the average width of the reef being 3 ft., from which 477 tons of quartz was obtained, yielding bullion to the value of about £1,124. At the close of the previous year a fault was intersected in the level about 2,043 ft. south of the shaft; up to this point the value of the ore varied from £3 to £4 per ton. When the reef was again found on the western side of the fault the value of the ore had fallen to about £1 per ton, and no improvement took place in values until June, when good ore was cut into. This proved to be a rich patch giving an average value for the month of about £5 per ton. In July the value of the ore dropped to 18s. 6d. per ton and the following month to 15s. per ton. The average gross value of all the ore mined during the company's financial year was £1 19s. B|d. per ton or 12s. 3Jd. per ton less than the previous year. In the higher levels above Waitewheta tunnel a few parties of tributers are employed working on some of the smaller reefs and leaders, some of whom have obtained payable returns from crushings which treated at the company's battery. 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The Talisman Consolidated (Limited). —This company purchased the Woodstock Gold-mining Company's property, and now hold an area of 506 acres. This has given excellent facilities for opening up both sections, and the ground can be worked to better advantage than hitherto. In the Talisman section a large amount of driving and stoping has been done during the year, and with excellent results. The No. 8 level was extended to a point 1,010 ft. south of the shaft, where the ore-shoot in the Bonanza section was intersected early in the year, and considerable development-work has since been done here, with favourable results. No. 10 level: The main drive has been extended to a point 701 ft. south of shaft. This level also has intersected the Bonanza ore-shoot, the reef being larger than in the upper levels and giving payable results. The west crosscut from No. 10 level towards the Tailsman Extended ground is now in 638 ft. without cutting anything of value. No. 11 level: The north drive has been driven 145 ft. from shaft and has reached the boundary of ore-shoot worked in the upper levels. The south drive measures 289 ft. from shaft. It has reached the boundary of ore-shoot and is being continued until it gets into the Bonanza section. Shaft: the shaft is now 183 ft. below river level (Woodstock No. 5), having been sunk and timbered from No. 10 level (350 ft.) during the year. Work for 1905 :It is intended to continue driving No. 8 level until it reaches the Dubbo section. No. 10 level will be advanced until it reaches south boundary of Bonanza ore-shoot. In shaft a station has been cut for No. 12 level, 178 ft. below river level and driving north and south from same will shortly be in progress. As soon as drives on No. 12 level are fairly away from shaft, sinking will be again resumed. The general outlook for next year's work is much more favourable than it was a year ago. During the year 1904 the mill crushed 44,888 tons of ore yielding bullion valued at £84,826 10s. 6d. During the year 225 men have been employed. Comstock Claim. —This ground is situated on the western side of the Talisman and is held by W. Tregoweth, who has been employed with two other men in extending the low level. A body of quartz has been intersected which is underlying very flat and carrying a good deal of mineral, although no rich assays have yet been obtained. It is a good locality, and a shoot of payable ore may be found in driving. Three men were employed. Shotover Claim. —This ground is worked by C. Miller and party, who have been employed for some time in following up a trail of loose gold with the expectation of locating the reef from which it was shed, but so far have not been successful. A little loose gold is obtained by means of a rocker and ripples, which they have fitted up, but nothing payable so far has been obtained. Te Aroha District. Hardy's Mines (Limited), Waiorongomai. —ln the early part of the year this mine was worked and owned by Mr. Hardy, but subsequently a company was formed for the purpose of purchasing the property and more fully developing it. The property was taken over and operations were started on behalf of the company in the month of April. The work since completed has been the doubling of the capacity of the water-race, retimbering and lining fire-tunnels, cutting of various watercourses, erection of trestles and fluming and building new dam and sluice-gate. The battery has been extensively enlarged and improved. The work comprises a tram-line from battery store-room to county tramway, a commodious store-room, circular-saw house, four sets one rock-breaker, two 50-ton hoppers, four automatic Challenge ore-feeders, twenty stamps of 800 lb. each, four electro-copper silver plates each 6 ft. by 5 ft., four Watson-Denny grinding and amalgamating continuous-discharge pans, eight Union Gwynne Head 6 ft. vanners, two Wilfley tables, six berdans, sluice-tables, electric-light dynamo, lathe, and drilling-machines. Three Pelton wheels drive stamps and pans, rock-breaker, and vanners, under a head of 240 ft. of water. The plant is capable of closely saving the values of the ores of this district, and has been specially constructed to save all minerals by concentration preparatory to smelting at Dapto, New South Wales. Operations at the mines are entirely confined to the opening-up of the reef in the lowest level, from which it is intended to connect with the various sections of the company's property. The lode at present being worked is about 15 ft. wide, but the drive is confined to about 5 ft., from which large masses of heavily mineralised ore containing gold, silver, lead, copper, and zinc are being extracted. By selecting the better portions from the battery ore-feeders, ore worth by assay over £12 per ton can be easily obtained, but it is intended, after due trials, to save handling by rough grading at the mine. The battery treatment is purely mechanical and, so far, has proved to be well able to save a high percentage of concentrates values. Formerly heavy penalties were imposed by smelters on ores carrying zinc, but at present no penalty attaches to zinc up to 10 per cent. Above that, Is. per unit percentage is charged, against which is credited the value of the copper and lead contents, on a most reasonable scale. In order to facilitate the mine-work, a line of piping 1,500 ft. long, giving a fall of over 300 ft. with a 6 in. pipe is being laid down. Meantime a fall of 85 ft. works two small fans and a quartz-hoisting winch designed by the supervisor. The county tramway has been leased for five years. During the coming year work will be vigorously carried on, both in driving and on the reef, in preparation for the more expeditious method of extracting the ore by stoping. The preliminary work in mining is always tedious, but any curtailment of what is warranted by the excellent appearance of the mine to-day will only lead to confusion and the sacrifice of the best interests of the mine. During the year twenty-eight men have been employed. Cadman Mine. —This property, which has been worked and owned for some time back by T. Gavin and party with fair results, has, lam informed, been recently taken over by a company. It is intended to provide sufficient capital to thoroughly open up and develop the property. Komata District. Kornata Reefs Mine. —With the exception of extending the No. 4 level northwards into the Te-ao-Marama Section practically no other work has been done here during the year. Te-ao-Marama
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Section : A good deal of development-work has been done during the year on both No. 1 and No. 2 reefs in Nos. 2, 3, 4 levels, as well as the extension of No. 4 level (Komata Reefs Section) to a point underneath the main shaft, where a rise is in progress to connect with bottom of shaft. The various workings have opened up a large amount of payable ore. Stoping has been carried on from the hopper, smithy, and Nos. 2, 3, and 4 levels. The total number of fathoms broken out was 816 T ' 2 which produced 13,004 tons of ore. Development-work produced 2,796 tons, making a total tonnage of 15,800 tons worth £36,140 Bs. 7d. Battery : During the past year several minor additions have been made to the battery, the chief being a small tube mill used for regrinding the coarse sands from the stampers. Steampower has been used for about six months* in the year. The tonnage treated for the year was 15,800 tons from which bullion to the value of £32,559 17s. 3d. was extracted, which enabled the directors to pay £6,666 13s. 4d. in dividends. The average number of men employed during the year was one hundred. A little prospecting has been carried on in the district, but up to the present no payable discoveries are reported. Hikutaia District. New Maratoto Mine. —This mining property was unworked for some considerable time, but was purchased about six months ago, and a company formed to carry on operations. The new proprietary lost no time in trying to find out the value of the quartz broken out and the tailings at the battery. The first work undertaken was the treatment of 100 tons of tailings through the cyanide-vats, which gave a return of 383 oz. of bullion, valued at £90 os. 2d. This, lam informed, is highly satisfactory, and it has now been decided to put in agitators, which will enable a larger extraction of the precious metal to be obtained than by the ordinary vat-treatment alone. Six men have been employed. Waimunga Claim. —This claim is situated on the side of the Hikutaia-Whangamata Track, on the fall of the hill towards the east coast. Very rich ore was obtained on the outcrop of the reef. A trial lot of 4,222 lb. of quartz was taken from here and treated at the Thames School of Mines plant for a return of 133 oz. 3 dwt. of gold, valued at £82 13s. 3d. A company was then formed and capital raised to work the ground. A drive is now being put in to intersect the reef about 50 ft. above the outcrop. Omahu District. Klondyke. —The company did some work in the early part of the year, and crushed 120 tons of ore for 13 oz. 5 dwt. of gold, valued at £40 9s. 2d.; but as the gold obtained was not sufficient to pay the expenses of mining the ore the mine was stopped and protection again applied for. An average of two men employed. Puriri District. Puriri Gold Estates. —A little work has been done here during the year, but as operations were not successful the mine has been closed down. Miners' Right Claim. —Two men have been engaged here during the year, but have met with very little success. East Coast District. Tairua Broken Hills. —The company's attention for the first six months of the year was directed to operating on the blocks of ground opened up over the main adit level, the quartz obtained from here yielding good payable returns of gold; but as these blocks became exhausted it was found necessary to open up new or undeveloped portions of the reefs, and a winze was at once started and sunk on the Blucher Reef to a depth of 80 ft. from the bottom of the main adit level. Here a small engine is erected for pumping water and raising and lowering material as required ; and near the bottom of the winze a drive was extended on the Blucher Reef a distance of 100 ft. to the westward of the winze and 15 ft. eastward. A few feet to the westward of the winze 50 ft. has been driven on the Night Reef, from where it junctions with the Blucher Reef. During the year 3,700 tons of ore was treated at the company's mill for 6,728 oz. 4 dwt. of bullion, valued at £10,287 Is. lOd. An average of fifty men employed. Chelmsford Mine. —This mine was under protection for the first six months of the year, but latterly the company raised sufficient funds to give the ground another trial. The development-work is at present being directed in extending the upper levels on the reef, where encouraging prospects are being met with, and the manager is sanguine that payable blocks of ground will be opened up here. Eighty tons of ore was lately treated at the company's mill for 44 oz. 7 dwt. of gold, and 109 tons of tailings for 117 oz. 8 dwt., the total value of which was £249 7s. sd. An average of six men employed. Coronation Mine. —An adit level has been driven into the hill for about 200 ft. This, lam informed, passed through some 50 ft. of rock carrying gold, and to prove the value of it a five-stamp battery is in course of erection and will be completed in a few weeks' time. I carefully examined the rock which is to be treated, but could see no indication of its being a definite lode, and it is the hardest material I have seen that is supposed to carry payable gold. An average of two men have been employed in the mine. Neavesville District. Golden Belt Mine. —This company's attention to the work in the mine has been chiefly directed to extending the low level, which is now in a distance of 1,000 ft., and there is still a little over 300 ft. to be driven to reach the point under the payable ore met with in what may be termed the road level. When this driving is accomplished, a rise is to be put up a height of 120 ft. to connect with the level above, and will serve a double purpose —in affording the means of ventilating this part of the mine, and as a pass for the quartz to be put down to the low level, along which it will be trucked out to the bin.
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From here the ore will be conveyed direct to the mill by an aerial tramway. The battery, which is in course of erection and approaching completion, will consist of forty stamps. The ore will be treated partly by amalgamation and partly by the cyanide process. It will take about another six months before all the connections between the mine and mill are finished, and the crushing plant (which will be a complete and up-to-date one) fairly started. An average of twelve men have been employed. There has been a little prospecting carried on in the Neavesville locality, and it is said a find of some importance has been made in a claim formerly known as the " Brothers Claim." Whangamata District. Mananu Mine. —I am informed this mine has been pruchased by a syndicate, and that a company will shortly be formed with a view of raising capital to again work the ground, which is considered well worth a trial, seeing that a large quantity of gold was obtained by the previous owners. Thames District. New Moanataiari. —In the early part of the year this mine was a part of the Alburnia Mine ; then the Moanataiari Section was again taken over by a separate company. The opening-up and develop-ment-work was directed to that portion of the mine near the main shaft on what is known as the Cambria Reef. Very encouraging prospects were met with underneath the 400 ft. level, a winze being sunk on the reef to a depth of 65 ft., carrying payable ore all the way down. 582 tons of ore was broken out around the winze and treated at the company's battery (formerly May Queen) for a return of 407 oz. 12 dwt. of gold valued at £1,118 12s. lOd. As all the quartz had to be hauled up by a windlass to the 400 ft. level it was deemed advisable to stop the work on the reef here until a low level could be put in, when it could be worked to better advantage. The work in progress in the meantime is confined to driving on the course of the Cambria Reef westward at the 400 ft. level, where there is a piece of virgin ground unprospected on the strike of some of the Waiotahi and Prince Imperial Lodes, and it is fully expected an important discovery will be made. An average of fifteen men have been employed. Kuranui Caledonian. —During the past year the above mine has been chiefly worked by tributers, who have won 1,600 oz. 10 dwt. of gold, valued at £4,345 4s. 9d., principally from small leaders which must drop on to the Cambria Reef at No. 4 level. The fact of these small leaders carrying such rich stone, and the recent rich find made in this reef by the Waiotahi Company (in the same channel of country, at their No. 4 level, right opposite this point) has been the means of the Kuranui Caledonian Company reconstructing, with the object of raising sufficient capital to drive a crosscut for this reef from No. 4 level, which is 120 ft. below the Waiotahi No. 4 level. In order to intersect this reef it will be necessary to drive 600 ft. At about this point connection will be made with a winze, which two men have been engaged sinking for the past six months. This winze has been sunk on the Red Queen lead, and colours of gold have been seen for the whole distance —viz., 92 ft. When a connection is made ample ventilation will be provided, and allow the opening-up and developing of this reef to be carried on with despatch. What is known as the Waiotahi Reef in the Waiotahi Mine is, according to plans, identical with the Cambria Reef. There is a considerable area of this well-known reef untouched running through the Kuranui Caledonian ground. With the recent find in the Waiotahi, and the excellent mineral indications met with by the Moanataiari Company, there is every reason to believe that this will prove a valuable block of ground, and be the means of giving this old mine a new lease of life. Ventilation will be provided by means of an air-fan, driven by steam and erected on the surface. The air will be conducted through 10 in. by 12 in. air-boxes down the shaft and into the working-face. It is anticipated that this will provide ample ventilation, and keep the workings free from gas. A borehole was put down a depth of 1,500 ft. near the mouth of what is known as the Long Drive tunnel, but the prospects were of a very disappointing nature, and boring operations on behalf of this company have been discontinued for the present. During the year thirty-eight tributers and five wages-men were employed. Old Alburnia. —The principal work in this mine has been the main Moanataiari tunnel, which has been driven a distance of 710 ft. In this tunnel the No. 1 and No. 2 reefs were intersected and driven on for a distance of 390 ft. The kindly appearance of the quartz and the assay tests made from time to time led the management to believe that the reef on the back of the level would pay to crush, and, in consequence, some of it was stoped out and sent to the battery for treatment, but proved disappointing, as, after putting 136 tons of ore through, it gave a return of only 20 oz. 2 dwt. gold, valued at £58 14s. 2d. This work was stopped, and the extension of the main tunnel was again resumed. 585 tons of quartz was treated by the tributers for 764 oz. 7 dwt. of gold, value £2,049 18s. Id. An average of twelve wages-men and forty-four tributers were employed in the mine. Victoria Mine. —During the first eight months of the year operations in the mine were chiefly carried on by tributers, who did a considerable amount of driving and stoping on the various leaders in different parts, but none of them were successful in discovering anything of a sensational character. During the latter part of the year the directors decided to carry on some development-work on the Mariner's Reef, in the Victoria Section, where blocks of the reef had been left in by the previous owners. Nothing payable was discovered up to the end of the year, but as rich gold was formerly found adjacent to the place where the work is now in progress it is fully expected that gold will be found in payable quantities. Boring operations on behalf of the company (on that section of the property known as the Foreshore) were also carried on with a view to ascertain what depth the solid rock or gold-bearing country would be met with on the seaward side of the beach slide, but after the borehole had attained a depth of 1,016 ft. through broken country, the Goldfields Diamond Drilling Company decided that it would not pay them to proceed further with the hole, and in consequence this (and any other boring that was contemplated by the Victoria company) was stopped for an indefinite period. One hundred and seventy-
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Waiotahi Mine. —For the first four months of the year the work was carried on (as previously) on small leaders, which contained gold in sufficient quantities to pay; but, as in other mines, these leaders were eventually worked out. Then it was decided to open up and develop the mine at deeper levels. The first work undertaken was opening out a chamber on the back of the old No. 4 level from the shaft, then a crosscut was driven in an easterly direction, with the object of intersecting the Waiotahi main reef, and connecting with a winze sunk on the foot-wall portion of the reef from the level above, and thus assist the ventilation in this part of the mine. When the crosscut drive had advanced 80 ft. from the chamber, the hanging-wall portion of the main reef was met with, and very rich gold was at once discovered in a highly mineralised portion near the hanging-wall. The reef, when cut through, varied from 15 ft. to 20 ft. in thickness. It yet remains to be seen whether it will prove to be only a patch or a chute of rich gold, either going downwards or upwards ; but the first 50 tons of general dirt and 516 lb. of picked stone gave the excellent return of 617 oz. 11 dwt. of gold, valued at £1,667 4s. lid., which created a good feeling in the Thames district. There was a good deal of work necessary to be done before operations were undertaken at the lower levels —viz., new poppet-legs had to be erected and the shaft repaired. A 335 tons of ore and 5161b. of picked, stone were treated during the year for 1,236 oz. 13 dwt. of gold, valued at £3,364 ss. 4d. During the year an average of twelve men were employed. Fame and Fortune Mine. —The company have done no work in the mine during the year. That done has been entirely carried out by tributers, who have for some time past directed their attention to working on various leaders carrying gold, but were not successful in finding anything of a really payable character. During the year fifty-one loads and 51 lb. picked stone were treated for 90 oz. 16 dwt., valued at £255 12s. 4d. Eleven men have been employed. West Coast Claim. —This claim is still owned by John Northey, who has continuously worked the mine, but unfortunately he has not met with much success during the year. Nineteen and a half loads of general dirt were treated for 18 oz. 4 dwt. of gold, valued at £47 15s. 6d. Ballarat Claim. —This mine has been continously worked by the owners (John Brett and party), who have done a considerable amount of work in driving a level in from the side of the hill to open up a leader which they considered would pay to work, and have been successful in getting gold ; but whether it will pay them for the extra work they did remains to be seen. They had 52 tons treated for 107 oz. 12 dwt. of gold, valued at £333 lis. lOd. Three men were employed. Nonpareil Mine. —This mine has been entirely worked by tributers, the work being confined to driving and stoping on the Liverpool Boys and Wade leaders, which vary from 2 in. to 10 in. in thickness. On the former leader, 150 ft. of driving was done, and stoping 150 ft. in length and 30 ft. in height; also underhand stoping was done under the level for 100 ft. in length and 10 ft. in depth. The quantity of ore treated by the various parties employed amounted to 155 loads, which yielded 232 oz. 17 dwt. of gold, valued at £645 10s. 3d. Nine men have been employed. New Saxon Mine. —This ground was formerly a portion of the May Queen Hauraki, but in the early part of the year it was taken over by a separate company, who have confined their operations to work on the No. 2 level from the Saxon shaft in the Cardigan Section. A leader, 8 in. in thickness, has been driven on for a distance of 400 ft. east from the crosscut leader. There has been no quartz crushed yet from this leader, but in breaking down gold has been frequently seen, which leads the manager to believe that it will prove payable when opened up. A large extent of this leader is intact both above and below the level named, and work is to be pushed on with all possible speed to develop it, and a rise put through to the surface. This will be the means of ventilating this part of the mine. Two hundred and twentyone tons of ore was treated from other leaders worked, giving a return of 138 oz. 7 dwt. of gold, valued at £370 13s. An average of eight men were employed. New May Queen Mine. —This mine is situated in the Waiokaraka, and comprises an area of 93 acres. It was formerly part of the May Queen Hauraki property, but has recently been taken up by another proprietary. Work was immediately commenced and directed to the repairing of No. 3 level on the No. 4 lode, with the object of reaching the Old May Queen shaft, for the purpose of securing ventilation. When this is accomplished, it is the intention of the company to drive a crosscut easterly to intersect the St. Hippo reefs. Should the water be pumped out low enough in the Queen of Beauty shaft to unwater the reefs at a lower level than that already worked, extensive works will be undertaken to open up blocks of ground on the No. 4 and North-west lodes. Four men were employed during the latter portion of the year. New May Queen Extended Mine. —For the first eight months of the year the operations were conducted on the Marion Reef, which varied from 1 ft. to 4 ft. in thickness. On this reef a considerable amount of driving and stoping was done, but as this did not prove payable, work here was stopped for a time. When work was again resumed a crosscut was driven along the boundary of the New Una and this company's mine for a distance of 150 ft. Three leaders were intersected—the first cut through was 6 in. thick, and in breaking out the quartz colours of gold were seen ; the second, being No. 7 Reef (which was from 1 ft. to 5 ft. in thickness), was driven on for a distance of 60 ft., the prospects
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met with being very encouraging ; several pounds of picked stone were obtained. The third leader is about 18in. thick, but no driving has yet been done on it. One hundred and sixty-six loads of quartz were treated for 97 oz. 10 dwt. of gold, valued at £268 3s. Seven men have been employed. New Una Mine (formerly known as the Success). —The work in hand at the commencement of the year was the extension of the low level, which was driven in an easterly direction with the object of passing through the Moanataiari main slide to intersect the Loyalty and other lodes known to exist in this portion of the company's mine. At a distance of 690 ft. from the entrance of the level named, a lode-formation was met with. This showed gold, and was operated upon in a northerly direction. Twenty-five loads of general dirt and 50 lb. of specimens were obtained, which, when treated, gave a return of 89 oz. 4 dwt. of gold, valued at £224 2s. 6d. A drive was then extended on the lode-formation for 125 ft., and a rise put up on it to a height of 115 ft., but owing to a strong stream of water being met with in the rise, and no more payable gold found, work here was discontinued, and the main drive was extended through the main slide, which proved to be 80 ft. thick, and composed of a clay and rubbly formation. After passing through this, a reef 18 in. in thickness was discovered showing colours of gold, but after driving 100 ft. on it in a northerly and 50 ft. in a southerly direction without finding gold in sufficient quantities to pay, the work was stopped. It was then decided to apply to the May Queen Extended Company for permission to use the Adelaide No. 3 level, the face of one of the drives being nearly up to this company's boundary. Permission being granted, the extension of the drive named was at once commenced, with the result that three leaders were intersected, within 109 ft of driving, all of which carried gold. The No. 2 leader is being driven on along the boundary, where very encouraging prospects are being obtained in the May Queen Extended "ground. The No. 3 leader, which is 48 ft. inside of No. 2 leader, is being worked by the company, and varies from 15 in. to 18 in. in width. This has been driven on for 60 ft. in a westerly direction, and in breaking out the quartz gold is frequently seen. A leading stope is now being carried along on it on the back of the drive, which latter has been securely timbered up, and it is fully expected that the block will prove payable. Five men have been employed. The Arundell Syndicate (Limited) embraces the Gloucester Extended and George Turnbull Claims, and is situated up the Karaka Creek. The operations carried on by this company in the mine during the year have been principally in the nature of devlopment-work. In addition to this, a five-stamp battery with three berdans has been erected, and water-race and tramway constructed, the whole of which will be connected with the mine in the course of a month or two, when crushing will be commenced. The machinery will be driven by a semi-portable engine of 65-horse power. An average of eight men have been employed at the mine and mill. Golden Drop Claim. —The work in this mine has been confined to sinking a winze on what is termed a " dropper," driving 80 ft. on it and stoping out the block to the level above. As the prospects are encouraging going down, the shareholders intend to drive a low level to open up another block of ground. Four tons of ore were treated for 46 oz. 16 dwt. of gold, valued at £122 13s. sd. Two men have been employed. Claremont Claim. —This claim is situated up the Karaka Creek, and comprises a small area of ground owned by George Bryant, who treated 50 lb. of specimens for 29 oz. 12 dwt. of gold, valued at £79 18s. Fortuna Mine. —Very little work has been done in this mine during the year. Mascotte Mine, Otanui. —This claim comprises an area of 100 acres, and is held by a syndicate who have worked the ground continuously during the year. The operations were directed to sinking a small shaft to a depth of 50 ft. for the purpose of proving the value of the lode at a deeper level than that already worked, and from which a large amount of gold was obtained some years ago. When the lead was met with in the drive and opened out, at 50 ft., a large amount of water was tapped, and gave considerable trouble to keep down by hauling with buckets. It was then decided to put in a4J in. diameter plunger pump to raise the water to the surface, and this has answered the purpose admirably and at a small expense. Some very rich specimens were obtained in the lead intersected at the level named, and the prospects met with are such as to give the shareholders encouragement to sink the shaft another 50 ft., where the mine will be opened up by driving, &c, to more advantage. One and a half tons of quartz and 21 lb. of picked stone were treated for 12 oz. of gold, valued at £32 7s. sd. Four men have been employed. Tararu Mine. —Work in this mine has been confined to development pure and simple, and includes the reopening of the workings in the Day Dawn Reef and sinking a winze on same ; driving a new low level in the Sunbeam Section and putting up a rise on the reef ; also putting up from the battery level a new rise to connect with the old Sunbeam rise. The old rise from 50 ft. to 110 ft. having caved in it was deemed best to make a new connection above the bad part; this has been holed through, and, when the timbering is completed, the company will be able to handle stuff from the Sunbeam Reef without trouble. The Day Dawn crosscut at the battery level has been extended to the boundary, and it is now intended to drive on the reef so as to get under the lowest workings on the Day Dawn and Norfolk Reefs, and then open up these veins from 240 ft. to 350 ft. below the old levels. Eclipse Mine. —The work in this mine was directed to extending the low level to a position under the run of gold worked from the level above. The country passed through in this drive was very changeable, some parts being very soft and ground subject to swell, thus requiring to be closely timbered. When the required distance was reached a connection was made between the two levels by rising and sinking on the reef. Just over the back of the low level very rich specimens were obtained, and stoping is now in progress. The reef here varies from 2 ft. to 8 ft. in thickness, and the first crushing of 133 tons treated at the end of the year produced 300 oz. of gold, valued at £867 10s. The prospects of the mine for the new year look exceedingly promising. An average of eight men have been employed.
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Waiomo District. New Monowai Mine. —This mine, which was formerly known as the Monowai, has been unworked for the greater portion of the year. It was recently bought by a syndicate who formed a new company under the title of " The New Monowai Gold and Silver Mines (Limited)." The company has let a contract to drive 1,000 ft. on the reef, to prospect the same, and get under the run of rich ore formerly worked by the old company. A small quantity of rich quartz which had slipped off the cap of the reef has recently been obtained on the surface. No ore has been treated during the year. Three men have been employed for three months of the year. Tapu District. Mahara Royal Mine. —The operations in this mine were chiefly confined to sinking two winzes below the floor of the main adit level on the reef and stoping out from those winzes. In driving from the bottom of the first winze sunk, the reef pinched out in the drive, and after stoping out the small block upwards work here was discontinued. Then the second winze was sunk from the bottom of the same level, but nearer the crosscut. The reef in the winze was 6 ft. thick, and carried a fair amount of mineral amongst which gold was frequently seen, but as will be seen by the returns it is low-grade ore ; the reef is very irregular, opening out and pinching in suddenly. 1,874 tons of ore was treated for 585 oz. 7 dwt. of gold, valued at £1,785 6s. 7d., an average of ten men were employed. Sheridan Mine. —This mine was worked in the early part of the year by a company, but not being successful in finding payable ore, the company decided to dispose of the property, and it was sold to Plummer and party, who are working the ground with two men. Gumtown District. Kapowai Mine. —This mine is owned and worked by M. O'Connor. In the early part of the year he had a small crushing of 45 tons taken out which yielded 38 oz. 16 dwt. of gold ; this convinced him that the lode formation would pay to work if there was a cheaper and better method of getting the quartz from the mine to the mill. He at once commenced and put down a self-acting tramway from the battery up the hill to near the level of the lowest drive, then a ground tramway from the top of the self-acting tramway mentioned to the mine. This has been a great saving in the conveyance of quartz to the mill, and for the last four months of the year 485 tons of quartz was treated for 474 oz. 4 dwt. of gold, valued at £1,087 17s. 6d., which is said to have paid handsomely. Twelve men were employed. Big Beetle. —This mine was worked by the company for the first seven months of the year with eight men, but as it could not be made to pay working-expenses absolute protection was applied for and granted. Latterly the mine and battery were let to a party of tributers, who informed me that from the appearance of the mine and the ore they had treated it would pay them good wages. Two hundred and three tons of ore was treated during the year for 280 oz. 16 dwt. of gold, valued at £715 17s. lOd. Three men are now employed. Coromandel District. Old Hauraki Mine. —During the past twelve months the actual mining underground has been very much handicapped on account of the magnitude of the work in cleaning out and repairing the shaft, and pumping out the water to the bottom level (400 ft.), and putting in a new plunger at that level with all the necessary gear required. This was a long and expensive job. The shaft had been stripped and all the timber allowed to go down the shaft, which made it very difficult to get through and repair. The draining of the adjoining mines and the surrounding country occupied from the 12th May until October, with a considerable staff of men, which materially reduced the number of men available for actual mining. However, a considerable amount of work has been done at the 100 ft., 160 ft., and 220 ft. levels, such as driving on the various leads, rising, sinking, and stoping on the same. From these 171 tons of ore was selected, which produced 315 oz. 9 dwt. of melted gold, of a total value of £953 Bs. 3d. There was also a considerable amount of crosscutting and prospecting done at the levels above-mentioned. As soon as the water was out at the 400 ft. level, preparations were made to prospect and develop the mine at the deep levels. The north drive was cleaned out and repaired, and a tram-line laid for a distance of 500 ft. A rise was put on No. 1 cross lead, some of the stone exposed showing a kindly appearance. There was also an intermediate level driven midway between the 300 ft. and 400 ft. levels, a distance of 56 ft on No. 7 lode, and a rise put up 40 ft. on the same lode. This was practically all the work done at that level. Pumping was expensive, and none of the owners of adjoining mines would contribute towards the expense of keeping the pumps going. Consequently, this company decided to stop the pump and allow the water to rise, so as to prove which mines were benefited by the company's pumping. This was done on the 19th November, a week later the adjoining mine was drowned out, and operations had to be suspended. In fact, all the surrounding mines have abandoned their lower workings and have started work in shallow ground above the water-level. In the Hauraki Mine work is at present being carried on in the 100 ft. level, driving a crosscut to prospect and develop a large section of ground situated between the Union Beach and Hauraki rich chutes of gold. So far this section has had little or no work done on it. Being in the golden belt the chances are that good payable ore may be discovered, and if proved so the ground offers scope for extensive work, as it is intact in all the deeper levels. The surface portion of the mine is divided into fair-sized sections. Five sections are let on tribute, employing twenty men. The water is now up to within 6 ft. of the 100 ft. level. Twenty men have been employed. Bunkers Hill Mine. —The operations in the early part of the year were directed to stoping on the lona leader above No. 2 level; but as this leader pinched out going up, and was cut off by a break near
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the Hauraki Freeholds boundary, work here was discontinued. The men were then employed to sink a winze and in stoping on a leader which produced some very rich stone and good crushing dirt. Owing to a disagreement with the Hauraki Company in regard to pumping the water out of the mines, and that c mpany subsequently stopping the pumps, the water rose in this company's workings and all work here ceased. The work in hand in the latter part of the year was driving an adit level into the hill from the seaward side, into what is said to be untried ground ; but so far no leaders of any importance have been met with. Thirty-three tons of general ore and 1101b. of specimens were treated during the year, for 189 oz. 5 dwt. of gold, valued at £581 Is. 6d. Ten men have been employed. Hauraki Freeholds Mine. —In the early part of the year the work in the mine was confined to working on the lona leader from the Bunker's Hill shaft, but work here was suspended in the month of April, and the company's attention was directed to unwatering the northern part of the mine which, owing to a fault running nearly east and west, prevented the water from finding its way into the Bunker's Hill side of the fault. Therefore it was found necessary for this company to start raising the water (which had collected) at the Welcome Find shaft by their own machinery. The water was soon lowered below the No. 1 level, where development-work was commenced and was carried out with varied success. Finding the method of raising the stuff to the surface and winding the water with the engine was incurring a large amount of expense, it was deemed advisable to erect a brake and run a water-tank down an inclined tramway, and by this means (a revival of the old water-balance method of winding) raise the quartz up an old shaft a height of 80 ft. The method appears to answer the purpose, and has effected a considerable saving. During the year 103 tons and 314 lb. of picked stone were treated for 922 oz. 17 dwt. of gold, valued at £2,698 ss. 9d. Fourteen men have been employed. Success Mine. —Two miners had this mine on tribute, and had 147 tons of mullock or tippings crushed for 84 oz. 5 dwt. of gold, valued at £202 4s. 4d., but the owners, not getting enough out of it to pay the interest on the cost of the battery, had it taken down and removed to the township. Golden Pah Mine. —During the year this mine was solely worked by tributers, who obtained from various leaders 38 tons of ore, which gave a return of 184 oz. 14 dwt. of gold, valued at £554 2s. Four men have been employed. Golden Spark Mine. —This company is carrying on operations in the mine from a low level on the side of the creek above Scotty's battery. The country is hard and the leaders small. In the early part of the year the company were not getting sufficient gold to pay and had partly stopped the work, when Mr. Daldy said he was confident he would find payable gold if they would allow him to drive some 30 ft. to cut a certain leader. This was eventually done, with the result that gold has been got out to pay expenses under Mr. Daldy's supervision. Seven tons has been treated for 60 oz. 5 dwt. of gold, value £160 15s. Two men are employed. Harbour View Mine. —The principal work for the past year has been driving a crosscut from Harbour View No. 4 level, with the double object of prospecting this section of the mine and also to intersect the leaders in the Associated portion at a depth. This drive is in a distance of 527 ft. A further distance of 30 ft. should intersect the first of the above leaders and will be approximately 104 ft. deeper than the lowest of the Associated workings. A considerable amount of work has also been done on different leaders on both Harbour View and Associated Sections, but the results have been practically nil. I may mention that the above undertaking has been a very costly one, owing to the light nature of the country met with. Nine men have been employed. Kapanga Special Quartz Claim. —There has been but little done in the development of this mine during the year. A party of men have it on tribute and are only directing their attention to selecting and crushing mullock-tips. Two men were employed, who treated 115 tons for 66 oz. 1 dwt. of gold valued at £158 10s. 4d. New Hero Mine. —The shareholders in this mine did a good deal of practical work, but were very unsuccessful in finding anything of a payable character. From one of the leaders 8 tons of ore was broken out and treated for 8 oz. 10 dwt. of gold, value £25 10s. Two men were employed. West Tokatea Mine. —ln the early part of the year this mine was under protection, but operations were again resumed under the management of Mr. R. Harrison, who directed the work to opening up the various leaders, with a fair amount of success, the mine having paid its way and left a small margin of profit for the last four months of the year. Twenty-seven tons of ore and 176 lb. of stone were treated during that time for 167 oz. 9 dwt. of gold, valued at £470 17s. 3d. Ten men have been employed. Monte Christo Mine. —This claim is situated on the top of the Tokatea Hill and was formerly called the Queen of the North. During the past year the works carried on have been driving the No. 1 crosscut'for a distance of 153 ft., and No. 2 crosscut has been extended 130 ft. ; several reefs have been cut through varying in thickness from 3 in. to a 1 ft. Five hundred pounds of stone from these were treated at the Public Battery, which yielded 8 oz. 5 dwt. of gold, value £18 17s. 3d. In November protection for three months was obtained for the purpose of raising capital to extend the Ida tunnel a distance of 400 ft., with a view of cutting the Swedish Crown, Queen of the North, Day Dawn, Peep of Day, and Cross reefs, from all of which rich stone had been obtained in the early days. The tributers who are working in the Masonic section of the ground are seeing gold in a small leader about 5 in. in width. Nine men have been employed. Royal Oak Mine. —The operations during the year have been chiefly directed to that portion of the mine where a large amount of gold has been obtained from time to time from the Tokatea Reef, and from what may be termed " droppers "or leaders. The Tribute leader is the principal one worked this year between the No. 4 and No. 6 levels, a total of 1,000 ft. having been driven on it, and 5,472 ft. of stoping done on the leader, from which 1,027 tons of ore was treated for 3,339 oz. 17 dwt. of gold, valued at £9,110 Is. 7d. This would appear as a highly payable return, but the country is of a very hard nature, consequently the cost of getting the ore is necessarily high, and therefore only a small margin of profit is left. The blocks of ground being worked here are nearly exhausted, and the manager
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is now directing his attention to various other works—viz., opening up ground and exploring the leaders at the intermediate levels below No. 6, and also repairing and carrying on development-work at No. 7 level. Forty-six men have been employed. Four in Hand. —During the last twelve months the new low level has been extended a distance of 233 ft., making the total distance of the tunnel 588 ft., and there yet remains some 500 ft. to be driven to complete it to the point under which the rich run of gold was obtained in the upper workings. On • the Tainui Reef 32 ft. has been driven, 44 ft. of sinking done, 12 ft. of rising, and a block 20 ft. by 10 ft. stoped out. On the Four in Hand a block has been stoped out 92 ft. by 72 ft., and in the No. 4 level, 130 ft. of driving has been accomplished upon the Footwall Reef; the various works in progress are to be pushed on with all possible speed. Two hundred and fifty-three tons of ore was crushed for a return of 340 oz. 13 dwt. of gold, valued at £989 8s. 6d. An average of ten men were employed. Cabbage Bay District. White Star. —This company had two men employed during the greater part of the year, but the ground being hard and the leader small only a limited amount of quartz was obtained. 1 ton 5 cwt. of ore was treated for 27 oz. of gold, valued at £75 5s. 3d. Kuaotunu District. Waitaia Mine. —During the year this mine has been steadily worked, but work has been principally confined to stoping on the various leaders opened up over the back of the low level, from which 1,119 tons of ore was broken out and crushed at their own mill for a return of 2,033 oz. 1 dwt. of gold, value £6,063 10s. 9d., this being an increase of £1,526 8s. 6d. as compared with the previous year. There has been very little development-work carried on for some time past, and as the blocks of ground now operated upon will in time become exhausted, the company contemplate putting in a low level at an early date to open up new ground at depth. They anticipate this will prove to be richer in gold than that worked out at any of the upper levels. Twenty-one men have been employed. Handsworth Mine. —This ground is still worked by two men, but the year's operations did not prove as remunerative as those of former years ; but the owner is sanguine of dropping on payable ore during the coming year. Otama Mine. —This mine adjoins the Handsworth Claim, and has been worked continuously during the year with three men who did a large amount of driving and stoping on the leader in the early part, of the year. Some very rich stone was obtained in the low level, and it was fully expected that a payable block of ground was being opened up. On rising it proved very disappointing, as the gold did not carry up as good as on the level; still the proprietors are in hopes of coming on a payable chute of gold again. One hundred and eleven tons of ore was treated for 167 oz. 19 dwt. of gold, valued at £410 12s. 9d. Great Mercury Mine. —In the early part of the year the low level was extended a further distance of 70 ft., making the total distance of the drive 600 ft. In consequence of gold not being found the extension of this drive was stopped for a time. The owners then commenced driving on the reef penetrated in the main crosscut, which is now in a distance of 250 ft. The country passed through is very hard, 'and no gold being found makes it very discouraging to the shareholders, who went in with good hopes, believing there would be no difficulty in finding payable blocks of ore. Two men are now employed. The following mines have been worked with one and two men, but nothing of any importance discovered : Hauraki No. 2, South Kapanga, Vaughan, Prospero, Rangitara, Exact, Whangapaoa, Owera, and others. Great Barries Island. The Barrier Reef. —The only work carried on in this property during the year was confined to treating the tailings at the battery. 3,119 tons were put through for 10,646 oz. 18 dwt. of bullion, valued at £2,380 18s. 3d. Two men employed. Sunbeam Gold and Silver Mine. —This mine comprises an area of 99 acres and is situated at Blind Bay, Great Barrier Island. The development-work carried out during the year was the extending of the No. 1 level a distance of 437 ft., and for the whole of that distance good payable ore has been unearthed. Battery-site : A battery-site has been purchased on freehold property, the necessary amount of excavation done, and the building erected. A five-stamp mill, three Frue vanners, twelve vats, towers, sumps, and all necessary gear have been purchased, also engine and boiler, and will be erected as soon as possible. Accidents. Durin* the year three fatal accidents happened in this district, as against eight in the preceding year.
I have, &c, James Coutts, Inspector of Mines. The Under-Secretary, Mines Department, Wellington.
Date. Name. Name of Mine. Cause. uiie 21 .. Arthur E. L. Macnias .. Waibi Gold-mining Company Crushed by collapse of cribbing iu pass. )ctober 7 .. Jans C. N. Dahl .. Waihi Gold-mining Company ; Killed by fall of mullock in atope. )ecember 10 James Mann .. .. Moanataiari .. .. Killed by a fall of rock from hanging-wall of reef in stope.
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Mr. Robert Tennent, Inspector of Mines, Westport, to the Under-Secretary for Mines, Wellington. Sir, — Inspector of Mine's Office, Westport, 3rd April, 1905. honour to report as follows on the gold-mines in the Marlborough, Nelson, and Westland Districts for the year ended the 31st December, 1904. QUARTZ-MINING/ Blenheim. Wairau Gold-mining Company. —This company is a reconstruction of the Jubilee, Luck at Last, and the Wellington Mine proprietaries. Since operations were resumed under the new title a contract has been let to extend the Jubilee low level a further distance of 300 ft., in addition to the 160 ft. formerly driven by the late company. At the termination of the original driving, the lode was intersected and stoped to the 4 surface, and provision made to maintain a securely timbered pass for ventilation purposes. 20th January, 1905 : Driving was extended 110 ft. on the new contract, but according to the distance calculated to intersect the main lode, a further driving of 800 ft. will be required, making the approximate length of tunnel 1,260 ft. Mr. J. H. Evans (late manager of the Jubilee Mine) has three men employed prospecting in the Patriarch district on behalf of a Wellington syndicate, who intend to introduce foreign capital, provided the results obtained afford sufficient inducement to carry out more comprehensive development. Arm Chair Creek. —According to information received from the Mining Registrar at Blenheim, all quartz-mining privileges have been surrendered in the Arm Chair district. Havelock. The Golden Bar and Yorkshire Federated. —These respective areas of 46 and 34 acres, are the only leases now held in the Wakamarina district. The neglected appearance of these properties does not say much for their prospects. Work is at a standstill. Mining on the Wakamarina Valley is still confined to a few old fossickers, who rake the riverbed in very low water. Collingwood. Golden Ridge (Taitapu Gold Estates —James Carroll, Mine-manager). —Operations are continued on the Anthill and Ridge Sections of the property. The ore-bodies operated on being notably short, economy in operations is necessary to make ends meet. In the Anthill Section the surface stopes are practically exhausted and connection completed with the lower level to facilitate ventilation and the passing of ore, whilst the Ridge district is worked from a flat winze sunk in the underlay for a distance of 120 ft., the stopes being opened from the winze in order to effect the simplest method of conveying the mined ore on the flat gradient, whilst the exhausted ground is efficiently packed with the surplus debris as the face is advanced. The principle of working these thin flat lodes compares favourably with the system of longwall, so successfully worked in thin coal-seams. The stone milled —646 tons —yielded bullion to the value of £3,069 Is. 5d., which shows a decrease of £5,294 15s. lOd. as compared with the values won in the previous year. Golden Blocks (Taitapu). —Mining operations continue to be actively maintained and the varied developments connected therewith are kept well in advance of battery-requirements. The No. 3 or low level has, after considerable driving through very doubtful ground, intersected a thin lode which gives payable results, whilst connection was readily effected for ventilation and passing through a winze from No. 2, the mined ore from the upper levels being thus passed direct to the main hopper, and conveyed by horse tram-line to the milling plant, which consists of eight head of automatic-feeding stamps. In connection with the mining privileges recently acquired from the Taitapu Gold Estates at Friday Creek, there are five miners regularly employed in carrying out system of prospecting, which so far appears to afford considerable promise of a valuable addition to the property. Timbering and ventilation are special features in the working operations, and the plant is maintained in good order. 2,411 tons of ore was milled, yielding bullion to the value of £8,764 12s. 9d., which, when compared with the values of the previous year, show an increase of £534 12s. 9d. Westport. Red Queen (Mokihinui). —This energetic tribute party of three men, after a lengthened period of dead-work, have exposed more favourable prospects, the lode showing considerable increase in size and value. Lady Agnes (Mokihinui). —This property is abandoned. Britannia Mine. —Mining continues to be actively pushed —the milled stone (765-5 tons) yielded 635 oz. 12 dwt. 13 gr., with a bullion-value of £2,506 15s. lOd. Output continues to be mined from Nos. 4 and 5 levels, which are extending more into the hill country, the reef showing a more defined character. Operations in the face are very securely timbered and packed with the surplus debris as the work is advanced, the system being favourably suited to keep the ventilation up to the face. Stony Creek. —This property is abandoned, and the company under liquidation. Lyell. Alpine Extended (Frederick W.. Prince, Mine-manager). —The varied mining operations which continue to be actively and persistently carried out north and south on No. 12 levels fail to unearth profitable values. In extending No. 12 south a further distance of 69 ft. the developments did not win stone of any commercial importance, the ore being of very low grade, whilst driving the
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intermediate level between Nos. 11 and 12 a further 60 ft. on the bottom of the lode it eventually pinched out, when the block was stoped to No. 11. Driving north was then extended 100 ft., and connections completed with an old winze from No. 11, when a short block 83 ft. in length was stoped to 60 ft., the lode cutting out. Crosscutting was continued into the foot-wall in No. 7, but the unfavourable character of country did not warrant further expenditure in that direction. In view of proving theformation between Nos. 10 and 7 levels, No. 10 south was driven 150 ft., and surveys completed to rise and connect with a winze which was sunk from No. 7 about five years ago. This work is now operative, and the calculated rising is approximately 233 ft. Ventilation will be effected by compressed air. It may be stated that the old winze (after standing under water for five years to a depth of 115 ft.) was baled out, the water containing no indications of gas or stench of a Workings are securely timbered and well ventilated. Temperature in shade was 54°, the return airway 56°. The stone mined yielded—by amalgamation (2,630 tons) and cyanide (2,225 'tons) —a bullion-value of £5,76 lis. 7d. The Italy Syndicate (late Tyrconnel). —Kelly and party of four men continue to work this property on very successful lines, care being taken to keep development well in advance ; but a Droner road is much wanted to convey mining-material. Boatman's. Welcome. —This mine was let on tribute to O'Leary and party for a term of three years, commencing from the latter end of 1903. From date of starting they continued to work the property with exceptional success until May last, when, notwithstanding the very liberal inducements offered in the form of future development, they abandoned the tribute. During the period worked, they milled 382 tons of ore for a return of 435 oz. 14 dwt. 21 gr. of gold valued at £1,726 15s. 9d., besides which 225 tons of tailings was treated, yielding bullion to the value of £396 4s. 4d. The company carried out develop-ment-work for some time after the tribute was abandoned, and then obtained six months' protection to enable the wishes of the London office to be consulted. Kirwan's Reward. —ln connection with the development of this* property more than usual energy has been exercised to open an important section of the working to the south-west, this section of the field having always|been looked forward to with favour, and more especially as the ore-bodies, exposed in the'four faces now being worked, give promise of yielding values considerably in excess of anticipations. The extension of the aerial tramway across the plateau will also facilitate operations and put the company in a very comfortable working position for some time to come. During the year 6,250 tons of ore was treated, yielding 1,949 oz. 19 dwts. 15 gr., giving a bullion-value of £7,764 16s. 7d. Lady of the Lake (Owner, A. McKenzie). —The rise level intersected a small block of stone at 50 ft. from day, but although of fair value the block is very short and does not extend upward. Its values have not yet been proved on lower levels. The ground is securely timbered, and since holing was effected with some old workings the ventilation has been very good. Reefton. Wealth of Nations. —Development-work has been practically at a standstill during the year. Maintenance of main roads, &c, has been well attended to. Stoping has been carried out on levels 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, whereby all the quartz developed on Nos. 4 and 5 levels has been exhausted, the reserves of mill-rock in the mine being now confined to levels Nos. 3 and 6, and the new level recently opened from the Energetic shaft. The tonnage milled, 12,748 tons, yielded bullion to the value of £14,666 16s. Bd., or 5 dwt. 16 gr. per ton, while the concentrates and slimes shipped to the smelter realised £1,068 ss. 3d. At the cyanide-works, 8,710 tons, representing 698 per cent, of the total crushed, yielded bullion to the value of £5,941 ss. Id. at a working-cost of 16s. 4 - 88 d. per ton milled. This rate of cost includes mining, milling, and concentrating, cyaniding, assay offices, and bullion and general charges. Energetic Mine. —Since sinking operations were completed to No 8 level the various underground works effected have been purely of a development character, the execution of which must have entailed very considerable expenditure. The reef system was opened on level No. 7at 267 ft. from the shaft, and driving was extended north 45 ft. and south 698 ft. Whilst rising from the north drive to connect with a winze sunk from No 6 Wealth of Nations a serious accident occurred, which resulted in the deaths of three miners, who were suffocated by the effects of poisonous gases, presumably liberated from the stagnant water which had accumulated in the winze prior to connection being effected with the rock drill. On the whole, this level has proved a great disappointment, for not only did the quartz open out in very limited quantity, but the assay-values were of very low grade. Diamond drilling : There were four diamond-drill holes pierced from No. 7 level, hoping to locate and intersect a parallel ore-body. Of these, three we're non-productive, while the other borehole located a thin band of stone, the value of which will shortly be proved. Shaft : During October a contract was let to sink the shaft to No. 8 level, a distance of 125 ft. This contract was finished in February of 1905, and driving commenced to open out at a depth, of 1,5025 ft. from the surface. Surface plant: The first direct-coupled Tangye winding-engine erected in the district started to hoist from the bottom of the shaft in March last, and has continued to run in a satisfactory manner. A small electric-light plant has been installed, which efficiently lights the surface works and the chambers at the different levels. Golden Fleece. —Mining and milling have been continuous during the year, with the exception of the time required to thoroughly overhaul and retimber the winding-shaft between Nos. 10 and 11 levels. Further sinking has not been effected in the main shaft, but in levels Nos. 11, 12, and 13, extensive developments have been extended north, making in all 1,539-5 ft. of development-work.
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The stopes have continued to maintain their previous characteristics, thus proving the irregularities in the reef-formation, which tends to largely increase the cost of stoping. It is proposed to sink the main shaft from No. 13 to No. 14 a vertical distance of 125 ft., at an early date. During the year 12,930 tons of quartz was crushed, yielding bullion by amalgamation to the value of £21,040 17s. 6d., while the concentrates and slimes shipped to the smelter realised £1,940 3s. 7d. Cyanide : 8,610 tons of sands, representing 66-589 per cent, of the tonnage milled was cyanided, yielding bullion to the value of £3,011 7s. 5d., equal to a return of 6s. ll"941d. per ton treated. Compared with values of previous year the bullion shows a decrease of £798 9s. 2d. Temperature at noon in the shade, 65°, at No. 11, 53°, at No. 12, 65°, return airway, 70°. Progress Mine. —The various works in connection with this property have been continuously carried on, and the developments so efficiently and energetically effected at levels Nos. 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, and 10 have resulted in opening out a large tonnage of quartz, of which a considerable percentage is of very low grade. The total footages driven, &c, comprise driving and crosscutting 3,442 ft., and rising and sinking 1,311 ft., at a cost of £7,030 10s. Stoping has been carried out on Nos. 4, 5, 8, 9, and 10 levels, the stopes calling for no special comment except the east stopes on Nos. 4 and 5, where, owing to an increased percentage of antimony, a larger portion of the quartz has had to be used for filling. During the latter half of the year the developments were watched with a great amount of interest on No. 10 level, as an ore-body was developed which at first sight appeared to be of considerable magnitude. This body of stone was driven on in all directions, and the stone on the level mined out, leaving an area 120 ft. long by an average of 20 ft. wide standing on timber. The quartz in this block contained only a small portion of ore having a good value ; but taking the values throughout the average was very moderate. In rising from No. 10, stone was carried for about 70 ft., and evidently connection was completed to No. 9 on good reef-formation. Diamond drill : During eight months and a half the drill was steadily worked and valuable information was obtained, the combined borings amounting to 2,125-5 ft., but owing to the soft character of the ground in the vicinity of the reefs, difficulty was experienced in procuring reliable cores. The surface equipment at the mine has undergone no material alteration, and the machinery connected therewith continues to maintain its former standard of efficiency. At the battery the only alteration of importance was the erection of an additional 25-ft.-----diameter treatment-tank, the plant now comprising fourteen tanks of equal diameter. During the year the sixty-five-stamp mill ran 303-73 days, leaving only 8 - 27 days lost time for the whole year, which includes all incidental stoppages, such as monthly clean-ups, daily scrapes, &c The tonnage crushed exceeds that of any previous year by 2,794 tons. The 59,908 tons crushed yielded bullion by amalgamation to the value of £88,641 15s. 3d., equal to 7 dwt. 3-93 gr. per ton. 1,093 tons of concentrates was treated in the chlorination-works, yielding 2,750 oz. 14 dwt. 5 gr. of gold, valued at £11,020 7s. 7d. At the cyanide-works 31,735 tons of coarser sands was treated, yielding bullion to the value of £8,674 18s. sd. The treatment-cost amounted to 2s. l - 77d. per ton, and the profit to 3s. 3 - 82 d. per ton, making the yield equal to ss. s'6d. The pyritic slimes shipped to the smelter realised £2,034 Is. 7d. A general summary of the aggregate working-cost, yield, and resulting profit in milling 59,908 tons, and cyaniding 31,735 tons, for 1904, is as follows : Total working-cost (exclusive of capital and development expenditure) incurred in mining, transporting, milling and concentrating (including bullion charges and office and general expenses) £48,671 19s. 3d., or 16s. 2'987d. per ton milled; cyaniding, £3,408 10s., or Is. L655d. per ton milled : totals £52,080 9s. 3d., or 17s. 4'642d. per ton milled. Profit on mining, transporting, milling and concentrating, and chlorinating (including bullion charges and office and general expenses) £53,024 ss. 2d., or 17s. 8'423d. per ton milled ; cyaniding, £5,266 Bs. 5d., or Is. 9-098 d. per ton milled : totals, £58,290 13s. 7d., or 19s. 5"521 d. per ton milled. Summary : total working-cost, £52,080 9s. 3d., or 17s. 4"642 d. per ton milled ; profit, £58,290 13s. 7d., or 19s. 5-521 d. per ton milled : yield, £110,371 2s. 10d., or £1 16s. 10163 d. per ton milled. A slightly lower-grade quartz has been milled during 1904 than previously, and this will probably again be the case in 1905, otherwise the management look forward to another successful year. With regard to the underground work, mine-development will be, energetically pushed, also the main shaft will be sunk to another level. Keep-it-Dark (owners : Keep-it-Dark Gold-mining Company (Limited); Edwin Bray, Manager).— The various works in connection with mining, milling, and cyanide extraction at the mine and battery have been steadily maintained at their usual standard of efficiency. Development-work is kept well ahead, the safety of men and property well attended to, and the plant generally is kept in good order. In addition to the ordinary work done the winding-shaft was sunk to a further depth of 300 ft., the cost (including the cutting and timbering of two suitable chambers) being £1,428 14s. 4d., which sum, when rated on the depth sunk, gives an average cost of £4 10s. per foot. Stone for milling was chiefly stoped from levels Nos. 4 and 5. The lode on the former level continued to maintain uniformity in width and quality, but more adverse conditions exist on No. 5, where the formation is somewhat irregular, the underlay being found to take a strong veer to the east when stoping had proceeded to 40 ft. in height. This disappointing change of formation is attributed to the irregular position of the lode intersected on No. 5 crosscut at 252 ft. from the main shaft. To effect connection for ventilation and the future development of No. 6 block, sinking was commenced and continued on the 252 ft. stone to a depth of 116 ft., when holing was successfully effected by rising from No. 6 crosscut at 382 ft. from the shaft. Shortly afterwards, the main lode was cut at 9 ft. in width, showing fair prospects of gold. The stone mined and milled—l2,3oo tons—yielded 3,641 oz. 15 dwt. 5 gr. from amalgamation : value, £14,756 16s. 2d., giving an average rate per ton of 5 dwt. 22 gr. The working-costs for mining and raising the tonnage milled, were £7,904 lis. 10d., or an average of 12s. lOd. per ton, while the cost of milling and other incidental expenses were £1,501 55., or a fraction over 2s. 4d. per ton. The extraction by cyanide continues to show improved results as compared with those of the previous year, the yield of bullion being 1,873 oz. and 13 gr., valued at £5,911 13s. 7d. This gave an extraction value of a
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Of this total, 6,500 tons was stoped on the 100 ft. level off the incline shaft, while the other 1,139 tons was stoped above the main level. The works throughout are kept in good order, timbering niid ventilation being well maintained at the face. At the end of May the crushing-power was increased to twenty head of stamps, crushing 8,139 tons of quartz, together with 1,690 tons of old tailings, which yielded by amalgamation 1,854 oz. 3 dwt. 9 gr., valued at £7,678 4s. 2d. ; also 5,882 tons of coarse sands were treated by cyanide, yielding 769 oz. 6 dwt. 22 gr.. or bullion-value equal to £2,396 Bs. 5d., and the concentrates smelted yielded bullion equal to £1.104 17s. lid. The total working-costs, including development-work, capital expenditure, management, and office expenses. &c, were £1 Is. I-04d. per ton. The cost of stoping, including delivery of ore at battery, was Bs. 6'496d. per ton. Milling, including repairs, coal, &c, ss. s'7ld. per ton. Cyaniding, 2s. 4 - 252 d. per ton cyanided. For the working of the ore-bodies known to exist in the property it is proposed to sink on the reef now being operated upon in the incline shaft to an approximate depth of 400 ft. below the adit, also to locate and explore the lode locally known as the " Big Blow." These important works are now under the consideration of the mine-owners, but at time of writing no definite advice as to their decision had come to hand. The United Gold-mining Company is a reconstruction embracing the Golden Lead and the Industry proprietaries. Referring to the Industry Mine, the conditions mentioned in my report of last year relative to the disappointing and crushed character of the ground, have been fully borne out. The new company considered it advisable to suspend operations and withdraw all movable material. New Scotia. —As mentioned in my report of last year, the hoisting-engine and boiler were removed from the old Drake shaft and re-erected to facilitate sinking on an outcrop from the Gallant rise level. Sinking was proceeded with on the underlay to a depth of 135 ft. and driving was extended on the reef north and south, but owing to heavy water to contend against and the low grade of the ore mined, operations were suspended. Practically speaking, the Merrijigs district is now a dead letter in the mining industry. Victoria and Inglewood (owner, P. N. Kingswell). —Operations have been continuous, and the various works for the underground and surface developments are actively pushed to maintain efficiency ; whilst the general working-arrangements are kept in good order and condition. Stoping was chiefly directed to No. 3 level and connection completed to No. 4, whereby ventilation is very efficiently provided. The battery and power plant have been thoroughly overhauled, and a well equipped and proportioned cyanide plant erected, suitable in every way to meet future requirements. The general aspect of the property augurs favourably towards a promising future for the owner. Temperature on surface at noon 56°, in the stopes 62°, return airway 60°. Big River. —The various works in connection with this mine were actively carried on during the year, and the general equipment and working-conditions are well maintained, timbering and ventilation being very satisfactory. Stoping was continued on No. 7 level, and the stone milled—9Bß tons— yielded 902 oz. 6 dwt., valued at £3,653 7s. 6d. The winding-shaft was sunk, securely timbered, and laddered for a further section, making the total depth 1,000 ft. from adit, and from brace 1,200 ft. The chamber has been cut and crosscutting on No. 8 level is in active progress. Temperature on surface, 11 a.m., 70° ; and at 1,000 ft. in depth, 70°. Searchlight Syndicate. —This syndicate's property is situated about a mile south of the Big River battery. The party —two men —are prospecting along the line of outcrop, but the stone so far developed only shows thicknesses of 6 in. and 16 in. St. George. —There is only one man working on a very small leader. Last Chance. —In the early part of the year, Morris and Fleming developed a payable leader from the level of the Merrijigs Road, but eventually it nipped out. The party then suspended further exploration and withdrew all portable plant. A five-stamp mill and cyanide plant remain on the property. Golden Lead. —Further driving on this prospecting-tunnel has been suspended, and Mr. McMasters (manager) is employed in surface prospecting. Ulster Mine, Reefton. —This property, owned by a locai company, is situated in the Painkiller district, and the ore-body now prospected is supposed to be the continuation of the old Welcome Lode. To procure reliable information relative to the true position of the lode at depth, prior to sinking a main shaft, driving, sinking, and rising have been actively carried out, but the auriferous values so far proved fail to give satisfactory promise towards warranting increased expenditure in sinking and battery construction. Taffy. —This property has been shut down during the last year, but Mr. Neilson, of Blackball, informed the Assistant Inspector that he was hopeful of developing a payable lead, and would open the mine early. Mount Paparoa Gold-mining Company (late Croesus). —All operations are suspended. William Luke, caretaker, is in charge of the property. Minerva. —All work suspended on this property, with no person in charge.
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Garden Gully Gold-mining Company (W. G. Mouat, Mine-manager). —Operations have been confined to driving north 75 ft., and south 75 ft. on the line of reef, and rising 15 ft. from level No. 1, to connect (and effect ventilation) with No. 2, the ventilation being now supplied by fan driven by water-power, which will be further assisted by water-blast. To increase the carrying-capacity of the tramway it is being reconstructed, and a wider rail-gauge adopted. The various works in connection with the erection of a battery are in active progress. These include the construction of water-races, hoppers, and other necessary works, but when the mine was inspected the company had not decided on the purchase of the battery plant. Wilberforce. —This quartz-body was formerly reported on, and a company formed to develop it about twenty years ago. At that time samples to the extent of 4 tons were taken from the reef and treated, but the results obtained cannot now be given with any degree of certainty, there being no reliable information available respecting the true values. The stone, 60 ft. in length and 15 ft. in width, outcrops about 500 ft. from the cap of the range, and one mile northward from Browning's Pass, and, with the exception of securing samples, nothing has been done on this property for many years. A low-level tunnel had been driven westward to intersect the reef, but as it is now practically closed, ingress is quite impossible. If future developments prove the existence of this large ore-body to be continuous, water for motive power and other purposes can be easily obtained, as can also a suitable battery-site, but scarcity of timber for mining may be considered a serious hindrance. Road-con-struction is completed from Glentunnel Railway-station (on the Canterbury side of the main range) to within 5 chains of the proposed battery-site, and with an additional expenditure of £200, the 5-chain section could be made servicable for wheeled traffic. General Remarks. In comparing the bullion-values earned for the year under review against the year 1903, there is an increase of £18,714 7s. Bd. in favour of Reefton and Lyell, whilst the total increase earned over the whole inspection district was £13,599 4s. 7d. This fall of £5,115 3s. Id. in the gross earnings of other portions of the district is chiefly due to depreciation of output from the Golden Ridge (Taitapu Estates), the Inglewood, Inkerman, Alpine Extended, and Big River being responsible for the increase in favour of Reefton. Notwithstanding that the earnings from the Progress Mines are the highest yet recorded for any yearly period, the gross earnings from the whole system under the control of the Progress Mines and Consolidated Goldfields show a decrease of £805 15s. Bd. This decrease is attributed to suspension of operations at the Welcome Mine. Guided by the advanced state of the developments in progress, the general aspect of the mining-field compares favourably with former years, and continuance of profitable values and efficiency in operations are fairly assured. HYDRAULIC AND ALLUVIAL MINING. Mahakipawa. King Solomon Syndicate. —The intermediate shaft has been sunk to the 86 ft. level, and connection completed with the Old King Solomon shaft workings, but owing to the excessive soakage percolating through the open strata underlying the creek-bed the 6 in. pumps were overpowered, and this necessitated suspension of operations on the 86 ft. level. However, in view of reducing the heavy inflow of water, the work of fluming the creek was commenced from the Hibernian shaft, and continued past the Intermediate. This work is now completed, but the work done has, so far, failed to unwater the deep levels. Meanwhile operations are confined to driving on a false bottom on the 40 ft. level, with the expectation of picking up the Hibernian lead. The workings are securely timbered, and in good order. In the Mahakipawa Valley, Harris and party (three men) were successful in their last wash-up in obtaining three nuggets, 1 oz., 2-5 oz., and 3 oz. in weight respectively, but their good luck did not give wages. Coady and party (two men) continue to work on the river-bed with varied results, while further up the creek Morton, Nelson, Coombes, and Rochfort are fossicking. King and party (two men) continue to trench for reefs on the dividing-range, the results being confined to small leaders. Wakamarina and Deep Creek. —Joseph Styx and party (four men) are carrying out a system of diving to clean out the deep holes in the creek-bed. When last visited, work was suspended awaiting slight repairs to the diving-dress, and one of the party informed the Assistant Inspector that at low water sufficient gold was won from the crevices to pay more than current wages. Mr. Delamannte, caretaker at the Gorge Claim, is still hopeful that sufficient capital will yet be available to clean out the gorge. Caines and party continue to prospect a branch of the Deep Creek, with satisfactory results. The gold gives a coarse sample. Davis and party (four men) are now doing very well after a lengthened spell of rather indifferent success. Charles Nelson and party (four men) are engaged bringing in a water-race from the All Nations, a distance of two miles, to sluice a district known as the Sydney Flat. At the commencement of the year the creek was very low, and quite a number of miners were carrying out a system of clearing out the crevices. Some nice nuggets are picked up at times. Onamalutu District. —Smith and party (five men) are bringing in a water-race to work some ground which they formerly opened about two years ago. The party are satisfied that with the prospects
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obtained in the first working, profitable results will be maintained with an efficient water-supply. This is the only mining party in the district. 'Ericon Hydraulic Sluicing Company. —This property continues to be shut down. Takaka. Bu-Bu Hydraulic Sluicing Company (Charles Campbell, Manager).—The deep-level face is now exhausted southward, and operations have been opened and continued on a section of slightly rising ground to the north. The face shows a varied depth of wash, intermixed with large boulders, which latter tend to increase the labour in keeping the face clear. Pipe-line installation and other important works directly connected with the claim are carefully and efficiently maintained. The values won continue to maintain their former standard. Upper Anatoki. —A subsidy of £13 has been approved, through the Takaka Miners' Association (at the rates prescribed by the regulations, Class 1, on the usual conditions as to reports on the work), to enable Messrs. Lloyd and McGrath to prospect for three months in the Upper Anatoki District. Collingwood. Parapara Hydraulic Sluicing Company (James Bassett, Manager). —During the year operations in the Glenmutchkin face were discontinued, and an extensive face opened and worked continuously at the Hit or Miss, all the available water being utilised for the purpose. The returns show very considerable promise. The company contemplate working their deep level freehold at West's Flat by elevating. Free drainage would necessitate very considerable expenditure in order to be effective over the deep areas, hence elevating will be resorted to. It is anticipated that the ground will yield very handsome returns. Quartz Ranges (C. Y. Fell, Nelson). —This property was not visited. Rocky River. —Nothing further has been done in this district since my last report. " '^Slate River Sluicing Company. —The various works recently effected to raise and strengthen the storage-dam having largely increased the conserving-capacity, sluicing operations are now more continuous, and the returns therefrom obtained show an increase of £464 10s. 4d., as compared with the previous year. Considering the efficiency of developments in water-storage and the facilities for getting rid of tailings, continuance of favourable returns may be fairly anticipated. Westport. On the German Creek and its tributaries mining shows no improvement, the only parties left to struggle for an existence being Milgate, Porter, and Jamieson, who are sluicing old tailings, which give very poor returns. Milgate's party had a considerable slip at their claim, which covered their boxes to a depth of 15 ft. Jamieson and Porter (who have worked in this locality for fifteen years) continue to drive occasionally on a thin bed of cement of poor value. Cook Terrace, Fairdown. —Gardiner and party's subsidised tunnel has turned out a very lucrative concern, the party having sold gold during the year equal to £3 per week per man, and there is every evidence of its continuance. The ground is tunnelled in the vicinity of the Great Exploration Company's claim. Fairdown. —Messrs. Young and McKay are driving a subsidised tunnel in Rochfort Terrace. Christmas Terrace. —Charles Findlay and W. Crawford have lodged an application for a subsidy to drive a tunnel from 900 ft. to 1,200 ft. Waimangaroa River. —A few resident parties continue to fossick and tunnel along the river-banks, with varying results. The gold won is a very nice coarse sample. Golden Basin Prospecting Association have done nothing further to prove the deep leads at the base of the Rochfort Terrace. "Shamrock and Virgin Flat Properties are still standing. ""Uarmody and party (Addison's) continue to carry on their sluicing and elevating operations with lucrative results, although these have been somewhat reduced during the recent dry weather. Drainageoutlet and general equipment are kept in good order. Neil and party (six men) are working their hydraulic sluicing and elevating claim, with satisfactory results. The property is very tidily worked, and the plant is kept in good order. ' ' ' McCan and party : The intermittent water-supply is rather against this party, but, notwithstanding the shortage of water, the gold won has been satisfactory. O'Toles and Swearer (six men) : This sluicing and elevating party consider the wages earned are better than swagging or contracting under the co-operative system. The party share alike and work very agreeably. Gould and party (six men) : Scarcity of water on this sluicing and elevating claim is a factor much eight heads are required to work the ground with any degree of success. Cement-working. Halburg and party (three men) have recently opened a cement-face, 5 ft. in thickness, situated about 5 chains to the west of the Golden Sand "property. The cement is conveyed on a horse tramline to the battery, which consists of four heads of stamps driven by a 20-ft.-diameter overshot waterwheel. So far they have not cleaned up. Milligan and party (five men) : The cement-bed worked on this claim is about 7 ft. in thickness, giving an average'value of 4s. per yard, while the crushing-power consists of a ten-stamp mill driven by Pelton wheel. 1 "
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Charleston. Charleston Beach Sluicing Company. —Operations have been somewhat irregular during the year. When the claim was recently inspected two men were employed on each shift. The sands operated on do not appear to be rich. Powell's Sluicing and Elevating Claim. —Operations continue to be persistently and systematically carried on. The plant and other details of the property are kept in thorough working-condition. When recently visited there was no person on the claim, the party being engaged effecting repairs on the waterrace. Argyle Water-race is let to Walsh and party for a period of twelve months. Recently, the lower valve leading from the dam to Deep Creek was obstructed, but by the prompt action of the County Engineer in securing the services of a diving party the obstruction was removed. In order to effect a more efficient distribution of the water-supply, 15 chains of fluming are required, at a cost of £10 per chain, which cost is considered by the County Council to exceed their total revenue derived from the district or the rental received from the lessee. With the probable advantages to be gained on completion of the proposed work, it is considered the increased effectiveness of the water-supply would then be sufficient to give employment to an additional twenty miners. Mining in the Charleston district seems to have experienced revival of late, both as regards sluicing and cement-crushing, thirty miners being actually employed. Morris and party have just completed a new hydraulic elevator, while Higgins and party have just completed the erection of a small battery for cement-crushing, and Walsh and party are opening out a sluicing claim on a branch of the Nile. Murchison. Maruia Sluicing Claim. —Since this property was opened for mining purposes dearth of water has been a decided drawback to developments. The ground being proved of a favourable character, the company are now considering the advisability of constructing a permanent water-supply at a calculated cost of £6,000. Meanwhile, sluicing operations are confined to a deposit of recent formation, located in a small gully. The gold won is fine, and is deposited chiefly on the sides and bottom. Morris Brothers continue to sluice further down the Matakitaki River with success. Thomson and party (three men) have made satisfactory progress towards the construction of their new water-race, a length of a mile and a half being completed. The total completed length will be three miles. During the recent heavy rainfall the party had a very nice wash-up. Six-mile Hydraulic Sluicing Company (Matakitaki River. T. Maine, Manager).—The gravels operated on yield profitable results, but the intermittent water-supply (practically supported by rainfall) is the chief drawback. Three men employed. The various works are in good order. Horse Terrace Sluicing Company (C. Belby, Manager).—Prior to this company acquiring possession, the ground was formerly worked by small parties, who, being unable to raise sufficient capital to effect profitable development, willingly sold out, although they were confident that high auriferous values existed in the property. During the limited period (six months) during which the company has been actively engaged, 230 chains of water-race have been constructed to a width of 6 ft. by 4 ft. in depth, with a supply-capacity of 35 heads of water. Connecting with the race is a 22-in.-pipe line, laid for a length of 800 ft., and junctioned with two main branch lines of 350 ft., while each branch is fitted with 7 in. delivery Giant nozzles. It is further contemplated, in view of running the works continuously night and day, to instal electric light over the whole system. Timber is also sawn by the company's own plant, thus effecting considerable saving in the various developments. Hunt's Freehold, recently purchased by a Wellington syndicate, has been prospected with such satisfactory results that detailed surveys were made and rights acquired for water-race construction on a large scale. A Wellington company has employed Evan Brothers to prospect a section of auriferous ground located in the central Buller, prior to permanent works being undertaken. New Lyell Sluicing Company (Thornhill Cooper, Mine-manager).—Since this company acquired possession of this property (formerly owned and worked under the title of the Lyell Hydraulic Sluicing Company), operations have been confined to the construction of a high-level water-race, and extending preparatory works to open a new face at a lower level of the river, so as to enable sluicing to be commenced from the lowest level of the ground, and at the same time admit of a tail-race with sufficient fall to carry away tailings from the sluicing of the gravels on the higher levels without hindrance to future operations. New Creek Syndicate. —Work has been confined to the operations of one man, who was employed in carrying out a system of surface trenching with a view to picking up the quartz outcrop which shed the rich stone now found on the surface The results have been so far unfruitful. Newton River Sluicing Company. —This company having expended £6,000 in water-race and tailrace construction, general equipment, and electric-light installation, a lucrative and well-ordered property has been established. In order to concentrate operations the main road was deviated for a distance of 23 chains, and the grades are much reduced as compared with those on the old road. Boatman's. Apart from the dredging industry, alluvial mining is confined to a few old pensioners, who do a little fossicking at their leisure,
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Grey Valley. Blackwater. —Mining conditions are practically unchanged in this district. Blackwater dredge has obtained fair returns, while the Greymouth Lagoons dredge changed ownership, the purchasers being an Ikamataa syndicate Flaherty's subsidised tunnel has been driven the authorised distance, with unfavourable results. Alluvial mining is confined to about thirty Europeans and an equal number of Chinese. Craighead's subsidised tunnel (four men) has proved a profitable concern. Ahaura. —This practically exhausted district continues to find employment for about twenty Europeans and ten Chinese. The number of Chinese has gradually diminished. Red Jack's and Kangaroo Creeks furnish employment to about an equal number with the Ahaura — viz., twenty Europeans and ten Chinese. Moonlight. —The fame of this once-noted mining district has dwindled down ; only about ten parties of two men each are now engaged in the locality. Shrives and party have opened fresh ground in the locality of the Montgomery Terrace claim, but the water-supply is wholly dependent on the rainfall. Republic Sluicing Company. —The various works in connection with the water-races and plant are in good order, and the returns have shown a decided improvement during the year. Montgomery Terrace. —Operations have been considerably affected by heavy landslips along the line of the water-race, and these have tended to retard profitable employment. The steep and broken hillside along the Blackball Creek is a constant source of trouble, otherwise the ground is considered of fair value. Hillier and party (four men), and Hyndman (four men), who draw their water-supplies from the Republic subsidised water-race are making a living wage. The sluicing-country continues to keep very rough, large boulders being considerably in evidence. No Town. —Since dredging was commenced in this locality, alluvial mining has been confined to about ten Europeans and seven Chinese. Nelson Creek. —ln this old alluvial district mining is now almost confined to the dredging industry. Kumara. According to the Assistant Inspector's reports, the sludge-channels, deep levels, dams, and other operative works have been duly inspected and found in good working-order, also the general equipment, pipe-lines, &c, were found in a satisfactory state of efficiency. Kelly's Terrace Drainage-tunnel. —During the year extensive repairs have been effected from the incline shaft and past the Nos. 1 and 2 vertical shafts, including general repairs to the shafts and ladderways. The works recommended are now completed, and the channel is in an efficient state of repair. There are no sluicing parties at present taking advantage of this drainage-channel. Wheel of Fortune Hydraulic Sluicing Company (Thomas Hahon, Manager). —This new syndicate (local) having purchased the plant and mining privileges in connection with the property, are working continuously with fifteen men, but shortage of water-supplies is a serious drawback. Electric light is suitably installed over the whole works and plant, and other conditions about the claim are kept in an efficient state. Beroz and Mills (five men) : This subsidised party having completed their tunnel, opened out on a line of wash which at first only gave poor results, but soon improved, and now yields very profitable returns. The ground is well timbered, and rising is commenced to provide ventilation. Johansen and Case are blocking out, but the results are not encouraging. Holtz and party (two men) are also blocking out, with unfavourable results. Ryan and Son (two men) are continuing to block out the wash, with unfavourable results. Warne and party (two men) have completed repairs to their tunnel, and are now driving ahead. Callaghan's District. —Manzoni and party (four men), Hunt and party (three men), Darby and Hunt (two men), Rochitti and party (two men), Bassi and party (two men), Burnerson and party (two men) : Manzoni and Hunt are supplied with night water from the Government water-races ; the others are entirely dependent on the rainfall for water to work their claims. Minerals Gold-mining Company. —The various works effected have been chiefly confined to development, and include the sinking of a main shaft (10 ft. 4 in. by 4 ft., divided into three compartments), the renewal of six miles of water-race to carry 4 heads of water, and the erection of a water-balance for winding purposes. A prospecting-tunnel was driven in view of picking up a lead of washdirt which does not exceed 1 ft. 6 in. in thickness, but according to the pan prospects it is considered payable. The works and plant are in good order, and mining is proceeding satisfactorily. Hokitika. Humphrey's Gully (Mr. Greenbank, Manager). —Sluicing operations continue to be carried out on a large scale by a party of tributers, while the earnings won give satisfactory promise to both parties concerned. Developments have not been further extended during the year. Water-races and all working plant are efficiently maintained. Craig's Freehold.— Operations are still continued on tribute by three separate responsible parties, whose term expired on the 31st October last. Irvine and party of six men having nearly exhausted their section will have a considerable amount of prospecting to undertake should fresh arrangements
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be completed, also Chessman's party are closing their section, while Goudy and party have prospected during the past four months without results from|this property show a serious decline, and the owners are not sanguine enough to advance further capital towards prospecting. McQuilkin and party on driving their subsidised tunnel 200 ft. struck payable wash, which they are now working by underground mining, but scarcity of water is much felt on the high terrace land where a permanent water-supply is not easily available. R. A. Harcourt's drainage-tunnel has been completed at a driven distance of 666 ft. Back Creek. —With the exception of a sample of 275 yards, which yielded 35 dwt. per yard, Cooper and party have done no work of any importance to prove the values of the Brighton wash. The work done by this party consists of driving and crosscutting 48 ft., and putting up a rise 12 ft., from which they have driven 40 ft. on an average wash of 4 ft. thick. The lead would seem to run north-west and south-east, but it is not yet determined how far it runs into the terrace. Ryan, Knight, and Spence, having sunk a shaft to a depth of 8 ft. and driven 36 ft., were so satisfied with the results that they determined to drive a low level. Hartridgen and party (three men) had one washing of 18 dwt. from 17 yards of washdirt (which they consider encouraging), and have started to drive a low level, which is now within 40 ft. of the wash. Brook and party (two men) have struck the wash 4 ft. in thickness, showing fair prospects, but they will not be in a position to commence washing until a paddock and other requisites are completed. Stewart Johnston and party's (six men) subsidised tunnel is yielding very satisfactory returns. The workings being fairly extensive are kept in good order, and well ventilated. Seddon's Terrace. —Cooper and Harris obtain very good results. The property is well kept. Knight and Spence : The wash shows decided improvement, affording an increase in values. Ross. Mont dOr (John McKay, Mine-manager).—Operations have been actively maintained, and the gold won amounted to 1,019 oz. 13 dwt. The washdirt treated was of poor quality generally, the best layers being too deep for the operative tail-race. Plant and general equipment are in good workingorder. United Ross. —The Mont dOr Company lately acquired possession, but further work in the deep level and elevating claim has been abandoned, and the plant partly withdrawn. A tribute party who sluice the terrace part of the claim are sometimes fortunate in striking some very rich patches of coarse gold which lies chiefly in pockets. McCloud Terrace Sluicing Company (Fergus McCloud, Mine-manager).—This company has sixty men employed in connection with the various branches of water-race and dam-construction, also pipelaying. The developments being now in an advanced state of completion, sluicing is expected to commence at an early date. The tail-races and other preliminary works are completed. Donnelly's Creek. —Smith and party having completed their subsidised water-race and dam are now in possession of a fair water-supply, and although returns are not of a lucrative nature hope is entertained that values will improve as the face is extended into the terrace. Waiho. The Waiho Sluicing Company has applied for protection. The re-erection of the late Leviathan Freehold dredge on the Five-mile Beach has been suspended. Mr. Earnshaw has applied for further protection of his dredge and mining privilege at Gillespie's Beach. The dredge at Saltwater Beach is standing, so that mining matters in the Waiho district are not encouraging. DREDGING. Concerning the gold-dredging industry on the West Coast the most notable feature connected therewith is the gradual decline in the values won, also the corresponding decrease in the number of dredges now in operation. This depreciation may be largely attributed to the recklessness which characterized the boom of some four years ago, companies commencing operations in some instances without first making proper efforts to obtain definite knowledge as to the probable values of the auriferous deposits, and the local and natural conditions of the ground to be operated on. The prevailing rule was to get a dredge on the claim, notwithstanding the resultant consequences. The influence of the dredge-building engineer did not assist to abate the existing evil, for, in view of making the most of a favourable opportunity for business, dredges were constructed without, in many instances, being designed to suit the ground. Consulting engineers did not, as a rule, have time given them to correctly ascertain the conditions under which the machines were to operate, so great was the anxiety of companies to get dredges on the claims; hence the ruinous breakdowns in machinery and the excessive delays in subsequent operations. Deficiency in strength of engine-power, together with limited goldsaving space, have been the chief disadvantages experienced on the West Coast dredges, while the estimated productiveness was based too much on the lifting-capacity, and the treatment of the sands for the recovery of gold not sufficiently considered. Reviewing the whole position, revival of the industry must await the future-
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Name and Situation of Dredge. Owners. Dredgemasters. Remarks. Date of Inspection. Marlborough. Standing, j?Being removed to the Armchair Creek. In liquidation. In liquidation 26/8/04 Alpine Golden Point ... Wangapeka ... Alpine Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Wakamarina Golden Point Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Wangapeka Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) ... Robert Murray ... Buller River and Tributaries. Old Diggings ... Rocklands Beach Premier Dredge Hansen and party Bocklands Beach Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Premier Buller Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.), (Hans Hansen and Matthew Dellavedova) Builer Junction Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Mokoia Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) New Feddersen Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Belle Vue Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) A. Gillstrom A. G. Skilton Hans Hansen Rules well observed ... ... ... ... j Repairs to decking and boat-hooks required ... Sold to Hans Hansen and Matthew Dellavedova during the year. Not working. In liquidation. Boat-hooks and life-lines wanted Boat-hooks and life-buoys wanted Second boat wanted, and also covering to pinions and shafting of the elevators Was undergoing general overhaul 16/6/04 16/6/04 14/11/04 14/6/04 8/6/04 10/6/04 Buller Junction Mokoia Feddersen Belle Vue (late Hokitika River) Fern Flat (late Good Hope Company) Amikitia Kohikohi Al Dredge Reeves's Proprietary Boatman's Creek Welcome R. Liddicoat Amikitia Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Kohikohi Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Al Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) ... Reeves's Proprietary Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd. Boatman's Creek Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Welcome Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Smith Smeaton ... John R. Dalton ... William Mollison C. G. Morel R. Liddicoat T. Warne T. Warne Alfred Thomson ... Robert Scott W. G. Mouat. Standing... Light-lines and gangway require attention Pontoons being renewed Rules well complied with 8/6/04 8/6/04 12/4/04 12/4/04 In liquidation 17/6/04 Grey River and Tributaries. Blackwater River Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Mawhera Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Marston C. Cuff ... George Lee (at time of closing down) A. Crumpton Blackwater Mawhera Working regulations well complied with In liquidation since 25th May, 1904 ... 23/11/04 26/5/04 Lagoon (Ikamatua) Trafalgar Nelson Creek ... Pactolus. Nos. 1 and 2 ... Ikamatua Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) New Trafalgar Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Nelson Creek Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) ... Pactolus Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) A. R. Edmonds ... James Cowan New dredge being erected ... This dredge is under removal Working-conditions satisfactory No. 1. Hand-rails to elevator wanted. No. 2. Working satisfactory Rules well complied with Working-conditions fully equipped ... In liquidation 23/11/04 23/11/04 23/11/04 23/11/04 23/11/04 ■24/11/04 19/11/04 Aldinga Callaghan's Creek Red Jack's Aldinga Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Callaghan's Creek Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) New Red Jack's Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Thomas Coleman David Clark
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:ame and Situation of Dredge. Owners. Predgemasters. Remarks. Predgemasters. of Inspection. I 1 Gray River and Tributaries' —continued. Bignell's No Town Biguell's No Town Gold-dredging Go. (Ltd.) North Beach ... ... North Beach Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) ... Mosquito ... ... Mosquito Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Mosquito No. 2 ... Mosquito No. 2 Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) No Town Creek ... No Town Creek Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Jamieson's Eeward ... Jamieson's Eeward Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Sullivan's Lead ... j Sullivan's Lead Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Totara Flat ... ... Totara Flat Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Daylight ... ... j Daylight Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) William Wylie. James Gilroy ... Bail wanted on the gangway to shore ... ... CD. Morpeth. This dredge has ceased operations. 1/7/04 . 24/11/04 19/11/04 A. Cowan. J. Dalziell ... j Hand-rail wanted on gangway leading to the gear-wheels i j Dredge sold and company wound up ... ... ... I Gilbert Cunningham, j i Never worked. Westland 'Rivers and Tributaries . Maori King ... ... Marshall, Maunder, Black, and Keane ... Cornwall ... ... Cornwall Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Stony and Mosquito Leads Stony and Mosquito Leads Gold Dredging and Mining Co. (Ltd.) Greenstone Junction ... Greenstone Junction Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Greenstone Three-mile ... Three-mile Greenstone Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) ... Greenstone Creek ... Greenstone Creek Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Stafford- Waimea ... Stafford- Waimea Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) . J. W. Maunder ... j Hand-rails wanted on gangway ashore and to the elevator Walter Stoneham Life-buoy and light-line wanted Patrick Ellison ... The working-conditions are in good order James Bennet .. ! Hand-rail on gangway leading to elevator wanted 26/9/04 26/10/04 1/7/04 9/9/04 J. G. Donaldson ... General working is satisfactory A. Cowie ... j Life-buoy and light-line wanted on bow of dredge C. E. Eichards ... Covering of elevator-shaft wanted. 18/11/04. Standing. Company to be wound up J. M. McLean ... j Owners notified re decayed condition of pontoons B. Nayler. William Eobertson Eules well complied with. Worked by six tributers \ In liquidation J In liquidation. In liquidation Company has not yet started operations. Former Leviathan Freehold H. A. Bishop ... Working conditions in good order T. E. Sneddon ... Engine haulage-rope to be covered, and gangway railed along water-race W. G. Mouat ... Machinery undergoing a thorough overhaul 9/9/04 9/9/04 21/3/04 New Woodstock ... New Woodstock Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) New Commissioners Flat New Commissioners Flat Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Prince of Wales ... i Prince of Wales Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Kohinoor ... ... I Kohinoor Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Wanganui-Wataroa ... ' Wanganui-Wataroa Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Day Dawn ... ... New Day Dawn Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Five- mile Beach ... Five-mile Beach Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) 29/11/04 13/10/04 13/1004 13/10,04 1/7/04 Karamea (Golden Link) '' Slate Eiver Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Lake Mahinapua Scoop | Ewen McGregor and Georgeson Dredge Gronadon Dredge ; Cronadon Dredging Co. (Ltd.) (Buller) Montezuma (Hokitika) ... Eiely and party (six men) Nelson Creek No. 2 (Grey) Nelson Creek Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) ... Slab Hut (late Kangaroo), Slab Hut Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) - (Grey) 30/7/04 11/10/04 12/4/04 W.Duncan ... Worked on tribute. Becently changed hands... A.E.Edmonds ... Under construction Charles Curtis ... Erecting machinery 8/10/04 23/11/04 19/11/04 I ' i
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MINERALS OTHER THAN GOLD. Copver-niines, Nelson.- Mr. Turnbull, manager, kindly supplied the following information : The company having effected a persistent and general style of prospecting of ore-bodies on this property, have decided to concentrate future expenditure on the United Section, where they have cut three chutes of ore The " Monster," although firstly considered a doubtful and irregular formation, has been ultimately intersected and proved to be a well-defined lode of low grade. The Champion Mine will not be worked in the meantime. Plans and reports have been prepared for Mr. Wood (chairman), who intends to leave for the Home-country in April, and during his absence £1,500 will be expended to effect further development, and if satisfactory results are obtained a larger company will be floated. Mr Turnbull and others have applied for 1,000 acres of copper-bearing country at D Urville Island. Samples of the ore obtained and assayed gave 17 per cent. Cu. Mr. Turnbull intends to closely examine this property shortly, and if the ground is approved a Sydney syndicate will provide the necessary CaPl1^ Hidden Treasure, Takaka.— Comment on the working of this property, either from commercial or scientific standpoints, would be practically useless. To all appearance the works are shut down definitely Inquiries were made relative to infringement of section 193, The Mmmg Act, 1898. Washbourne Brothers , Hcematite-faint Works fail to show their former activity. PROSECUTIONS. 23rd Jane 1904 —Warden's Court, Reefton : The New Inkerman Mines pleaded guilty to breach of " The Sunday Labour in Mines Prevention Act, 1897." Fined £2 and costs. 14th October 1904 —At the instance of the Inspector of Mines proceedings were instituted against the Consolidated Goldfields of New Zealand (Limited) under section 211, Mining Act, relative to housing the slime-tables at the Golden Fleece Mine. The Court (Arbitration) having visited the plant and heard the evidence of the battery-manager and other employees considered the housing complained ot was not necessary, and that the Act did not provide for such. ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES. Quartz-mines. I regret to record the sad fatality which occurred at the Energetic Mine on the 14th March, 1904, whereby three miners were suffocated by gas liberated from poisonous water whilst rising to hole a winze. As this matter wag fully dealt with at time of accident, further comment may be deemed unnecessary.
Progress Mine.—U/l/0i : Robert Haste, miner, sustained fracture of arm and leg by fall of Inkerman Mine.—3/3/04 : Walter Mattock, miner, sustained fracture of both thighs by fall of quartz in the face. . Progress Mines Cyanide-works.— ll/7/04 : Aubrey Gow had his arm broken in belting. Golden Ridge, Taitafu —4/10/04 : E. McNamara, miner, sustained injury to the eye by an explosion of gelignite while charging a shot-hole. No after effects. Dredges. Mokoia, Buller— -8/6/04 : J. Dalton, dredgemaster, had both ankles dislocated while uncoiling T Reedman's Creek.— 2/4/04 : Fred Cullman, engine-driver, was severely bruised while oiling the machinery in motion. . . Old Diggings, Buller.— 3/6/04 : Albert Gillstrom, master, had arm sprained in belting. There were no fatal or really serious dredging accidents during the year. I have, &c, R. Tennent, The Under-Secretary, Mines Department, Wellington. Inspector of Mines. Mr. E. R. Green, Inspector of Mines, Dunedin, to the Under-Secretary for Mines, Wellington. gIE _ Office of Inspector of Mines (Southern District), Dunedin, Bth April, 1905. I have the honour to forward the accompanying reports on quartz-mines, hydraulic sluicing, and alluvial mines, and gold-dredges in the Otago and Southland Districts for the year ending the 31st December, 1904. QUA RTZ-MINING. Canterbury. Wilberforce Reefs.—The Wilberforce quartz reefs are situated at a high altitude at the head of the Wilberforce River, on the Canterbury side of tne range of mountains dividing the Provinces of Canterbury and Westland. It is understood that a few tons of quartz had been taken out of a low-level
Date Name. Name of Min Name. Name of Mine. ne . Cause. Date March 14, 1904 George Eslick .. Energetio 14,1904 Thoma-i Lindsay .. "„ 14, 1904 William Kennard .. \ Suffocated by gas liberated from poisoned water whilst rising to hole a winze.
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tunnel, which had been driven westward to intersect the reef some twenty years ago, but, as the tunnel is now practically closed, ingress is impossible. The outcrop of quartz is seen to be 60 ft. in length by 15 ft. in width, about 500 ft. from the cap of the range, one mile northward from Browning's Pass. Should future development prove the existence of this large outcrop to be continuous and of a payable character, water for motive power and other purposes could be easily obtained, also a suitable batterysite, but there is a scarcity of timber for mining purposes. A road has been formed from the Glentunnel Railway-station to within 5 chains of the proposed battery-site, and the road could be made serviceable for wheeled traffic by an expenditure of £200. Messrs. Hyndman and Cameron, prospectors, during 1903 took out a parcel of 9 cwt. of quartz, which, on being crushed at the Al Battery at Reefton, yielded at the rate of 2 oz. of gold to the ton of stone. Owing to the severity of the winter weather and the difficulty of obtaining supplies, work was suspended during the winter. A number of claims having been taken up, several parties from the West Coast set out in the spring of 1904 with the object of thoroughly prospecting the reef. Wilson's Reward or Prospector's Claim (100 acres) : Four men are employed driving a tunnel, which has been driven 180 ft. and is expected to cut the reef at another 50 ft. James Billett's Lease, south of Wilson's : One man employed in testing the outcrop, which has been proved satisfactory. H. Baucke and partner are prospecting on their mining privilege with favourable results. James Morris and Fleming are prospecting a 200-acre mining privilege also with favourable results. There are, in all, about 800 acres pegged out to the southward of Wilson's Reward, and 300 acres to the northward, on which latter there is no one working at present. Altogether, there were thirteen men on the field. Mr. James Martin, Mine-manager for Progress Gold-mining Company, Reefton, with three others, spent three days on the ground, and was well satisfied. Mr. Martin gave his opinion that all that was necessary to make the field a success would be brains and capital. am indebted to the Assistant Inspector of Mines, West Coast District, for the above information. Albury, South Canterbury. Chamberlain Settlement, Opawa. —Gold-bearing quartz reported by Mr. Nicholson, a farmer, on examination proved to be nothing more than pyrites in the joints of the slate rocks of the district. ■'■'"' Several assays have been made which prove that while there was no gold in the rock itself, still, the pyrites carry a small percentage of gold to the value of about Is. 3d. per ton of stone. Assay — 8 gr. of gold to the ton of stone with pyrites. Otago. Shotover. Mount Aurum Gold-mining Company, Bullendale (F. T. Ware, Mine-manager).—2s/11/04 : The Achilles Gold-mines were purchased in 1903 by Messrs. Robert Lee and party, and prospecting operations were commenced in the early part of the year 1904. On the British-American line of reef two drives, from which Rodgers and Southbridge stoped a good block of stone some years ago, have been reopened and are being pushed ahead on the hanging-wall. As good results are expected from this section of the property, an aerial tramway is to be constructed to convey the quartz to the battery in Skipper's Creek. Other prospecting-work has been carried out, but no stone of a permanent nature met with. The battery is being overhauled and 10 head of stampers put in repair ■; motive power is to be supplied by Pelton wheel instead of electricity as in the past. The property is to receive thorough trial. Eleven men are employed in and about the mine and battery. At the end of the year the battery having been overhauled and 10 head of stampers put in good working-order, a start was made to crush stone from the prospecting-drives. Shotover Quartz-mining Company, Skipper's (T. O. Bishop, Mine-manager).—2s/11/04: The late manager, Mr. F. T. Ware, having taken charge of the Mount Aurum Gold-mining Company's property at Bullendale, Mr. Bishop has been appointed to the management of the Shotover Mine. Stoping is being continued in the rise section of the mine, and the uprise heading is also being continued to meet the upper level in the old workings for the purposes of ventilation. A winze has been sunk 50 ft. below the adit level, and a block of quartz, has been stoped out. As the future of the mine depends upon its further development, the adit level, which has been stationary for some considerable time, should be advanced. The mine-workings are in good order. Timber is well used in the level and in the stopes. The explosives are kept in a suitable locked magazine and are well handled. The ventilating-fan supplies fresh air, which is conveyed to the working-faces in pipes. All the tailings are being saved with a view to future treatment by cyanide. A few tons of quartz were taken from Cleaves Reef on the eastern bank of the Shotover River and crushed in the company's battery, but the results obtained did not warrant further attention being given to that line"of reef.lfFif on this date in and about the mine and battery. Aspinall's Reef, Packer's Point, Skipper's. —26/11/04 : Nothing has been done on this reef throughout the year. Crystal Reef, Skipper's. —26/11/04 : Operations have been at a standstill during the year. Reefton United Quartz-mining Company, Skipper's Point. —26/11/04 : Since the completion of the prospecting undertaken by this company, mining operations have been at a standstill in connection with this reef. Satisfactory results, both as to quantity and quality of the stone, are*said to have been obtained. Latest information from Reefton is to the effect that the company will take the necessary steps to erect a suitable battery at an early date and further develop the mine. r J Since my visit, I learn that the license has been cancelled and a new party have taken over the mine and intend to proceed with further development.
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William Keating's Prospecting Claim, Upper Shotover. —26/11/04 : At the time of my visit a shaft had been sunk to a depth of 12 ft. on the side of the Sandhills Track, where it crosses the Blue Slip. Nothing of a permanent or profitable nature has been accomplished. Alpine Reef, Skipper's Point (Owners, W. L. Davies and J. Henderson). —An area of 20 acres is held by this party, but no work has been done on the property throughout the year. As is the case with other known gold-bearing reefs in the Skipper's District, want of capital hinders the immediate development of this reef. Glenorchy. A Greymouth syndicate sent out two prospectors —A. Macinroe and J. McKay—for a few months to prospect a reef at Mopoke Creek, Lake Wakatipu. Assays of the quartz did not come up to expectations, and the prospectors returned to Greymouth. George Reid, Queenstown, holds a prospecting-license over a large area in Caples Valley, Greenstone, Wakatipu District, over which prospecting operations are to be carried out. Macetown. Premier Sunrise (New Zealand) Gold-mining Company, Macetown (William Patton, Mine-manager). —9/11/04 : On this date operations at the mine were not very brisk and work was confined to driving the incline tunnel ahead and to stoping in the rise section. The mine was in good order generally while natural ventilation, assisted by the water blast, provided a suitable current of air in the working-faces. Timber was well used throughout the mine. The payable chute of stone has cut out in the dip, and the main dip is being pushed ahead in an effort to pick it up again. Privy accommodation for the men has been provided in a stope in the return airway. The manager, Mr. William Patton, reports as follows on the work done for the half-year ending the 31st December, 1904 : " Work in the mine has been carried on continuously during the half-year, the average number of men employed in the mine during that time was 11 "5, including miners' electrician and truckers. The operations consisted of extending the incline, mining, prospecting, and repairing. Incline : During the half-year the incline has been driven 66 ft., at a cost of £3 4s. 3d. per foot; the nature of the country passed through was mostly of a hard class, and was consequently expensive driving. The formation consisted of hard slate and a small vein of pug, which continues to follow the hanging-wall. There is no quartz of any kind in the face, we had an increase of water here lately, which has tended to delay the work to a certain extent. Mining : I regret to say that mining has only been carried on during the months of July, August, and September, between passes 35 and 37, where the reef gave out. There has been a great falling-off in the quality of the ore for at least six months previous to the reef cutting out, and the absence of pyrites and other minerals usually found in the stone was very noticeable. The reef was cut out by a fault which occurred in the formation, in the shape of a hard wall, which almost crossed the reef-line and cut out the reef. There has evidently been a great disturbance in the country here, as part of the vein was sometimes found to be underlying the wrong way between 35 and 37 passes. I hope the reef will soon be discovered, as the work of prospecting is very expensive owing to the class of country we have got to deal with. Prospecting : A considerable amount of prospecting-work has been carried out at 37 and 38 passes, and now at 39 pass. The No. 37 rise was carried up to a height (from the floor of the incline) of 62 ft. ; there was also a considerable amount of crosscutting carried out —principally into the foot-wall. A vein of stone was discovered which at first looked very promising, it being over 2 ft. in width and of good appearance, but only very poor prospects could be obtained. We therefore decided to discontinue for the present, the stone not being payable. No. 38 pass : Being of opinion that the reef might have taken a jump down here, we thought it advisable to drive a crosscut into the foot-wall on the incline level. A distance of 32 ft. was reached ; the reef formation was passed through, but no favourable indications being met with we decided to push on the incline and as soon as possible start No. 39 rise. No. 39 rise : This rise has now been carried up to a height above the floor of the incline of 17 ft., at which point a crosscut has been started for the purpose of again driving through the line of reef. This work we are now pushing ahead as fast as possible; a distance of about 15 ft. will require to be driven before the line of reef is reached, and will take at least two or three weeks to complete. I have hopes that we may discover the reef here, as we are now over 90 ft. ahead of where the reef cut out, and at least 150 ft. past where the payable gold gave out. Prospecting at No. 15 pass : A large amount of prospecting-work was carried out here; the gold-bearing tract of country was discovered, and the veins of stone met with were of fair quality in places, but not well defined, and on being driven on, cut out. Work was continued here until we were convinced that nothing payable was likely to be discovered, thus proving that the blank which occurred in the reef here was from 160 ft. to 200 ft. in length. Repairing incline : The incline has given us a considerable amount of trouble during the last six months, owing to the old timbers in places having become very much decayed and giving way. Consequently they had to be renewed. Only the most pressing work is being carried out just now, owing to the great expense attending it. We have got such a great extent of old tunneling to keep open that we find it very troublesome to attend to. If we were on payable stone, however, we would not notice it so much. I trust, however, that before long ore of a payable character will be discovered, and the mine will be in a paying position. The great depth to which the mine has reached is, of course, very much against us, as the stone will require to be of good quality to pay. Milling : During the half-year 358 tons of quartz has been crushed and 130 oz. of smelted gold has been obtained, valued at £520 (approximate). Owing-to no ore being obtained from the mine, the mill was not worked during the months of October, November, and December. Cyanide : Twenty-one tons of concentrates have been treated for a yield of 33 oz. 15 dwt. 10 gr. bullion, being at the rate of 1 oz. 11 dwt. per ton. Financial result. The financial position for the half-year has not been so good as usual, owing to the payable stone having pinched out, and, having no gold-returns, I was obliged to call upon the
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directors for capital to pay expenses. The sum of £920 was cabled from London. I have to thank the directors for the prompt manner in which the money was sent every month This is the first time that I have required assistance from Home in connection with the Premier Mine, and I trust that we shall soon again strike payable stone, and be able to work the mine at a profit. The following are the amounts of money expended on the principal workings in the mine : Mining, £346 2s. 9d. ; minemaintenance, £77 17s. ; milling, £169 15s. 9d. ; trucking and hauling, £246 os. 9d. ; development, £324 19s. 6d. ; prospecting, £149 os. lid. Owing to the mine being in an out-of-the-way place, timber and other materials for keeping the mine in repair and for general use are very expensive." Indian Glenrock (Wynaad) Gold-mining Company (William Patton, Mine-manager, Macetown). — 29/11/04 : On this date there were no men employed in the Tipperary Mine, but Mr. Patton informed me that prospecting and developing operations had been carried on until it was deemed advisable to discontinue and lay before the company a scheme whereby the mine could be properly developed. This scheme, which includes the installation of suitable winding and pumping machinery, was being considered by the London board of directors. New Zealand Consolidated Gold-mines (Limited), Macetown (L. 0. Beal, juu., Legal Manager, Dunedin). —2)/11/04 : This proprietary was formed to purchase from Mr. W. J. Farrell all his mining rights, comprised in two special claims of 156 acres 2 roods 25 perches, in the Macetown District. Authority was duly received by the legal manager to proceed with the work of opening up and developing tie property. On the date of inspection five men were employed. A drive had been put in 200 ft. to the reef and well timbered. Latest information is to the effect that owing to some delay in completion of the transfer of the property operations at the mine have been suspended in the meantime. Richard Balch's Quartz Claim, Macetown. —Mr. Balch has been prospecting a reef in Caledonian Gully, half a mile east of the Tipperary Mine. A level was driven 25 ft. to cut the reef which, at this poi it, proved to be 2 ft. in width, and to have an assay value of 2 oz. 2 dwt. to the ton. A crushing of 25 tons resulted in a yield of 52 oz. of retorted gold. Further development of the property is being proceeded with. Anderson, Hannah, and Party, Macetown. —This party have-taken up an area on the same line of reef and adjoining Balch's area. The reef is being opened up, and prospects are said to be encouraging. Beale and party and several other prospectors are prospecting a line of reef parallel to that on which Biloh is working. Balch's discovery has thus given an impetus to prospecting for payable reefs in the district. Patrick Barron's Quartz-mine, Arrow River. —(Area, 4 acres). —Mr. Barron has gone to considerable trouble to prospect this quartz reef, but he is much hampered by the want of a good road and the general inaccessibility of the mine, which is situated at a considerable elevation above the Arrow River. Cromwell. Cromwell Mine Syndicate's Quartz-mine, Bendigo (W. T. Talboys and D. B. Waters, Trustees). — This syndicate has secured the property of the Cromwell Proprietary Gold-mining Company (Limited). Since the purchase was completed no progressive works have been undertaken with regard to prospecting or developing the mine. The tributing party, Edwards and Pascoe, have crushed several parcels of good stone taken from different places on the lease. This tribute agreement has now expired, and all mining operations are at a standstill at present. Bendigo Tailings Syndicate, Bendigo. —This syndicate having gone into liquidation the cyanide plant has been idle throughout the year. Alta Mine, Bendigo. —A considerable amount of prospecting was done over this lease during the year by one man. This work was discontinued towards the end of the year, and the mine closed down. f■ -| A party of prospectors have been prospecting a line of reef for some time at the head of Boundary Creek, Leaning Rock Range. It is too early yet to say what success has attended their efforts. Bannockburn. Go-By Quartz-mine, Carrick Range (J. B. Holliday, owner). —The owner has been prospecting this property for the past seven years, and has completed a considerable amount of work upon it. Latest information from the mine is to the effect that fair stone has been opened out, and that it is the intention of the owner to proceed at once to develop the mine and to erect the necessary crushing plant. Messrs. Lawrence Bros., Carrick Ranges. — About 100 tons of quartz has been crushed in the Star of the East battery by Messrs. Lawrence Bros. There have been no further developments in quartz-mining on the Carrick Ranges. Operations are still suspended pending a satisfactory method being discovered of treating the refractory ore. Nevis. A party of prospectors were engaged during the summer months prospecting an extensive area of country at the Upper Nevis. I understand that they failed to locate any payable reefs. Bald Hill Flat. Whites Reef, Bald Hill Flat (R. P. Symes, owner.) —Mr. Symes still continues to prospect this property, in which he has great confidence. Two men are employed driving a level and rising at intervals to prospect the ground overhead, and also to secure ventilation. Small quartz leaders are met with during the progress of the work. The quartz is stacked and then crushed in a five-head stamperbattery.
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Excelsior Mine, Bald Hill Flat (Thomas Holden and R. Gray, owners). — Two men have been engaged in this mine throughout the year. Work has been carried out on the usual lines, but with apparently unsatisfactory results. The mine is situated on the Old Man Range. The quartz is crushed in a three-head stamper-battery. Campbell's Gully, Obelisk Range.—Some attention was given to this locality recently. There are several known reefs on this range, but the inaccessible nature of the country for the greater part of the year hinders their development. D. H. Parker has applied for and been granted a special quartz claim of 100 acres. Alexandra. Conwy's Gully Reef, Alexandra.— Two prospectors, J. Robertson and M. Padgett, struck a small surface leader carrying good gold, and they are now engaged prospecting. A shaft has been sunk to a depth of 40 ft. on the leader, which at this depth has a thickness of 18 in. Gold-bearing stone can be picked up over the surface in the alluvial deposits. There was a battery on this line of reef some thirty years ago. Until farther development-work is carried out it is difficult to form an opinion regarding the permanency or value of this latest discovery. Rough Ridge. Rough Ridge Quartz Reef, Rough Ridge (F. H. Perry).—This mine and battery have been idle throughout the past year. Waipori. O.P.Q. (Waipori) Gold-mining Company (Limited).— This mine continues to be shut down. Lately a sale of the winding, pumping, and crushing machinery resulted in several lots being purchased and removed to other parts of the Otago District. It is understood that the property will be taken up by a smaller company, and the mine opened out on a scale of lesser magnitude than heretofore. The close proximity of electrical generating plant at the Waipori Falls should enable some of the low-grade reefs in the Waipori district to be worked at a profit. During the year quartz-mining in the Waipori district has been absolutely at a standstill. Milton. Last Chance Quartz-mine, Canada Reef (Thomas Park, owner).—The mine is situated about one mile eastward of that worked by the late Mr. Lawson. Some prospecting and shaft-sinking had been done several years ago, when the reef was pronounced unpayable. Recently Mr. Park and others took it up again when the quartz (which is highly oxidized) was proved to be very payable, battery results yielding 1 oz. to 3 oz. of gold per ton of quartz. A low level has been driven about 200 ft. on the lode, and a shaft sunk from the plateau affords ample ventilation. Timber in use in the level is too light, and may not be expected to resist the pressure which is bound to come as the result of stoping operations when the mine is more fully developed. However, an experienced mine-manager has been appointed, and improvement may be expected. A ten-head battery has been erected at the mine. Ten men are employed. Macrae's. Bonanza Mine, Macrae's (L. 0. Beal, jun., owner).—Mining operations at this mine were suspended during the year, but the owner informs me that the property will receive further development in the near future.' The results obtained from previous operations justify a further trial being given to this Mills's United, Macrae's (H. N. Mills and Sons, owners).—l 6/6/04 : The stone obtained from the reef on Horse Flat proved to be too low grade to pay for extraction of the gold by the ordinary quicksilvered battery-plates. Work was therefore discontinued, and the complete crushing plant sold for removal to a property near Mount Highlay. Matheson's Run Reef, Mount Highlay.—A syndicate composed of Hyde and Macrae s residents have taken up an area on the Mount Highlay line of reef. The reef is said to prospect well, both m regard to the gold-contents and to the scheelite associated with the quartz. Preparations are now being made to develop the mine and erect the necessary crushing machinery with gold-saving plates and concentrating appliances for saving the scheelite. Mount Highlay Quartz-mine.—Mr. Charles Munn is engaged prospecting on the line of reef to the north of the Moreburn Creek, near to where the battery is situated. The older workings are abandoned, and there is no present prospect of their being gone on with, although from indications there is no apparent good reason for suspension of the work. Gilivem Mine, Dunback Hill, Stonebum (Alfred G. Davies, owner).—ls/6/04 : Three men are employed quarrying surface stone from various points on freehold property. The quartz is carted to and crushed in a five-head battery, power for which is supplied by a Ransome portable steam boiler and engine. The tailings are still being saved with a view to their future profitable treatment by and Party, Dunback Hill, Stonebum.—ls/Q/Oi : A considerable amount of prospectingwork by driving was done on this area, but the results obtained did not justify further expenditure of time'and money. This party have now bought Mill's United Battery, which they intend to shift and re-erect on a lease taken up on the Mount Highlay line of reef. This plant should therefore shortly be in operation. . _~. Golden.Bar Gold-mining Company, Stonebum (D. Peddle, mme-manager).—ls/6/04 : 1 Ins mine is in good working-order. Timber is well used in the stopes and levels. Ventilation, good. Rules
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posted. Explosives are stored in a suitable magazine, and carefully handled. Nine men are employed in and about the mine and battery. The tailings from the battery have been saved for some time with a view to chemical treatment. The right to treat these tailings by cyanide for extraction of their gold-contents was secured by Mr. W. A. Riddle, and at the end of the year he was proceeding to erect the necessary plant* Golden Point Quartz-mine, Golden Point, Macrae's (W. Donaldson, Mine-manager),—l 6/6/04 : A new low-level cross-cut has been driven 250 ft. to a point 30 ft. below the reef. A rise has been put up from this point to the reef, and stoping operations resumed. A steam engine and boiler have been installed to provide motive power for the battery when water is scarce during the dry season. The mining operations are well conducted. Timber is well used throughout the mine ; explosives are well stored and carefully handled. Rules posted. At the end of the year the mine had been well developed, and twenty-three men were employed in and about the mine and battery. Scheelite is also a product of this mine, being saved either as picked stone in the mine or in the form of concentrates from the Woodbury shaking-table. Ounce Reef, Murphy's Creek, Macrae's (Spiers and Ross, Owners). —When this locality was visited the mine was idle. The lease subsequently lapsed, and the area was secured by Messrs. W. Lidstone, James Bryce, and James Mclnnes. Work was at once commenced in the stopes where the previous tributers had left off. There is a small percentage of scheelite associated with the gold-bearing quartz, and the owners intend to take steps to save this valuable mineral. Maritana Reef, Golden Point, Macrae's (M. C. McGill, owner). —As this battery depends for motive power upon water, operations were suspended during the dry season. Work has now been resumed, and quartz is being mined and crushed. Two men are employed. As constant work is hampered by shortage of water a nine brake horse-power oil-engine has been installed to supply motive power during dry weather. A Frue vanner has been obtained to effect a saving of concentrates. Quartz-mining has progressed steadily in and around the Macrae's district during the year. This progressive movement has been assisted to a certain degree by the present value of scheelite, which is associated in payable quantity with the quartz at various points along this extensive line of reef. Prospectors are turning their attention towards opening up the reef at the various points with a view to ascertaining the permanency in value of the quartz. Nenthorn. Nothing of a progressive nature has resulted in this district during the past year. The sections held by Alexander Ewart and Samuel Stevens were surrendered absolutely during the year. Hugh Adam was granted a special quartz claim in Section 3, Block VII., Nenthorn District. Alexander Sligo was also granted a special quartz claim in Section 2, Block L, and Section 3, Block V., Nenthorn District. Barewood. Barewood Gold-mining Company, Barewood (W. E. Hitchcock, Mine-manager).—l 6/3/04: The mine-workings are now confined to the 188 ft. level. Nine men are engaged taking out leading stopes and timbering the level and stopes. The gold-bearing chute of stone clings to the hanging-wall, and varies from 10 in. in width to 4 ft. All the stoped-out ground to the rise is filled up, and there is no ground standing open except the ventilating levels and passes. Ventilation good throughout the mine, explosives well stored and carefully handled, rules posted. The new battery-framing is being erected, and the machinery is on the ground. The tailings are being saved with a view to future treatment by cyanide. All the surface plant is in good condition. 12/7/03. —(H. S. Molineaux, Mine-manager) : Opening out stoping-ground in level west from crosscut No. 2 flat. Reef at level-face 5 ft. in thickness, but the line of reef somewhat interfered with by a fault or slide. Country standing well. In the levels good manuka timber is in use and well set. Air excellent ; second outlet and return airway by passes to No. 1 level. The erection of a new tenhead stamper-battery has been completed. Motive power is supplied by an 8-horse-power oil-engine, and the plant is working smoothly. Concentrates are saved and shipped for treatment to the Cockle Creek Smelting-works, New South Wales. About 3,000 tons of tailings is stacked awaiting treatment by a cyanide plant, which is under course of erection. Southland. Stewart Island. Cornwall Prospecting Claim, Pegasus District (J. R. Thomson, Owner). —This mine is still being prospected, with a view to working for tin and wolfram. A crosscut is being driven to reach the lode. Four men are employed. Hannings' Mineral License, Pegasus District. —This mineral license has been granted to search for all minerals and metals other than gold. ,/. W. Thomson and J. W. Murdock, Special Mineral Claim, Pegasus District. —This area has been taken up to search for tin and wolfram. Baden-Powell Quartz-mine, Stewart Island. — A registered company which had been formed to exploit the country has become defunct owing to want of funds. Preservation Inlet and South-west Coast of Otago. There is nothing of importance to record during the year. The New Star Quartz-mine has been sold, and it is understood that operations are to be continued. This lease of 77 acres (equipped with a ten-head battery and fourteen berdan pans) was offered for sale by auction in March, 1904. The property was bought for £85 by Mr. McCreath. There are valuable water-rights and an aerial tramway attached to the property.
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Accident. 8/8/04 (non-fatal) : William Thompson, miner, Premier Mine, Macetown, sustained fracture of two ribs by fall of rock from roof of tunnel. OTHER MINERALS. Cinnabar. Waitahuna Cinnabar Company. —Owing to lack of funds to further develop this property the mine has been idle throughout the year. The original company went into voluntary liquidation, and the property was purchased by Messrs. R. A. Ewing and P. Miller, directors of the late company. I understand that it is the intention of the owners to form a small company to further develop the mine. Scheelite. Twenty-one tons are returned as having been produced and exported during the year from the Macrae's district. Attention is being given to the deposit which exists at Glenorchy, Lake Wakatipu, and mining operations there may be resumed in the near future. Deposits of this mineral are also known to exist at the Alta Reef, Bendigo, and in the Lammerlaw Ranges. Antimony. Lodes occur at Alexandra, Waipori, Mount Stoker, and the Carrick Ranges, none of which are at present being worked. Platinum. 8 oz. 11 dwt. 10 gr. is returned as having been recovered in conjunction with the gold at the Round Hill Gold-mining Company's Sluicing claims. Copper. Lodes occur at Reedy Creek, Upper Waitahuna, and Moke Creek, Wakatipu District. An area has been taken up on this latter deposit by a Dunedin syndicate. A quantity of copperore has been taken out and parcels sent to Dunedin and the Thames for valuation of the ore contents. Greenstone. Extensive greenstone-deposits were discovered and prospected at Milford Sound, Otago. Operations were carried on at about 1,400 ft. above sea-level by trenching and driving. A seam of greenstone was located and a tunnel was driven to crosscut on to the reef, from which some good samples of greenstone were obtained. Phosphate Rock. Operations have been steadily conducted during the year, and 2,678 tons of rock produced for treatment at the chemical works at Burnside. Tin. Prospecting operations are being conducted in the Pegasus District, Stewart Island. Fireclay. Used for manufacture of fireclay goods, bricks, and sanitary pipes. The following outputs have been returned : Springfield Colliery, Springfield, Canterbury, 414 tons ; Homebush Colliery, Glentunnel, Canterbury, 209 tons ; C. Austin, Sheffield, Canterbury, 590 tons ; P. McSkimming, Benhar, Otago, 2,100 tons : total, 3,313 tons. Hematite. One hundred and eleven tons have been taken out by Messrs. McGilvray, Mataura, for use by the Mataura Paper-mills. Deposits exist in various localities—viz., Table Hill, Waitahuna, Clyde, &c. Marl. A deposit of clay-marl was discovered at Burnside, near Dunedin. An examination of the deposit by Mr. L. 0. Beal, jun., engineer to the Proprietary Syndicate, proved at least 15£ acres of marl-bearing country. The marl-deposit is overlaid by volcanic clays. The amount of easily procurable marl is estimated at 1,600,000 tons. The material is uniform in texture, and carries from 15 per cent, to 50 per cent, of lime. A company has been formed with a capital of £10,000, and inquiries are now being made with regard to the supply of the necessary machinery. Tests of the marl and of the cement made therefrom were made by the Public Works Department and by several leading building firms, all of which were considered satisfactory. Building-sand. 13,338 tons of building-sand had been produced from the Green Island Coalfields for use in Dunedin and surrounding districts.
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(HYDRAULIC SLUICING AND ALLUVIAL MINING, INCLUDING GOLD-DREDGING. Otago. Maerewhenua District. Aided by the continuous supply of water supplied by the Mountain Hut Water-race, the Maerewhenua Diggings have progressed during the year, and good wages were obtained by the contributors. On the ground having proved payable there has been a strong demand for the available five heads of public water. Glenore. Alluvial mining is at a standstill in this district. There were two dredges in operation during the year. Manuka Creek. Manuka Creek Mining Company (Limited), Manuka Creek (Adam McCorkindale, Manager).— This company has secured Stewart's sluicing claim on Manuka Hill. The water-supply has been considerably improved, and better results are now expected from this claim. The tailings are utilised for ballast by the Government Railways. Seven men are employed. Waitahuna. German Flat Hydraulic Sluicing and Elevating Company, German Flat. —This company's waterrace is now being diverted to work a claim in Waitahuna Gully. Upper German Flat Hydraulic Sluicing Claim (S. Johnston and M. Girvan, owners).—The results obtained from this claim are said to be satisfactory to the working shareholders. Three men are employed. Waitahuna Gully. City of Dublin Sluicing Claim (J. Ferris and party).—Ground-sluicing operations are still being carried on in the cement-face. Quilter and Sons Hydraulic Elevating Claim (Hugh M. Quilter and Sons) —Two men find employment in this claim of 2 acres. The water-supply is poor. Thompson and Party (Norwegian Company) (C. Thompson, Manager).—Area of claim, 30 acres. Operations are being carried on in the cement-face, which is first broken up by blasting-powder and then sluiced to the elevator Five men are generally employed. For particulars of accident whereby John Lutgens was killed and John Larsen injured, 12th April, 1904, see list of accidents appended. Sailor's Gully (Waitahuna) Gold-mining Company (Limited) (A. Barr, Manager).—Area of claim, 66 acres. Operations are being conducted in the cement-deposit, which, after being broken up, is sluiced to and raised by the elevator. Four men are generally employed. Waitahuna Gold-dredging Company's Claim (W. Adams and party).—The German Flat water-race has been purchased and an extension of the race is under construction to bring the water on to this claim, which is to be worked by hydraulic sluicing and elevating. The hard and uneven schist bottom had proved unsuitable for bucket dredging. Dredging. — Three privately owned dredges are at work in this district, and yield satisfactory returns. Two dredges were removed from the district during the year. Wether stone's. Golden Crescent Hydraulic Elevating Company (W. F. Smyth, Manager).—Sluicing operations have been carried on throughout the year successfully. Area of claim, 90 acres, comprised of terrace and flat ground. Eight men are employed. Golden Rise Hydraulic Elevating Company (F. Whelan, Manager).—Area of claim, 45 acres. The mode.of carrying on operations in this claim does not vary, and sluicing is fairly continuous. Six men are employed. Local Industry Gold-mining Company (George Dunnctt, Manager, Wetherstone s).—A large area of shallow ground has been turned over during the year, and sluicing operations have been steadily carried on. Four men are employed. Dredging— -The Happy Valley dredge having worked out its claim was closed down, and will probably be removed to a claim on the Pomahaka River, below Kelso. Tuapeka Blue Spur and Gabriel's Gully Consolidated Gold-mining Company (Limited), Blue Spur (J. H. Jackson, General Manager; J. Wren, Mine-manager).—The cement face is brought down by heavy blasts of r'oburite and sluiced away to the elevators, gold being saved in the tail-races which are paved with jasperoid boulders which occur in layers in the claim and are generally associated with gold-bearing strata. The low accidents-rate in this claim is an indication of the care exercised by the management and the employees in working the high cement faces. Mr. Jackson has kindly supplied the following particulars: " Only two paddocks have been in operation during the year under review, and their relative value has been reversed as compared with last year. The product of No. 1 has fallen off in value L 92 gr., or 3-796 d. per cubic yard. No. 2 has increased 0-804 gr. or Lsßd., a mean decrease of Lo9sgr. or 2-168 d. per yard on the aggregate of the cement treated, sufficient unfortunately to render the past year the least remunerative since work was commenced on the cement-deposits in 1891. During the year 203,000 cubic yards of cement, containing only 3£ gr. (7d. in value) per yard, have been blasted from the working-faces, broken up by hand, sluiced through tail-races over 20 chains, elevated on No. 1 side 118 ft., on No. 2 side 70 ft., and finally stacked and distributed in Gabriel's Gully, and have left,—
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an infinitesimal, certainly, but still a profit on the cost of working. The output for the year has decreased as under; total gold won 1903-4, 1,669-48 oz., value £6,632 19s. 9d.; 1904-5, 1,524-80 oz., value, £6,062 6s. 2d. : a decrease of 144-68 oz., and £570 13s. 7d. Total expenditure in 1903-4, £4,375 ss. lOd. ; in 1904-5, £4,558 4s. 3d. :an increase of £183 4s. 3d. The mean value of the cement treated this year as compared with last shows a serious falling-off, amounting to L 095 gr. (2-168 d.) per yard, while the cost of winning the gold increased from last year £2 12s. 6d. per ounce or 65-96 per cent, of its value, to this year £2 19s. 9|d. per ounce or 75 - 19 per cent, of its value —an increase of 9J per cent. The pump used for unwatering the mine in place of the last drain having been altered and improved on lines suggested by experiments made by the mine-manager, Mr. John Uren, during last year has worked very satisfai-torily and at a much higher efficiency than previously, the percentage of water abstracted from remunerative work for the purpose of pumping being reduced by more than one-half. The record shows 605,061,000 cubic feet used for sluicing and elevating, and 21,260,300 cubic feet used for pimping—a total of 626,321,390 cubic feet of water for all purposes. The ratio of pumping water is therefore 3391 per cent, against 7 - 787 per cent, last year, a substantial saving of 4-396 per cent. I do not anticipate that this ratio can be lowered. Last year's work produced 5 dwt. 7gr. (£1 os. lid.) per hour ; this year's work produced 4 dwt. 7 gr. (16s. Bd.) per hour —a very serious reduction of 1 dwt. 2 gr. (4s. 3d.) per hour. Pumping, 555 hours at 16s. Bd. per hour, £463 65.; less 75 per cent., £347 9s. 6d. : leaving the cost of pumping, £115 16s. 6d. Cost last year, £250 13s. lid. : a saving of £134 17s. 6d. for the year. Wages paid, 1903-4, £2,675 14s. Bd.; 1904-5, £3,001 Is. 2d.: an increase of £325 6s. 6d. It was found impossible to keep down the wages to last year's level. Unless an ample quantity of cement is broken to keep the sluicing-nozzles and elevators employed at their fulf efficiency while working, waste of time is unavoidable and loss consequently occurs, while inefficient working entails loss of water —the unpardonable sin in hydraulic mining. The head races have not proved either troub'esome or expensive for maintenance. Water-supply for 1903-4, 636-9 eight-hour days ; 1904-5, 903-5 eight-hour days : an increase of 316-6 eight-hour days. Pumping 3 1903-4, 1,382-6 hours (172 days) ; 1904-5, 555 hours (69-4 days) : an increase of 827-6' hours (103-4 days). Water used in mine for sluicing and elevating: No. 1 Division—l9o3-4, 3,769 hours (47L1 days) ; 1904-5, 4,525 hours (565-6 days) : No. 2 Division—l9o3-4, 1,7265 hours (215-8 days) ; 1904-5, 2,703 hours (337-9 days) : total, 1903-4, 5,495-5 hours (686 9 days); KC4-5, 7,223 hours (903-5 days). An increase over last year of 1,732-5 hours (2166 days), but less than 1902-3 by 275-5 hours (34 - 3 days). The total increased supply due to variations in the rainfall, &c, as compared with last year amounts to 904-9 hours (113-2 days). The following is a statement of work and values for the year 1904-5 : No. 1 Division —hours sluicing, 4,525 ; cement, 113,125 cubic yards ; gold, 941-01 oz. ; value per cubic yard, 39927 gr. (7-88 d.) : No. 2 Division—hours sluicing, 2,703 ; cement, 90,010 cubic yards ; gold, 583-79 oz. ; value per cubic yard, 3-1132 gr. (6-14 d.) : total—hours sluicing, 7,228 ; cemont, 203,135 cubic yards ; gold, 1,524-8 oz. ; value per cubic yard, 3-603 gr. (7-lld.). Mean value, 3-603 gr. or 7'lld. per cubic yard." Kilty and Party's Hylraulic Sluicing and Ehvating Claim, Munro's Gully. —The cement is brought down as usaal by large blasts. It is then broken up and sluiced through a long run of boxes. Nine men are employed. E. Brown and Party's Hydraulic Sluicing and Elevating Claim, Munro's Gully (lately Mills and party).—An improved water-supply has been obtained, and sluicing operations are still being carried on in the bel of Tuapeka Cre;k with fair su^c^ss. P. P. Thomas and Party's Claim, Munro's Gully. —A large area of terrace ground has been sluiced away during the year with payable results. W. Hogg and Party, Tuapeka Flat.—Axes, of claim, 30 acres, comprising terrace ground in the valley of the Tuapeka River. The necessary arrangements for putting plant on the claim are not yet completed. A. N. Wakefield and Party, Tuapeka Flat.— -It is proposed to generate electricity at the Blackcleugh Stream and transmit the current to the claim, where it will be utilised to drive pumping plant in order to elevate water on the Tuapeka terraces for sluicing purposes. John Roach and Party, Tuapeka Flat.—This party holds a claim on Tuapeka Flat which it is intended to work by hydraulic sluicing and elevating. A water-race from Gabriel's Gully has been applied for and granted subject to compensation being paid to freeholders en route. Pending settlement of these claims operations have not been commenced. Dredging. —Three dredges continue steadily at work in this district, while two were dismantled during the year. Waipori. William Brown and Party's Sluicing Claim, Bungtown Flat. —Sluicing operations have been continued throughout the year, but the plant being small and the water-supply poor only a limited area of ground has been turned over. Golden Padlock Hydraulic Elevating Claim, Mitchell's Flat (J. Gare and party).—Four working shareholders find remunerative employment in this claim. Reef Creek Hydraulic Sluicing and Elevating Claim, Mitchell's Flat (F. Sandager and party).— Sluicing operations were commenced during the year and continued for some time. The results obtained not being satisfactory the owners have sold the property to F. W. Knight, of Waipori. FarreU's Deep Lead Hydraidic Sluicing and Elevating Claim.— This claim is now being worked on tribute by Richard Cotton, who has removed the sluicing plant to a portion of the claim on the Lammerlaw Creek. The ground is easily worked and, since starting, operations have been conducted with success.
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Lammerlaw Creek Hydraulic Gold-mining Company (W. E. Caudwell, Manager). —Sluicing has been steadily carried on at this claim, and a large area of ground has been worked during the year. Sew Kew and Party, Lammerlaw Creek. —This is a special claim of 40 acres worked by hydraulic sluicing and elevating, with satisfactory results. Four men are employed. Bakery Flat Hydraulic Sluicing and Elevating Company, Upper Waipori (J. T. Johnson, Manager). —Johnson's submerged-jet dredge started operations on this claim during the year, and proved itself capable of elevating and treating a large amount of material. The dredge started work on a poor portion of the claim, and satisfactory results were not obtained. For this reason hydraulic sluicing and elevating has again been resorted to on a payable portion of claim. Golden Point Hydraulic Sluicing Claim, Upper Waipori (D. O'Brien, Manager).—Four men have been continuously employed throughout the year in this claim. Sluicing operations have yielded payable results. Post-office Creek Hydraulic Sluicing Claim, Lower Waipori (J. R. Parker, Manager).—This claim has provided employment for four men during the year, but operations were not attended with greatsuccess. The water-supply is inadequate and the ground continues difficult to work. Munro and George's Hydraulic Sluicing Claim, Lower Waipori. —Sluicing operations in this claim have again advanced to the solid face, and when the claim was inspected it was found necessary to caution the men against approaching or working under the high faces. Four men are employed. W. McMillan's Alluvial Claim, Post-office Creek, Lower Waipori. —This claim has been extensively worked for many years, during which time a considerable area of gold-bearing wash was blocked out. The claim has now been abandoned. Ah Yet's Hydraulic Ground-sluicing Claim above Big Flat, Lower Waipori. —This claim continues to be worked on the same lines as in former years. There are several fossickers scattered about the Lammerlaw Ranges in the creeks and gullies. Ten dredges are still in active operation in the Waipori district, while two have been dismantled and removed from the district. One dredge has been idle throughout the year. O'Brien's application of hydraulic power to dredges has proved a boon in this district where coal is costly. Beaumont. Champion Hydraulic Sluicing and Elevating Company (Limited), Beaumont (J. Fahey, Manager). — Area of claim, 18 acres. The head race was extended half a mile, and the line of pressure-pipes was then shifted to command the upper section of the claim. Since the completion of these improvements sluicing operations have been steadily conducted, although hampered somewhat by the drainage-inflow from the river and by the buried timber. Seven men are employed in the claim. During the year the company's dredge was sold for removal to a claim at Waikaka. Dredging. —Two privately owned dredges have been at work in the district on the Clutha River during the year with varying results. Island Block. Island Block Gold Dredging and Sluicing Company, Island Block (A. C. Perkins, Dredgemaster ; D. Weir, Sluicing Manager).—The sluicing plant has continued to work steadily throughout the year, whilst the dredge was also in operation the greater part of the year. Late in the year the dredge was beached and the paddock pumped out. The bottom was then elevated and cleaned up as a test of the efficiency of the dredge in dealing with the hard uneven schist-rock bottom. The results were said to be favourable to the efficiency of the dredge, which has not yet, however, resumed operations. Twenty men have been employed by the company during the year. Undaunted Gold-mining Company's Claim, Tallaburn (J. Kirkpatrick, Manager).—Sluicing was carried on during the greater part of the year by the proprietors, Messrs. Edie and Kirkpatrick. In October the claim was sold to the Tallaburn Hydraulic Sluicing Company. Tallaburn Hydraulic Sluicing Company (Limited), Tallaburn (John Whelan, Manager). —This company was formed to acquire the interests of Messrs. Edie and Kirkpatrick, and of Messrs. Whelan and Curtin. These claims were amalgamated and sluicing operations were resumed in November. Six men are employed in the claim. E. Curtin and F. Whelan's Sluicing Claim, Curries Flat.— The water-supply on this claim being inadequate very little sluicing was done on this property. This claim has now been amalgamated with the Undounted to form the Tallaburn Hydraulic Sluicing Company's claim. Gunton's Beach Hydraulic Sluicing Claim, Horseshoe Bend. —Having to combat with a poor watersupply and low pressure the owners of this claim are unable to conduct operations on an extensive scale. Dredging. —ln addition to the Island Block dredge, already mentioned, there is one other dredge in operation in this district on the Clutha River. Miller's Flat. Golden Run Hydraulic Sluicing and Dredging Claim, Miller's Flat. —Area of dredging claim, 81 acres. Area of sluicing claim, 52 acres. The company's dredge has been in operation throughout the year. The elevating plant has now been removed from the sluicing claim on the western bank of the river, and will be used to strip ground ahead of the dredge. The work of relaying the pipe-line to command the ground to be stripped, and of suspending the pipes across the Clutha River, is now being carried on. Twelve men have been employed during the year. Dredging. —Nine dredges have been steadily at work during the year, while two dredges of the older type have been superseded by up-to-date machines.
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Waigth, Manager). — The extensive mining operations in this claim are conducted on the same lines as in the past with due regard to the efficient working of the mine and to the safety of the men employed. A good body of goldbearing wash, evidently old river-bed, has been opened out in the present working-paddocks, and this insures profitable operations being carried on for some time. For particulars of accident whereby George Taylor and John McNab were accidentally killed see list of accidents appended. Eighteen men are employed in connection with the claim and water-races. The manager has invented a simple appliance for regulating the feed to the elevator. A vertical box with central division and sides 6 in. apart are bolted up and inserted alongside the lift so that stones of more than 6 in. diameter are kept back from the buried elevator-throat when opening up a paddock. Ladysmith Gold-dredging Company (Limited) (W. Donnelly, Manager). —Area of claim, 60 acres. This company's claim is still being worked by hydraulic sluicing and elevating. The water-supply has been improved and the pressure increased, thus enabling a larger amount of material than formerly to be turned over. The sluicing plant is operating on a highly payable seam of wash, and the prospects before the company are bright. Eight men are employed. Commissioners Flat Sluicing Claim (Coulter and party ; R. George, Manager).—With the increased water-supply a greater amount of material is treated. The heavy overlying burden is swept off into the river, and the lower material is elevated and passed over boxes fitted with gold-saving appliances. Four men are employed. Golden Gate Sluicing Claim (Manuel Bros.). —This claim is worked on a small scale by hydraulic sluicing and elevating. Three men are employed. Pleasant Valley Gold-mining Company, above Coal Creek Flat. —Some improvements were effected to the water-supply and to the line of pressure-pipes, and operations were resumed during the year. The mine has recently changed ownership again, the purchaser being Mr. A. McPherson, of Coal Creek. The new proprietor intends to still further improve the condition of the plant, and thus give the claim a thorough trial. Butterfly Sluicing Claim, Teviot (Weatherall Bros.). —Two men find employment in this groundsluicing claim. There are several miners in this district working along the banks of the Clutha River. Dredging. —There are six dredges in this district in active operation on the Clutha River when the river is favourable for dredging, three of which are privately owned. Bald Hill Flat. Carroll and Lynch's Sluicing Claim. —The owners of this claim continue to work on the usual lines and to obtain payable results during the sluicing season. Mitchell's Sluicing Claim. —This ground-sluicing claim affords employment for one man. J. Ewing and J. Dowdall's Hydraulic Sluicing Claim (W. McNeish, Manager).—Operations during the sluicing season continue to yield satisfactory results to the owners. Last Chance Hydraulic Sluicing and Elevating Company (J. McNeish, Manager).—Area of claim, 96 acres. Ten men are generally employed in this claim, in which operations are being conducted on the usual lines, with payable results. Stringer and Miller, Fourteen-mile Beach. —-These two men are engaged stripping on the river beaches. Dredging. —There were three dredges on the Clutha River in the gorge below Bald Hill Flat. As a very slight rise in the river prevents successful operations, the past season has not been favourable for continuous work. Naseby. Mining-work in this district continues much the same as last year. It is to be noted that the easierworked ground is becoming exhausted, and larger volumes of water are becoming concentrated upon the deeper class of ground, by which means the average number of men employed is maintained. Work this year has been somewhat irregular, owing to the dryness of the season. There are considerable areas of auriferous ground in the district outside present mining operations, which may be expected to be utilised as the water on present workings becomes liberated. Dredging. —Roberts's Naumai dredge, Upper Kyeburn, which is now the only one in this district, has been idle during the latter part of the year. Hamilton's. Perseverance Sluicing Claim. —HenrylHorn and Guy Hooper continue to work this claim. Three men are employed. Messrs. Roberts' Bros. have a sluicing claim in this district. A few men are employed on this field sluicing with the small supply of water available.
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Patearoa. Patearoa Hydraulic Sluicing Claim (D. C. Stewart, Manager).—This claim is owned by a private syndicate, and has been worked steadily during the year. It is intended to work the flat portion of this claim by dredging. Recently some very rich wash has been struck in this claim. Area of claim, 18 acres. There are a few other parties sluicing in this district in proximity to the Taieri River. Upper Taieri River. Canadian Flat Hydraulic Sluicing and Elevating Claim. —No movement has been made in connection with this property during the year. It is quite probable, however, that the works in connection with the development of this claim will be completed in the near future, and sluicing operations commenced. Messrs. McColl Bros, have discontinued working their hydraulic sluicing claim on the Upper Taieri. Fortification Hydraulic Sluicing Company, Red Swamp, Lammerlaw Ranges. —The necessary plant was erected on the claim, and an area of ground was worked. The results obtained did not come up to expectations, but I understand further prospecting-work has been gone on with. Serpentine. Mining matters in this district are very quiet. I understand that Messrs. Gunton Bros, have discontinued working in their sluicing claim. There are a number of fossickers scattered over the Lammerlaw Heights during the summer season. Deep Stream. Deep Stream Amalgamated Hydraulic Sluicing Company (Limited), Deep Stream (A. C. Buckland, Manager).—This sluicing and elevating claim continues to be systematically worked, with results which are satisfactory to the shareholders. Fifteen men are employed during the year. Sutton. Hibernia Claim. —The claim has been sold, and is now being worked by a party of working-miners. The reef is rising, and water-pressure available is a gradually decreasing quantity. Rock and Pillar. Rock and Pillar Sluicing Company (N. Maloney and party).—Three men are employed in this alluvial sluicing claim. Idaburn. Wheeler and Party's Sluicing Claim. —Ground sluicing. Two men. Blackstone Hill. Blackstone Hill (including Ida Valley.) — About fifteen men find employment in various parts of this district. The wash is usually highly auriferous, but the water-supply is poor. Dredging.— The Cairntrodlie dredge, owned by the Wallis Syndicate, Gore, is the only dredge in operation in the Ida Valley. St. Bathan's. Eagle and Gray's Sluicing Claim. —No work has been done on this property during the year. The claim is, in the meantime, held under protection, awaiting the deepening of the main sludge-channel. Scandinavian Water-race Company, Surface Hill (N. Nicholson, Manager).—The various claims held by' this company comprised a total acreage of 100 acres. Sluicing operations are conducted on an extensive scale. An average of twenty men were employed during the year. United M. andE. Water-race Company (P. T. O'Regan, Manager).—Area of claim, 24 acres. Nine men are employed in this claim, in which sluicing operations are conducted on an extensive scale. P. Hanrahan's Sluicing Claim.— This claim is worked by hydraulic sluicing and elevating with water rented from the Scandinavian Water-race Company. Shamrock Gold-mining Company, Hawkdun Station.— The claims had been sold, and operations are being continued on similar lines to heretofere. Kildare Hill, St. Bathan's. No work has been done here for some time, owing to the sludge-channel not being deep enough in the meantime to carry away the tailings. Cambrian's. Shepherd's Flat Claim.— This claim and water-race have been rented by the proprietor (Mr John Ewing) to Messrs. P. McCarthy and Gilbert O'Hara, who are working on a small scale. Cambrian's Claim.— This water and water-race have also been rented by the proprietor (Mr. John Ewing) to two small parties—Owen Jones and party and Rees Hughes and party, who are working on a small scale. 6 R. Jones and Morgan continue ground-sluicing at the Lauder. G. Jones and Son are ground-sluicing at Cambrian's. Vinegar Hill Hydraulic Sluicing Company, Cambrian's (T. Morgan, Manager).—Area of claim 62 acres. This company still continues operations at Vinegar Hill. A large body of water under high pressure is brought on to the claim, and a considerable amount of material is treated. Since the commencement of work at this claim the results have not been satisfactory, but recently an improved seam of wash has been opened out. Seven men are employed.
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Fordham and Gay's Hydraulic Sluicing Claim, Cambrian's. —This party continue to work their claim on a small scale, with apparently satisfactory results. Gannon's Alluvial Sluicing Claim, Vinegar Flat, Cambrian's. —This claim of 16 acres is the property of the Bank of New South Wales, and is worked by Mathew Gannon. Matakanui. Undaunted Gold-mining Company, Matakanui (T. C. Donnelly, Manager). —Area of claim, 114 acres. The mode of working this claim is by hydraulic sluicing and elevating. The company has had a successful year. Nine men are employed. Tinker's Gold-mining Company, Tinker's (J. Naylor, Manager). —The operations of this company have also been attended with success during the year. Six men are employed in the claim, which is worked by hydraulic sluicing and elevating. Matakanui Gold-mining Company (H. Norman, Manager). —Area of claim, 45 acres. Good results have been obtained from this claim during the year. Seven men are employed. J. Symes and Sons' Sluicing Claim, Matakanui. —The owners still continue sluicing operations on the flat below the Matakanui Township. Drybread Diggings. As all suitable water-supplies are concentrated on Tinker's Goldfield, these diggings are still abandoned to a few fossickers. Devonshire Diggings. As at Drybread, these diggings are almost deserted by miners. Ophir. There is still very little mining in this district, although there are large areas of auriferous ground awaiting suitable water-supply. Some ground has recently been taken up in the district for dredging purposes. Springvale. Springvale Sluicing Claim, near Alexandra South (J. Gartley, Manager).—Sluicing operations on a small scale are still being carried on at Springvale. Dredging. —The Olrig dredge continued to work steadily during the year, and to yield satisfactory results. The Chatto Creek dredge has been inactive throughout the year. Alexandra South. Alexandra Bonanza Gold Dredging and Sluicing Company, Galloway Flat (J. Matthews, Manager).— Ground-sluicing has been carried on during the greater part of the year, but the area worked did not yield large results. From 16 to 18 heads of water are delivered to claim under pressure of 80 ft. vertical, the ground averaging 20 ft. in depth. Tucker Hill Sluicing Claim, Alexandra South (Rivers and Gartley, Owners). —This claim on Tucker Hill has been worked out, and the water-race cut round to Richmond Hill. Richmond Hill Sluicing Claim, Alexandra South (James Rivers, Owner; George Campbell, Manager). —Area of claim, 10 acres. This ground-sluicing claim is worked with the water and mining plant trans ferred from Tucker Hill. Six men are employed. Manorburn Gold-mining Syndicate, Galloway Station. —A large area of auriferous terrace ground is at present held by this syndicate. Two men are engaged prospecting the area by shaft-sinking and by driving. Though not at present available, water under suitable pressure could be brought to command this ground. Golden Bend Gold-mining Company, near Alexandra South. —Shaft-sinking operations on this claim were seriously interfered with by floods in the Manuherikia River, which caused a stoppage. Work has been resumed, and the claim is now in full working-order. Several parties are engaged ground-sluicing around Blackman's, Conroy's, and other gullies at the foot of the Obelisk Range. Dredging. —Alexandra may be considered the centre of river-dredging in Otago. There are six Jredges in active operation on the Clutha River, in the gorge below Alexandra Bridge, and eighteen dredges are at work on the river and in the banks above the bridge. The majority of these dredges are on the dividend-paying list. As in the Miller's Flat district, it is noticeable here that the dredges of smaller type are being replaced by larger and more efficient machines, with which it is possible to rework ground already turned over and extract therefrom profitable returns. The electrical installation in connection with the Earnscleugh No. 3 has proved a success, and it is now proposed to equip a second dredge with this power at an early date. There are also two privately owned dredges at work on the Manuherikia River. Clyde. Individual mining is practically a thing of the past in this district. About three men are engaged in alluvial mining. The Shepherd's Flat dredge is at work on the Fraser River. Dredging. —There were five dredges on the Clutha River near Clyde working when the river was favourable. A further trial will be given to that stretch of the river above the Clyde Bridge, which so far has not justified the amount of money expended in placing dredges thereon.
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Cromwell. A party of Chinamen have obtained good returns for many years from a claim on the banks of the Kawarau River, above Cromwell Township. In December, 1904, the claim was abandoned, owing to loss of fall for discharge of tailings. Sluicing operations are also conducted on a small scale around Lowburn and Quartz Reef Point. Dredging. —On the length of river from Waenga to Cromwell Township there are five dredges which operate during the winter season, while the three dredges owned by the Junction Electric Golddredging Company are now at work on the Kawarau above its confluence with the Clutha River. During the past two years, considerable attention has been given to the Clutha Basin, between Lowburn and Cromwell. There are now six dredges in active operation in this locality, all obtaining good returns of gold. The ground is deep and heavy to work, and requires machines of an efficiency equal to that of the Rise and Shine and Rising Sun dredges. Bannockburn. A. T. Aitken's Claim. —A ground-sluicing claim of 2 acres, in which two men find employment. Crabbe Bros.' Claim. —This claim is still being worked by ground-sluicing with water brought in from Shepherd's Creek in the Wealth of Nations water-race. Three men are employed. Gair and Murray's Sluicing Claim. —Two men are employed ground-sluicing in this claim. There are several other miners in this locality holding small areas and working with intermittent water-supplies. Kawarau Gorge : Robertson's Terrace. Last Chance Claim. —T. Craig holds a claim of 5 acres, on which he is engaged driving out the auriferous washdirt. Mining on this terrace is now almost at a standstill, owing to the patchy nature of the auriferous wash and the scarcity of water for sluicing. There are several fossickers earning a living in Kawarau Gorge. Dredging. —The stretch of the river for three miles above Bannockburn Bridge over the Kawarau River has proved phenominally rich, as proved by the operations of the Cromwell and Electric Golddredging Company's dredges. The Cromwell claims became worked out during the year. Cardrona. Walter Little's Hydraulic Sluicing Claim, Cardrona Valley (Ed. Barker, Manager).—Operations have been steadily continued during the sluicing season with moderate success. Owing to the heavy class of material operated on progress is slow. Six men are employed in the claim. A. Loft and party have discontinued driving out the wash in the valley above Cardrona Township Magnus HendersonTand party continue sluicing on Branch Creek. E. Barker and party hold a claim on Branch Creek, but have not yet constructed the water-race or plant. Courtney and Fleming are still sluicing on Criffel Face. There are three dredges at work in this district, two of which are worked by O'Brien's application of water-power for dredges. Luggate. There are several sluicing claims in the locality which are worked on a small scale. Dredging. —The Albertown dredge, owned and worked by working shareholders with moderate means, is the only dredge at work in this locality. Knewstubb's Upper Clutha dredge lies sunk above Luggate Ferry Matatapu. McLaren Bros.' Hydraulic Sluicing and Elevating Claim. —Sluicing operations are still being carried on in this claim with a moderate degree of success. Arrowtown. Fealey and Hay Bros.' Sluicing Claim, Arrow River. —This is the only claim at work in the neighbourhood of the township. It is worked on Smith's jet principle of elevating material. Arrow River. Arrow Falls Sluicing Company (J. A. Millar, Manager).—Area of claim 25 acres. The work entailed in opening out this claim was of considerable magnitude, but operations have been carried beyond the gorge into the flat and steady work may now be expected. Progress is, however, retarded by occasional floods in the Arrow River. Seven men are employed. Bremer's Claim, Bracken's Gully. —This claim has been worked throughout the year on behalf "of an Arrowtown syndicate, which had purchased it. The claim has an area of 2 acres, and is worked by ground-sluicing. Robert S. Cooper and party, Bracken's Gully. —A ground-sluicing claim of 3 acres. ' ! Peter Henderson and party, Bracken's Gully. —A ground-sluicing claim of 4 acres. In the Arrowtown district there are a number of fossickers on Whitechapel Flat and at the junction of the Arrow and Kawarau Rivers.
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Macetown. Anderson and party, Eight-mile Hill. —Three men are employed in this sluicing claim, from which fair returns are obtained. William Reid and party, Red Hill. —This is a ground-sluicing claim on the terrace above the Arrow River. There are still a number of fossickers, principally Chinese, on the creeks and in the' gullies around this'district. Glewchy. Valpy Bros.' Claim, Glenorchy (Head of Jjake Wakitipu). — Three men find employment in this hydraulic-sluicing and elevating claim. There are several other small claimholders in this district. Queenstown. Reid and Lee, Twelve-mile, Lake Wakatipu. —Sluicing operations have been conducted on the usual lines during the year. Arthur's Point. Arthur's Point Hydraulic Sluicing and Elevating Company, Arthur's Point, Shotover River. —This claim is now being worked by James McMullan and party. Area of claim, 10 acres. Five men are employed. Dredging. —The Wakatipu Gold-dredging Company's dredge (late New Prince Arthur) was in operation during the year, but sunk while lying idle during a flood in the Shotover River. Lower Shotover. James Tyrell and others, Kawarau River. —Sluicing and elevating operations have been carried on during the year, but have been hampered by the heavy drainage from the Kawarau River. As the claim is considered a payable one, a proposal is under consideration to abandon sluicing in favour of dredging. Moonlight. Moonlight Sluicing Claims Nos. 1 and 2, Moonlight Creek, Queenstown. —These claims are now being worked on a small scale by tributing parties. There are a few fossickers in this neighbourhood. Shotover River The various sluicing claims in this district continue to be worked, with payable results. Reiseler and McCormack, below Long Gully. —This claim is situated in the bed of the Shotover River, and is worked during the winter season when the river is low. Ward and Smith, below Long Gully. —This is also a claim in the bed of the Shotover River, worked by the Smith's jet-pump system of hydraulicking. Thompson and Robertson. —The proprietors of this claim have persevered for several years in an attempt to work the bed of the Shotover River, and, during the season, were well rewarded for their efforts. An exceptionally rich patch of gold-bearing wash was struck, yielding close upon 1,000 oz. of gold. Coulter, Son, and Sainsbury, continue to work their claim below Deep Creek. Boomerang Terrace. Three Chinamen are?sluicing here. Blue Jacket Sluicing Claim, Deep Creek (J. S. Collins). —Three men are employed in this claim sluicing terrace ground during the summer months. In the winter (when the Shotover River is low) the bed of the river is worked by Smith's jet-pump principle. E. Sainsbury has a small sluicing claim at Maori Point. Davis's Sluicing Claim, Stoney Creek Terrace, Skipper's (W. L. Davis, Owner). —Extensive groundsluicing operations are still carried on in this claim, in which four men are employed. Robert Johnstone's Sluicing Claim, Pleasant Creek Terrace, Skipper's. —The owner of this claim does not operate on an extensive scale. Sorrenson and Henderson, Pleasant Creek Terrace, Skipper's. —Two men are engaged driving out the wash in this terrace. Skipper's Sluicing Company, Londonderry Terrace, Skipper's (John Corbett, Manager).—Sluicing has been steadily carried on in this claim throughout the season. The material treated is rough, but a considerable amount is sluiced away, with satisfactory results. The tail-race tunnel continues working satisfactorily. Stevenson and Aspinall's Sluicing Claim, Skipper's Point. —The owners of this claim continued to work with a poor water-supply, but still obtain payable returns. Dredging. —The Maori Point dredge continued operations during the year, although hindered by the high state of the river and the numerous smaller floods to which the Shotover River is liable. Upper Shotover River. Smith and Sons' River-bed Claim, above Skipper's Point. —During the summer months work in this claim is confined to ground-sluicing on the terrace section. In common with the other river claims in this district, the bed of the river is worked by Smith's jet-pump system of hydraulicking during the winter months when the river is low. Rogers and Johnston have transferred their mining plant to a claim on Jenkins Terrace.
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Peet and Helms continue working the bed of the river at the foot of Ballarat Hill, with satisfactory results. William Palmer, Shotover, has a small ground-sluicing claim. Monk's Terrace Sluicing Claim, Upper Shotover (J. Lynch, Manager).—Ground-sluicing operations are continued on this terrace during the sluicing Reason. Four men are employed. 0. Strahle has a river-bed claim which is worked by Smith's jet-pump system. Monk's Creek Syndicate, Upper Shotover. —Sluicing has not yet been commenced on this claim. Sandhills Hydraulic Company, Upper Shotover (Hamilton and party).—An expensive plant was procured, and a water-supply brought in to work a river-beach claim. Four men are employed. Davis Bros.' Claim, Upper Shotover.— This plant is still at work on Guy's Terrace. Three men employed. William McLeod works a small elevating claim on Sloan's Flat, with moderate success. Sunny Terrace Sluicing Claim, Upper Shotover .—The Muddy Creek Sluicing Claim was purchased by Mr. H. Mills during the year. The new owner started to develop it on an extensive scale. A large amount of material was sluiced away with a good body of water, but the returns obtained were not satisfactory. Five men were employed. R. Anderson continues to work his sluicing claim on Muddy Creek Terrace, Upper Shotover. Dwan, Costelloe, and Cummings, Muddy Creek Terrace. —Three men continue to find employment in this ground-sluicing claim. Southland. Nevis. Our Mutual Friend Hydraulic Sluicing and Elevating Company (Masters and Adie Bros.). —This claim continues to be worked on the usual lines with moderate success. Four men are employed. Robertson and party's Hydraulic Sluicing Claim.— Four men find employment in this privately owned claim, from which payable returns are obtained. Keep-it-dark Gold-mining Company, Galvin's Terrace. —This property has been idle throughout the year. Glenore Claim (Rip and T ear),\Nevis— As no returns were obtained for money expended and work done, this claim is closed down. Thomas Shaw, Lower Nevis, has a ground-sluicing claim of 2 acres. Robert Ritchie, Lower Nevis, continues to work his claim by ground-sluicing. Dredging.— The five dredges in operation in this district continue to work during the summer season, with satisfactory yields of gold. Upper Nevis. Upper Nevis Sluicing Claim, Cinnabar Flat.— Owing to the poor water-supply, operations are not carried on continuously in this claim. Joe Parks's Hydraulic Sluicing Claim, Upper Nevis.—The results obtainedjfrom claim are said to be satisfactory, and the work is carried on in the usual way. Edward McMillan's Sluicing Claim, Cameron's Gully, Upper Nevis.— This claim is worked by hydraulic sluicing and elevating. Four men are employed. McDonald's Hydraulic Sluicing and Elevating Claim, Upper Nevis (R. McDonald, Manager).— Mining during the past season has been profitably carried on in the shallow ground. Six men are employed. O'Connell and Graham's Hydraulic Sluicing Claim, Upper Nevis.— This privately owned claim continues to yield satisfactory returns. Operations are conducted on good lines. Seven men are employed. Undaunted Sluicing Claim, Upper Nevis (R. Kitto, Manager).—A new water-race was brought in, and the sluicing plant transferred to work the upper flat, on which sluicing operations were commenced during the past season. It has been found necessary to still further improve the water-supply. Dredging.— There is one dredge here, but it has been idle throughout the year. Nokomai. Lion Hydraulic Sluicing Claim (Hannah P. Soper, Owner, Garston).—The original company went into liquidation, and the claim, plant, and water-rights were purchased by Mrs. Soper. Under the new ownership, shallow ground has been worked, but it is intended to attack the deep ground in the near future. In view of this, the water-race and sluicing plant are being put in good working-order. Six men are employed. Nokomai No. 1 Sluicing Claim, Nokomai (J. Robertson, Manager).—There is nothing fresh to report in connection with this claim, which continues to be steadily worked on good lines, and to give good results. Nokomai No. 2 Sluicing Claim, Nokomai.—The ground worked in this claim is shallow and very rough, but with the improved water-supply, a large quantity of material is sluiced away during the season, and satisfactory results are obtained. J. Copland continues to work his terrace claim with overflow water from the Nokomai waterrace. Victoria Gold-mining Company (James France, Manager).—This claim is situated in Victoria Gully, a tributary of the Nokomai Creek. Under the present ownership, several improvements have been effected in connection with the water-supply. Three men are employed. Waikaia. Alluvial mining by means of gold-dredging has quite recently been revived in Waikaia Valley. Two dredges are at work near the township and eleven lower down the valley. Gold won by dredging had exceeded the returns usually obtained by land dredges in other districts ; as high as 100 oz. of
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gold per week of 140 hours having been recovered by several of the dredges on different occasions. The majority of the claims had been reliably prospected prior to expenditure on dredges. Several properties are now being prospected with a view to their being taken up for dredging if proved payable. Argyle Hydraulic Sluicing Company, Winding Creek (J. Stewart, Manager).—During the year all sluicing operations were suspended and a dredge, to be worked by water-power, is being erected on the claim. Winding Creek Hydraulic Sluicing Claim, Waikaia. —This property has beenj purchased by the Round Hill Gold-mining Company, Southland. Cow's Creek, Waikaia. —There are a few fossickers in this locality. Upper Waikaia and Whitecombe Districts. —There are a few small claimholders scattered over this district. Gore. Alluvial mining in and around this district is confined to dredging. There are two dredges on the Mataura River, near Gore, one of which is at work. The total number of dredges on the Waikaka dredging-field is twenty-nine, of which number twenty-seven are in active operation, with payable results. Three new dredges were brought into the district and erected during the year. Powerful up-to-date machines are being placed on this field, special attention being paid to providing large bucketcapacity with good delivery. This was rendered necessary by the heavy nature of the clay overlying the auriferous washdirt. Ibbotson's dredge is at work on the Chatton Mining Reserve. In the Charlton Valley five dredges have operated during the year successfully. As in the Waikaka field the heavy clay overlying the auriferous washdirt—sometimes to a depth of 10 ft. —hinders rapid working of the ground, and is no doubt responsible for loss of gold. There are five dredges operating in the Waimumu Valley, with satisfactory results. One dredge has been idle throughout the year, and been removed from the locality. Round Hill. Round Hill Gold-mining Company (A. Reynolds, General Manager; F. Hart, Mine-manager).— Operations are being steadily conducted. Heavy preliminary works having been successfully overcome, the several claims are now fairly well opened out, and the company has recently been placed on the dividend-paying list. A large paddock of about 8 acres has been sunk in the flat and the Ourawera Stream forced over on to worked ground, thus liberating an area on the southern side of the stream of about 60 acres of virgin ground, which is all available to the present plant. There are two elevators in the paddock, No. 1 elevating 67 ft. 6 in., main ripple run doubled, 70 ft. in length from tip-box, discharging on to side tables doubled, each 26 ft. by 18 ft. ; forty-eight mats, twenty-four on each side, six pens, and four mats to a pen ; then 36 ft. of tail ripples. No 2 elevating 68 ft. 6 in. The tables are a duplicate of No. 1, except that the double run of ripples from tip-box to side tables is 130 ft. in length. At each lift there are a double set of pipes used as pump or dirt pipes alternately as the water suits. The pipes are expanded from 13 in. diameter at the bottom to 15 in. to 18 in. at the top, and were made in the blacksmith's shop on the ground. Elevator jet 4 in. diameter working at 120 lb. pressure. A new service pipe-line, 70 chains in length, has been laid down, 42 chains 27 in. diameter, and the balance, 28 chains 26 in. diameter, leading from Port's race to the Ourawera. The claim is in good working-order and improving, there being more room in the paddock for tailings-dump. The old bed of the Ourawera Stream is bared and the shaft of the Sludge Gold-mining Company is exposed to view, containing steam pumping-pipes and dredge bucket-ladder of an abortive attempt to win the precious metal by that method with the aid of steam. Average depth of ground, 40 ft.; quantity of material treated for the year, 522,720 cubic yards ; average value of ground worked, £1,000 per acre ; value of gold, £4 per ounce ; cost of winning gold, £2 17s. 6d. per ounce ; cost per yard in wages, including maintenance of water-races, repairs to plant, working-expenses, management, and salaries, 2d. per cubic yard. Sketches by Mr. A. Reynolds showing improved hydraulic elevator " T " piece with centre deflector; also elevator throat-liner as adopted and used by the Round Hill Mining Company, and described in my report. (See page 81 G.-3, 1904.)
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Ourawera'Gold-mining Company (James Coulling, Mine-manager).—Hydraulic sluicing and elevating : Good results have beenj|obtained for the year's work, and dividends are declared regularly. Orepuki Goldfields. Gold-mining continues to employ practically the same number of men as for several years past. As the claims in the immediate neighbourhood of the township are becoming worked out the attention of the miners is being diverted in the direction of Pahia and Round Hill. The surface of the country is heavily overgrown by forest, which renders prospecting more or less difficult, but as the limited supply of water becomes available the auriferous nature of the alluvial surface is becoming gradually recognised. It is to be noted that gold to the value of 1,000 oz. per acre has been recovered on this field. Beach-combing. —Sea-beach claims have proved more than usually remunerative during the. last year. Waiau River. Several small sluicing claims have been maintained on the river-terraces lying to the west of the Waiau River mouth. Small prospecting parties have ventured from time to time further west, but the difficulties of travelling and working in dense bush, together with the intermittent nature of foodsupplies, have militated against success. Two men reported the discovery of a rich quartz reef in the bush, but proved themselves unable to locate the reef on a second attempt. Stewart Island. Treseder and Goodger, McFadyen's Creek, Pegasus.— Ground-sluicing for tin and gold in the old creek-bed in the terraces. Eraser and Ford, Pegasus. — tin andft.gold in the terraces of a branch of McArthur's Creek. Preservation Inlet and South-west Coast of Otago. A few parties are engaged ground-sluicing upon the mainland and on Coal Island, with varying results. Accidents. hydraulic and alluvial mines. Fatal. 6/4/1904. —Joseph Walker, fossicker, Waitahuna, was found buried under a fall of earth in his claim. 12/4/1904. —John Lutgens, miner, Norwegian Claim, Waitahuna Gully, was killed by premature explosion of powder while stemming a charge with an iron scraper as tamping-bar. 11/6/1904. —Lye Mow, miner, Fitzmaurice and Smith's Sluicing Claim, Round Hill, was killed by fall of earth from side of tail-race. 24/9/1904. — George Taylor and Andrew McNab, miners, Roxburgh Amalgamated Sluicing and Mining Company's Claim, Roxburgh, were killed by a fall of rock while assisting to repair a break in the water-race. Non-fatal. 12/4/1904. —John Larsen, miner, Norwegian Claim, Waitahuna Gully, was severely burnt about the face by premature explosion of powder while stemming a charge with an iron scraper as tampingbar. 22/10/1904. —John Mellor, nozzle-man, Undaunted Gold-mining Company's Claim, Matakanui, sustained fracture of two ribs by fall of clay from the face. 22/10/1904. —William Kenny, sluicer, Scandinavian Water-race Company's Claim, St. Bathan's, while inserting scrub behind the elevator uptake pipes, fell a distance of 20 ft. into the elevator wellhole, and sustained fracture of two ribs. GOLD-DREDGING. At the end of December, 1903, the total number of dredges in Otago and Southland was 200. At the end of December, 1904, this number had dropped to 184. During the year there was a decrease of 6 working dredges in Otago, and an increase of 3 working dredges in Southland. The total number of dredges in Otago was lessened by 13. Of this number, 10 were dismantled and not re-erected. One was removed to the West Coast, Ito Victoria, and another to Southland. In Southland 2 dredges were dismantled and not re-erected. On account of the number of dredges for sale the building of new dredges in the Otago and Southland Districts has been at a complete standstill. A number of registered companies which had been in operation part of the year were liquidated, and, in some cases, the dredges were started to work again by new companies. In other cases the dredges were dismantled after sale and not re-erected, or were sold for removal to other claims. Improvements in dredges have been of a minor nature, chiefly relating to improvements in general practice. An appliance to prevent the loss of the buckets and links in case of the pins breaking has been patented by Mr. C. L. Watt, consulting engineer, Dunedin. O'Brien's application of hydraulic power to dredges has proved successful in districts where water is available under sufficient pressure, and modifications of the application of this system are being adopted. Johnson's submerged-jet principle of dredging, or, rather, elevating, was tried and proved capable of practical results, but has not been in operation throughout the year.
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MACGEORGE BROS.' NO. 1 DREDGE, WAIKAKA, SHOWING EXTENDED SLUICE-BOX. THE HEAVY MATERIALS ARE SEEN FALLING AT THE FIRST DROP, WHILE THE FINE MATERIALS ARE BEING CARRIED OUT AND SPREAD ON THE SURFACE.
[See also Report of Mr. Warden Cruickshank
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[Note. —The owners of all dredges having an asterisk (*) in front of their names have been served with notices that the rivers on which the dredges are working are deep and swift-flowing within the meaning of the Act, and that clause 2 of Regulation 83 of " The Mining Act, 1898," applies thereto.] Name of Dredge and Locality. Owners. Dredgemaster. Remarks. Dates of Visits. Otago. cltttha eiveb. *New Paul's Beach, below Beaumont *New Golden Gravel, Beaumont *Champion, Beaumont New Paul's Beach Gold-dredging Company William Adams and party Champion Gold-dredging and Hy-draulic-sluicing Company Otago Gold-dredging Company Golden Run Gold-dredging Company John Tyson John Herbert Louis Johnston Dredge and life-saving appliances in good order 8/4/04 7/11/04 8/4/04 8/4/04 Dredge being removed to Waikaka * Otago No. 2, below Island Block Golden Run, Miller's Flat George Bennet H. Coutts C. Monson John Tough Dredge and life-saving appliances in good order 5/7/04 9/4/04 8/11/04 9/4/04 8/11/04 9/4/04 *Pride of Clutha No. 2, Miller's Flat *Pride of Clutha No. 1, Miller's Flat *Golden Gate, Miller's Flat Pringle and party Pringle and party Main driving-belts to be guarded ; light line required at stern Dredge undergoing repairs Dredge idle throughout the year Golden Gate Gold-dredging Company Otago Gold-dredging Company D. Ballintyne Dredge and life-saving appliances in good order 9/4/04 8/11/04 9/4/04 28/9/04 26/5/04 8/7/04 9/4/04 9/7/04 9/11/04 26/5/04 8/7/04 6/7/04 *Otago No. 1, Miller's Flat *Old Otago No. 1, Miller's Flat *Golden Treasure, Miller's Flat Golden Treasure Gold-dredging Company Majestic Gold-dredging Company .. E. Kitto T. Cornish Dredge idle throughout the year Dredge and life-saving appliances in good order * Majestic, Ettrick John Herbert D. Mitchell Alex. Johnston A. E. Maitland Dredge idle Lifebuoys to be re-covered ; bows to be fenced Dredge and life-saving appliances in good order *Golden Bed, Ettrick Golden Bed Gold-dredging Com*Ettrick, Ettrick *Grogan and party, Ettrick pany Ettrick Steam Gold-dredging Company Grogan and party G. Thompson J. A. Wallace This party are shifting Old Golden Treasure Dredge to Gibb's Beach Claim. Several planks require to be renewed in starboard pontoon Dredge and life-saving appliances in good order Dredge shifting; I could not get on board Dredge and life-saving appliances in good order All bow-fencing to be renewed ; screen-driving gear and main engine fly-wheel to be guarded ; winch pinions to be covered Dredge and life-saving appliances in good order 26/5/04 *Gold King No. 1, Dumbarton Rock *Gold King No. 2 (late Endeavour) Dumbarton Rock Joseph Sparrow J. McLean 27/9/04 10/4/04 28/9/04 10/4/04 Joseph Sparrow G. Magnus * Roxburgh Jubilee, Roxburgh *New Teviot, Roxburgh New Roxburgh Jubilee Gold-dredg-ing Company New Teviot Gold-dredging Company (Joseph Sparrow) Lady Roxburgh Gold-dredging Company Molyneux Kohinoor Gold-dredging Company E. Butler — Kitto .. H. Brice D. Mitchell A. P. Bremner Screen-driving gear to be guarded ; railing on bows to be renewed Dredge and life-saving appliances in good order 6/7/04 11/4/04 28/9/04 11/4/04 11/4/04 28/9/04 28/9/04 11/4/04 28/9/04 *Lady Roxburgh, Roxburgh *Molyneux Kohinoor, Coal Creek Flat A. Rennie Dredge and life-saving appliances in fair order
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Name of Dredge and Locality. Owners. Dredgemaster. Remarks. Dates of Visits. clutha river — continued. Coal Creek to Alexandra Gorge. ♦Fourteen-mile Beach No. 1 New Fourteen- mile Beach Golddredging Company (F. W. Payne) New Fourteen-mile Beach Golddredging Company New Golden River Gold-dredging Company Molyneux Falls Gold-dredging Company New River Molyneux Gold-dredging Company Davis Bend Gold-dredging Company New Bendigo Gold-dredging Com*New Fourteen-mile Beach G. P. Blue These pontoons were wrecked while being shifted to Coal Creek Arrangements being made to secure them from breaking away Railing required on stern and bows ; main belting to be guarded 7/7/04 29/9/04 8/7/04 *New Golden River .. D. Murray Dredge idle 8/7/04 *Molyneux Falls M. Harliwich Dredge and life-saving appliances in good order 8/7/04 *New River, Molyneux Dredge idle on account of high river 11/7/04 ♦Davis Bend No. 1 .. *New Bendigo 11/7/04 11/7/04 P. McVicar ♦New First Chance pany New First Chance Gold-dredging Company Sailor's Bend Gold-dredging ComS. Hoy .. Dredge and life-saving appliances in good order 11/7/04 ♦Sailor's Bend John Dewar 11/7/04 *Manuherikia pany Manuherikia Gold-dredging ComL. Anderson 11/7/04 *Moa No. 1 .. *Moa No. 2 .. pany Clyde Gold-dredging Company W. Nicholson Dredge being dismantled Dredge and life-saving appliances in good order .. .. .. ... 28/5/04 28/5/04 Alexandra. ♦Alexandra Lead Alexandra Lead Gold-dredging Company Molyneux Hydraulic Gold-dredging Company Alexandra Eureka Gold-dredging Company Ditto New Golden Beach Gold-dredging Company G. Poulter Dredge and life-saving appliances in good order 3/3/04 31/5/04 3/3/04 31/5 04 12/4/04 Molyneux Hydraulic C. Simonsen Dredge idle Dredge and life-saving appliances in good order Railing on bows to be renewed ; second boat to be equipped with light line ♦Alexandra Eureka No. 1 C. Curno ♦Alexandra Eureka No. 2 Xew Golden Beach N. Bradley W. Bringans Dredge and life-saving appliances in good order ... Boathooks and light lines required ; railing on bows to be renewed; boat to be equipped with life-saving appliances Dredge and life-saving appliances in good order 12/4/04 12/4/04 ♦Ngapara No. 1 ♦Ngapara Extended ♦Enterprise No. 1 Ngapara Gold-dredging Company.. Enterprise Gold-dredging Company M. G. Scott C. Allen .. S. J. Luke 1/6/04 3/10/04 13/4/04 13/4/04 3/3/04 31/5/04 13/4/04 12/4/04 3/10/04 12/4/04 3/10/04 ♦Enterprise No. 2 Earnscleugh No. 3 Enterprise Gold-dredging Company Earnscleugh Gold-dredging ComG. R. McGregor C. Weaver New dredge ; not yet equipped with life-saving appliances, nor machinery efficiently guarded Dredge and life-saving appliances in good order ,, fair order ,, good order Earnscleugh No. 1 .. pany Ditto J. Fouhy..
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Name of Dredge and Locality. Owners. Dredgemaster. Remarks. Dates of Visits. OLUTHA river — continued. Alexandra —continued. Earnscleugh No. 2 Earnscleugh Gold-dredging Company J. Fouhy.. .. Set-screw on winch shaft to be guarded ; hand-rails required on well-hole and gangway Dredge and life-saving appliances in good order F. Williams 12/4/04 3/10/04 3/3/04 31/5/04 12/7/04 "Chicago Glasgow •Perseverance No. 1 .. *Perseverance No. 2 .. *New Perseverance No. 1 *New Perseverance No. 2 *Dunstan Lead Chicago Gold-dredging Company .. Sandy Point Gold-dredging Company Perseverance Gold-dredging Company .. Ditto New Perseverance Gold-dredging Company .. Ditto Dunstan Lead Gold-dredging Company A. Steel .. S. Cameron .. „ „ 21/1/04 21/1/04 12/7/04 James E. Carrol . . Dredge undergoing extensive repairs J. R. Baker .. „ D. Bringans .. ' Dredge and life-saving appliances in good order 12/7/04 5/10/04 Below Clyde. •Matau *Unity At Clyde. •Vincent Matau Gold-dredging Company Unity Gold-dredging Company Clutha Gold-dredging Company H. P. Saunders .. Dredge idle Dredge and life-saving appliances in good order T. Barry .. Screen-driving gear to be guarded 2/6/04 5/10/04 5/10/04 John Bourke .. Dredge and life-saving appliances in good order 5/10/04 Clyde to Cromwell Gorge. •Davis Bend No. 2 .. Davis Bend Gold-dredging Company Caretaker .. j Dredge idle .. .. .. ' 2/6/04 7/10/04 1/6/04 7/10/04 2/6/04 *Monte Christo *New Halfway House New Monte Christo Gold-dredging Company New Halfway House Gold-dredging Company E. Eaton.. .,. Dredge and life-saving appliances in good order ', Dredge idle J. Sawle .. .. Fencing on bows to be renewed Visited dredge in connection with fatal accident to James King, winchman, 31/10/04/par- ' ticulars of which appear on list appended George Goodger .. Second boat to be equipped with life-saving appliances; foot-planks required about the friction gear ; railing required side of pontoon Dredge idle M. Murray .. Dredge and life-saving appliances in good order •New Alpine Consols .. . . New Alpine Consols Gold-dreding Company 2/6/04 •Riley's Beach •Alpine No. 2 •Hartley and Riley •Junction Electric No.[2 Riley's Beach Gold-dredging Company Alpine No. 2 Gold-dredging Company Hartley and Riley Gold-dredging Company Junction Electric Gold-dredging Com - 7/10/04 7/10/04 A. Johnston .. „ „ 2/6/04 7/10/04 3/6/04 7/10/04 3/6/04 Dredge idle George McLay .. Two lifebuoys to be repaired ; part of bow-fencing to be renewed Dredge and life-saving appliances in good order A. Ross .. .. „ „ pany Abort Cromwell. Point d'Or .. Point d'Or Gold-dredging Company Dismantling this dredge for removal 1/9/04
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Nine of Dredge and Locality. ■ j Owners. T Dredgemaster. Remarks Da tee ef Visits. clutha river — continued. Lowburn. *Rise and Shine No. 1 Rise and Shine Gold-dredging ComJohn C. Ray Dredge and life-saving appliances in good order 3/6/04 *Rise and Shine No. 2 pany Ditto Thomas Keen Screen-driving gear to be guarded ; all railings in pontoons to be renewed Stern-railing to be renewed ; well-hole fencing to be secured ; second boat to be equipped with life-saving appliances Dredge and life-saving appliances in good order Dredge undergoing repairs Dredge and life-saving appliances in good order 21/1/04 3/6/04 * Rising Sun Rising Sun Gold-dredging Company N. P. Kloogh William Kane 7/10/04 4/6/04 7/10/04 4/6/04 4/6/04 10/10/04 'Revival •Sunshine *Sunshine Revival Gold-dredging Company .. Sunshine Gold-dredging Company.. Clutha River Gold-dredging ComF. M. Kitto Dredge idle " Dredge still idle (have leased Sunshine dredge) *New Royal Maori pany New Royal Maori Gold-dredging Company E. A. Denniston .. New dredge ; not fully equipped with life-saving appliances, nor machinery efficiently guarded 4/6/04 Luggate. ♦Upper Clutha Knewstubb Bros. Dredge sunk above Luggate Punt.. 10/10/04 Albertown. Albertown Gold-dredging Syndicate H. Raitt Dredge and life-saving appliances in good order 10/10/04 *Albertown .. KAWARAU EIVER. Above Cromwell, •Junction Electric No. 1 Junction Electric Gold-dredging ComJ. Richmond Dredge and life-saving appliances in good order 4/6/04 ♦Cromwell No. 1 pany Cromwell Gold-dredging Company.. N. P. Kloogh Dredge idle Dredge and life-saving appliances in good order Dredge idle Dredge and life-saving appliances in good order 6/6/04 11/10/04 6/6/04 11/10/04 12/7/04 12/7/04 7/6/04 30/11/04 7/6/04 12/10/04 7/6/04 12/7/04 12/10/04 ♦Cromwell No. 2 F. Woodhouse *Lady Ranfurly ♦Electric No. 2 ♦Voltaic Electric Gold-dredging Company .. Voltaic Gold-dredging Company .. G. C. Troy A. Hedley J. Bourke Grand Junction No. 2 ♦Waitiri ♦Grand Junction No. 1 W. Reid, Macetown Aitken and party James Horn, Bannockburn * * • E. McDonald Thomas Hogg Dismantling dredge for removal The owner has been instructed to remove these pontoons from the river Pontoons entirely removed from the river Dredge and life-saving appliances in good order Dredge and life-saving appliances in fair order Dredge idle Victoria Bridge. ♦Kawarau Consolidated Kawarau Consolidated Gold-dredging Company (Aitken and party) Pontoons moored in safe position Pontoons purchased to be dismantled 12/7/04 12/10/04 Gibbskm. Junction Waikaka Cotter and party, Arrowtown The owners have received instructions to remove these pontoons from the river Pontoons entirely removed from the river Pontoons stranded on the beach in safe position 8/6/04 13/10/04 13/10/04 ♦United Morven United Morven Gold-dredging ComGibbston pany F. W. Payne .. Dismantling dredge for removal to West Coast 12/1/04
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Name of Dredge and Locality. 1 Owners. Dredgemaster. i Remark*. Dates of Visits. SHOTOVER RIVER. *New Prince Arthur .. New Prince Arthur Gold-dredging Company J. Sanders Visited in connection with drowning fatality on 29th February, 1904. DonaldjHunter,[fireman, lost his life while attempting to go from the dredge to the shore on All life-belts to be repaired ; suitable second boat tojbe procured Dredge sunk ... _. «. ... ..... 2/3/04 *Wakatipu (late New Prince Arthur) ♦Maori Point Wakatipu Gold-dredging Company W. Kitto 19/5/04 24/11/04 Maori Point Gold-dredging Company Thomas Hoskins .. Dredge and life-saving appliances in good order 24/11/04 Cardrona Valley. Lone Star La Franehi Lone Star Gold-dredging Company New La Franehi Gold-dredging Company Sasse and party C. F. Melton D. Craig Dredge and life-saving appliances in good order Visited in connection with drowning fatality on 14th May, 1904. Frank Duthie, cadet, lost his life through falling into the dredgeDredge worked by water-power ; life-saving appliances in fair order 18/5/04 18/5/04 Sunbeam William Sasse 18/5/04 NEVIS RIVER. Nevis Crossing Nevis Crossing Gold-dredging ComThomas Hogg Dredge and life-saving appliances in good order 1/12/04 Crewe No. 1 New Era Ngapara No. 2 Ngapara No. 3 pany Crewe Gold-dredging Company New Era Gold-dredging Company .. Ngapara Gold-dredging Company .. Ngapara No. 3 Gold-dredging Company Crewe Gold-dredging Company William Weir George Omond Alexander Gunion.. C. S. Fleming 1/12/04 1/12/04 1/12/04 1/12/04 Dredge undergoing extensive reparis Crewe No. 2 Dredge idle 2/12/04 MANUHEEIKIA RIVER. Chatto Creek Morning Star Ben Davis, Alexandra Morning Star Gold-dredging Company Olrig Gold-dredging Company Coronation Gold-dredging Company S. Cameron ■ .. Dredge idle Dredge undergoing repairs 31/10/04 31/5/04 Olrig Coronation E. A. Johnston Dredge and life-saving appliances in good order Dredge idle (since sold to Lady Annie Gold-dredging Syndicate) 20/4/04 20/4/04 ERASER RIVER. Loch Lomond Loch Lomond Gold-dredging Company A. McLean Dredge and life-saving oppliances in good order 6/10/04 IDA VALLEY. Cairntrodlie, Poolburn Cairntrodlie Gold-dredging Company H. Mercer Dredge and life-saving appliances in fair order 17/3/04 KASEBY. Roberts's Naumai, Upper Kyeburn Roberts's Naumai Gold-dredging Company S. Beer Life-saving appliances not in good order ; machinery not efficiently guarded Dredge and life-saving appliances in fair order 24/3/04 25/3/04 TUAPEKA. A. N. Wakefield .. S. McStay J. Hughes G. Montgomery John Harris Taniwha Lawrence, Tuapeka Flat Reliance, Tuapeka Flat Tuapeka, Evans Flat Gabriel No. 1, Tuapeka Flat .. Happy Valley, Weatherstone's.. Taniwha Gold-dredging Company .. Lawrence Gold-dredging Company Reliance Gold-dredging Company .. Tuapeka Gold-dredging Company .. Gabriel Gold-dredging Company .. Happy Valley Gold-dredging Company Dredge and life-saving appliances in good order Dredge being dismantled Dredge idle Dredge being dismantled Bow-fencing to be renewed; fly-wheel to be guarded Dredge and life-saving appliances in good order 24/9/04 24/9/04 24/9/04 24/9/04 24/9/04 24/9/04
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"T Name of Dredge and Locality. Owners. DredgeraasWr. Remarks. Dates of Visits. WAITAHUXA. Havelock Gordon Manuka Imperial Waitahuna Gully Havelock Gold-dredging Company.. Gordon Gold-dredging Company .. .. A. C. Broad .. ! Imperial Gold-dredging Company .. Argyle Gold-dredging and Hydraulicsluicing Company W. Rowe T. Thompson J. S. Sinclair Dredge and life-saving appliances in good'order Dredge being dismantled Light lines and boathooks required Dredge being removed to Waikaia .. 7/4/04' 7/4/04 7/4/04 7/4/04 7/4/04 OLENOKE. Gold Bank Stirling .. i Gold Bank Gold-dredging Company Stirling Gold-dredging Company .. A. Thomas J. Nelson Dredge and life-saving appliances in good order .. .. ... I 24/5/04 24/5/04 WATPOBI. Quilter and party Johnston's Submerged Jet Upper Waipori Jutland Hydraulic Waipori Consolidated Perseverance Oceanic Success Empire No. 1 Golden Shore Quilter and party Bakery Flat Sluicing Company Upper Waipori Gold-dredging Company Jutland Hydraulic Gold-dredging Company Waipori Consolidated Gold-dredging Company McNeil and party Oceanic Steam Gold-dredging Company .. I Success Gold-dredging Company .. Empire Gold-dredging Company .. Golden Shore Gold-dredging ComW. Carr .. J. T. Johnston C. Haggitt T. Jefferson C. F. Truesdale Boathooks and light lines required Dredge idle Dredge and life-saving appliances in good order •• »? >» ...... 21/9/04 21/9/04 21/9/04 21/9/04 21/9/04 T. Aitken A. Mclvor ■ ■ ! Dredge idle 15/12/04 15/12/04 W. Hanley J. Hughes Dredge and life-saving appliances in good order Dredge idle Dredge being dismantled ■.. 15/12/04 15/12/04 15/12/04 Empire No. 2 Lower Enfield pany Empire Gold-dredging Company .. O'Brien and Party W. O'Brien C. Robinson Dredge idle • • Dredge and life-saving appliances in good order j Visited dredge in connection with drowning fatality (Charles Conroy, fireman, lost his life by drowning in dredge-paddock (11/1/04) Dredge and life-saving appliances in good order I 15/12/04 15/12/04 14/1/04 15/12/04 Enfield .. J Enfield Gold-dredging Company .. SHAG RIVER. Inch Valley, Inch Valley Inch Valley Gold-dredging Company R. Stoneham P. Brennan Dredge undergoing repairs j Light lines and boathooks required ; gangway required from bows to shore Dredge and life-saving appliances in good order 14/0/04 17/6/04 14/6/04 Inchdale, Inch Valley Inchdale Gold-dredging Company POMAHAKA KIVEE. Greenvale, Scrubby Flat Ardmore, Kelso Knewstubb Bros. Ardmore Gold-dredging Company.. • Dredge sunk Re-erecting Coal Creek Flat dredge ; the old dredge has been dismantled .. Southland. matattra rivhb. *Graham's Syndicate "Central Mataura Graham's Matauraf JGold-dredging Syndicate Central MatauraJGold-dredging Company Dredge idle 2/5/04 W. Shore New life-belts to be provided ; boats to be equipped with life-saving appliances 2/5/04 I
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Name of Dredge and Locality. ! Owners. Dredgemaster. Remarks, Dates of Visits. EDENDALE. Two Creeks .. Two Creeks Gold-dredging Company Dredge idle throughout the year WA1KAKA KIVEB. Graham and Party's, Lower Waikaka Waikaka Syndicate, Waikaka .. Graham, J. A., and party.. J. A. Graham Two boathooks required, otherwise dredge and life-saving appliances in good order .. 20/5/04 Waikaka Syndicate R. Henderson Dredge and life-saving appliances in good order 25/2/04 23/11/04 25/2/04 Sneddon's Freehold, Waikaka .. Sheddon's Freehold Gold-dredging Company T. Stevenson Sheddon Bex, Waikaka Sheddon Rex Gold-dredging Company Argyle Gold-dredging Company Lee and party J. Graham 23/11/04 23/11/04 Argyle, Waikaka Lee and party's steel dredge, Waikaka Lilliesleaf, Waikaka D. Caithness W. Wilson 23/11/04 26/2/04 Lilliesleaf Gold-dredging Company R. F. White Re-erecting original machinery on new pontoons Dredge and life-saving appliances in good order 24/6/04 8/9/04 3/5/04 Garden Gully, Waikaka Garden Gully Gold-dredging ComJ. Stewart Junction Waikaka, Waikaka .. pany Junction Waikaka Gold-dredging Company Star Gold-dredging Company H. Mercer Erecting machinery .. .. .. .. . ■ . ■ • Gangways required in bows and across well-hole Dredge and life-saving appliances in fair order Dredge and life-saving appliances in good order 3/5/04 22/6/04 26/2/04 3/5/04 22/6/04 24/6/04 Star, Waikaka J. S. Aitken Waikaka, Waikaka McGeorge's Freehold No. 1, Waikaka McGeorge's Freehold No. 2, Waikaka Waikaka Gold-dredging Company .. McGeorge Bros. J. Watt .. H. McColl One lifebuoy to be re-covered ; boat and light line required on bows J. Donald Erecting machinery New dredge with machinery not yet efficiently guarded Light lines and boathooks required ; gangway required on bows Dredge and life-saving appliances in good order Bow-fencing to be renewed ; two boathooks required Dredge and life-saving appliances in good order 26/2/04 3/5/04 22/6/04 26/2/04 24/6/04 22/6/04 Paterson's Freehold No. 1, Waikaka Paterson's Freehold No. 2, Waikaka Ibbotson's, Waikaka Record, Waikaka Phoenix, Waikaka Perry's Pioneer, Waikaka Paterson's Freehold Gold-dredging Company Ditto J. Paterson Ibbotson and party Record Gold-dredging Company .. Phoenix Gold-dredging Company . . W. H. Gray W. McCorkindale . . M. McCorkindale .. H. Rankin Erecting original machinery on new pontoons Dredge and life-saving appliances in good order Light lines and one boathook required ; guard on main engine to be renewed Dredge and life-saving appliances in good order 20/12/04 22/6/04 22/6/04 22/6/04 IJTTLE WAIKAKA RIVEB. Little Waikaka, Waikaka Little Waikaka Gold-dredging Company Ibbotson and party W. S. Paterson Waikaka United Gold-dredging Company Ditto J. Brownlie Dredge idle 22/6/04 Ibbotson's, Waikaka Globe, Waikaka Waikaka United No. 1, Waikaka T. Maslin W. Wadsworth A. Louden Dredge to be shifted to claim on big Waikaka Dredge undergoing repairs Dredge and life-saving appliances in good order 22/6/04 22/6/04 24/6/04 Waikaka United No. 2, Waikaka C. M. TurnbuU .. 24/6/04
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Iiame of Dredge and Locality. Owners. Dredgemaster. Remarks. Dates of Visits. LITTLE WAIKAKA RIVEE — COIltd. Waikaka Queen, Waikaka Waikaka Queen Gold-dredging ComJ. Wallace Dredge and life-saving appliances in good order 24/6/04 Waikaka Forks No. 1, Waikaka Old Lilliesleaf Waikaka Forks No. 2, Waikaka pany Private syndicate Lilliesleaf Gold-dredging Company.. Private syndicate James McNeil James McNeil Dredge dismantled for re-erection on new part of claim Re-erecting the late Champion dredge Dredge and life-saving appliances in good order 24/6/04 24/6/04 24/6/04 8/9/04 CHATTON. Ibbotson and party .. Private syndicate Not visited WAIMXTMU STKEAM. Marshall Bros., Waimumu Waimumu Queen, Waimumu .. Marshall Bros. Waimumu Queen Gold-dredging Company Waimumu Extended Gold-dredging Company Waimumu Gold-dredging Company Waimumu Royal Gold-dredging Company W. H. Gray McLean Marshall Bros. J. Murray Bow-fencing to be renewed; gangway required on bows ; boathooks and light lines required.. Two oil-engines, each 25 b.h.-p., have been installed. Dredge and life-saving appliances in good order Dredge idle 23/6/04 23/6/04 Waimumu Extended, Waimumu H. Leicester 23/6/04 Waimumu, Waimumu Waimumu Royal, Waimumu .. W. White W. Wilson Dredge and life-saving appliances in good order 23/6/04 23/6/04 Burrel's Freehold, Waimumu .. McLean's Freehold, Waimumu T. Maslin Fly-wheel on main belts to be guarded ; two boathooks required Dredge idle 23/6/04 23/6/04 CHAELTON CREEK. Charlton. MacCharlton Gold-dredging ComT. Brandt Dredge undergoing repairs MaoCharlton 4/5/04 Charlton Creek pany Charlton Creek Gold-dredging Company Central Charlton Gold-dredging ComC. Bennet Dredge and life-saving appliances in good order 4/5/04 Central Charlton James McCorkindale 4/5/04 Charlton Valley Mill Creek pany H. F. Nees and Co. Mill Creek Freehold J. Brownlie Dredge undergoing repairs Erecting machinery Dredge and life-saving appliances in good order 4/5/04 13/5/04 29/6/04 WAIKAIA RIVEB. Waikaia. Argyle, Winding Creek Argyle Hydraulic-sluicing and Golddredging Company Hessey's Gold-dredging Company .. Building pontoons 24/10/04 Hessey's, Winding Creek G. Pettigrew Dredge and life-saving appliances in good order 24/2/04 24/10/04 26/10/04 Mystery Flat, Waikaia Mystery Flat Gold-dredging Company Masterton Gold-dredging Company A. Thomas Dredge idle Masterton, Waikaia E. Lawson Building pontoons Erecting machinery Dredge and life-saving appliances in good order Main driving-belt and screen-driving gear to be guarded Screen- and elevator- driving gear not yet efficiently guarded Dredge and life-saving appliances in good order 8/6/04 9/9/04 24/10/04 23/2/04 27/6/04 24/10/04 Duke of Gordon Duke of Gordon Gold-dredging Company F. Brown
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Nime of Dredsre and Locality. Ownere. Dredgemaster. Remarks. Dates of Viaite. waikaia — continued. New Fairdown New Fairdown Gold-dredging Company Waikaia Gold-dredging Company .. William Johnston Screen-driving gear to be guarded ; fly-wheel to be fenced 9/9/04 Waikaia R. Allen .. Erecting machinery 24/2/04 27/6/04 28/6/04 9/9/04 24/2/04 14/5/04 27/6/04 24/10/04 28/6/04 24/10/04 23/2/04 27/6/04 24/10/04 23/2/04 Lady Annie Lady Annie Gold-dredging Company N. Sligo '.'. James Guyton Machinery-guards and life-saving appliances being placed in position Dredge and life-saving appliances in good order Erecting machinery Dredge and life-saving appliances in fair order Lady Gordon Lady Gordon Gold-dredging Company Knewstubb Bros. John Gordon Re-erecting Nugget dredge Erecting machinery Fly-wheel to be guarded ; light lines and boathooks required Dredge and life-saving appliances in good order Dredge idle Light lines and boathooks required ; main driving-belts to be guarded : railing on bows to be renewed Dredge and life-saving appliances in good order Waikaia, Kia-ora George Crowley Muddy Greek Limited, Muddy Creek Muddy Creek Gold-dredging Company F. Hamer Nugent Wood, Muddy Creek .. Garryowen, Muddy Creek Nugent Wood Gold-dredging Company Garryowen Gold-dredging Company E. McDonald George Larking J. Gillespie W. Robbins Light lines and boathooks required Dredge idle Dredge removing to Lady Gordon Claim 27/6/04 23/2/04 27/6/04 25/10/04 23/2/04 27/6/04 •28/6/04 Nugget, Upper Waikaia Lady Gordon Gold-dredging Company WAIAU RIVER. Belmont, Waiau Lagoon Dredge sunk ; machinery sold for removal
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Summary of Dredges in Southern Mining District. District. At 31st December, 1904. Working — In Otago .. .. .. .. .. .. 106 In Southland .. .. .. .. .. .. 46 152 Standing — In Otago .. .. .. .. .. .. 13 In Southland .. .. .. .. .. ..' 2 — 15 Removing — —- In Otago .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 2 In Southland .. .. .. .. .. .. 3 — 5 Dismantling— — In Otago .. .. .. .. .. .. ..10 In Southland .. .. .. .. . . . . 2 12 Total .. .. .. .. 184 Decrease of working dredges — Otago .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 6 Increase of working dredges — Southland .. .. .. .. ■ .. .. .. 3 Accidents and Fatalities. Gold-dredges. Fatal. 11/1/1904. —John Charles Conroy, fireman, Enfield dredge, Waipori, was found drowned in the dredge-paddock. There was no evidence to show how he had got into the water. 29/2/1904. —Donald Hunter, fireman, New Prince Arthur dredge, Shotover River, Arthur's Point, was drowned through falling into the river while attempting to go ashore from the dredge on the coalingline. The dredge had stranded, and the side mooring-lines had carried away owing to flood in the river. 14/5/1904. —Frank Duthie, cadet, New Lafranchi dredge, Cardrona, was found drowned in the dredge-paddock. There was no evidence to show how he got into the water. 9/9/1904. —James King, winchman, New Halfway House dredge, Clyde to Cromwell Gorge, Clutha River, was killed by being struck by a sling of coal which was being lowered from the bank to the dredge on a wire rope. Non-fatal. 29/4/1904. —William O'Connell, winchman, Alexandra Lead dredge, Alexandra ; broken rib by falling over one of the hatches. 23/7/1904. —Donald McDonald, winchman, First Chance dredge, Alexandra, fingers of one hand badly crushed while oiling the ladder-lifting gear. 9/9/1904. —Fred Resta, Ngapara No. 2 dredge, Nevis, bruised leg. While crossing the elevator in motion, leg jambed between elevator driving-pinion and the housing. 26/9/1904. —W. Nicholson, dredgemaster, Moa dredge, Alexandra : Injured head and shoulders by trestle supporting coaling-line falling on him. 5/11/1904. —W. McVey, winchman, Moa dredge, Alexandra, finger crushed by winch-brake. I have, &c, E. R. Green, The Under-Secretary, Mines Department, Wellington. Inspector of Mines.
REPORTS OF WARDENS. Mr. H. S. Wardell, S.M. (Acting Warden), Whangarei, to the Under-Secretary for Mines, Wellington. Sir, — Magistrate's Office, Whangarei, 2nd February, 1905. I have the honour to report, that in the Puhipuhi Mining District no mining operations are being carried on ; the industry appears dead. I have, &c, H. S. Wardell, S.M., The Under-Secretary, Mines Department, Wellington, pro Warden,
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Mr. Warden Bush, Thames, to the Under-Secretary for Mines, Wellington. Sir,— Warden's Office, Thames, sth May, 1905. I have the honour to transmit herewith the usual annual report on mining matters within the Hauraki Mining District for the year ending the 31st December, 1904. I regret that lam not in a position to report a general revival all over the field. In some parts of it very little mining has been done, simply owing to the results of the operations in hand being so unsuccessful, consequently the return of gold produced in these parts has fallen off very much; but in other portions of the field the returns have so increased that, notwithstanding the shrinkage referred to, the yield on the whole is annually increasing. This is proved by the returns for the first three months of the present year showing an increase of some £70,000 over the same period of last year. The Kapanga Mine at Coromandel, which may be termed the oldest mine on the Peninsula, no longer exists in its former condition, the machinery connected with it having been removed and sold, and the mine abandoned by its former proprietors. A small portion of the old area is, however, still held by a few persons who took it up after the old company relinquished their holding. The Waiotahi Mine at the Thames, a small property which has been a dividend-payer for years, has excelled itself this year owing to its good fortune in unearthing some good ore, from which very rich stone has been obtained, thereby materially increasing the returns from this mine. It is to be hoped the ore at present being worked is there in a large quantity, and that the find may lead to others in other parts of the field. The industry here requires some rich discoveries to give it new life. The recent boring operations have not proved of much help in indicating the location of any new reef-system at the lowest depths to which they were prosecuted. : ' Various old mining companies have become defunct, and the properties held by them have been acquired by a syndicate of persons represented by Mr. H. H. Adams. These gentlemen have subdivided these properties into smaller holdings, and locally floated companies are being worked by this syndicate to the best of their ability. The properties referred to are the Moanataiari, the May Queen, the Alburnia, the Eclipse, the Mahara Royal, the Saxon, the Golden Belt, and the Tairua Broken Hills. These properties are all being worked by the syndicate already mentioned. It is to be hoped these enterprising gentlemen will presently be successful in unearthing some really good mines. The dry season has proved very trying to the up-country mining operations. The want of water in the Ohinemuri River has been much felt by all the companies in that locality, and their crushing operations have, in consequence, been retarded to some extent, some of the reduction-works having been compelled to hang up half of their crushing machinery though in a position to supplement their water-power with steam. This has been a great drawback to several of the active-working mines, and should such dry seasons occur frequently, the want of water caused thereby will interfere considerably with the mining industry of this district. Waihi. —Mining activity still continues in this portion of the district, the number of claims having increased from fifty-eight to sixty-eight since my last report, additional areas amounting to 1,200 acres having been applied for during the year. A considerable stir was caused about July last in consequence of the Waihi Extended Company finding a reef in their property and the Grand Junction Company also securing their reef at a lower level and proving it to contain gold of good value. These discoveries have raised the hopes of the community in some measure, and caused them to take greater interest in mining than was being taken previously. These finds naturally have made things look brighter in this locality than- they have done for some time past. The Waihi Company are also finding their reefs improving, and becoming more valuable at increasing depths. The Waihi Consols and the Waihi South Companies have been endeavouring (with the assistance of the Diamond Drilling Company, with whom they entered into contracts to bore) to locate some one or other of the lodes being worked by the Waihi Company, but so far the boring operations have not resulted in any new discoveries being made. The Waihi Beach Company are sinking with a view to pick up the reef known to exist in their property, and are making steady progress. The future prospects of Waihi appear to be brighter than ever. The population is steadily increasing as the different mines are employing more labour. In consequence of this, there is a great demand for residence-sites, and those in the township and its near proximity are practically now all taken up. The Waihi Gold-mining Company have carried on their operations very vigorously during the past year, haviug employed more men than previously in connection with their works and increased the output of ore with a corresponding increase of bullion. The prospects of this company still continue to improve. As the workings go deeper the reefs appear to get larger and to be of greater value, and as the company are only working on 150 acres of their ground, out of the 850 acres they hold, they should, supposing the balance of their area is as highly auriferous as that at present being worked, have a long period of prosperity before them. They have crushed 29,000 tons more quartz during this year than last ; the total' number being 259,978 tons, which produced £673,101 worth of gold, as against £650,687 recovered during the previous twelve months. Daring the year 1,236 men have been employed on this company's mining operations. The total amount of work done in feet is 20,511, which, if placed in a straight line, would reach three miles. This work consists chiefly of driving, crosscutting, winze-sinking, and shaft-sinking. Many additions have been made to the crushing plants, both at Waihi and Waikino. The company's mill at Waikino in particular is becoming most extensive, and presents a busy and thriving appearance. The Waihi Grand Junction Company have been developing the eastern portion of their property, with very satisfactory results. The work consists of 658 ft. of driving, 567 ft. of sinking, and 1,230 ft. have been removed in rises. During the year the company employed thirty-four wages-men and twenty-two on contract-work, besides a number excavating the site for the proposed battery shortly to be erected. Driving on the No. 2 level was continued to the boundary of the Waihi Extended
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Claim, and communication effected with that company's ground, good ventilation being thus secured for both mines. At the No. 2 level the Waihi Company's Martha Lode was intersected, and found to be 28 ft. wide. The Waihi Company's No. 2 reef was also cut, and proved to be 7 ft. wide. The values of both reefs were fully maintained for the whole distance driven. An electrical-lighting plant has been installed, and several buildings which were necessary have been completed. During the year the company purchased the forty-stamper mill which was used for a comparatively short time by the Kauri Freehold Gold Estates Company (Limited) at Opitonui. This mill has been taken down and conveyed to Waihi, where it is to be re-erected. The prospects of this company seem very encouraging at present. The Waihi Extended Gold-mining Company (Limited) : About the middle of last year this company was fortunate in unexpectedly finding the reef they were looking for at the 500 ft. level, which proved to be 18 ft. wide. The values of the reef are, however, very low, and it has been decided to sink another 135 ft. in the hope that at that level the reef upon which the Grand Junction Company are working may be struck. The reef was driven on for a distance of 100 ft., and a winze sunk to a depth of 40 ft. If the reef should turn out to contain gold in payable quantities the company will have a valuable property. Twelve men have been employed on this company's ground during the year. The Waihi Gladstone Gold-mining Company (Limited) : This company have fitted up a cyanide plant, and commenced treating the ore obtained from the ground, but so far have failed to secure payable results. They are still experimenting, and hope before long to be able to extract the gold in sufficient quantities to recompense them for the labour and expense they have gone to. The Waihi Beach Gold-mining Company (Limited) have been engaged sinking a shaft, and during the year a distance of 100 ft. was completed. It is proposed to continue sinking to 265 ft., and then drive at the 250 ft. level, the estimated length of crosscut required to get the reef being about 130 ft. from the shaft. While sinking, a small leader about 18 in. wide was met with. A winding plant and a 14-horse-power engine have been erected on the ground. . The Waihi Consolidated Gold-mining Company (Limited) : This company have been prospecting by boring for a considerable time, having entered into a contract with the Diamond Drilling Company to bore to a depth of 1,200 ft. After reaching 600 ft. the country became so difficult that the drill would not work satisfactorily, and operations had to be suspended. Nothing further has been done up to the present, although the company are trying to arrange matters so that further boring may be proceeded with. The drilling company's operations on this field have not altogether been a great success, nor have the borings so far been of much advantage to the field. The Waihi Consols Gold-mining Company (Limited) : This is another company who have endeavoured to find a reef on their ground with the assistance of the drilling company. The latter company have been engaged boring on the company's Haines Morrin Section to a depth of 1,225 ft. without striking a reef. Arrangements are again being made to put down another bore, about 100 ft. south of the former, to a depth of 1,000 ft. This is all the work that has been done on this company's ground during the year ; the other portions of the area held by them have been protected. The Waihi South Gold-mining Company (Limited) : This company's property has been under protection for a considerable period, but a contract has just been let to the Diamond Drilling Company to put down a bore, and the work will be taken in hand immediately. The chairman of directors has recently left for Home, and it is expected he will be successful in raising capital for development purposes. The Pride of Waihi Gold-mining Company (Limited) have employed two men on the Waihi Extended property during the year in accordance with an arrangement entered into with the latter company to allow the former to use its workings to facilitate the operations of the Pride of Waihi; so far, however, the results of this arrangement have not disclosed anything of a startling character. The Waihi Alma Gold-mining Company (No Liability) : So far no work has been done by this company on their ground ; efforts are being made to raise capital in England with which to develop these claims, but so far nothing definite has been done. The Martha Hill Extended, the Martha North, the Waihi Reefs, the Waihi Proprietary, the Waihi Standard, the Three Cheers, the Romulus, the Remus, the Waihi East, and the six claims held by Mr. Walker have been protected for various periods. Besides the area held by the Waihi Beach Company, the only claims outside of Waihi are the Waihi Monument Nos. 1, 2, and 3. The Waihi Queen, the Queen Alexandra, and the Waihi Main Leads : Only a little prospectingwork has been done on these. Karangahake. —The New Zealand Crown Mines Company (Limited) : The bullion returns of this company have decreased very much, I am sorry to say, during the past year, mainly due to the disappointing nature of the developments in the lowest levels, and the general falling-off in ore-values throughout the mine. The amount realised was £52,642, as against £80,468 the previous year. In consequence of this a thorough examination of the mine, on the lines suggested by the general manager at Karanghake, has been made by a mining engineer expressly sent for the purpose of reporting upon those suggestions, and to furnish other information as might be deemed of advantage. After examining the whole mine this gentleman in the main concurred in the recommendations and suggestions of the general manager, with the result that instructions have been received to vigorously carry out the exploratory works suggested, and that is now being done. So far, the indications of the new works are very promising, some fairly good ore having been met with, and should this prove to be of any considerable extent, the mine will probably be as successful very shortly as it was in former years. It was at one time thought that the crushing plant would have to be shut down, but so far the necessity for doing this has not arisen, although the shortage of water in the Ohinemuri River—caused by the very long spell of dry weather—prevents the mill from working to its full capacity, indeed, seldom
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BRIDGE AT ENTRANCE TO MAIN TUNNEL, NEW ZEALAND CROWN MINES, KARANGAHAKE. WAITAWHETA GORGE.
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can it use more than thirty stamps, instead of the full complement of sixty. The directors of the company consider the situation critical, and do not in any way desire to minimise the gravity of the position. The work directed to be undertaken was immediately put in hand, and is being prosecuted as rapidly as possible, and the discoveries already made are most encouraging ; the ore met with is of good value, the quantity of. it has, however, yet to be ascertained. At this stage it is difficult to make any prediction as to what will be the result of the work now in progress, but so far as it has proceeded it is very promising. The manner in which the ore-values in both the upper and lower levels of this mine simultaneously fell off in value is another instance of the disappointments of mining. In country such as that worked by this company, where faults and dislocations in the reef system are so common, there would be nothing surprising to find values making again after the barren zone had been passed through. This temporary misfortune which has overtaken the mining operations of this company has, of course, had the effect of reducing the number of employees, a little over a hundred men only being employed at present; but should the present explorations turn out as anticipated, and circumstances warrant it, the number will soon reach that formerly engaged on this property. I hope ere making my next annual report this mine will not only have regained its former prosperous position but will have surpassed it. The Talisman Consolidated Company (Limited) : This company carries on operations at Karangahake, and have acquired the whole of the property of the Woodstock Company (also at Karangahake), it being intended to work the two properties together. During the year No. 8 level was driven to a point 1,010 ft. south of the shaft. The ore-sheet in the Bonanza section was intersected early in the year by this level, and considerable development-work has since been done on the same, with favourable results. On No. 10 level main drive, the drive has been extended to a point 701 ft. south of the shaft. This level has also intersected the Bonanza ore-shoot, showing a larger reef, with payable values. The west crosscut from No. 10 level (toward the Talisman Extended ground) is now in 638 ft. without cutting anything of value. On No. 11 level, the north drive.has been pushed forward 145 ft. from the shaft, and has reached the boundary of the ore-shoot worked in the upper levels. The south drive, which is 289 ft. from the shaft, has reached the boundary of the ore-shoot, and is being continued until it gets into the Bonanza Section. The shaft is now down 183 ft. below river-level, having been sunk aud timbered from No. 10 level, a distance of 350 ft., during the year. It is intended to continue driving No. 8 level until it reaches the Dobb Section. No. 10 level will be advanced until it touches the south boundary of the Bonanza ore-shoot. In the shaft a station has been cut for No. 12 level 178 ft. below river - level, and driving north and south from same will shortly be in progress. As soon as the drives on. No. 12 level are fairly away from the shaft, sinking will be resumed. The general outlook for the current year's work is much more favourable than it was a year ago. During the year 1904 the mill crushed 44,888 tons of ore, yielding bullion valued at £84,826 10s. 6d. The Comstock United : This property is in the same condition as it was this time last year. The owner is still hopeful of unearthing something payable, which he says is there. Only about two men have been employed at work on this property during the year. The Shotover Special Claim : This claim has again been taken up by Messrs. Miller and Dilamore, who have been prospecting the ground with some success. The Gorge, Caledonia, and the Caledonia Extended Special Claims at Owharoa are at; present under protection. The Rising Sun : The owners of this property have manfully stuck to this ground for several years without so far receiving any profit and with periods of protection carrying their mining operations on from point to point, hoping for ultimate success later on. A considerable amount of money has been spent on this claim—no less a sum than £3,222 7s. 6d. A fairly good quantity of underground work fyas been carried out since the ground was taken up. The property has always been held by local people, who will, it is to be hoped, shortly meet with some reward for their enterprise and pluck. Waitekauri. —The Waitekauri Gold-mining Company (Limited).- —Golden Cross Section : Boring operations have been carried on from No. 7 level, the borehole was continued from the No. 2 crosscut for a distance of 810 ft. The country penetrated was similar to that existing in No. 7 level, as proved by the crosscuts. The hole had to be cased, and, from the unsettled nature of the ground, cemented, in several places. Veins of calcite were met with, but no indications of the existance of any body of ore, such as was found in Nos. 5 and 7 levels. At 800 ft. a harder rock was met with, somewhat brittle. This hole failed to locate any continuation of the reef system. Two other holes failed to disclose anything tangible, and it was decided to remove the boring machinery to the surface and continue prospecting from there. The first hole was prosecuted to 1,100 ft. without any ore-body being met with. It may be necessary to abandon this hole and put down another from the surface. Other operations have been carried on on various sections of this property, but without any good results. On the old Waitekauri Section prospecting-work has been carried on. As a result, a block was opened up above the Queen level, which produced 1,652 tons of ore, which gave bullion valued at £4,612. Prospecting is being carried out above the South Level. There is a rumour afloat that this company intends discontinuing operations on these properties. An average of nineteen men have been employed during the year. The New Zealand Jubilee Gold-mining Company (Limited) : The area held by this company is 161 acres. During the past twelve months these properties have been under protection, though an average of ten men have been employed during the last six months in development-work. An endeavour is now being made to raise further capital in London for the purpose of sinking below the present lowlevel, with a view to test the mine at a greater depth. The Huanui Claim : This is now held by a syndicate. Two men are employed in opening up and testing the reef at No. 2 level, from which encouraging prospects were obtained. The reef is, however,
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very irregular in size, varying from 1 ft. to 3 ft. in width. An option has been taken over the Golden Cross battery, which it is intended to the claim. This looks as if the owners of the property have some faith in its future. The Scotia Claim : This is another old claim, recently taken up by a syndicate who are r prospecting it, and have succeeded in discovering a small leader from which some rich stone was obtained. The leader is only about 3 in. thick. The amount of ore for milling is limited. Two men have been employed on these works. The Maori Land Claim : Another claim worked by a syndicate. A small reef, varyingjfrom 18 in. to 3 ft., has been cut, but so far no gold has been seen in it. Two men have been employed. The May Bell and the Eclipse Falls have employed two men each during the year, but nothing of importance has been found in either. Ohinemuri River.—Messrs. Brown and Thompson own several river claims, which comprise a considerable area in the bed of the Ohinemuri River, extending from Waihi to Paeroa. A plant was erected near Waihi at considerable cost to treat the tailings from the bottom of the river. Experiments were made, but the working-results were not up to expectation, and alterations in the machinery became necessary, which has had the effect of delaying larger and continuous returns being made. The proprietors, however, are satisfied that they have now discovered the exact kind of plant required to treat the tailings successfully. To enable them, to make the necessary alterations and additions to the machinery, it became incumbent upon them to raise further capital, and Mr. Brown, one of the owners, is at present in England for that purpose. The tests already made have demonstrated that bullion in sufficient quantities can be recovered to make the undertaking remunerative. This is quite a new industry on this field, and, should the venture realise expectations, it is possible river-mining may become a favourite occupation. Komata. —The Komata Reefs Gold-mining Company have been actively engaged throughout the year in their operations, a great amount of development-work having been carried out during that period. This is one of the properties which has consistently added to our gold-product during the past year. The year's work has resulted in 15,800 tons, of quartz being put through the mill, which yielded bullion of the value of £32,559 17s. 3d. There is every prospect of this mine continuing to contribute its proportion of gold during the current year. There are one or two other claims in existence in this locality upon which some prospecting-works have been carried on, but nothing of importance has been discovered. Some of these claims, however, are tenaciously held, the owners evidently being of the opinion that something worth having may be discovered in the future. Hikutaia. —The new Maratoto : This property was idle for a considerable time, but was purchased by the present company some six months ago. This company put through 100 tons of tailings, resulting in 383 oz. of bullion, valued at £90 Is. 2d., which is considered very satisfactory, so much so, that it has been resolved to add agitators to the reduction plant, which will be the means of materially increasing the extraction. Six men have been employed on this property. The Waimangu Claim is now held by a company. A trial crushing of 222 lb. of stone was made at the Thames School of Mines, which yielded 133 oz. of bullion, valued at £82. Many persons think this property may later on become prominent. Te Aroha. —When the last report was written certain properties which were then owned and worked by Mr. Hardy have since been taken over by a limited-liability company, and are now owned and worked by the Hardy's Mines (Limited). This company commenced operations in April last year, and a great many extensions and improvements have since been made. The capacity of the water-race has been nearly doubled, five tunnels have been enlarged and retimbered, earth-courses have been replaced by fluming, and trestling has been strengthened. The battery and premises have been much enlarged by additional buildings for concentrating, &c, and eight of the latest-type vanning-machines, ten stampers, electro plates, hoppers, store-rooms, and tramway to the main line added. The county tramway has been acquired on lease from the Piako County Council, and the sum of £360 is being expended in improving the same. At the mines, 1,500 ft. of 6 in. piping is being laid in the Premier Gully, giving 300 ft. of fall. The power obtained will be used for rock-drills, ventilating, forge-fans, and hoisting-machine. A considerable amount of driving and rising has been done. The lowest level of the whole property in the Colonist ground —giving access to the Premier New Find Sections—has been extended, and the reefs therein driven upon. The stone in this level, as well as in the upper level, is opening up well, and a large supply of ore is stacked for treatment. A trial has been made of the surface ore in the Premier outcrop (taken for a width of 20 ft.), 250 tons of stone having produced two hundred and thirty pounds' worth of bullion and fifty pounds' worth of concentrates. Further work will be done later on when conditions for milling and transport are more favourable ; in the meantime all available money is being expended upon the lowest level, where a large block of sulphide-ore has been discovered. A noticeable feature is its greater richness as the workings get deeper. The upper level show four parts of silver to one of gold in the concentrates, whereas the low level shows two and a hal parts of silver to one of gold. With the percentage of copper it is claimed that the assay value of this, bullion is £29 per ton. The next crushing will prove the value of the ore from both the upper and lower levels, and have an important bearing upon the future operations. At present the outlook is exceedingly good. A sum of £9,000 has been spent in labour and material. An average of twenty-eight men have been employed. The Cadman Claim has been worked by a small party of owners, with fair results. A company has recently been formed, and it is anticipated some capital will now be available to further develop the mine. The Success Special Claim : This claim has been worked by the licensee, and trial crushings are said to have been satisfactory.
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There are two other claims in existence—viz., the Tui Silver-mines and the Kia Ora, both of which are under protection. The area held under mining licenses in this portion of the districtjtotals 563 acres. Coromandel.—ln this portion of the district mining during the past year has afforded no excitement. No new finds of a sensational nature have been made, consequently there is very little activity in mining. What is required is a real good discovery which would infuse new life to those engaged in seeking for the precious metal. Before any revival can be expected, a find on a fairly large scale will be necessary. Most of the former bullion-producing mines have not been as successful as they were a year or two ago. More attention has, however, been paid to prospecting in the out-districts, and it is possible some new discovery may be made which will have the effect of restoring prosperity to this portion of' the district at any moment. The Kauri Block : The rich surface patches in this locality apparently have been exhausted, and the cessation of pumping operations at the Old Hauraki shaft precludes work in it being carried on, or at the adjacent mines at the lower levels. It appears the several companies concerned cannot arrive at an amicable arrangement, and it is difficult to suggest a remedy. The establishment of a drain-age-area with a board of management might meet the case if there could be a guarantee of several companies working for a period sufficiently long to recoup the cost of necessary pumping plant and pay the expenses of pumping. In consequence of the water rising and flooding the workings of the Old Hauraki, the Bunker's Hill and the Hauraki Freehold Companies have been working entirely near the surface during the past year, with the result that little gold has been won. The Old Hauraki, however, crushed 171 tons of ore for a yield of 315 oz. of gold, valued at £953. The Bunker's Hill Company had several small but satisfactory returns prior to the stoppage of the pumps, and it is reported that rich gold was left in sight when the water rose and drove the men out of the workings. The Hauraki Freeholds was not so much affected by the stoppage of the Hauraki pumps, and during last year several payable yields were recorded, as well as a considerable amount of development-work carried on, but latterly the water difficulty has been a great block to gold-production. The Golden Pah has been worked entirely by tributers for a considerable period, with varying results. This claim is at present protected. The Hauraki No. 2 Company have struggled on in a small way without tangible results. In the Belle Vue Mine a considerable amount of prospecting has been accomplished, and several tributers are at present employed on the property. The Tokatea Range has been very quiet of late. The Royal Oak Company's Mine has, however, been a steady gold-producer, and has employed a large staff of men. This property is one of those worked by Mr. H. H. Adams's syndicate. The Harbour View Company has been engaged in putting in a lengthy crosscut to admit of getting under the chutes of gold worked in the upper levels in times past, and it is hoped success will reward the enterprise displayed. The Golden Spark Company have been working away steadily and had small crushings •during the year, but so far the lower levels have not proved as rich as the surface portions of the mine. The Tokatea Consols Mine, owned by an English company, has latterly become a steady goldproducer as the result of development-works carried out in the early part of last year and of careful management. The Monte Christo Claim (formerly the Queen of the North) has been worked in a small way, and several small crushings have been obtained. In the Ruby Mine a very considerable amount of development-work has been carried on, and the property is now well opened up. Attention is being directed to the smaller lodes at the present time, from which a parcel of ore was recently treated. The main Tokatea reef traverses the Harbour View and Ruby Mines and thence across country to the Success Mine, and an effort is being made to form a prospecting association to prove the value of this enormous ore-body. There are many who believe if this is good enough to work it will prove a new era in mining for Coromandel; there is an unlimited supply of ore, and as it is known to carry a little gold it is well worthy of attention. Cabbage Bay.— This portion of the district has been neglected of late, the only mines working there being the Austral and the White Star. There is a little prospecting being carried on towards Matamataharakeke. On the White Star two men have been employed for the greater part of the year. Mining is slow on this ground, owing to the hardness and the smallness of the leader, but nevertheless from 1 ton 5 cwt. of stone 27 oz. of gold of the value of £75 was secured. Kennedy Bay has received some little attention at the hands of prospectors, and rich stone is occasionally found. A new find is reported by Cleaver and Sweeney upon a branch of the Omoho Creek. Several claims have in consequence been applied for, and development-works have been commenced in the Lena Special Claim; but no mining of any importance founded on these discoveries has been produced during the year. Mercury Bay.— The Kapowai Mine is owned and worked by Mr. O'Connor, of Gumtown. In the early part of the year 45 tons of ore was crushed, which yielded 38 oz. 16 dwt. of gold. This convinced the owner that the property could be made remunerative, and measures were taken to construct a selfacting tramway with a view to save expense in getting the quartz to the mill. As, a result of this wise action 485 tons was treated during the last four months of the year, producing 474 oz. of gold valued at £1,087 17s. 4d., a very satisfactory state of affairs which may at any time develop into something of much greater value and cause considerable mining activity in this locality. The Big Beetle : This mine was worked for the first seven months of the year by a company, but as it could not be made to pay expenses, protection had to be resorted to, More recently the mine and
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battery were let to a party of tributers, who, judging from the appearance of the workings and the nature of the returns secured, are of opinion that they can make wages. Two hundred and three tons of ore were put through the mill, which produced 280 oz. 16 dwt. of gold, valued at £715 17s. Three men have been employed. Kuaotunu. —The Waitaia Mines (Limited): During the year this property has been steadily worked, the output being 1,119 tons of quartz yielding 2,033 oz. of gold valued at £6,063, this being an increase of £1,526 on the last year's production. Twenty-one men have been employed. Handsworth Mine : Two men are still employed on this claim, but the results for the year have not been as good as they were in the former one ; however, the owner is sanguine of better success shortly. The Otama Mine : This property, which adjoins the Handsworth, has been worked during the year with three men. Some very rich stone was secured in the low level, and it was expected that a payable block was being opened up, but in rising a disappointment was met with owing to the gold not carrying up as good on the level. One hundred and eleven tons of ore was treated for 160 oz. 19 dwt. of gold, valued at £410 10s. 9d. The Great Mercury Mine : Two men are all that are at present employed on this mine. The works undertaken during the year have all proved disappointing, and so far nothing satisfactory has resulted from the labour expended, although 250 ft. of driving has been done in very hard country. Thames.— The New Moanataiari Gold-mining Company (Limited) : The new Moanataiari Mine was formerly part of the old Alburnia, but is now worked by a separate company, called the New Moanataiari. The main work in this mine for the past year has been opening up and prospecting near the shaft on the Cambria Lode. At the 400 ft. level very good prospects were met with, payable ore being found in a winze sunk 65 ft. A large quantity of ore was broken out from about this winze, and crushed at the company's battery. After working for some time it was decided to put in a low level, which will enable the reef to be worked at a greater advantage. Driving is being carried on on the Cambria Reef westwards to where there is a block of untried ground on the dip of the Waiotahi and Prince Imperial Lodes. The Kuranui-Caledonian Gold-mining Company (Limited) : During the year this mine has been worked mainly by tributers, only five wages-men being employed. The tributers took out some nice stone from the several leaders worked on. These leaders all bend towards the Cambria Lode, and this fact, coupled with the find in the Waiotahi Mine adjoining, has enabled the company to reconstruct and raise sufficient capital to put in a crosscut from No. 4 level 120 ft. below the Waiotahi No. 4 level. The crosscut will be driven 600 ft., and connection for air made by means of a winze which is now being sunk from the Red Queen shaft. Strong colours of gold have been seen in this winze. When this work is completed there is every reason to believe that the company will have a good payable block of ground, A borehole was sunk at the mouth of the Long Drive tunnel to a depth of 1,500 ft., but|nothing|of|any importance was discovered. Old Alburnia Gold-mining Company (Limited) : In this mine the main work has been the extension of the Moanataiari tunnel, which has been extended 710 ft. The kindly nature of the quartz met with in the No. 1 and No. 2 reefs induced the company to drive on them and send some 130-odd tons to the battery, but it did not turn out as well as was expected and driving the long tunnel was resumed, the driving of which to a position beneath where a good run of gold-bearing ore was met with in the Alburnia some years ago was the main object for which the company was formed. The Victoria Mine : Tributers worked this mine for the greater part of the year, but did not do very well. Lately the directors decided to do some work on the Mariner's Lode, but up to the end of the year nothing had been discovered of a payable nature. A borehole sunk on the foreshore to a depth of 1,016 ft. went almost wholly through broken country, and it was decided to cease boring. It was intended to bore on other parts of the ground, but the proposal has not been given effect to. The Kuranui Mine : Six men have been employed continuously on this ground opening up the Tributer's Lode and working on the leaders in the Shellback tunnel, but nothing payable has been found. The Fame and Fortune Mine : Eleven tributers have been employed in working on the various leaders, but were not very successful. The West Coast, Ballarat, and some other small claims have been worked in the vicinity, but 1 nothing of any consequence has been discovered. I learn that the owners made a fair|wage, and are content to continue working their respective properties. The Nonpareil Mine : Tributers only have been employed in this mine, working on the Wade and Liverpool Boys Reefs. They treated 150 loads of quartz for a return of £645 10s. 3d. The Waiotahi Mine : The prospects of this mine improved greatly during the last month of the year. When opening out a chamber at the back of No. 4 level, rich ore was met with. A crosscut was driven in an easterly direction for the purpose of intersecting the Waiotahi main reef, and to connect with a winze and thus supply air. About 80 ft. from the chamber the hanging-wall of the reef was struck, and found to contain very rich stone in the mineralised portion. The reef varies from 15 ft. to 20 ft. in thickness. This discovery, if it proves a payable chute and not a patch, will have a great effect on the prosperity of the place ; in fact the closing days of the year were marked with a feeling of hopefulness not experienced for a good many years. The New Saxon Gold-mining Company (Limited) : The New Saxon Mine is composed of part of the May Queen Hauraki and the Cardigan. Work has been going on from the Saxon shaft in the Cardigan Section on a leader about 8 in. in 'thickness. Gold has been seen frequently when breaking down, but as yet no crushing has taken place, so that the value of the general dirt cannot be obtained. The manager is confident that it will prove payable. From other parts of the mine 221 tons was treated, and 138 oz. 7 dwt. obtained, valued at £339 10s.
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The New May Queen Gold-mining Company (Limited) : This property consists of the balance of the May Queen Hauraki. The company has commenced to repair the No. 3 level on the No. 4 lode for the purpose of connecting with the old May Queen shaft, and thus providing ventilation. When this has been accomplished a,drive will be put in easterly to cut the reefs in the St. Hippo Section. When the water has been reduced low enough, extensive works will be carried out in opening up blocks of ground on the No. 4 and North-west lodes. The future of this mine depends to a great extent on the result of working operations of the Hauraki pumping plant. The May Queen Extended Gold-mining Company : For the greater part of the year operations were confined to the Marion Reef, and a considerable amount of driving and stoping done. The ore won not proving payable, work was stopped for a time. The prospects met with in the New Una Mine adjoining induced the management to drive a crosscut along the boundary a distance of 150 ft. The small reef was cut and a few pounds of picked stone obtained. The prospects met with justify the manager in coming to the conclusion that he has a payable block of ground to work out. The New Una Gold-mining Company (No Liability) : The low-level tunnel has been driven on in an easterly direction, with the object of intersecting the Loyalty Lode. A lode-formation showing gold was met with 690 ft. from the entrance to the tunnel. This lode was worked northerly, and twenty-five loads of quartz and 501b. of specimens obtained, which, when crushed, yielded 89 oz. 4 dwt., value £224 2s. 6d. A drive was put in on the formation 125 ft., and a rise 115 ft. put up. A strong body of water was met with and work had to be discontinued. The main drive was then extended through the main slide, and a reef 18 in. in thickness cut on the other side. This lode was driven on both north and south, but payable ore was not found in sufficient quantities. By arrangement with the May Queen Extended Company work was commenced from the Adelaide tunnel in their ground. This work is now going on. In the May Queen Extended ground (on the boundary) encouraging prospects were met with, gold being frequently seen in the stone. The Arrindell Syndicate (Limited) : This is a Scotch company, and is working the late Gloucester and George Turnbull Claims. A five-stamp battery with three berdans has been erected, and a waterrace and tramway constructed connecting the battery with the mine. Development-works are in progress, and it is intended to commence crushing in a short time. The Golden Drop Claim : The owners met with excellent prospects in a winze sunk on a leader, and intend to put in a low level and open up a block of ground which they have every reason to believe will be payable. Very little has been done in the Fortuna and Claremont Claims this year. The Mascotte Mine, Otanui, has been worked by a small syndicate, who are engaged in sinking a shaft for the purpose of proving the lode at depth. Good gold was got in the upper levels some few years ago. Water considerably impeded the work'ofjsinking, and a small pump had to be erected. The prospects are encouraging. The Tararu Mine : This mine is owned by an English lady, Mrs. A. G. Trower, and is under the management of Mr. R. W. Powell. The principal works have been the reopening of the workings on the old Day Dawn reefs, and sinking a winze, driving a new level in the Sunbeam Section, putting up a rise in the reef, and putting up from the battery level a new rise to connect with the Sunbeam rise. The old connection having caved in it was deemed best to put in a new one. When this is completed quartz from the Sunbeam Reef will be easily taken to the battery. The Eclipse Gold-mining Company (Limited) : The low level has been extended to a position under where the gold was found in the upper level, and a connection made by rising and sinking on the reef. Very rich specimens were obtained at the back of the low level, and stoping is now going on on the reef. A crushing of 133 tons gave a return of £867. The mine is looking exceedingly well. The New Monowai Gold and Silver Mines (Limited), Waiomo : The Waiomo Gold-mines (Limited), (the former owners), sold out all their rights in New Zealand and went into liquidation. The claims were purchased at auction by Mr. J. J. Craig, of Auckland, and the present company formed. A contract has been let to drive 1,000 ft. on the reef, to get under where a rich run of ore was worked by the former company. This work is now going on. The Mahara Royal (Limited) Tapu : The company has been engaged in sinking two winzes on the main reef at the main adit level and stoping out the reef. The reef was 6 ft. thick, and carried a large amount of mineral in which gold was frequently seen, but it was found to be of low grade, 1,874 tons of ore only yielding £1,785. The Sheridan and one or two small claims have been worked, but nothing of a F payable character found. The Waimangu Gold-mining Company (Limited), Whangamata : This is a new mine, the reef only having been discovered within the last few months. Very rich ore was met with on the outcrop of a reef by Messrs. Tilsley Bros. A trial crushing of about 2 tons gave a return of 33 oz. 3 dwt., valued at £82 13s. 3d. A drive is now being put in to intersect the reef. ? The Mananu Mine : This mine and almost all other mines in this vicinity have been closed down. I have heard that it is likely the Mananu will be taken up and worked again by a small Auckland company. The Klondyke Gold-mining Company and the Puriri Gold Estates (Limited), at Puriri, have not done much work during the year, the ore found not being payable. Tairua. —The Tairua Broken Hills Gold-mining Company (Limited) : This mine has been vigorously worked during the past year. During the first half of the year operations were carried on in the blocks of ground which were opened up over the main adit level, and good payable quartz was obtained. 1 ® When these blocks were worked out, operations were commenced to open up the unexplored portion of the mine. A winze was sunk on the reef to a depth of 80 ft. from' the'bottom of the level. Water coming in, a small engine was erected to work the pump and raise A'drive was put in at the bottom of the winze on the Blucher Reef 100 ft. westward and 15 ft. eastward. This block of ground is now being worked. Ore won and treated, 3,700 tons, which yielded 6,728 oz. 4 dwt., value £10,287.
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The Chelmsford Gold-mining Company (Limited) : This company are engaged in extending the upper levels on the reef, which, when first discovered, gave very good results. It is expected that a payable block of ground will be available. The Coronation Gold-mining Company (Limited) : This company's mine is on freehold property, Wharekawa Blocks, held by license issued under section 56 of " The Mining Act, 1898." A five-stamp battery has been erected and crushing is to be commenced soon. The ore is of a peculiar nature, but is said to be payable. The Golden Belt Gold-mining Company (Limited) : The low level has been extended, and is now in r 1,000 ft. It is expected that another 300 ft. will bring the drive under that point where good ore was met in the Road Level. It is intended to put up a rise from the end of the level which will serve as a pass to send down the quartz, and also ventilate the mine. The quartz will be conveyed to the mill over an aerial tramway. A battery of forty stamps is being erected. It is confidently hoped that this mine will soon become a payable one. I have, &c, The Under-Secretary, Mines Department, Wellington. R. S. Bush, Warden.
Mr. Warden Roberts, Tauranga, to the Under-Secretary for Mines, Wellington. Sir,— Warden's Office, Tauranga, 20th March, 1905. I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your memorandum of the 27th January last, asking me to furnish you with a general report of the general condition of the mining industry in my district for the year ending the 31st December, 1904, and in reply thereto, have to inform you that during the past year mining operations totally ceased in the Tauranga portion of the Hauraki Mining District owing to lack of capital to carry out development-work. I return herewith the forms enclosed in your memorandum filled up as requested. I have, &c, J. M. Roberts, Warden, Tauranga portion of the Hauraki Mining District. The Under-Secretary, Mines Department, Wellington.
Mr. Warden Smith, Blenheim, to the Under-Secretary for Mines, Wellington. Sir,— Warden's Office, Blenheim, 15th April, 1905. There is practically nothing of any importance to report concerning mining matters in any portion of the Marlborough Mining District for the year ending the 31st December last. Quartz-mining was represented solely by the operations of the Wairau Valley Gold-mining Company at Top Valley. This company, which has taken the place of the Jubilee Company, was engaged in extending the low-level tunnel, for which purpose a contract to drive 300 ft. was let. The contract had not been completed when the year closed. It was estimated that a distance of 1,300 ft. would have to be driven before the lode would be reached. Dredging was entirely at a standstill. Nothing was done towards replacing the Alpine dredge — whose misfortune was referred to in my last report —on the claim. Disaster again overtook the Golden Point dredge at Wakamarina, which sank while being shifted down the claim. The dredge has been dismantled and all the machinery removed from the claim alluvial mining is not conducted on a scale of any magnitude, and calls for no comment. Reference having been made in my last report to the formation of a company for the purpose of manufacturing cement near Picton, I might mention that the erection of machinery and buildings for the purpose was in a very forward state at the close of the period under review, and that operations will shortly be commenced. Statistical returns are forwarded herewith. I have, &c. The Under-Secretary, Mines Department, Wellington. T. Scott Smith, Warden.
Mr. Warden Kenny, Nelson, to the Under-Secretary for Mines, Wellington Sir,— Warden's Office, Nelson, 9th May, 1905. I have the honour to forward herewith statistical returns for the year ending the 31st December, 1904, together with a general report upon the mining districts under my administration. The Slate River Sluicing Company (Limited). —Since the formation of this company in July, 1900, no less than £16,581 has been spent in plant, wages, working-developments, &c, and, during the period to which this report more particularly relates, some thousands of pounds have been spent in augmenting the storage of water, and extending the low-level-tunnel tail-race. Sluicing operations have been greatly hindered during several months of the year owing to shortage water. 503 oz. 5 dwt. 18 gr. were won for the twelve months ending the 31st December, 1904 £"' The Slate River Gold-dredging Company (Limited).— This is the only dredge now carrying on active operations in this district, and. it is now in work upon a claim held by the company in the bed of the Aorere River. The working of the dredge was considerably hampered in the early part of the year by floods. For the period from the Ist May, 1904, to the 16th March, 1905, gold to the value of £2,670, or an average of fifty-nine pounds'' worth of gold per week, was recovered. The ground over which this dredge has been working is ground that has been worked before by private individuals and parties, chiefly by that method commonly known as " blind stabbing," and it is confidently expected that when the dredge works her way on to fresh ground, highly satisfactory results will be obtained.
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Parapara Hydraulic Sluicing and Mining Company (Limited). — Mining operations have been carried on by this company throughout the year, but in most cases, upon cleaning up, the results have not proved encouraging. This is owing chiefly to the difficulty in working, it being necessary to put a great quantity of non-gold-bearingTmaterial through the boxes before the rich wash which exists can be worked. The Golden Block, Taitapu (Limited). —This quartz-mine gives the most consistent return of_ any concern in the district. The quantity of quartz crushed for the period to which this report relates was 2,411 tons, from which a yield of 2,222 oz. of gold was obtained. The company employ thirty men. One reason for this report being delayed so long is that I have been unable to obtain some information concerning the Taitapu Gold Estates (Limited), and have to omit it in the return. Had the statement of affairs appeared in the New Zealand Gazette, the information could have been got from that source ; but no statement has been published in the Gazette, and my request through the Clerk of the Warden's Court at Collingwood to the attorney for the company for the facts required has not been complied with. So far as I can gather, this company has been carrying on operations at the Golden Ridge and Ant Hill Mines, but the returns have been very small. Quartz Ranges. —-A party of tributers, working on the Quartz Ranges upon a claim formerly worked by the Collingwood Goldfields Company (Limited), who erected a valuable plant, have obtained payable gold as a result of sluicing operations carried on by them. Takaka Subdistrict. During the year fifteen applications were received and heard for mining privileges. At Bubu the Takaka Sluicing Company's claim still keeps up its reputation as a paying concern. During the past year there were 900 oz. of gold obtained and two dividends declared of £450 each, besides £450 retained as a reserve fund. The claim is worked by three shifts. The average ameunt paid in wages and incidental expenses has been about £100 per month. The last washing-up for a fortnight's work produced 58 oz. of gold. The ground on this claim has, I understand, been thoroughly prospected, and it would seem that the shareholders may reasonably look forward to good results for several years. This is really the only claim which is doing any good in this subdistrict. There are four others in the locality, but the returns obtained are, I am informed, extremely poor. The Anatoki, Jackson's, and Sheepy Flat Claims are lying idle. At Upper Anatoki a prospecting party has been formed and subsidised by some Takaka residents to thoroughly prospect that locality. This party at present are turning the river to enable them to work a bar. The great hindrance to working in this locality is the difficulty of procuring food ; all the necessaries of life have to be carried on men's backs for several miles. If a track were made to enable horses to pack supplies I believe it would be possible for a good many men to find remunerative work in this part of the country. There are two other men prospecting the reefs further up on the ranges on their own account, but with what result is not known. There is one old hatter working a claim on the Anatoki River. At the head of Waingaro River two men have gone to prospect. At Waitoi there are three fossickers working for very little. Wangapeka Subdistrict. Only three men are now working on the Rolling River (Blue and Nuggety Creeks), who are old hands. They have made themselves comfortable surroundings and are content to work for small returns. A little prospecting has been done for reefs during the summer months on the hills at the head of Rolling River, but as yet without any practical results. The Wangapeka Gold-dredging Company. —The dredge which has been working on this river during the year has now closed down, and the company has gone into liquidation. It is reported the average weekly earnings have been only about 3 oz. The company have expended £13,000 during its existence." There seems very little prospect of any further work being done here-. In the opinion of experienced miners there was no chance of success from the first, as very little gold has ever been obtained from the lower reaches of this river, whilst the bed of the upper portion is too rough and rocky for dredging. Sherry Valley. —Only one man is at work, on private property. He has a complete hydraulic plant, and is said to be making fair average wages. The Baton. —This river has been practically deserted during the past year, only one miner, who is a settler in the district, putting in his spare time on the river, and this with very poor results. The demand for labour on the Tadinor-Motupiko Section of the Midland Railway has no doubt induced many old miners to work for regular wages on the railway-formation. Motueka Subdistrict. As far as I can ascertain, there are only four miners working on the table-land, and they are making a bare living. There are two water-races, one tail-race, and two dams in existence in this locality, but no gold-saving appears to have been effected by the owners of these rights. The holders of the prospecting licenses for asbestos have long since allowed them to lapse. Coal. This is becoming a most important industry. The Puponga Coal and Gold Mining Company (Limited), have made really considerable headway with the development of their colliery at Puponga during the twelve months, the output for that period being 12,042 tons. The output is now rapidly increasing owing to the further development of the mine, and it is now estimated to average 100 tons
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per day. It will be unnecessary for me to go more into detail regarding this mine, because, through the kindness of the company's in a position to annex to this report a very full memorandum, which contains much useful and interesting information. But, I may add that I hear on excellent authority that it is the intention of the company to expend some capital in improving their harbour, which present a difficult one owing to the distance to which the sea retires at low water. Memorandum by the General Manager of the Puponga Colliery. —On the company's wharf, which is half a mile in length, storage-bins have been erected capable of holding 400 tons to facilitate the loading and despatch of shipping. From the wharf the narrow-gauge railway-line extends for a mile and a half to the mine, over which distance the coal is hauled by the company's locomotive. At the mine screens and more bins have been lately completed, and a coal-washing plant has been fitted up, so that the nuts are kept of the best marketable quality. A stationary haulage engine has been erected, which draws the coal from the dip workings on the direct-haulage system. During most of the year the coal has been chiefly worked from the level-free portion of the coalfield, but latterly the dip-haulage road has been pushed ahead, and the workings opening up therefrom are developing well, showing coal of excellent quality and of a good workable thickness, the height of the workings being 7 ft. 6 in. This is a rather important feature, when the general thin nature of the coal-seams in the Collingwood, Pakawau, and Puponga district is remembered. So far the water has not been very heavy, and has been drawn by the haulage engine by water-chest after work has ceased for the day ; but owing to the gradual increase of drainage from the strata, which is to be expected as the mine gets more extensive, a pump has just been obtained and is now being installed. To adequately ventilate the mine as the airways become longer and the workings extend, a fan capable of circulating 45,000 cubic feet of air per minute has been ordered, and is now being constructed by Messrs. Johnston and Sons (Limited), Invercargill, while a Tangye engine to drive it has been obtained. The output has considerably increased during the year, and now exceeds 100 tons per day. The shallow-water conditions prevailing at the wharf and harbour prevent it increasing as it should, but the matter of an improved channel with greater depth of water and a swinging basin for steamers of moderate size is being considered. In addition to their own leaseholds the Puponga Coal Company have bought out the Cape Coal Company, and the respective areas are now amalgamated. A valuable bush-area has been acquired, from which all the mining-timber is obtained, and it is connected with the mine by two miles of tramline laid with steel rails. Mr. N. D. Cochrane is the general manager and mining engineer for the company, and has charge of the opening-up and development of the coalfield. Mr. McCaffery is minemanager, and over eighty men at present find employment at the colliery and works. Motupipi. —The coal-deposits here are again being worked on a small scale, and it is stated that the coal obtained, though unsuited for steam purposes, is well fitted for domestic use. I regret that this report does not on the whole disclose a more satisfactory condition of the mining industry so far as gold is concerned. There are, I believe, two causes at the back of this state of things —an indisposition on the part of the present generation to prospect rough country as their fathers did before them, and want of capital. I fear that there is no hope of seeing foreign capital invested in mining enterprises in this country whilst the deplorable war in the Far East continues to afflict mankind. I have, &c, H. Eyre Kenny, The Under-Secretary, Mines Department, Wellington. Warden.
Mr. Warden Kenrick, Greymouth, to the Under-Secretary for Mines, Wellington. Sir, — Warden's Office, Greymouth, 14th April, 1905. Herewith I have the honour to forward to you the detailed reports on the several subdivisions of the mining district under my charge for the year ending the 31st December, 1904. Reefton-Inangahua District. Mr. E. W. Spencer, general manager of the Progress Mines of New Zealand (Limited), the Consolidated Goldfields of New Zealand (Limited), and the Welcome Gold-mining Company, furnishes the following reports on the operations of the various companies under his control during the year 1904 :— Progress Mines of New Zealand (Limited). —Development-work has again been energetically carried on during the year on levels Nos. 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, and 10, resulting in the opening-up of a large tonnage of quartz, of which a considerable quantity is of very low grade. The total footages driven, &c, during the year are as follows—Driving and crosscutting, 3,442 ft. ; rising and sinking, 1,311 ft. : total, 4,753 ft. —at a cost of £7,030 10s. Stoping has been carried out on Nos. 4, 5, 8, 9, and 10 levels, the stopes calling for no special comment, except in the east stopes on No. 4 and 5, where on account of an increased percentage of antimony a larger portion of the quartz has had to be used as filling. During the latter half of the year the developments were watched with a great amount of interest on No. 10 level, as an ore-body was encountered which appeared to be of large extent. This body of stone was driven on in all directions and the stone on the level taken out, leaving an area of 120 ft. long by an average of 20 ft. wide standing on timber. A small portion of this block is of good value, but generally speaking the quartz from end to end.is of very medium grade. A rise was put through to No. 9, which carried up stone for about 70 ft., and eventually connected to No. 9on good reef-formation. Diamond drill: The drill was kept steadily at work for about eight months and a half, and drilled 2,125J ft., gaining some valuable information ; but the ground in the vicinity of the reefs is too soft to obtain much
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core. On surface the equipment at the mine has not undergone any material alterations, and all the machinery has been maintained in a thorough state of efficiency. At the battery, the only alterations of importance consist of an additional 25-ft.-diameter treatment-tank which has been erected, making in all fourteen tanks of equal size. During the year the sixty-five-stamp mill ran 303-73 days, leaving only 8-27 days lost time for.the whole year, to include all incidental stoppages, such as monthly cleanups, daily scrapes, &c. The tonnage crushed exceeds that of any previous year by 2,794 tons. The 59,908 tons crushed yielded bullion by amalgamation to the value of £88,641 15s. 3d., equal to 7 dwt. 3-93 gr. per ton. 1,093 tons of concentrates were treated in the chlorination-works, yielding 2,750 oz. 14 dwt. 5 gr. of gold, valued at £11,020 7s. 7d. At the cyanide-works, 31,735 tons of coarser sands were treated, yielding bullion to the value of £8,674 18s. sd. The treatment-cost amounted to 2s. L777d. per ton, and the profit to 3s. 3.828 d. per ton, making the yield equal to ss. 5-605 d. During the year a certain amount of pyritic slimes has been shipped to the smelter—these realised £2,034 Is. 7d. A general summary of the aggregate working-cost, yield, and resulting profit in milling 59,908 tons and cyaniding 31,735 tons during the year 1904, is as follows : Total working-cost (exclusive of capital and development expenditure)—lncurred in mining, transporting, milling, and concentrating, and chlorinating (including bullion charges and office and general expenses), £48,671 19s. 3d., or 16s. 2-987 d. per ton milled ; cyaniding, £3,408 10s., or Is. l-655d. per ton milled ; total, £52,080 9s. 3d., or 17s. 4-642 d. per ton milled. Profit —mining, transporting, milling, and concentrating, and chlorinating, including bullion charges and office and general expenses, £53,024 ss. 2d., or 17s. 8-423 d. per ton milled ; cyaniding, £5,266 Bs. 5d., or Is. 9-098 d. per ton milled : total, £58,290 13s. 7d., or 19s. 5-521 d. per ton milled. Summary—Total working-cost, £52,080 9s. 3d., or 17s. 4-642 d. per ton milled ; profit, £58,290 13s. 7d., or 19s. 5-521 d. per ton milled : yield, £110,371 2s. 10d., or 365. 10-163 d. per ton milled. A slightly lower-grade quartz has been milled during 1904 than previously, and this will probably again be the case in 1905, otherwise we look forward again to another successful year. The same policy will be pursued with regard to the underground work, viz.—to push the mine-development energetically. The main shaft will also be sunk to another level during the year. Wealth of Nations. —Stoping has been carried out on levels 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, whereby all the quartz has been taken from levels 4 and 5. The reserves of mill-rock in the mine now being confined to levels Nos. 3 and 6, and the new level No. 7 opened from the Energetic shaft. During the year 12,748 tons of quartz was crushed yielding bullion to the value of £14,666 16s. Bd., or 5 dwt. 16-92 gr. per ton. The concentrates and slimes were shipped to the smelter, realising £1,068 ss. 3d. At the cyanide-works 8,710 tons representing 69-803 per cent, of the total crushed, yielded bullion to the value of £5,941 ss. Id. The working-cost for the year amounted to 16s. 4'890d. per ton milled ; this figure includes mining, milling, and concentrating, cyaniding, assay office, and bullion and gene al charges. Energetic Mine. —A large amount of development-work has been done in this mine during the period under review. The reef system was encountered at 267 ft. from the shaft, and drives were put out 45 ft. to the north and 698 ft. to the south. In the north drive a rise was laid off to connect to the winze sunk from the level above this, and it was when this connection was being made that the sad accident occurred which resulted in the death of three men who were poisoned by the gas liberated from the stagnant water in the winze when the connection was made. This level on the whole was a great disappointment, as only a small amount of quartz was opened up, and even that was of lowgrade quality. Diamond Drilling : Four diamond-drill holes were run out from No. 7 level, hoping to locate a parallel ore-body. Three were productive of no result; the other located a small band of stone, and a crosscut is now being driven to intercept it. Shaft: The Energetic shaft was let on contract during October to sink it down to No. 8 level, a distance of 125 ft. This was finished during February, 1905, when a start was at once made to open out No. 8 level at a depth of 1,502.5 ft. from the surface. On surface : A direct-coupled Tangye winding-engine started to hoist from the bottom of the shaft in March last, and has since run in a satisfactory manner. A small electric-light plant was installed, which efficiently lights the surface and the chambers at the different levels. Golden Fleece. —The shaft has not been sunk during the year, but a very considerable amount of development-work has been done in levels Nos. 11, 12, and 13, all of which have been extended north. In all 1,539J ft. of development-work was undertaken. The stopes have fully maintained their previous characteristics, proving the reef itself to be very irregular in width, thereby making stoping a very expensive item. The shaft is again about to be sunk from No. 13 to No. 14 level, a vertical distance of 125 ft. During the year 12,930 tons of quartz was crushed, yielding bullion by amalgamation to the value of £21,040 17s. 6d. The concentrates and slimes were all shipped to the smelter, and realised £1,940 3s. 7d. Cyanide : 8,610 tons of sands, representing 66-589 per cent, of the tonnage milled, was cyanided yielding bullion to the value of £3,011 7s. 5d., equal to a return of 6s. 11'941d. per ton treated. Welcome Group. —The Welcome Mine was let on tribute to O'Leary and party for a term of three years from the latter end of the year 1903. They continued to work this property until May, 1904, when, although very handsome inducements were offered to them in the shape of a subsidy on future development-work done by them, they abandoned the tribute. Up to this time they had milled 382 tons of quartz for a return of 435 oz. 14 dwt. 21 gr. of gold, valued at £1,726 15s. 9d.; besides which 225 tons of tailings was treated, yielding bullion to the value of £396 4s. 4d. The company did some more development-work after the tributers abandoned, and then obtained six months' protection to enable the wishes of the London office to be consulted. New Scotia Gold-mining Company (Limited), (Merrijigs). —The system of work determined upon at the end of 1903, that is, the removal of the winding plant and engine from the old Drake main shaft to Martin's winze, was carried into effect early in this year. The whole of the above plant was reinstalled there and placed in good working-order. In the middle of April sinking was again resumed on the lode from this winze, and continued until a total depth of 123 ft. was reached. The reef continued to improve in width as greater depth was attained. For the full distance it averaged from 2 ft. 6 in. to 3 ft.
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6 in. in width, but in the bottom of the winze when sinking was stopped it was 4 ft. 6 in. wide in the north end and 3 ft. 6 in. in width at the south end, and the stone showed good gold. At 111 ft. down the winze (thus leaving 12 ft. for a well-hole) a chamber 8 ft. high, 10 ft. long, and 8 ft. wide was excavated, and a level extended both north and south along the reef. The result of this driving was that the lode was found to be 90 ft. in length at this point, and gave very strong indications of lengthening as deeper development proceeded. Stoping operations were then started on the roof over the 111 ft. level, and continued until the stone became too thin and the length of the block too short to be worked profitably. Altogether, 257 tons of stone was mined and milled for a return of 123 oz. 17 dwt. 20 gr. of gold valued at £474 Is. Bd., and 222 tons of tailings was cyanided for 65 oz. 10 dwt. of bullion valued at £151 10s. These combined values are equal to £2 Bs. Bd., or 12 dwt. per ton milled. To enable all the stone raised out of this shaft to be sent to the battery cheaply, an aerial tramway 780 ft. in length, with 105 ft. of fall, thus enabling it to be worked by gravitation, was erected, and has performed the work required of it efficiently. After the stopes were exhausted a start was again made to sink Martin's winze on the reef. Seventeen feet only was sunk when works were stopped in consequence of the company's capital being all called up, and steps are now being taken to raise additional capital or reconstruct the company. At the deepest present point in the winze the reef is 4 ft. 6 in. wide throughout, carrying good gold from the foot-wall to the centre of the stone, and the remainder is payable. United Gold-mines (Limited). —The work for the year has consisted chiefly of prospecting—■ endeavouring to trace a continuation of the block of stone on which the winze was being sunk from the Exchange top level. The stone cut out 21 ft. down from the level. The winze was continued down to a further depth of 50 ft., the sinking being on a well-defined reef-track with a good foot-wall all the way. Little pieces of broken quartz were often met with in the sinking, but nothing solid. At the bottom of the winze the lode-track was driven on both north and south ; also some crosscutting was done, but nothing payable was found. The remainder of the quartz under the level at the top of the winze was then stoped out and crushed at the New Scotia battery : 160 tons of stone producing 100 oz. 3 dwt. of gold value £395 10s. 5d., and by cyanide process the tailings produced 114 oz. 3 dwt. 11 gr. of bullion value £385 3s. 7d., being a total of £780 14s. obtained from 160 tons, equal to £4 17s. 7d. per ton Prospecting has since been continued, the object being to pick up a continuation of the same run of reef further south. About 200 ft. distant a reef has been driven through, giving small prospects of gold. The reef is lying very flat. It is intended to do further prospecting on this stone, as a few feet of driving might show a great improvement in its quality. Ulster Gold-mining Company (Limited) (Painkiller District). —Early in the year a company was formed under the above title to explore the Ulster lease, which had been under development by a small local syndicate. The new company started work last April, but owing to difficulty in getting goods, supplies, rails, timber, &c, conveyed to the mine, Only a few men were employed, and, moreover, as a great deal of preliminary work had been done outside the mine, such as cutting out quartz paddock, laying tip and roads, erecting smithy, &c, the actual mining operations were greatly retarded. The level was then continued on the reef, but after 25 ft. had been driven the reef, which averaged from 1 ft. to 2 ft. wide, clean and solid, carrying good gold, got slightly broken, and continued so for a further distance of 55 ft., when driving of level was stopped. This drive is now in 320 ft. altogether, of which 135 ft. to 150 ft. is on solid stone. A winze was sunk 60 ft. in depth on the reef, and a prospecting drive carried along north on the stone for 38 ft. Another winze was then commenced on a surface outcrop of the lode at a point 420 ft. south of the first reef opened in the level. This winze is now down 35 ft., and is following a reef-formation 5 ft. or 6 ft. in width, largely composed of quartz, all of which carriesJiighly payable gold. The New Inkerman Mines (Limited). —Mr. Dudgeon, attorney for the company in New Zealand, reports as follows : " During the twelve months ending the 31st December, 1904, the following develop-ment-work has been carried out: 352 ft. of driving, 45 ft. of sinking, 116 ft. of rising, and 136 ft. of crosscutting —total, 649 ft. Stoping : During the twelve months under review 7,639 tons of quartz has been stoped and delivered at the battery, 1,139 tons from above the main level, and the balance, 6,500 tons, from the 100 ft. level. Battery :At the end of May extra five heads of stamps were erected, increasing the plant to twenty stamps. 8,139 tons of quartz was milled and 1,690 tons of tailings was also put through the battery, yielding by amalgamation 1,854 oz. 3 dwt. 9 gr. bullion, equal to 1,680-212 oz. fine gold, value £7,768 4s. 2d. 5,882 tons of coarse sands was cyanided, yielding 769 oz. 6 dwt. 22 gr. bullion, equal to 554705 oz. fine gold, value £2,396 Bs. sd. 152 tons 8 cwt. 15 lb. of concentrates and slimes were made during the year and shipped to New South Wales for treatment, yielding £1,104 17s. lid. Working-costs: The total working-costs, including development-work, capital expenditure, management and office expenses, &c, were £1 Is. To4d. per ton. The cost of stoping, including delivery of ore at battery, was Bs. 6 - 496 d. per ton. Milling, including mill-repairs, coal, &c, ss. 5 - 71 d. per ton. Cyaniding, 2s. 4'252d. per ton cyanided. Future operations : The question of carrying out further development-work on the ore-body which is now being operated upon by means of an incline shaft to be sunk to a depth of approximately 400 ft. below the main level, is under consideration by the owners of the mine, and the advisability of locating and developing from the present main level the continuation of what is known as the ' big blow ' outcrop is also being considered, but at present no decision has been arrived at." Big River Gold-mining Company (Limited). —Mr. Lee, manager of the company, supplies the following extracts from the annual report to shareholders for the year ending the 31st December, 1904 : " At the commencement of the period stoping was in progress on a reef over No. 7 level and also on another lode over the intermediate level situate about midway between Nos. 6 and 7 levels. Altogether 1,328 tons of stone (each of 22 cubic feet measurement) was won from both reefs and sent to the battery for crushing. 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Altogether 360 ft. of surface tunnel, No. 1 level winze-chamber, and 200 ft. of winze, 400 ft. of No. 2 level winze-chamber, and 60 ft. of uprise were retimbered. Since these works were effected the ventilation is perfectly satisfactory^throughout the mine, and it pated that further outlay in this direction will not be needed for some considerable time. With a view to augmenting the supply of quartz for crushing a large amount of prospecting was done in the east and west ends of No. 7 level and in the intermediate level, but without anything' of permanent value being discovered. In all 116 ft. of main driving, 134 ft. of crosscutting, 94 ft. of; an uprise, and 30 ft. of winze-sinking were done in these prospecting operations. At the conclusion of the stoping works it was decided to open up a deeper level (No. 8), but, before doing so, it was deemed advisable to prove the reef underfoot at No. 7 level by means of a winze. This latter was accordingly sunk on the extreme east end of the reef for a distance of 120 ft. The stone varied from 2 ft. to 4 ft. in width, and carried highly payable gold throughout. Its present size in the bottom of the winze is 2 ft. 6 in. wide. Judging from the indications found in No. 7 level and from the promising appearance of the lode in the winze there is every reason to believe that the extent of the reef in the new level will be greater and more permanent than in any of the upper levels. Contracts were let for sinking the main shaft 150 ft., excavating No. 8 chamber, and driving No. 8 level, all at reasonable prices, and the main shaft has just been satisfactorily completed. It is anticipated that about 400 ft. of driving will be required to intersect the line"" of reef. This should be completed towards the end of May next." Keep-it-Dark Quartz-mining Company (Limited). —Mr. Hindmarsh, the manager of the company, supplies the following particulars : —" Mine Department: During the year stoping out quartz from No. 4 and No. 5 levels has been continued. In No. 4 level the reef has been fairly regular, keeping about the same size ; it is now getting well up to No. 3 level, and about seven stopes (45 ft.) yet remain to be taken out. In No. 5 level, so far as it is worked up, the reef has not been so regular, several breaks having occurred in the lode with mullock in From about 40 ft. up one'part of the lode has taken a strike away to the east, and this accounts for the quartz which was met with 250 ft. from the main shaft when driving No. 5 crosscut the previous year. A winze has been sunk from No. 5 level at this point and the reef was carried down 116 ft. A crosscut to No. 6 level has been driven 328 ft. from the main shaft; a rise has been put up 30 ft. and connected with bottom of winze from No. 5. About the middle of December the reef was intersected in No. 6 level; it is 30 ft. into the foot-wall from where it was expected to be met with. The reef is 9 ft. thick, and shows very fair gold ; it will be some time before the extent of it will be known. For the year 12,313 tons of quartz has been raised and sent to the battery, the total cost of same, including driving of crosscut, two new winding-ropes, and all outlay in connection with the mine and winding-plant (except sinking the main shaft), being £7,904 11s. 10d., equal to 12s. 10d. per ton. The contract for sinking main shaft 300 ft. and constructing two chambers has been completed in a very creditable manner, the total cost being £1,438 16s. 4d., just a small fraction under £4 16s. per foot. The company is now in a position to drive a crosscut from bottom chamber and open up No. 7 level at any time. Battery Department : With the exception of a few days' stoppage early in the year the battery has been running fairly regular, 12,300 tons of quartz has been crushed, yielding 3,641 oz. 15 dwt. 5 gr. of gold, averaging a small fraction over 5 dwt. 22 gr. per ton. The cost of the year's crushing, including maintenance of races and all renewals of crushing plant, has been £1,501 55.; deducting £59 ss. 1 Id., which was expended in building extension of wall at head of the water-race, it makes the cost just a little over 2s. 4d. per ton. All the machinery and water-races are in good working-order, and for some time no stoppage for repairs will be necessary. Two improved Wilfley concentrators have been added to the battery plant. They have been working five months and are giving good results, producing about 2 tons of concentrates per week, assay value nearly 5 oz. per ton. The cost of concentrators, including erection, and shed for drying concentrates, amounts to £351 17s. sd. Cyanide Department: In this department the extraction shows an improvement on the previous year, the amount of bullion obtained being 1,873 oz. 0 dwt. 13 gr., value £5,911 13s. 7d., giving an extraction of a little over 9s. 7Jd. per ton on the gross tonnage crushed. The cost of treatment varies very little from the former year, being £2,270 15s. Bd. This amount includes labour, all materials used, royalty, &c, the cost per ton being a fraction over 3s. BJd., thus leaving a profit of ss. lid. per ton on the gross tonnage. The first shipment of 24 tons of concentrates, together with a quantity of slimes, has been sent to Australia for treatment. The net returns are not yet to hand, but it is anticipated that the result will be satisfactory." Blackwater River Gold-dredging Company (Limited). —Mr. A. Johnston Brown, secretary of the company, submits the following report: " During the year the company put into the dredge an electriclight installation. A workshop was also fitted up, and now includes lathe, drilling-machine, engine, and boiler. These items were all paid for out of profits, as also a new screen of novel construction designed to shake up the gravels by providing a 4 in. drop four times in each revolution. The highest return got in any one week was 87 oz. The dredge is a costly one to run, and the necessity of employing two or three men stumping and clearing ground adds materially to working-expenses. The dredge has lately been overhauled, and being at present on good ground it is hoped that dividends will in future be paid at regular intervals."
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Reevess' Proprietary Gold-dredging Company (Limited). —Mr. H. A. Bruce, secretary of the company, supplies the following extracts from the annual report to shareholders: —" The working of the claim for the past year has not been as successful as was anticipated. This result has been brought about chiefly by the poor returns obtained from the No. 2 dredge, and the number of breakdowns which have occurred. However, the later returns from the No. 2 dredge have considerably increased. At the time the No. 2 dredge started No. 1 got off the gold and the returns were much below the average for the preceding year. This dredge has, however, now got on to much better ground, and is giving payable returns. The position of the company during the past year was a very critical one, and in order to carry it on the directors were compelled to issue 2,000 preference shares. These shares were, with few exceptions, taken up by shareholders in the company, and the proceeds expended in paying off the liabilities of the company and in keeping the No. 2 dredge at work until better ground was reached." Ikamatua Gold-dredging Company (Limited). —Mr. T. W. Ponsonby, the local secretary to the company, reports that the dredge has been run at a loss during the year, the amount of gold won being not even sufficient to pay wages. The company have been put to considerable expense for repairs to breakages. The dredge at present is stopped, having broken her tumbler. The instructions from the Sydney directors are to keep going in the hope of striking the same run of gold being worked by the Blackwater River Gold-dredging Company, and there is a chance of this. A 1 Gold-dredging Company (Limited). —Mr. E. Mcßae, the Christchurch secretary to the company, reports that from June to December the dredge was idle consequent on shifting machinery into new pontoons. Repairs and alterations being now effected, it is expected that about the average yield of previous years will be produced.
Statement showing the Comparative Returns from the Quartz Mines in the Reefton District from the 1st April' 1880, to the 31st March, 1901, and a similar Return for the Years ending 31st December, 1901, 1902, 1903, and 1904.
Westport District. At the North Beach, on the north-east side of the Orawaiti River, there are about a dozen men engaged in working the sea-sand, but the results are not very satisfactory. If they make £1 to £1 10s. a week they think they are doing well. Speaking generally as to the claims at Addison's, the prospects for the next few years are good. Although the ground yet to be worked is not very extensive—not sufficient in fact, to give remunerative employment to many men —the few parties that own claims there are, on the whole, doing well. At Bradshaw's Terrace the ground-is almost worked out,fand there seems to be very little hope of extending the field in that locality. The dredging industry has failed in this subdistrict; not one single dredge being now engaged in mining operations.
Years ending. Galls made. Dividends declared. cashed. ™d of Gold. Value of Yield. 31st March, 1881 1882 .. 1883 .. 1884 .. 1885 1886 .. 1887 .. 1888 .. 1889 .. 1890 .. 1891 1892 .. 1893 .. 1894 .. 1895 .. 1896 1897 .. 1898 .. 1899 .. 1900 .. 1901 31st December, 1901 .. 1902 .. 1903 .. 1904 .. £ f. a. .. : 10,218 17 6 .. 25,504 3 4 .. 64,345 0 0 .. 49,456 0 0 .. 29,333 0 0 .. 24,565 0 0 .. 21,596 0 0 .. 30,432 0 0 .. 38,919 0 0 .. 27,531 0 0 .. 20,404 0 0 .. 25,956 0 0 .. 18,800 0 0 .. 14,350 0 0 .. 10,153 0 0 8,418 0 0 9,033 6 8 7,859 3 4 5,920 6 8 .. I 10,747 8 9 5,826 9 7 6,233 6 8 6,900 0 0 4,587 0 0 .. 5,262 0 0 £ 19,650 37,643 32,600 16,500 34,100 14,500 33,450 17,550 16,688 18,250 27,325 30,743 16,900 18,832 11,012 25,925 4,900 50 900 47,050 35,300 58,199 63,974 57,641 54,674 Tons-. 25,926 14,894 18,928 23,433 34,349 27,198 23,930 24,403 28,564 32,394 39,643 35,562 37,693 34,518 26,602 29,816 13,270 9,751 42,305 58,277 82,618 97,870 98,485 109,571 113,375 Oz. dwt. gr. 17,597 14 10 20,154 0 0 19,194 0 0 16,547 0 0 23,997 0 0 14,591 0 0 21,143 0 0 16,775 0 0 18,663 0 0 17,780 0 0 23,347 0 0 23,390 0 0 20,171 0 0 18,413 0 0 13,426 10 0 22,025 0 0 8,365 4 20 4,266 7 1 21,487 18 15 26,693 3 18 33,979 5 5 46,066 16 12 46,561 9 9 58,840 6 15 49,693 16 7 £ s. 3. 68,630 13 10 78,600 12 0 74,856 12 0 64,533 6 0 93,588 6 0 56,904 18 0 83,171 15 5 66,030 11 5 72,720 18 0 69,676 12 1 91,998 8 10 95,885 5 1 80,894 5 1 73,752 14 11 1 87,935 18 4 33,824 7 1 18,253 \ 7 3 87,587 1 0 108,455 17 8 134,557 7 11 186,719 6 7 188,655 2 5 195,468 16 10 215,996 3 6 Totals .. |482,340 2 6 694,356 1,083,575 603,168 12 16 2,382,207 12 4
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The following is a report as to the work done by the different mining parties in this district: — Virgin Flat Gold-mining Company, Addison's. — This company hold a claim of 100 acres, over which six months' protection has been granted to enable them to make further efforts to raise more capital. During the last year they have done practically nothing. McCann and party, Addison's Flat. —A small claim of 10 acres, situate on a terrace above Dirty Mary's Creek. This party has been working steadily during the year, but, unfortunately, the results have not been up to expectations. They are trying to strike the lead which yielded some very payable patches of stone during the latter part of the year 1903. Fletcher and party, Bradshaw's. —This party engaged in working a 15-acre claim by means of cementcrushing. Results only fair. Lowther and party, Bradshaw's. —An 18-acre claim, worked by cement-crushing. This party is doing fairly well. Jamieson Kemp and party, Bradshaw's. —Working a 14-acre claim with a two-head battery ; doing fairly well. J. Collins, Bradshaw's. —A small alluvial claim, almost worked out. Addison's Long Tunnel Gold-mining Company (Limited) Addison's. — A considerable amount of work is being done on this claim, but the yield of gold last year was not up to expectations, being only 313 oz. This claim is worked as a sluicing claim with an open face. Millikin and party, Addison's. —This party is working a 20-acre claim by means of hydraulic sluicing and cement-crushing. They have a ten-head battery driven by a Pelton wheel. Last year the returns proved very satisfactory, and the prospects continue good. Senior and party, Addison's. —A 20-acre claim. This party were engaged last year in working some old hopperings by means of cement-crushing. They have a twelve-head battery driven by a 30 ft. overshot wheel. Results of last year's work fairly successful, and a good area of fairly payable ground lies in front of them. P. Halligan and party, Addison's. —An alluvial claim of about 10 acres. Returns unsatisfactory ; prospects not good. Carmody and party and Neill and party, Addison's. —These two claims are situate on the Towa Lead, Addison's, and are of an area of 22 acres and 25 acres respectively. They are worked by means of open-faced sluicing, and continue to give very good returns. There is a considerable area of good ground in front of each party. Johnson and party, Cascade Creek. —A small quartz claim of 10 acres. Very inaccessible. Prospects not good. Davis Bros., Fairdown. —Engaged just now in bringing water to claim. Crawford and party, Fairdown. —A small alluvial claim of 6 acres. Making wages. Charleston District. The Charleston Beach Sluicing Company of Auckland (Limited). —This company commenced sluicing operations on their beach claim about March last, and continued working up to the end of the year. The company gave employment to seven or eight men during the whole of the time. The results appear to have been satisfactory, as there is every indication that work on the property will be continued in the future. Powell's Sluicing and Elevating Claim. —This claim was systematically and, I believe, most profitably worked during the greater portion of the year, and there is every prospect of its continuity being maintained in the future, as'the property has been thoroughly prospected. The work provides employment for eight or nine men. The Argyle Water-race. —This property was recently taken over by the Buller County Council, as the previous lessees had failed to keep it in proper repair. As the result of this neglect it was continually breaking away, occasioning thereby loss of work to the miners. The present lessee (Mr. Patrick Walsh) has given the place a thorough overhaul, renewing the flumings, &c, with the result that he is now able to let the other miners in the locality have the water at a reasonable rate, whilst the responsibility of keeping the race in repair rests with himself. The other smaller claims have worked in this locality during the greater portion of the year, with only moderate results. The majority of the miners are old men. The beach claims on the Nine-mile Beach, of which there are about twenty, are each worked by one or two men, who have been doing steady work, with good results. Altogether, mining generally compares more than favourably with the previous year. Lyell and Murchison Districts. Dredging. At the commencement of the year there were six dredges at work on the Buller River, between Lyell and Westport; one on the Upper Buller at Fern Flat; and one dredge at work, and one in course of erection, on the Matakitaki River above Murchison,
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Four of the dredges on the Buller River, namely, the Feddersen, Fern Flat Proprietary, Premier, and Welcome were sold during the year owing to the liquidation of the companies owning them. The Feddersen dredge, now owned by the New Feddersen Gold-dredging Company (Limited), was, in June last, removed up opposite the mouth of New Creek, and, since commencing operations there, 687 oz. of gold, valued at £2,699, have been won, and dividends amounting to £809 have been paid. As this dredge (which is a powerful one) is now on good gold, and well adapted for working the rough ground on the Buller, the prospects of the company certainly seem bright. The Premier dredge, now owned by Messrs. Hansen and Delia Vedova, was, with great difficulty, removed from the Inangahua Junction to Three-channel Flat, where, after being*aground for some time, it received a thorough overhauling, and is now engaged opening out a face. The Welcome dredge, now owned by Walker and party, obtained very little gold during the first eight months of the year, and, as a consequence, the company was wound up and the dredge sold to the present owners, who had hardly taken possession when their dredge sank. Up to the present it has not been refloated. The Fern Flat Proprietary dredge (now owned by Bredbury and party) is at present working on Bredbury's freehold, and, although no returns are published, they are believed to be satisfactory. It is a pity that a better dredge is not working this ground, for, if it pays to work the ground with the present dredge in spite of the numerous breakages, it would certainly pay handsomely if a first-class dredge were to work it. The Buller Junction dredge, which in 1903 did so well, has not done very well during 1904, and at a meeting in December it was decided that the company should go into liquidation. The Mokoia dredge, working some three miles higher up than the Buller Junction, did not do nearly so well during 1904 as during the previous year, 439 oz. of gold only having been obtained, against 1,434 oz. during 1903. The dredge is now in the same locality as when it obtained the good returns last year, and larger returns may be expected in future. The Rocklands Beach dredge, working near Berlin's, obtained 902 oz. of gold during 1904, as against 498 oz. in 1903, and the ground appears to be improving. No dividends were declared. This dredge has now left the old claim and commenced operations on the clainTadjoining, granted to the company during the year. The Old Diggings dredge, owned by Hansen and party, is still working below Berlin's, and the returns are believed to be satisfactory.'' l The Belle Vue and Kohikohi dredges, working on the Matakitaki River have not met with a great deal of success during the year, and it would appear that the ground up the Matakitaki is not rich enough to pay for dredging. The'Amikitia dredge is still lying idle up the Matakitaki River. Quartz. The Alpine Extended Company's operations for the year consisted in extending No. 12 level south to a distance of 520 ft. from the shaft, in crosscutting to the hanging-side, and in stoping a block of stone up 70 ft. between level No. 12 and'level No. 11. No. 12 level north was also extended a distance of 470 ft. from the shaft. A block of stone 83 ft. in length was met and was stoped up for a distance of 70 ft. when it cut out. In No. 7 level a considerable amount of crosscutting has been done to the footwall. In No. 10 level a distance of 150 ft. has been driven, and a contract let to extend a rise to No. 7 level, a distance of about 230 ft. In No. 12 level south some large boulders, showing good gold, were met with, but nothing permanent was found. Kelly and party —working at the Eight^Mile—after seven months' dead-work cleaned up at the end of the year for 168\>z. of gold. The party consists offour men, and, taking into consideration the amount of dead-work done, the return may be considered satisfactory. There is no other quartzmining done in this district. Alluvial. During the latter portion of the year there were signs of a revival in sluicing up the Matakitaki and Maruia Rivers. At the Horse Terrace, Matakitaki, an Auckland company, named the Horse Terrace Sluicing Company (Limited), have acquired all the mining privileges of McDowell Bros., consisting of two 20-acre special claims, water-races, &c. The company have also completed a large water-race which they have brought in from the left-hand branch of the Glenroy River to their prospecting-area at Horse Terrace. The first wash-up took place shortly before Christmas, and it is said to have been satisfactory. This company expects to have 150 men employed shortly. lUp the Maruia several 20-acre special claims have been taken up by small parties, and are now being worked with good results. Thomson and party are bringing in a large r water-race r to°enable them to work their claims to better advantage. The New Lyell Sluicing Company (Limited) are carrying on operations about four miles below Lyell, but have not got fairly to work yet on account of opening a new face and altering their waterrace.
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Ahaura District. Moonlight. —The population of this district is about the same as it has been for the last two years. The Moonlight Gold-dredging Company have their dredge still working in Moonlight Creek, but the returns are not encouraging, the ground is rough and somewhat difficult to work. The New Shetland Terrace Claim at Upper Moonlight is in good working-order, and, with plenty of water, should get a fair amount of gold. Blackball and Healey's Gully. —The number of gold-miners in these districts keeps about the same, and a considerable amount of gold is being won. The Republic Company, Hindman and party, Kerr and Hay, and the Montgomery Terrace Company are the most important holders of mining privileges at Upper Blackball and Healey's Gully. The Paparoa Ranges have had a considerable amount of attention in the prospecting for quartz, and the Garden Gully Quartz-mining Company have been carrying on extensive prospecting operations. They are now erecting a battery, and should good results be obtained the venture will be the means of bringing the Paparoa Ranges into prominence. Nelson Creek. —The dredging industry in this locality is about the same. There are six dredges at work and two in course of construction. Alluvial mining gives employment for about fifty men, most of whom are making good wages. No Town. —There are very few alluvial miners in this locality, but the dredges (three in number) on the No Town Creek are getting very good returns, and have a considerable area of land to work. Waipuna, Including Mosquito Creek and Noble's. —The population remains about the same, mostly following alluvial mining. The two dredges in Mosquito Creek have gone into liquidation. The Mosquito No. 1 always got good returns and paid several dividends, but the claim is now worked out. Duffer's and Half-ounce. —There are only a few old hands following up mining in this locality. The two dredging companies, Sullivan's Lead and Golden United, have gone into liquidation. Ahaura River. —The usual number of sluicing parties continue to work on the banks of the river. During the past year the supply of water has been very limited, and the miners have to purchase the water from Messrs. Currie, who hold the main water-rights. If water could be obtained to work some of the higher terraces and levels the general opinion is that there is plenty of payable ground around Ahaura to work by sluicing. Orwell Creek. —The populat on in this district is dwindling down to a low ebb. There is no water in this locality for sluicing. Some time ago it was proposed by a Reefton party to bring in water from Randal Creek and Allen River to sluice Napoleon Hill. Should this be done the place would go ahead again, as plenty of payable sluicing-ground is available. Timber. —The timber industry in the Ahaura Warden's district is going ahead very fast, the amount of timber being cut is about 500,000 ft. a month, and in a short time an output of double that amount may be looked for. Greymouth District. Alluvial. Sluicing operations in this district have been of a very limited nature for some time past. The only locality in which any extensive operations are being carried on is at Barrytown, where Messrs. McKay and White are obtaining very satisfactory results from their venture. The Nine-mile Company was wound up during the year and the property transferred to the New Nine-mile Sluicing Company, but no work of any importance has been done. In other portions of the district mining operations are carried on as usual by the ordinary individual miners, whose number now is gradually diminishing. Dredging. Table A appended hereto contains particulars relating to twenty-six dredging companies having dredges in actual work in my district during the year. Of these only eight—as specified below in Table B—have paid dividends during the year. Table A also refers to the following companies which have worked dredges, but during the year have ceased work owing to the poor nature of the ground and difficulty in working same : Buller Junction, Golden United, Sullivan's Lead, Trafalgar, and Waimangaroa River. Since the end of the year theJjTotara Flat and Stony and Mosquito Leads dredges have been closed down. The latter having been sold and repurchased will shortly be again in active Operation. In my last report I referred to three dredges—viz., Boatman's Creek, Golden United, and Moonlight, as not having at that time worked sufficiently long enoughffor an idea to be formed as to the value of the properties. Of these the Boatman's Creek and Golden United have been closed down during the year, while the Moonlight has been barely earning working-expenses. Taking the gold yield shown in Table A—viz., 23,557 oz., and estimating the value at £3 19s. per ounce, the gross value of gold won by the twenty-six dredges approximately amounts to £93,050. Out of this the sum of £13,885 has been distributed in dividends during the year amongst shareholders in eight companies, leaving about £79,164 to cover working-cost, &c.
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Table A.— List of Companies having Dredges actually at Work on their Claims during the Year 1904.
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Name of Company. Present Capital at Par ol Company on which Dividends are payable. Borrowed on Debentures. Overdraft, or otherwise. Location of Dredge. Date of Completion of Dredge. Number of Hours worked from 1st January, 1904, to 31st December, 1904. Number of Ounces of Gold won from 1st January, 1904, to 31st December, 1904. Total Amount declared in Dividends to Shareholders. Al Gold-dredging Company (Limited) Aldinga Gold-dredging Company (Limited) Belle Vue Gold-dredging Company (Limited) Bignell's No Town Gold-dredging Company (Limited) Blackwater Gold-dredging Company (Limited) Buller Junction Gold dredging Company (Limited)* Callaghan's Creek Gold-dredging Company (Limited) Donovan and Cuilman (on tribute from Boatman's Gold-dredging Company) Golden United Gold-dredging Company (Limited)* .. Greymouth Lagoons Gold-dredging Company (No Liability) (now Ikamatua) Jamieson's Reward Gold-dredging Company (Limited) Kohikohi Gold-dredging Company (Limited) Mokoia Gold-dredging Company (Limited) Mosquito Gold-dredging Company (Limited) Moonlight Gold-dredgiug Company (Limited) Nelson Creek Gold-dredging Company (Limited) North Beach Gold-dredging Company (Limited) No Town Creek Gold-dredging Company (Limited) .. Pactolus Gold-dredging Company (Limited) £ s. d. 8,500 0 0 9,000 0 0 3,400 0 0 9,000 0 0 9,475 0 0 9,375 0 0 9,375 0 0 550 0 0 £ s. d. 1,548 3 4 1,218 16 0 1,554 11 1 Redman's Creek, Cronadon Nelson Creek Murohison, on Matakitaki River No Town Creek Grey Valley, Westland Buller River, near Inangab.ua Junction On Callaghan's Creek Boatman's Creek, Capleston June, 1901 July, 1902 June, 1903 January, 1904 23rd January, 1903 28th January, 1901 8th March, 1902 .. 1*984 Oz. dwt. oz. 654 14 0 782 6 14 363 8 0 1,406 13 12 1,753 6 17 439 11 0 1,193 11 0 106 12 0 £ s. d. 2,125 0 0 900 0 0 3,316 5 0 1,181 0 1 3,182 5,974 1,200 1,875 0 0 14,000 0 0 8,642 10 0 2,002 6 4 Duffer's Creek Near Junction, Blackwater Creek .. 4th July, 1903 August, 1902 4^724 428 8 9 9,990 0 0 14,667 0 0 9,000 0 0 10,000 0 0 10,000 0 0 8,500 0 0 8,325 0 0 12,000 0 0 9,375 0 0 1,006' o o 1,537 5 2 Nelson Creek, beside Pactolus Matakitaki, above Murcbison Buller River, Three-channel Flat .. Mosquito Creek Moonlight Creek Nelson Creek North Beach, Greymouth No Town Creek Nelson Creek 6th August, 1903 .. 3rd September, 1901 13th October, 1900 November, 1901 .. 7th August, 1903 .. 8th December, 1900 April, 1902 ]9th December, 1901 No. 1 Dredge, 26th February, 1902; No. 2 Dredge, 3rd September, 1902 No. 1, November, 1900; No. 2,March, 1903 February, 1901 5,220 5*988 5,195 1,080 3 5 631 18 0 871 0 0 1,338 15 15 816 15 3 3,449 15 9 879 6 13 1,572 15 17 999 0 0 1,925 0 0 1,500 0 0 23,375 0 0 3,330 0 0 10,800 0 0 I 5,492 5,814 I 2,411 19 6 2,812 10 0 Reeves' Proprietary Gold-dredging Company (Limited) 14,200 0 0 2,500 0 0 Boatman's Creek, Capleston 7,775 963 18 15 610 0 0 Rockland'a Beach Gold-dredging Company (Limited) 11,672 0 0 Buller River, below Inangahua Junction South Beach, Greymouth ,. 3,981 902 0 0 Stony and Mosquito Leads Gold-dredging Company (Limited) Sullivan's Lead Gold-dredging Company (Limited)*.. Totara Flat Gold-dredging Company (Limited) Trafalgar Gold-dredging Company (Limited)* Waimangaroa River Gold-dredging Company (Limited)* 11,375 0 0 12,000 0 0 5,007 0 0 9,000 0 0 12,000 0 0 297 15 0 2,000 0 0 1,218 16 0 On Sullivan's Creek Totara Flat, on Brandy Jack's Creek Nelson Creek On Waimangaroa River (twelve miles from Westport) 4th September, 1902 15th November, 1901 3,960 4,735 976 0 0 534 7 0 Totals 53,567 15 0 248,428 10 0 16,058 13 0 23,557 5 15 * In liquidation. + All the year, except stoppage for repai •B.
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Following is a list of companies which have paid dividends during 1904, showing amount paid during the year and also since date of formation : — (Table B.)
The following schedule shows the yield, working-cost, &c, of the twenty-six dredges of 1904, comparing them with that of the thirty-four dredges at work during the previous year :—
It will be noted that there is an increase of £645 in the average working-cost of each dredge. It may be questioned as to the cause of thisfgreat increase. It is quite natural to expect that most of the dredges, having been working now for some years, are more liable to breakages than formerly. Also in cases of recently built dredges, ill-adanted machinery has often been used, occasioning much expense and loss of time in repairs. Out of the twenty-six companies having dredges working during the year, five went into liquidation, compared with six out of thirty-four during the previous year. In 1903' eleven companies paid dividends to shareholders, amounting to £26,758, while this year the number of dividend-paying companies has been reduced to eight, the amount distributed in dividends being reduced almost one-half. The Nelson Creek still heads the list of dividend-paying companies. Original shareholders in this company have been exceedingly fortunate in having already received back 275 per cent, on the money invested by them. The returns from the dredge were fairly good until about the middle of the year, when they fell away considerably, and at present they cover little more than working-expenses. This company has recently purchased the Teremakau dredge with the object of working a lately acquired property adjacent to their present claim. The No Town Creek dredge has not been so successful, the amount paid in dividends being only about 27 per cent, of that paid during the previous year. But the company has recently purchased the dredge and claim of the No Town No. 2 company, and two dredges are now being'worked with payable results. The Pactolus Company, after constructing a second dredge, has already paid almost ss. per share in dividends, and as both dredges still continue to obtain good returns, the prospects of this company are evidently very bright. It is expected that highly payable returns will be obtained while that portion of the claim near Try-again Terrace is being worked. Another claim of much promise, situate alongside the Pactolus Company's claim, is the Jamieson's Reward. This company has already paid 2s. per share in dividends, and still continues to obtain good results. The dredge, however, was second-hand when purchased by the company, and they have been put to a great deal of expense and loss of time through breakages; but these defects have now been remedied, and shareholders are confident of an increase of dividends without the former expense of working. The Bignell's No Town dredge, during the short period of operations, has done remarkably well, the company having already paid Is. per share in dividends, as well as wiping off their overdraft and creating a reserve fund. The Callaghan's Creek company, owing to the narrowness and roughness of their claim, were compelled to build a very small dredge, which, taking all these difficulties into consideration, has given good results during the year. This dredge still obtains payable returns, but, owing to the difficulties before mentioned, it is not probable that any sensational returns will be forthcoming. The North Beach dredge did not fulfil the expectations which were held out during the early part of the year. It was hoped that, as the ground towards the upper end of the claim was being worked, the returns would increase. But unforseen difficulties in the form of submerged timber and scarcity of water during the dry season were responsible for a falling-off in the returns. However, shareholders are very sanguine as to the future prospects of this company.
Name of Company. Number Value of of each Shares. Share. Dividends, 1904. Total Dividends. Dividends per Share, 1904. Total Dividends per Share. Bignell's No Town Blackwater River Callaghan's Creek Jamieson's Reward Nelson Creek North Beach No Town Creek Pactolus (two dredges) .. £ 9,000 9,475 12,500 9,990 8,500 8,325 12,000 9,375 £ s. 1 0 1 0 0 15 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 15 £ s. d. 900 0 0 1,895 0 0 625 0 0 499 10 0 7,437 10 0 416 5 0 1,800 0 0 312 10 0 £ s. d. 900 0 0 3,316 5 0 1,875 0 0 999 0 0 23,375 0 0 3,330 0 0 10,800 0 0 2,812 10 0 s. 1 4 1 1 17 1 3 0 d. 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 8 £ s. d. 0 1 0 0 7 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 2 15 0 0 7 0 0 14 0 0 4 8
Year. I um er Approximate Approximate Average cost Dredges Value ' Working-cost. per Dredge. Amount paid in Dividends. 1903 1904 34 26 Oz. 27,426 23,557 £ 108,332 93,050 £ 81,574 79,164 £ 2,399 3,044 f s. d. 26,758 5 0 13,885 15 0
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By referring to former reports it will be noted that the number of working-dredges is gradually declining every year, and it is very probable that th decline will continue until we have none but the actual dividend-paying dredges at work in this district. Amongst the number of dredges mentioned in Table A there are several which are barely earning working-expenses, and I expect that in next year's report they will be mentioned as having closed down during the year. The Timber Industry. The exports of timber and railway-sleepers for the year from the Port of Greymouth was as follows : Timber, 21,218,043 ft., valued at £74,263 ; sleepers, 2,081,006 ft., valuedat £14,492 : total, 23,299,049 ft. valued at £88,755. Coal. The output of coal from the different mines during the year was as follows : Blackball Mine, 85,528 tons ; Brunner Mine, 54,939 tons; Tyneside Mine, 38,406 tons; State Mine, 60,255 tons : total, 239,128 tons. This is a considerable increase on last year's output, owing to the opening-up of the State collieries during the year. General. The number of suits disposed of in the Warden's Court during the year ending the 31st December, 1904, was fifteen. The revenue for the year amounted to £3,613 16s. 4d, the particulars of which are as follows : Miners' rights, £106 ss. ; copies of Mining Act, 15s. ; water-races, £2 ; rents, £1,158 19s. Id. ; fees and fines, £64 ss. 6d. ; miscellaneous, £2,281 lis. 9d. : total, £3,613 16s. 4d. I have &c, The Under-Secretary, Mines Department, Wellington. W. G. R. Kenrick, Warden.
Mr. Warden Day, Hokitika, to the Under-Secretary for Mines, Wellington. Sir,— Warden's Office, Hokitika, 28th February, 1905. In jthe request contained injyour circular I have the honour to report with respect to the Hokitika division of the Westland Mining District that was under my charge during the year 1904. Alluvial Mining. Through the action of creditors, the Wheel of Fortune Company was forced into liquidation, and the mortgagees sold the whole of the mining rights owned by the company to a local syndicate. The syndicate commenced work, and I am informed the returns up to the end of the year were satisfactory. It would appear that under the company (which was owned and controlled in England) the expenses of management were out of all proportion to the returns which were likely to be obtained from the property. It is this excessive and extravagant cost of management of foreign-owned companies which kills the ventures owned by them. The Humphrey's Gully claims were worked on tribute during the year, with results satisfactory to the tributers. The tribute expired at the end of last December, and tenders were again called for by the company, with the result that the same party again obtained the tribute, the company receiving a larger percentage than that paid during the previous period. The Mont dOr claim, at Ross, was worked throughout the year and paid its usual dividends. The company sustained a great loss by the death of Mr. Charles Davey, who had successfully managed and worked the claim for a number of years. The Ross United and Mont dOr properties are still under offer to a London syndicate, but tor some reason nothing much has been done, although the local company some time since provided the amount asked for to pay the expenses of an expert to be sent out from London to report upon the properties. The Westland Hydraulic and Sluicing Claims at the Waiho were worked for a great part of the year, but the results were not made public. Work was stopped, and six months' protection obtained, owing to the working capital being exhausted. I believe, however, that fresh capital is forthcoming, and that the claims will shortly be worked again. The manager informed me that whenVork ceased the prospects were encouraging. The claim held by the McLeod's Terrace Sluicing Company to the south of the Mikonui River, should be working in a month or two, as the head race is approaching completion. The result of working this claim is looked forward to with a great deal of interest, as a number of old and experienced miners are doubtful of its being successful. Back Creek and Seddon's Terrace : During the year it was reported that a new lead had been discovered at Back Creek, underlying the old Brighton bottom. A fair number of claims were applied for. I visited the field with the Assistant Inspector of Mines, Mr. A. H. Richards, to, if possible, satisfy myself as to the value of the lead before granting any licenses for claims. As at the time of our visit sufficient work had not been done to prove its value I refused to grant any claims, and the various applicants took prospecting licenses instead. This discovery (if satisfactory) will probably extend indefinitely the life of the field. So far I have not heard the result of any prospecting. Great disappointment has been felt throughout the district because nothing definite has yet been done towards bringing water on to this field. The trial surveys for the race have been finished for some time, and there the matter seems to rest. The Consolidated Goldfields of New Zealand has, however, obtained permission to prospect the reserve of 100 acres at Seddon's Terrace, and I understand that upon the results of the prospecting partly depends the decision as to whether the company will construct the race or not.
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Since Christmas the miners on this field have been for the greater part of the time idle, as there has not been a sufficient rainfall to give anything like an adequate supply of water. Dredging. It cannot be said that any of the dredges in this district have been successful. The Kohinoor, at Ross (of which great results were expected), went into liquidation, and the property was sold to a syndicate. The Prince of Wales was let on tribute, as the company could not make it pay. Since starting work the tributers have done fairly well. The Montezuma was sold to satisfy wages liens. The new owners can get no satisfactory returns. The Wanganui Wataroa has closed down, as the tributers could not make it pay. It is a source of wonder to the old residents in the neighbourhood how it was that the dredge was ever placed on the claim. The Woodstock is still at work, but hardly getting enough to pay working-expenses. The Greenstone Creek dredges are working, but not paying dividends. Owing partly to ill-luck and partly to unforseen difficulties the dredge that was to have been placed on the Five-mile Beach below Okarito is not yet constructed. Quartz-mining. During the summer a good amount of prospecting has been done in the vicinity of Brownings' Pass. Owing to its altitude very little could be done before the greater part of the snow bad disappeared. Several prospecting licenses and special claims have been applied for, as well as water-rights and other mining privileges. On Wilson's Reward Claim a tunnel is being driven about 130 ft. below the outcrop of the reef that was found, and it is hoped that the reef will shortly be met with. From the prospects obtained on the surface, the find should be a valuable one if it be proved that the reef lives down and maintains its size and value. Next summer should see a much greater amount of prospecting done in the back country. Prospecting. Towards the end of the year a very useful movement was started by the Ross Borough Council which eventually led to a meeting of delegates from all the public bodies and prospecting associations in Westland being held in Hokitika for the purpose of forming an association for placing prospecting on a scientific and businesslike basis. With the assistance of the Government and of the newly appointed Colonial Geologist it is hoped that the working of the new association may result in a revival of the mining industry in this district. Timber. During the latter months of the year, owing to the demand for timber falling off, several mills were obliged to cease work. Those which continued working were to a great extent kept going by reason of demand for white-pine for shipment to Australia. I have, &c, The Under-Secretary Mines Department, Wellington. Victor Grace Day, Warden.
Mr. Warden Keddell, Oamaru, to the Under-Secretary for Mines, Wellington. Sir,— Warden's Office, Oamaru, 17th April, 1905. I have the honour to report with respect to the Livingstone subdistrict of the Otago Goldmining District that the mining industry in this locality has remained stagnant during the past year, no notable feature having occurred. The population of Livingstone proper and Maerewhenua remains about the same, and as far as ordinary settlement is concerned the district shows signs of material progress. The principal source of supply of water, the Mountain Hut Water-race, has had several unforseen misfortunes which have impaired its usefulness. The race (which conveys its water from a considerable distance in the hills in an open ditch made in the face of the mountains) has been damaged by breaks caused by the slipping-away of the lower side of the race. Repairs are made with difficulty and considerable expenditure of labour, and in consequence of these accidents there has been a shortage of water. The failure during the past year of the anticipated supply of water has been very regrettable, as there is a large area of ,'ground lying < r idle'"which would have been profitably occupied if water was obtainable. The race-proprietors could sale for 20 heads if they could deliver that quantity. lam satisfied the enterprise was a good and sound one, and that there would be for some time a great demand for a large supply of water if it could be made constant. The manager is capable and energetic, and the accidents referred to could not be provided against. The maintenance and distribution of this water employs about twenty-five men, but the sale of its present limited supply affords little or no profit to the proprietors. The records of the Warden's Court show that work is continued'with vigour by the small number of miners engaged. $,' H Tf-1 I have, &c, The Under-Secretary, Mines Department, Wellington. Jackson Keddell, Warden.
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Mr. Warden Cruickshank, Dunedin, to the Under-Secretary for Mines, Wellington. Sir,— Warden's Office, Dunedin, 3rd March, 1905. Herewith I have the honour to enclose my annual returns for the Hindon district, and at the same time to report that no fresh operations have been commenced during the past year. Excepting that of the Deep Stream Amalgamated Hydraulic Sluicing Company (Limited) and the Barewood Gold-mining Company (Limited) there has been little or no work done in this portion of the Otago Mining District. I have, &c, The|JJnder-Seeretary, Mines Department, Wellington. G. Cruickshank, Warden.
Mr. Warden McEnnis, Naseby, to the Under-Secretary for Mines, Wellington. Sir,— Warden's Office, Naseby, 17th April, 1905. I have the honour to forward herewith statistical mining returns for the year ended the 31st December, 1904. I also forward a few notes on the position of this goldfield for the same period. Naseby. At Naseby and immediate surroundings eighteen hydraulic-elevating claims have been working during the year ; two of these have been worked out. Hydraulic sluicing and elevating is the chief method of gold-mining in this district, and there are about fifty men employed. Some fifteen parties are ground-sluicing, and about forty Chinese similarly employed. At Idaburn, White Sow Valley, and Hill's Creek a claim is being worked at each place ; it is estimated that there are about 140 miners (including Chinese) working in the above-named localities. St. Bathan's. . The last season proved a fairly good one for many employed in mining. The returns obtained were fully up to the average, while at the close of the year a general improvement all round was noticeable. In what is known as the town or basin workings —those that discharge their tailings and tail-water into the St. Bathan's Channel and thence into the Dunstan Creek —the only workings of importance carried on during the year were those of the United M. and E. Company. After considerable trouble this company succeeded in getting an elevator in position about the end of March, and operations have been carried on constantly since with the exception of a few weeks in the winter-time, and as a result a large amount of quartz wash has been shifted. It is gratifying to be able to state that fully 600 oz. of gold was obtained. This company intends to deepen their elevator 35 ft. more, making there a total depth of 60 ft. As the company have water at a pressure which can easily lift from depth of 150 ft. it is obvious that even this small portion of the claim will give rich returns for many years to come. Work on the St. Bathan's Channel has been carried on, and an additional 6 ft. has been sunk during the past year. The Scandinavian Company has been mostly working its claims known as Surface Hill and Lagoon, the tailings from which are carried into Muddy Creek and from thence into the Manuherikia River. Work was carried on by hydraulic elevating. At Surface Hill Claim, after deepening and shifting the elevator five times, a depth of 104 ft. was reached in March, and two elevators were erected side by side, so that whilst repairs were being effected on one the other could be kept at work. The paddockwas washed up in August for a return of 1,300 oz. of gold. The elevator has since been shifted and deepened to a depth of 119 ft., and is working very satisfactorily. It is now in a position where it can work for five years without the necessity for shifting, and it is confidently expected good returns will be obtained. The manager estimates that 643,000 yards of material were removed, the ground thus giving 'about a grain of gold to the cubic yard. At the Lagoon Claim great difficulties have been encountered ; the country (which is of a greasy-clay formation) has slipped for several chains against its own dip, and the manager so far has been unable to touch the wash, but he expects to obtain a good hold of the ground before the coming winter. An elevator is at work to a depth of 35 ft., but has been several times carried away by slips of clay. One of these slips was of such an extent that it took two months to remove. It is to be hoped that when the wash can be got out the company will be recouped for their labour. The Shamrock Company's Claim is idle at present, but it is expected a start will soon be made to work the quartz drift at what is known as Brennan's, from which good payable yields have already been obtained. At Vinegar Hill the principal operations have been carried on by the Vinegar Hill Hydraulic Sluicing Company, and have been very successful during the latter part of the year. The clearing of the side of the hill was completed in August last, and a start to work at once made to sink an elevator. This work was much impeded through the presence of a number of large stones which had been packed in by a former party when driving the ground in order to hold it up. At present, despite of all these hindrances, the elevator is now down to a depth of 70 ft., and henceforward will have only virgin ground to operate on. A return of 560 oz. of gold has been obtained since October, and after liquidating all debts on claim a dividend of 2s. peT share has been paid to the shareholders. There is little doubt that this claim is a valuable property, and good returns may be expected for many years to come. Two menlnamed O'Haraand McCarthy are working an adjoining claim, and are said to be obtaining satisfactory results. At" Cambrian's work is being carried on by five parties sluicing, and they seem satisfied with their earnings.
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Matakanui (Tinkers). The Undaunted Gold-mining Company holds 114 acres of ground. The depth of the face where work is being carried on at present is about 43 ft. From the bottom for 20 ft. up, the ground is composed of a heavy water-worn wash, with a good deal of hard boulders intermixed with the washdirt. The ground is elevated to a height of 57 ft., and the stones and debris are stacked on the worked ground ; 95 per cent, of the gold is saved in boxes before the wash is put through the elevator. There is also a line of boxes on top to catch what gold escapes from below ; the average saved in top boxes is about 5 per cent. The gold won for the past year amounted in value to £2,758 10s., and dividends amounting to £750 were paid. This company since March, 1898, has paid in dividends £10,500. The nominal capital is £20,000, of which £15,000 is paid up and £5,000 is held in reserve. An electric-lighting plant has been installed on the claim, which enables the work to be carried on to much greater advantage during the night-time than when kerosene-lamps were used. The water was very scant during the first three months of the year, and this considerably retarded the work on the claim. The average number of men employed on the mine was ten. The Matakanui Gold-mining Company : This company is working a claim on the flat land between the Undaunted and the Tinker's Gold-mining Companies' claims ; the depth of the ground being worked is about 65 ft. They sluice off about 20 ft. of the top dirt and elevate the remainder about 45 ft. The ground is fairly rich in places. |The capital of this company is £7,000 in £1 shares. The average number of men employed is seven. The Mount Morgan Gold-mining Company (capital, £2,800, in £1 shares) : This company hold 100 acres of land on Smokers and Tinkers Flats ; the depth of the ground is about 20 ft., and it is elevated to a height of 25 ft. The ground is of a light nature and contains fair gold. The average number of men employed is four. Tinkers Gold-mining Company : This company has obtained 940 oz. of gold for the past year, having declared dividends amounting to 3s. 3d. per share for the year. The company declared in dividends since 1902 a shade over a quarter of the capital. The company is working in the portion of the claim known as the Deep Lead ; it is in what is locally termed the " granite formation," and the depth is unknown. Some years ago a company prospected the ground 240 ft. deep, obtaining as high as 6 gr. to the dish in some seams, and proved the claim to be auriferous and payable to the above depth. Macrae's Flat. Golden Bar Quartz-mine : This mine has' had a very successful year, and returned good dividends to the shareholders, who are a working party. Towards the end of the year an arrangement was made with an outside party to buy the tailings and treat them with cyanide. The party have been operating on stone which contains a fair percentage of scheelite, which they are saving and dressing for shipment. The party are putting an oil-engine and better dressing appliances, consisting of Union vanners. Lidstone and party have started operating in the Ounce Claim, but as they only began a short time before the end of the year, they have not yet had a return. The Bonanza Mine was not worked during the year. The Highlay Mine and battery changed hands during the year, but little has been done since. A large area of ground has been taken up near the Highlay Mine by a party who are putting in machinery, and a company is being registered, to be called the " New Zealand Gold and Tungsten Company." Messrs. W. and G. Donaldson, experienced and successful quartz-miners, are the principal shareholders in this company. Golden Point Mine : The new battery was got to work during the year, and a low level drive put in 400 ft., disclosing a large body of good stone, and containing rich bunches of scheelite. A considerable amount of scheelite has been shipped to Germany during the year, which realised as high as 35 marks per unit, which, on 70 per cent, ore, the usual percentage the ore is dressed to, is equal to £122 10s. per ton. ~-■«.. In alluvial mining at Macrae's there is less and less being done each year, and tew Chinese are able to'make a living. At Hyde, Middlemarch, Kyeburn, Serpentine, and Patearoa, in mining matters the same state of affairs exists. No event worthy of notice has occurred. Gold to the value of £42,472 1 Is. 4d. has been purchased by the banks in this district during the year ; and although there has been a falling-off in the quantity of gold won as compared with last year's yield, taken on the whole, the year has been fairly prosperous from a mining point of view. Statement of Business transacted at the Warden's Court, Ophir, for the Year ending the 31st December, 1904. Number of plaints dealt with, 4 ; number of appplications dealt with, 40 ; number of applications opposed, 11 ; "number of miners' rights issued, 86 ; number of general registrations, 82 ; number of water-race licenses, 14 ; amount of fees and fines collected, £8 Is. : total revenue, £173 6s. 2d. Statement of Revenue received at the Warden's Court, Naseby, during the Year ended the 31st December, 1904. Miners' rights, at 55., £39 10s.; consolidated miners' rights, £4 ; water-race licenses, at 2s. 6d., £1 7s 6d. ; fees and fines,?j£3B 14s. ; rents and royalties, £515 4s. 6d. ; miscellaneous, £55 17s. lOd : tot v1,'£654 13s. lOd. l have, &c The Under-Secretary, Mines Department, Wellington. J. McEnnis, Warden.
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Mr. Warden Cruickshanks, Lawrence, to the Under-Secretary for Mines, Wellington, a _ Warden's Office, Lawrence, 13th April, 1905. ' ' I have the honour to forward to you herewith the statistical returns for the year ended the 31st December, 1904, and to submit the following report on the several mining districts under my charge for the same period : — Wetherstone's, Blue Spur, and Tuapeka Flat. The Blue Spur and Gabriel's Gully Consolidated Gold Company (Limited) have been carrying on operations during the year, and the manager, Mr. J. Howard Jackson, has kindly supplied me with the following details in connection with the mine : Average number of men employed 28 amount of cement treated, 203,135 cubic yards ; amount of gold won, 1,525 oz., worth £6 062 6s. 2d. cost of winning the gold, £2 19s. 9£d. per ounce, or 75 per cent of its value ; amount paid in wages £3,001 Is 2d • amount paid for explosives, £426 4s. Bd. : total colonial expenditure, £4 558 10s Id. Ine a cidente I the mL during the year were only trivial. The difficulty in from various causes, but the cost of unwatering the mine has been reduced from 7 per t t ™to supply to about 3 per cent, by improvements in the pumping appliances. The end of the year produced " g °ThrGoTde U nCrescent Sluicing Company (Limited) at Wetherstone's have carried on operations during the year, and the manager has supplied me with the Mowing figures Average number of men employed 7 ; amount of material treated, 187,300 cubic yards ; amount of gold won, 714 oz. worth 1?760 cost of wanning the gold, £1,100 ; amount paid in wages, £860. The ground consisted of about equal parts of old tail Lags treated more than once under the old system and ground that had been SSelEd out so completely that scarcely a yard of solid ground was left, fining operations were considerably interfered with in August and September owing to the water-race being blocked with BnOW AtWeth e erstone's the claims belonging to Messrs. Smyth, Adams, and Donlan and the Local Industry Minin* Company (Limited) have been constantly at work, with fairly good results. ..„.-, At Munro's Gully mining operations are still being carried on in the following sluicing claims . J. Kitto and party, P. P. Thomas and party, Edward Browne and party. Tuapeka Flat and Terraces. Undoubtedly this field would be greatly benefited by an adequate water-supply. lam of opinion that hundreds of acres of payably auriferous ground would be worked if a good water-supply were available. Experts are of opinion that the ground that has already been dredged would pay a lair wac-e if worked by hydraulic elevating, provided water was procurable at a reasoiiable ng. ure * The following dredges are working at Tuapeka Flat: the Gabriel Gold-dredging Company, J. Harris and party, the Taniwha Gold-dredging Company. Waitahuna. Three privately owned dredges are still working in this locality and three principal sluicing claims -viz Messrs. Thompson and party, J. Ferris and party, and the Sailor's Gully Gold-mining Company (Limited)—have been in active operation during the year, with fair success. , Messrs. William Adams and party-known as the Lower German Flat Company-have just completed the construction of an extension of their water-race to Waitahuna Gully a distance of about tour miles The total expenditure on construction of race and fluming, purchase of pipes, and opening up the claim will be about £1,500 or £1,600 ; and the intention is to work by hydraulic elevating the claim formerly held by the Waitahuna Gully Gold-dredging Company. Table Hill. Messrs. Thomas Park and party have been working a quartz claim at Canada Reef during the last twelve months with, I understand, very fair success. They lately acquired a! stamper-battery, and are working away steadily. Manuka Creek. A company has been formed in Lawrence during the year, called the Manuka Mining Company (Limited) to work a claim in the locality of what is known as Comb's old claim. The working is ground-sluicing, and I understand the claim is giving payable returns. Gore, Waikaka, Waimumu, and Charlton. Nothing of importance has transpired during the year; but, speaking generally, over the whole of the above districts, I am pleased to report that the dredging industry is in a fairly satisfactory state. During the year very little land was taken up for dredging purposes, but at the same time there were but few of the existing claims surrendered. At the end of the year there were twenty-five dredges working in the Waikaka Valley. Five at Charlton, one on the Mataura River near Gore, and four at Waimumu, making a total of thirty-five and representing a capital value of about il-^DUU. With reference to the dredging of agricultural land, I am pleased to report that the Messrs. McGeorge Bros, (dredge-owners) at Waikaka have constructed and are now working a contrivance on their dredges by which, in the dredging operations, the top soil after passing through an extra shoot is re-deposited on top of the dredged gravel in sufficient thickness to make the land available for agricultural purposes almost immediately, or, at any rate, as soon as it has settled down.
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Waikaia. The dredging industry in this subdistrict I am pleased to report has gone on improving, and there are now ten dredges working in the locality, all on payable gold ; some of them getting very handsome returns and paying the owners and shareholders large dividends. The revenue collected by the Receiver of Gold Revenue for rents, &c, amounted to about £300 for the year. I am informed on good authority that the local bank at Waikaia purchased 5,200 oz. of gold during the year, and it is estimated that at least .1,600 oz. have been disposed of outside the bank, making a total of 6,800 oz., valued at about £27,000, which, I think, must be considered very good indeed. Of course the hydraulic elevating and sluicing claims in the district have assisted in the above production. The following claims have been carrying on operations during the year : viz., the Argyle Hydraulic Sluicing Company, the Winding Creek Company, the Nokomai Hydraulic Company. About one hundred and sixty Europeans are now engaged in mining generally in the district. Waipori. Mining matters have been very quiet in this locality during the year; no new finds have been reported, but there are still nine dredges at work, which means the employment of about fifty men. There are a*good few hydraulic claims at work, all with payable returns, I understand. Some of the machinery has been sold from the O.P.Q. claim, so that any chance of work being resumed in the mine is now, I think, very remote. I have, &c, The Under-Secretary, Mines Department, Wellington. G. Cruickshank, Warden.
Mr. Warden Burgess, Queenstown, to the Under-Secretary for Mines, Wellington. Sir,— Warden's Office, Queenstown, 31st March, 1905. I have the honour to forward herewith statistical returns relating to this portion of the Otago Mining District for the year ended the 31st December, 1904, together with a general report on mining in the several subdistricts under my charge. Queenstown and Arrow. Alluvial mining still constitutes the principal source from which gold is derived in this portion of the district. On the Shotover River all the claims mentioned in my last report are still working and, on the whole, continue to yield payable returns. During the greater part of last year there was a good supply of water for sluicing purposes, and steady work has in consequence been carried on. Thompson and party, who were engaged for several years in driving a main tunnel into their claim, have now opened out the mine, and have found gold in payable quantities. Smith and party, who have for some years successfully carried on hydraulic operations on their river claim on the Upper Shotover, have worked out this ground and are now working on the terraces above. They have removed and altered their plant for this purpose. W. L. Davis and party have successfully worked their claim, which is situated about 200 ft. above the Shotover River. They have ten heads of water going through a 1-ft.-diameter pipe, with a pressure of 200 ft., and an enormous amount of stuff is put through. The tail-race is 400 ft. long, paved with railway-iron. The average yearly washing-up yields 800 oz. to 900 oz. The gold is of the highest quality. J. Davis's hydraulic claim is also a terrace claim, working successfully. The outlay for pipes, &c, to the present time exceeds £1,400. At the Sandhills, two claims are at work, yielding from £4 to £4 10s. per man per week. There are two dredges still on the Shotover River, but only one —the Maori Point dredge —has been working. Operations have, however, not been recently successful, and the owners have had many difficulties to contend against. This portion of the river is believed to be richly auriferous, and the shareholders are sanguine of ultimate success. The copper lode at Moke Creek still attracts some attention, but nothing of any importance has been done with regard to it. At present it is held by a Dunedin syndicate, who have had granted to them a prospecting-license over 100 acres, including this lode. It is their intention to prospect the ground and test the ore, and, if results warrant it, to then undertake more extensive operations. As the property has only recently come into their hands, no practical work has yet been done. At the Twelve-mile Creek on Lake Wakatipu, Reid and party are still working their sluicing claim with success, and Valpy and party continue to work their claim at Bucklerburn, otherwise very little mining is being carried on near the margin of the lake. Quartz-mining has not added very greatly to the gold-returns for the year, but the outlook for the future is encouraging. The Shotover Quartz-mining company has been working all the year, and the crushings have yielded fairly well. The small cyanide plant has proved itself a very serviceable adjunct to the battery, and its use will be continued. Mr. Robert Lee has transferred his claim (the old Bullendale property at Skipper's) to the Mount Aurum Gold-mining Company. Work has been continued through the year, and about twenty men have been employed prospecting on the lode. Payable gold has been found at the east and west ends of the claim. The battery has been put in order, and crushing has lately started, but the results are not yet known. Considerably over 1,000 ft. of driving, besides crosscutting, has been done. The state of the mine is very promising. On the Arrow River the Indian Glenrock Company have been working their claim during the past twelve months, and the operations have left a margin of profit to the company. Operations are now suspended, but it is expected that arrangements will be made within a few months for recommencing work. During the latter part of the year several quartz claims have been taken up in Scanlon's Gully, near Macetown,
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close to the old Tipperary Mine. Stone taken out of one of these claims yielded at the rate of 2 oz. to the ton. Work has been continued in the claim, but the results of recent crushings have not been made public. Ie is understood, however, that the returns are payable. The reef is from 2 ft. 6 in. to 3 ft. wide. There is very little alluvial mining now carried on in the district; the rich auriferous terraces, ranging from 100 ft. to 600 ft. above the river, have been worked out. There are three sluicing claims at work in the upper Arrow River—one working by hydraulic sluicing. All are doing well. Lower down the river, near its junction with the Billy Creek, is the Arrow Falls Claim, mentioned in previous reports. An enormous amount of work has been done on this claim from first to last, and operations are being energetically carried on, an average of eight men being employed. The returns are payable. This claim is a difficult one to work during the winter months, operations being much impeded by frost. A little lower down the river a private company is profitably working a river-sluicing claim with a large tail-race. About a mile below Arrowtown, on the Arrow River, a claim is being worked by Feehy, Hayes, and party. They have been at great expense in procuring suitable hydraulic plant to work the river-bed. They own a water-race some miles in length, giving a pressure of 190 ft. through iron pipes. It is their intention to work the bed of the Arrow River, taking it on a face. So far operations have paid. Stephenson and party are working a sluicing claim at Bracken's, using no less than four heads of water. The claim is situated about 1,000 ft. above the Arrow River. During the last summer, as much as £60 per man was made by four men for two weeks' work. In New Chum Gully, a small party is at work sluicing, but not doing very well. At Cardrona the Lone Star Dredging Company have been steadily working in the bed of the Cardrona River for very, fair returns. The Lafranchi Company have not been carrying on operations for some time, the result of past work being very unsuccessful. Adjoining the Lone Star Claim is the Sunbeam Company's claim, recently taken up by a small but energetic party. They have struck fair gold, and are hopeful of success. They own seven miles of water-races. Little and party's hydraulic sluicing claim, a little lower down the Cardrona Valley, has been worked steadily, and payable returns obtained. Cromwell. During the year just ended there has been no falling-off in mining in this subdistrict. Compared with last year the returns have been better, and though a number of claims have been surrendered during the period, there is no doubt that several of these would have paid if sufficient capital had originally been provided to work them. The most prominent features of mining during the past year has been the success of the upper Clutha dredges. A great advantage possessed by these dredges is their ability to work all the year round. They thus afford constant employment to the men engaged upon them. The continuous nature of their operations must be taken into consideration when comparing the gold won by these dredges with returns from dredges on the Clutha River below Cromwell and the Kawarau River, the majority of which have to close down when the river rises. In the previous year three dredges were working on the Upper Clutha; this year there have been six, all within a radius of four miles. Two of the companies working these dredges will probably soon be paying dividends, and the other dredges are all giving satisfactory returns. It is confidently expected that this part of the river will eventually prove the scene of operations of a numerous dredging fleet. The ground is most suitable for dredging, the gold existing in numerous layers through 40 ft. of gravel. On the Kawarau River the Electric No. 1 and No. 2 dredges have been getting remarkable returns, the No. 2 having obtained in one week 1,265 oz., and some time afterwards the No. 1 got 1,273 oz., also for a week's work. The latter is a record return for the whole district. These dredges should do equally well during the coming year. The Junction Electric Company has another dredge working on their claim, and it is considered much better results will be obtained this season than during the last. On the Clutha, below Cromwell Bridge, four dredges have been getting steady returns, but have latterly closed down owing to the river rising. At the Luggate, mining is quiet, there being little change from last year. There is one dredge working on the river (owned by a private company), and getting payable returns. There are a few alluvial mines at work, but the return of gold is small. I understand a large sluicing claim will be shortly taken up here. At Nevis mining continues to be prosperously carried on. The dredges have been kept steadily at work. The cheapness of coal enables steam-driven dredges to be worked here with less expense than elsewhere. There are several sluicing claims at work, all doing well. Quartz-mining has been very inactive. The hopes held out a year or two ago of a renewed interest in this class of mining have, unfortunately, not been realised. At that time several quartz claims had been taken up in different parts of the district, and it was anticipated that the prospecting carried on would result in the discovery of payable quartz reefs, as there is every reason to believe in their existence in this district. One by one, however, these claims were, after more or less work had been expended on them, given up as unprofitable, and now quartz-mining is carried on in a desultory manner by one or two parties only. There are two claims at work in the Carrick Ranges, but their operations have not been very successful. The owners of one of these claims are now putting up a more powerful battery, being of opinion that there is sufficient gold to pay if the ore were subjected to more efficient treatment. At Bendigo a party of tributers were for a time engaged in working the old Bendigo Mine, but discontinued through want of success. During the past few years several attempts have been made by different parties to reopen this once famous mine, but in each case operations were discontinued because it was found that the capital at command was insufficient to open out the mine on a comprehensive plan so as to enable the lower levels of the mine to be worked. The property has lately changed hands,
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MR. RIVERS' DAM AT SPEARGRASS CREEK, NEAR ALEXANDRA, OTAGO. INNER FACE OF WALL AND ACCUMULATING WATER SHOWN.
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and the new proprietary are endeavouring to raise sufficient capital to put in a low-level tunnel by means of which the deeper portions of the mine (still intact) can be economically worked. The estimated cost of such a tunnel would be about £10,000. It is sincerely to be desired, in the interests of the whole district, that their efforts will prove successful. Clyde and Alexandra. The number of men employed in sluicing and fossicking in this portion of the district is diminishing year by year. In the outlying gullies, where a few years ago it was not unusual to find a few men in each doing fairly well, only an odd Chinaman may now be seen. Two or three parties, with their own water, are still carrying on operations on the west bank of the Clutha River, but not, I am afraid, with very profitable results. The bulk of the excellent water-supply from the Fraser River is being devoted to stripping off the overburden for the benefit of the working dredges and for keeping the river-bank dredges afloat. The water-rights of the Alexandra Bonanza Company are not at present being utilised, and that part of the Galloway Terraces which a few years ago attracted considerable attention has, from want of an adequate supply of water, become practically deserted, and the licenses for the many small claims which were then taken up have been cancelled. Since the cancellation of these titles a syndicate of Dunedin gentlemen has taken up five special claims over and adjoining the same ground, and men are now engaged in systematically prospecting with a view to discovering whether gold exists in sufficient quantities to warrant the expenditure necessary to bring water on to the field. During the year Mr. James Rivers extended his water-race from Tucker's Flat to a terrace near the Manorburn Creek. A considerable amount of sluicing was done, but as the season was, locally, an exceptionally poor one for water, the result of his operations was somewhat disappointing. He seems satisfied, however, that under more favourable circumstances the ground will prove payable, and intends to give it a further trial. Dredging. —The dredges above Alexandra, which, from their favourable position, have put in average working-time, may be said to have done remarkably well. The season for gorge dredging, however, was most unfavourable, and this has militated very much against the returns from these dredges, and also the aggregate yield of the district. The Manuherikia dredge, at the entrance to the gorge, had the longest run, putting in twenty-five weeks, during which time 1,714 oz. of gold was won, or an average of 68 oz. per week ; while the Sailor's Bend dredge only worked five weeks, for 139 oz. ; the New First Chance dredge, nine weeks for 474 oz. ; the New Golden River dredge, two weeks for 76 oz. ; and the New Bendigo dredge, six weeks for 129 oz. These returns, however, clearly indicate that the gold is in the river in highly remunerative quantities if the conditions are only favourable for winning it. These remarks also apply to the Fourteen-mile Beach dredge a few miles lower down the gorge. This dredge worked only thirteen weeks, during which time 1,763 oz. of gold was obtained, or an average weekly return of 135 oz. There are miles of dredgeable river between this and Coal Creek as yet practically untried, and there is every likelihood that this stretch of the river will in the future again attract the attention of investors who, profiting by past unfortunate experience, will be prepared to equip their claims with modern and adequate machinery. At and near Sandy Point the results for the past year may be set down as extremely satisfactory. . and although many of the claims have been worked for several years with profit, they exhibit no sign of being exhausted. The Earnscleugh No. 3 dredge, working some distance from the river-bank, has succeeded in reaching the level of the river, and for some time has been yielding very satisfactory returns. Indeed, so well have the results satisfied the shareholders that the company have pegged out and applied for fresh ground, intending to procure for employment thereon another equally capable dredge. For this purpose they have purchased the pontoons which were constructed for the Fraser Plat Company close by. At and near Clyde the Unity and Matau dredges are only machines at work at present. The Monte Christo and the Davis Bend No. 2 dredges have for some time ceased operations, and are in the hands of caretakers. The Monte Christo will, however, commence operations again when the river reaches its most favourable condition for dredging. The company has only a limited capital at its command, and desires to employ it in carrying out its operations only under the most favourable circumstances. The Davis Bend dredge has been idle for over a year, and it is the general impression that it will not start again under the present ownership. This is somewhat surprising and also disappointing to local people, because, when working previously, the claim proved highly payable even up to the time when operations were suspended. There are three dredges working on the Manuherikia River. The Olrig and the Manuherikia Syndicate are advantageously working, whilst the third, owned by a private party, is approaching the party's claim by means of dredging through adjoining ground. Bald Hill Flat : There are no workings of note to report in this locality. The Last Chance Sluicing Company had a fairly successful year, and Carroll and party did well, working Mitchell's claim on tribute. Quartz.— The Excelsior and White's Reefs are still being worked, but, from want of capital, Mr. Symes, the proprietor of the latter, is unable to properly develop the mine as he would like, but seems quite satisfied that there is a good run of payable stone close by, and has no present intention of relaxing his efforts to obtain it. Roxburgh. The Ladysmith and Roxburgh Amalgamated companies have been working steadily at Roxburgh East. The former is doing exceedingly well, while the latter, though not so prosperous, is turning over a large area of ground at no loss to the company.
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Haughton and party at Commissioner's Flat, and Manuel Brothers at Coal Creek, have the only other sluicing claims of any magnitude in this locality, and considerably by want of fall, both may be regarded as fairly payable undertakings. Dredging. —This industry has improved very much during the past year. The >Golden. River dredge heads the list with 2,321 oz., while the Roxburgh Jubilee, Golden Bed, Lady Roxburgh, Otago No. 2, Ettrick, and Golden Gate dredges have all succeeded in paying substantial dividends. The Golden Treasure dredge has also met with its usual success, but it is understood that the surplus has been devoted to the purchase of a second dredge instead of being paid away in dividends. The statement following shows the working-results of fifty dredges, the gold won (59,613 oz.) and dividends paid (£85,226). These figures compare very favourably with those of the previous year, when sixty dredges produced 54,162 oz. 10 dwt., the dividends declared being £81,177 3s. ; but show a marked improvement on those of 1901, when the same number of dredges is credited with 44,913 oz., and dividends £45,358.
Return of Fifty Dredges showing Gold won, Number of Working Weeks, Average for each Working Week, and the Dividends paid, for the Year ended the 31st December, 1904.
Note.—The above figures do not indicate the total output of gold by means of dredging, for, in addition to the dredges named, theie are at least eleven owned by private parties whose returns are not made public These dredges aie known to be average gold-producers, and consist of The Earnscleugh No. 8, Ngapara No. 1, Ngapara No. 2, Manorburn Syndicate, Teviot, Endeavour, Gold King, Gicgan and party, Pringle and party (two), and the Meg and Annie Syndicate.
Name of Company. Number of Weeks working. Amount of Gold won ' ing Week. Capital. Dividends Puid. tfatau ... ... ... Jnity ... Dunstan Lead Perseverance No. 1 Perseverance No. 2 sandy Point Earnscleugh No. 1 Earnscleugh No. 2 Enterprise No. 1 ... Enterprise No. 2 ... 'Jew Golden Beach vlolyneux Hydraulic Alexandra Lead ... 31yde tfanuherikia Chicago ... )lrig jailor's Bend Jew First Chance •Tew Bendigo Jew Golden Eiver Jew Fourteen-mile Beach... jady Eoxburgh ... Ylolyneux Kohinoor Jew Eoxburgh Jubilee Ettrick ... klajestic )tago No. 1 Dtago No. 2 Jolden Gate Jolden Bed Jolden Treasure ... Jolden Eun Jew Halfway House Jiley's Beach Jew Alpine Consols Upine No. 2 3artley and Eiley Electric No. 1 Electric No. 2 unction Electric No. 1 function Electric No. 2 3romwell No. 1 ... >omwell No. 2 ... 3ise and Shine No. 1 Rise and Shine No. 2 Rising Sun Revival ... lioch Lomond Jgapara No. 3 33 21 39 32 35 33 36 28 47 40 35 30 21 28 25 42 46 5 9 6 2 13 42 25 38 39 20 42 40 46 41 32 33 15 9 14 19 21 35 38 32 27 29 30 44 40 42 28 18 18 Oz. dwt. gr. 701 15 0 555 18 0 1,426 17 0 1,623 8 16 901 14 18 1,501 18 8 974 19 21 1,069 2 21 1,054 9 5 1,023 16 16 509 12 0 421 0 0 472 14 0 977 10 0 1,714 1 0 668 13 6 1,059 2 22 139 0 0 472 12 0 129 10 0 76 0 0 1,763 16 0 1,754 10 7 469 19 13 2,254 0 4 1,098 6 0 566 13 0 763 7 0 1,643 10 0 797 1 0 1,809 8 0 1,005 4 0 2,321 16 0 441 13 8 428 19 0 535 1 20 565 11 22 933 1 13 6,102 3 0 7,282 13 0 1,410 12 0 596 17 0 1,381 5 6 664 3 0 1,861 16 0 496 5 0 1,650 1 0 717 19 0 318 17 0 152 19 10 Oz. 21 28 36 50 25 45 27 38 22 25 14 14 22 35 68 16 23 28 52 21 38 135 41 18 59 28 28 18 41 17 44 44 70 29 47 38 29 44 174 191 41 22 47 22 42 20 39 25 17 8 £ 7,000 10,500 17,500 I 14,000 8,000 J 11,000 7,000 5,000 5,896 17,521 4,000 12,000 5,000 6,055 8,000 7,000 6,600 3,000 4,800 6.660 9,575 7,500 10,250 6,500 £ s. 525 0 1,748 14 1,873 15 1,600 0 4,950 0 2,975 0 1,050 0 5,400 0 695 10 2,760 0 1,663 0 6,750 0 1,015 0 a. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 } 5,000 875 0 0 2,500 12,706 2,876 11,000 8,000 9,650 6,195 6,000 6,500 500 0 1,270 6 0 0 3,850 0 0 1,625 0 0 I 26,000 I 26,000 ]• 7,000 } 12,000 39,650 0 1,800 0 8 ,150 0 0 0 0 8,000 ? ? 7,000 Total ... 160,261. 4 20 356,784 85,226 5 0
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Comparative Statement in respect of Fifty Dredges, showing the Aggregate Working Weeks, Quantity of Gold won, Capital invested, and Amount of Dividends declared during the Years 1901, 1902, 1903, and 1904.
There is a slight falling-off in the revenue returns for the past year, caused chiefly by surrenders, amalgamations, and repegging ; but it is not expected that the current year will suffer in this respect to the same extent. I have, &c, Fred. J. Burgess, Warden. The Under-Secretary Mines Department, Wellington.
Mr. Warden Riddell, Invercargill, to the Under-Secretary for Mines, Wellington. Sir,— Magistrate's Office, Invercargill, 20th April, 1905. Western District. Round Hill Goldfield. —There is little to report on this field for the year ending the 31st December, 1904, beyond the work carried on by the Round Hill Mining Company (Limited), the Ourawera Goldmining Company (Limited), and the Smith Gold-mining Company (Limited). Three Europeans have been working the ground ahout half a mile above the township by means of ground-sluicing; and towards Colac, near the head of Jewell's Gully, another party of Europeans are elevating. The latter have a reservoir for storing water, but as the supply is limited their work is irregular. Both parties do little more than pay wages. From ten to thirteen Chinese are also working intermittently on the field. With regard to the companies above mentioned, the Round Hill Mining Company (Limited) commenced operations in 1891. They have a paid-up capital of £28,245, and during the year paid a dividend of £3 per cent, on the capital. This company possesses the best water-supply on the field. It comes from the Longwood Ranges, and during the year work in the shape of sluicing and elevating has been carried on, chiefly on the east side of the stream below the township. When water was plentiful the ground on the west side of the stream was worked, and it is estimated that it will take several years to sluice and elevate the rest of the ground held by the company. The Ourawera Gold-mining Company (Limited) is a much smaller company, having a capital of £3,000. It commenced operations in 1895, and since then dividends amounting to £1 Bs. per share have been paid to the shareholders. Its watersupply is very fair, and the usual operations of sluicing and elevating have been carried on throughout the year in extending the area beyond the ground worked in 1903. Some work has also been done at the junction of the Italian Gully with the main stream running through the field ; but, on the whole, the returns have not been so profitable as for the year ending 1903. The Smith Gold-mining Company (Limited) was registered in or about the year 1898. It has a capital of £2,000. Its water-supply is much smaller than that of either of the companies already mentioned, and during the year groundsluicing was carried on with comparatively little success. This company has not yet paid a dividend to its shareholders. The whole of these companies have a number of years' work before them, but whether of a profitable nature or not it is impossible for me to say. Orepuki Goldfield. —On this field very little fresh ground was opened up during the year, but there are indications to show that within a short time a considerable area of ground south of Orepuki proper will be worked, and from it good returns are expected. The great drawback to further prospecting is the difficulty and expense of extending water-races to new ground, and so long as fairly good and easily worked claims are left in Orepuki proper no new ground will be taken up. In some cases during the year several parties have had excellent returns (reaching as high as 50 oz. per month), and with simila-ly good ground in view. In all there are about twenty sluicing claims on the field, all working with varied success, the poorest returning fair wages, while equal results are expected for some considerable time. West Waiau Goldfield. —Some of the claims on this field have done exceptionally well. Recent storms have washed up large quantities of gold-bearing sands, thus giving the sea-beach claims a fresh life. In some cases as much as £10 per week per man has been obtained, while the alluvial claims on the terrace are still paying their way. Stewart Island Goldfield.— Widdowson's claim in the Anglem district has been discontinued, owing to the results from the workings not being up to expectations. In the Pegasus district operations of a prospecting nature are still being carried on by the Stewart Island Tin-minesjProprietary'iSyndicate, but as yet they have not discovered anything of a payable character. Preservation Inlet Goldfield. —Work on this field has been stationary during the year. Some prospecting has been done in various places, but without much success. An effort is being made by an Invercargill syndicate to work the Mine, but as yet^no'definite arrangements have been made. Eastern District. Waikawa Goldfield. —On this field only two men have been working during the past year, in conjunction with farming operations. So far as mining jis concerned the field seems pretty i well worked out. I have, &c, The Under-Secretary, Mines Department, Wellington. W. G. Riddell, Warden.
Year. Aggregate Working Weeks. Gold obtained. Capital invested. Amount of Dividends deolared. 1901 1902 1903 1904 1,182 1,596 1,454 1,464 Oz. dwt. gr. 44,913 18 3 71,315 0 15 54,162 10 1 59,613 5 6 £ 472,076 348,801 395,429 356,784 £ s. 45,358 14 107,506 6 81,177 3 85,226 5 d. 0 0 0 0
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GOVERNMENT WATER-RACES. Mr. Alexander Aitken, Manager, Waimea-Kumara Water-races, to the Under-Secretary for Mines, Wellington. 8 _ Kumara, 20th April, 1905. I have the honour to forward the following report on the working of the Waimea-Kumara Water-races financial year ended the 31st March, 1905. Waimea Race. The total sales of water from thislrace for the year ended the 31st March, 1905, amounted to £613 10s 3d and the expenditure for the >ame period on gauging, maintenance, and repairs was £680 8s showing a debit balance of £66 17s. 9d. on the transactions for the year. The average number of miners supplied with water from the race for sluicing purposes during the year was 20-25 and the approximate quantity of gold obtained by them was 1,830 oz., having a value ' £ PIT 1 o*7 1 IThe sales of water were less by £110 9s. 2d. than during the preceding year and the quantity oi gold'obtained was approximately 159 oz. less, representing a decrease m value of £62025> The number of miners employed in sluicing with water from the race was 5-16 less than during the on gauging, maintenance, and repairs compared-with the preceding year was £37 19s 6d less although a considerable amount had to be expended m the neighbourhood of the headworks at Kawhaka, and on the various flumes on the lower portion of the race. "IThe headworks at Kawhaka, the Waimea Syphon, the flummg, and all the races and branch races been maintained and repaired, and are now in good workable condition, considering the length of time since they were originally constructed. , , „ ~, , , At the Stafford end of the race very little work has been done during the year and the ground has been very ooor. The supply of w iter was interrupted for a portion of the time by a land-slip, which carried away a length of high fluming, and the supply is now being conveyed across the gap hy pipes. Had flumTng been again constructed, it would not have been safe until the ground liable to slip had fairly Bettl The only parties using water from the Stafford portion of the race are Chinamen, and as the prospects during the latter portion of the year have improved considerably, and as a new claim is being Jut inTorking-order by them, there is a fair prospect of the sales of water from the race being much better than forborne years persevering in their endeavour to open up payable ground, and the prospects recently obtained are certainly encouraging, and, as there is a* very large extent of ground still unworked and very little prospected, a better and more prosperous year may reasonably be expected. < At Tunnel Terrace in the Goldsborough portion of the district, there are still a number of parties at work but sluicing has been intermittent during the year, and the results have not been of a very satSory description. The ground is poor, and in order to make it pay large quantities of wash have to be y sluiced P away, and this can only be done by using a plentiful supply of water, lhere> is stall an enSmous quantity of poor wash in this locality ; and the reduction in the price of water, which takes effect from and after'the Ist May, will do much to put fresh life into mining generally in the Waimea dIStT At the claim owned by Perry and party not much work has been done during the year in the way of slui ing the party having been engaged in the construction of dams and races, for which they hold rLhts under the Mining Act. They hive also been constructing a new tail-race, which will give a much better tailing-site Van they had before, and they will, in all probability, use more water from the Government races in the future than they have m the past. The Waimea Hydraulic Sluicing Company has again let the claim and plant on tribute, and the tributers have done fairly well during the year. Work has not been continuous m the claim, but a very air Quantity o E water his been used? with payable results. The use of water in this claim will be continnedl so longas the ground is payable, and as the unworked ground is extensive it may be payable for man The ea cTaim worked by Burroughs and party at Fox's has now been abandoned, as the expense of workin and The difficulties encountered were too much for a party of small means. There is, however, good gold-bearing ground in the claim, and it will in all probability be taken up and tried again. g When stoppages occurred from slips or other causes repairs were promptly effected and the water turned on aeain but no stoppages of any long duration occurred during the year. The supply of water was excellent throughout the year, and no stoppages were caused from an mSU the e tlSwiig tlbulated statement shows the sales of water and the cost of maintenance of the Waimea Racelrthe year ended the 31st March, 1905, and also the approximate quantity and value of gold obtained by parties using water from the race.
Outstanding Moneys at the End of Each Month. iMonth. Sales of Water. Cash received for Sales of Water. Expenditure. Number of Men employed. mate Quantity of Gold obtained. I Value ot Gold obtained. 1904. April May June July .. August .. September October.. November December 1905. £ a. d. 36 7 1 50 3 9 50 1 8 35 0 10 49 1 8 53 13 4 60 18 0 63 16 6 49 3 9 £ s. d. ' 49 10 10 22 18 9 49 1 8 56 0 0 44 11 6 54 15 3 54 3 3 39 4 2 60 14 8 £ s. a. 60 19 2 70 11 8 64 2 5 60 16 8 54 11 8 47 4 2 45 1 8 53 14 2 47 6 8 £ s. d, 57 16 0 77 19 3 78 19 3 58 0 1 63 9 3 72 6 4 71 18 5 92 15 5 87 6 8 18 19 17 24 24 20 21 21 23 14 20 22 Oz. 108 150 150 105 147 159 183 i 189 147 81 ! 171 ! 240 f s. a. 421 4 0 585 0 0 585 0 0 409 10 0 573 6 0 620 2 0 713 14 0 737 2 0 573 6 0 316 18 0 666 18 0 936 0 0 January February Maroh 27 10 0 57 3 1 80 10 7 5 5 10 14 10 0 70 4 6 61 16 8 61 13 11 52 9 2 105 10 4 146 1 9 156 12 10 Totals .. 613 10 3 521 0 6 680 8 0 20-25 (average) 1,830 i 7,137 0 0
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Branch Race to Callaghan's and Middle Branch of Waimea Creek. The total sales of water from this branch race for the year ended the 31st March, 1905, amounted to £685 4s. 7d., and the expenditure for the same period on gauging, maintenance, and repairs was £526 16s. 2d., showing a credit balance of £158 Bs. sd. on the transactions for the year. The average number of miners supplied with water for sluicing purposes from this branch race during the year was 16-58 (showing a decrease of 1-92 as compared with the previous year), and the approximate quantity of gold obtained by them was 1,708 oz., having a value of £6,661 4s. The sales of water for the past year were £232 16s. Bd. less than during the preceding year, and the approximate quantity of gold obtained was less by 472 oz., representing a value of £1,875 18s. The expenditure on gauging, maintenance, and repairs during the year was £149 os. Bd. less that during the preceding year, and the work of enlarging the dam has been completed. The storage-capacity of the dam is now sufficient for the claims at present at work, and the whole of the night-water is now stored for use in the daytime, when the claims are working. At the beginning of the year there were seven claims using water from this race, but two of them have since ceased working, as it was found that they would not pay expenses, and the probability is that another claim will also be closed down. There are, however, three other claims not yet connected with the Waimea Tail-race, and one of them is now preparing to start sluicing at once. From the position of the three claims referred to the probability is that all of them will prove payable. Besides the above, there is a considerable area of ground not yet taken up likely to prove payable sluicing-ground. The Waimea Main Tail-race has been extended a further distance of 400 ft. during the year, which should enable other claims to connect and start sluicing at once. Taking into consideration the low gradient of the Waimea Main Tail-race, it continues to work well as long as it is kept in good order. For some months it did not work well, because the contractors allowed the wooden blocking to get into a bad state ; but recently it has been to a very large extent re-blocked, and is now in good condition and working in a satisfactory manner. In Callaghan's Flat very little work has been done during the year, and very little water has been used there. A new claim has been recently started, and is now being supplied with water. An application has also been made for a regular supply of water for another claim. Sluicing on a large scale has never been attempted in Callaghan's, and if the claims now trying the experiment are successful a large extent of the flat will be worked. The following tabulated statement shows the sales of water and the cost of maintenance of the Callaghan's and Middle Branch Race for the year ended the 31st March, 1905, together with the approximate quantity of gold obtained by parties using water from this race.
Kumara Race. The total sales of water from this race for the year ended the 31st March, 1905, amounted to £812 9s. Id., and the" expenditure on gauging, maintenance and repairs for the same period was £1,284 2s. 4d., showing a debit balance of £471 13s. 3d. on the transactions for the year. The average number of miners supplied with water for sluicing from the race was 19-75, showing a decrease of 13-33 as compared with the previous year, and the approximate quantity of gold obtained by them was 1,628 oz., having a value of £6,349 4s. The sales of water were £369 Is. less than during the preceding year, and the quantity of gold obtained was less by 1,306 oz., representing a decrease in value of £5,093 Bs. The expenditure on gauging, maintenance, and repairs during the year was less by £328 10s. 6d. than during the previous year, and all the dams, races, branch races, tunnels, and siphons have been kept and are now in a thorough state of repair and in good working-order. There has been no sluicing into No. 3 channel during the year, but none of the claims leading into it have been abandoned. There is still a large extent of unworked ground for which No. 3 channel will be available, but it is poor, and a considerable amount of work will have to be done in constructing new tail-races on a lower gradient before it can be properly worked. The reduction in the price of water should be the means of encouraging the parties holding the ground to make a fresh start, and the probability is that several of them will again resume sluicing. The No. 3 channel deviation has now been driven and timbered a distance of 1,511 ft., of which distance 1,102 ft. has been boxed and blocked. At 1,102 ft. a shaft 82 ft. in depth has been sunk, timbered, and centred, and a good ladder-way has been constructed. A chamber has also been excavated
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Month. Sale of Water. Cash received for Sales of Water. Outstanding if v™.nHitnre Moneys at the Expenditure. end o( each Month. Number of Men employed. Approximate quantity of Gold obtained. Value of Gold obtained. 1904. £ s. d. 52 10 0 63 11 8 73 S 0 49 15 10 77 0 0 47 17 6 43 10 10 60 3 4 30 18 4 £ s. d. 14 0 0 45 0 0 53 0 ( 47 6 I 65 0 0 80 17 3 23 16 8 45 0 0 63 15 9 £ s. dc 48 16 3 64 18 9 43 10 0 36 10 0 44 4 0 43 4 6 40 15 0 49 3 9 40 15 3 £ s. d. 232 7 0 250 18 8 370 18 8 273 7 10 292 17 10 254 8 1 273 4 10 291 15 7 268 15 8 Oz. 130 157 182 125 192 120 110 150 100 £ s. d. 507 0 0 612 6 0 709 16 0 487 10 0 748 16 0 468 0 0 429 0 0 585 0 0 390 0 0 April May June July August September October November December 1905. 15 15 19 19 18 19 19 19 14 January February March 32 12 6 93 10 0 51 9 7 21 0 0 21 0 0 39 5 0 48 1 8 38 17 6 27 19 6 275 0 8 347 10 8 359 15 3 14 14 14 82 232 128 319 16 0 904 16 0 499 4 0 Totals 685 4 7 519 1 4 526 16 2 16-58 'average) 1,708 6,661 4 0
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and timbered which connects the shaft with the channel, giving a better means of communication with the new portion of the channel for workmen and material, and at the same time making the ventilation thoroughly efficient. The two original parties are still working into No. 4 channel, and are sending away large quantities of wash every shift. So far as can be ascertained, the results of the past year's work have been fairly satisfactory, although the ground worked has been poor, and the expense of maintaining the great lengths of channel and tail-races great. During the year the channel alone cost more than £700 for maintenance, and both parties have besides the channel very long and expensive tail-races to maintain. The unworked ground still held by the two parties is very extensive, and will not be worked out for many years. The reduction in the price of water will materially benefit the parties working into the No. 4 channel, and will enable them to work ground that would not otherwise pay. During the past year the claims working into No. 5 channel have not by any means been at work continuously, and the results of the work that has been done have not been of a very satisfactory character, but the reduction in the price of water will enable most of them to continue to work their ground and earn small wages with the prospect of the ground yielding more payable results than it has'done in the past. Two of the parties working through private races are apparently satisfied, and continue to energetically work their claims, sluicing away a great quantity of material, but one is now entirely worked out. The supply of water has been ample for all requirements throughout the year, and no time has been lost from shortage of water. The following table shows the number of days in each month on which water was running over the'dams and the total quantity lost during the year, and also the number and dates of holidays on which no water was used for sluicing.
The usual quantity of water authorised by the Department has been supplied to each of the main tail-races for flushing purposes —viz., No. 4 channel, ten sluice-heads; No. 5 channel, twenty sluiceheads ; and in no instance was less than those quantities supplied. Water was also supplied for fire purposes to the Borough of Kumara, and for washing-up purposes to the claims using water from the race. The following tabulated statement shows the sales of water and cost of maintenance of the Kumara Race for the year ended the 31st March, 1905, and the approximate quantity and value of gold obtained by parties using water from the race.
The following table shows the result of working the Kumara Race for the twenty-two years from the Ist April, 1883, to the 31st March, 1905.
Month. Water Quantity running J of Water over Dam. j lost. No Water Holidays. for Channel. Dams empty. 1904. Days. 5 6 16 3 10 7 12 19 8 Days. 11 23 43J 1 23J 15* 12 614 15 Days. 6 Days. Days. April May June July August September October November December 1905^ 1 7 January February March 8 9* 7 4 "2 Totals 98 2174 21
Month. Sales of Water. Cash received for Sales of Water. Expenditure. °tx d s ng » tfffittf —ed. Approximate Quantity of Gold obtained. Value of Gold obtained. 1904. £ s. d. 63 10 0 75 5 0 62 19 2 78 2 6 81 4 2 60 10 10 76 14 7 59 10 10 82 19 4 £ s. d. 22 0 0 100 0 0 £ s. d. 154 2 5 133 13 3 98 4 6 140 7 4 103 1 9 78 10 4 87 1 4 80 1 9 106 9 8 £ s. d. 1,457 15 3 1,433 0 3 1,495 19 5 1,454 1 11 1,484 6 1 1,482 6 11 1,457 1 6 1.508 12 4 1.509 11 8 oz. 128 152 126 156 162 120 154 120 166 £ s. d. 499 4 0 592 16 0 491 8 0 608 8 0 631 16 0 468 0 0 600 12 0 468 0 0 647 8 0 April May June July August .. September October November December 1905. 120 0 0 51 0 0 62 10 0 102 0 0 8 0 0 82 0 0 28 25 19 23 24 25 17 17 22 January February March .. 41 17 6 92 14 9 37 0 5 10 0 0 96 0 0 122 16 6 89 10 2 90 3 4 1,541 9 2 1,634 3 11 1,575 4 4 10 16 11 84 186 74 327 12 0 725 8 0 288 12 0 Totals 812 9 1 653 10 0 1,284 2 4 19-75 (average) 1,628 6,349 4 0
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SUMMARY showing the Result of working the Kumara Water-race for Twenty-two Years, from 1st April, 1883, to 31st March, 1905.
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Water supplied. Year. Rate per Sluicehead per Week. April. May. September. October. November. December. January. February. Marcl Total Value of Water sold. Total Value Total Value Contraption Free for Free for C ° n 0 fZT Assistance. Deviations. Channel Average Total Value Water supplied. Daily. Expenditure. June. July. August. •£ s. d. 3 0 0 £ s. d. 371 16 5 46 2 6 £ s. d. 465 2 1 44 5 0 £ s. d. 700 2 6 183 11 8 £ s. d. 583 9 7 108 19 2 £ s. d. 702 7 6 108 0 0 £ s. d. 626 16 3 85 7 6 £ s. d. 808 10 5 244 7 6 £ s. d. 777 3 9 172 18 9 £ s. d. 774 17 11 63 12 6 £ s. d. 698 2 6 103 9 2 £ s. d. 1,064 0 0 86 5 0 £ s. 774 6 139 3 a. 0 4 £ s. d. £ s. d. 8,346 14 11 1,386 2 1 £ s. d. I £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. Water sold .. 1 Free .. ... 1 1883-84 3 1883-84 883 14 2 692 8 9 810 7 6 712 3 9 1,052 17 11 950 2 6 838 10 5 801 11 8 1,150 5 0 913 9 9,732 17 0 46-35 2,153 5 5 417 18 11 509 7 1 Water sold ■ ■ 1 Free .. .. 1 1884-85 3 1884-85 3 0 0 580 4 4 92 5 0 937 19 4 56 19 7 667 3 11 78 18 9 906 16 10 55 13 9 882 6 10 149 0 10 997 1 5 18 11 3 919 12 3 145 13 4 1,126 11 10 69 3 9 819 17 3 39 15 0 289 4 2 26 12 6 756 9 2 45 3 9 821 0 2 16 .0 8 9,704 8 2 780 14 2 315 16 8 801 12 11 823 17 10,485 2 4 49-92 1,656 0 1 672 9 4 994 18 11 746 2 8 962 10 7 1,031 7 8 1,015 12 8 1,065 5 7 1,195 15 7 859 12 3 Water sold . ■ J Free .. •• : 1885-86 2 1885-86 2 10 0 665 16 0 24 13 9 796 6 9 9 2 0 893 5 3 745 19 7 773 19 10 23 15 0 943 13 5 31 3 4 953 15 6 22 1 3 997 7 8 18 11 10 697 13 5 18 7 2 686 4 0 49 1 4 708 15 8 15 0 935 19 13 2 7 6 9,788 16 8 .. » 221 3 2 805 8 9 893 5 3 745 19 7 797 14 10 974 16 9 975 16 9 1,015 19 6 716 0 7 735 5 4 710 0 8 949 2 6,470 14 4 1,547 18 11 10,009 19 10 57-20 1,454 19 5 690 9 9 Water sold Water sold Free .. 1886-87 2 1886-87 2 1886-87 2 10 0 2 0 0 758 0 4 19 10 8 776 0 11 488 '3 9 242 0 11 315 7 11 40 13 9 599 5 0 120 9 7 643"7 11 I 83 15 10 ! 682 8 9 74 5 0 686" 7 5 45 9 2 562 6 10 32 15 0 345 12 7 46 S 9 673"o 0 49 16 8 747 9 36 3 2 4 730 4 8 356 1 8 719 14 7 727 3 9 | 706 13 9 731 16 7 594 15 10 392 1 4 722 16 8 783 12 7,169 10 3 347 6 5 8,018 13 3 56-19 1,398 18 10 758 0 4 795 11 7 Water sold Free 1887-88 2 1887-88 2 0 0 535 5 10 26 11 8 679 7 8 40 19 2 167 10 10 15 13 9 656 4 7 23 10 0 684 16 1 47 7 11 694 5 0 4 11 8 591 12 1 34 16 8 710 0 0 42 10 0 535 10 10 27 10 0 519 15 5 28 6 8 670 17 6 19 11 8 734 4 15 17 5 3 561 17 6 720 6 10 183 4 7 679 14 7 732 4 0 698 16 8 626 8 9 752 10 0 553 0 10 548 2 1 690 9 2 750 1 7,516 16 8 5368 982 12 0 Water sold Free 1888-89 2 1888-89 2 0 0 490 6 8 107 17 3 338 7 7 90 18 0 532 1 1 87 1 4 626 19 10 75 1 10 667 8 3 32 10 0 542 8 4 16 9 5 702 12 6 38 1 4 664 1 7 13 0 0 395 12 3 34 9 2 465 2 1 58 6 8 623 18 4 90 10 10 667 8 74 13 4 4 6,716 6 10 492 0 0 227 0 0 619 2 5 702 1 8 699 18 3 558 17 9 740 13 10 667 1 7 430 1 5 523 9 7 714 9 2 742 1 7,435 6 10 53-10 1,024 1 9 598 3 11 429 5 7 Water sold Free Free, No. 3 Channel 1889-90 2 1889-90 1889-90 2 0 0 401 13 4 45 15 0 495 16 4 55 3 4 256 16 8 43 0 0 377 16 3 92 15 0 353 4 2 105 15 0 122 19 1 237 7 11 93 1 8 335 1 3 318 10 10 41 10 0 330 11 8 293 8 4 103 18 4 275 8 0 159 18 9 105 13 4 97 13 4 219 15 10 48 17 6 6 0 0 248 19 7 54 8 4 221 18 1 186 16 71 5 102 11 8 0 5 3,550 4 8 396 2 6 465 0 0 1,492 2 10 550 19 8 299 16 8 470 11 3 581 18 3 665 10 10 690 12 6 672 14 8 363 5 5 274 13 4 525 6 0 360 13: 6,665 12 8 409 5 5 ! 793"o 5 913 18 4 5,903 10 0 42-16 1,424 13 3 447 8 4 Water sold Free Free, No. 3 Channel 1890-91 2 1890-91 1890-91 2 0 0 300 12 6 113 5 0 272 11 11 355 11 11 119 14 2 247 3 6 368 3 2 70 7 11 246 17 10 423 9 0 71 17 6 115 2 11 622 17 11 82 9 7 32 2 2 666 7 1 110 16 8 720 16 1 93 13 9 701 5 10 106 0 10 578 1 8 57 5 5 546 17 11 113 6 8 691 17 11 133 2 6 689 11 130 5 8 10 722 9 7 685 8 11 610 9 5 737 9 8 777 3 9 814 9 10 807 6 8 635 7 1 660 4 7 825 0 5 819 17 6 8,781 16 10 62-72 1,766 4 3 686 9 5 Water sold Free 1891-92 S 1891-92 2 0 0 616 5 10 143 11 5 655 4 11 191 16 8 542 9 1 44 3 6 179 11 11 426 16 1 82 16 11 769 15 5 151 14 7 784 13 8 118 10 1 642 4 2 233 1 8 469 10 0 213 11 3 291 3 9 137 0 10 543 7 6 64 11 8 724 8 8 28 9 2 6,645 11 0 996 4 5 413 3 4 586 12 7 179 11 11 509 13 0 921 10 0 903 3 9 875 5 10 683 1 3 428 4 7 607 19 2 752 17 10 308 10 0 64 2 6 372 12| 6 8,054 18 9 57-53 1,584 10 11 759 17 3 847 1 7 Water sold * Free 1892-93 i 1892-93 2 0 0 495 17 1 44 18 9 505 12 11 80 2 6 493 5 10 72 4 2 495 13 6 61 2 1 602 2 8 43 5 10 635 1 3 38 2 6 571 1 8 44 0 10 458 7 1 66 2 6 382 2 1 157 6 8 390 19 2 94 4 2 450 7 6 77 10 10 5,789 0 9 444 15 8 398 7 8 565 10 0 556 15 7 645 8 6 673 3 9 615 2 6 524 9 7 539 8 9 485 3 4 527 18 4 6,632 4 1 47-35 1,782 11 0 540 15 10 585 15 5 Water sold Free 1893-94 ! 1893-94 2 0 0 451 16 5 101 5 2 480 13 7 119 5 7 541 11 11 99 4 6 542 9 6 110 7 1 575 10 5 92 9 10 486 9 2 147 16 2 539 8 4 112 11 0 402 11 11 164 18 5 451 5 5 82 0 4 303 0 10 112 3 10 415 5 5 132 15 10 392 1 8 70 6 10 5,582 4 7 1,306 0 3 39 "4 4 652 16 7 668 0 3 634 5 4 651 19 4 567 10 4 533 5 9 415 4 8 548 1 3 462 8 6 4,646 19 9 1,054 12 8 i 4,106 11 3 1,129 19 4 40 0 0 332 15 0 927 9 2 49-48 1,917 8 5 553 1 7 599 19 2 640 16 5 Water sold Free 1894-95 : 1894-95 2 0 0 477 1 8 76 11 8 437 17 4 98 12 8 501 3 4 103 1 3 482 1 3 92 17 11 513 7 11 83 5 0 413 0 5 122 17 6 213 19 2 96 4 2 375 7 6 105 6 8 428 8 9 81 11 8 298 2 5 74 14 2 198 7 1 72 17 6 308 2 11 86 12 6 5,741 12 5 41-01 1,97617 7 553 13 4 574 19 2 596 12 11 535 17 11 310 3 4 480 14 2 510 0 5 372 16 7 271 4 7 394 15 5 536 10 0 604 4 7 Water sold Free Free, No. 4 Channel 1895-96 ! 1895-96 1895-96 2 0 0 277 5 10 95 3 4 379 15 0 96 1 8 349 12 1 139 19 2 322 15 10 81 16 3 345 1 8 76 19 7 5 12 6 354 1 8 77 10 10 39 14 2 351 16 8 110 9 7 62 7 6 336 5 5 114 12 1 56 9 2 331 0 0 67 3 4 65 4 7 315 15 5 92 8 4 32 10 0 336 3 4 90 18 11 36 1 3 406 18 4 86 16 3 34 15 10 5,569 5 7 39-78 1,943' 8 7 |2 0 01 U 10 Oj 372 9 2 475 16 8 489 11 3 404 12 1 427 13 9 471 6 8 524 13 9 507 6 8 463 7 11 440 13 9 463 3 6 528 10 5 3,502 17 0 Water sold 1896-97 ] 310 7 4 322 8 10 144 13 3 319 1 3 284 1 3 299 1 8 286 13 4 307 0 0 166 9 6 387 13 8 318 10 7 356 16 4 Free Free, No. 4 Channel 1896-97 1896-97 100 5 0 15 0 0 99 4 10 14 16 8 22 18 2 4 0 10 31 1 10 18 0 0 12 19 4 7 0 0 22 16 10 18 0 0 13 18 4 9 0 0 12 11 3 12 0 0 12 18 9 7 0 0 51 18 9 6 0 0 58 16 2 10 0 0 39 19 9 13 0 0 479 9 0 133 17 6 4,lie' 3 6 40-41 1,786 15 9 401 18 4 421 1 6 193 8 6 436 15 6 338 9 11 351 4 2 379 14 8 347 0 1 164 12 0 377 0 0 352 17 5 352 1 5 Water sold Free Free, No. 4 Channel 1897-98 1897-98 1897-98 243 11 2 29 1 3 240 5 1 39 16 3 204 19 1 18 1 10 210 11 1 29 5 0 266 15 6 29 0 0 147 4 8 51 5 0 296 9 10 49 14 4 213 1 9 52 10 0 255 19 11 38 2 6 2 10 0 208 16 2 29 1 3 14 0 0 415 13 9 17 0 0 185 15 3 48 15 0 2,889 3 3 1 414 12 5 33 10 0 3,337 5 8 1,841 0 0 198 9 8 432 13 9 234 10 3 272 12 5 280 1 4 223 0 11 239 16 1 295 15 6 346 4 2 265 11 9 296 12 5 251 17 5 Water sold Free Free, No. 4 Channel 1898-99 1898-99 1898-99 160 6 6 28 15 0 194 11 5 59 1 3 171 13 0 30 7 6 226 15 6 42 3 9 224 0 6 45 13 9 251 9 1 54 7 6 202 2 11 33 15 0 233 18 5 37 10 0 258 15 4 28 8 1 196 19 9 28 2 6 820 17 10 37 10 0 I 270 4 2 I 44 1 3 n 11 K 1 2,711 14 5 469 15 7 2,711 14 5 3,181 10 0 2,174 3 11 189 1 6 253 12 8 202 0 6 268 19 3 269 14 3 305 16 7 235 17 11 271 8 5 287 3 5 225 2 3 358 7 10 314 5 5 / Water sold \ Free \> Free No. 5 Channel 1899-1900 1899-1900 1899-1900 1 10 0 227 5 6 44 7 6 312 9 1 52 9 0 251 19 9 46 17 5 244 19 2 55 18 9 196 14 3 43 7 7 157 7 1 40 6 3 218 13 4 46 2 6 129 12 10 44 7 6 177 13 11 46 17 6 122 1 4 41 5 0 193 0 2 45 0 0 36 11 2 226 42 93 19 3 L5 0 14 11 2,458 15 8 549 14 0 2,458 15 8 '.'. 130 "6 1 ;"i 3,138 15 9 43-60 1,904 7 9 271 13 0 364 18 1 298 17 2 300 17 11 240 1 10 197 13 4 264 15 10 174 0 4 224 11 5 163 6 4 274 11 4 363 ■2 Water sold 1900-1901 (1 10 0) U oof 196 2 1 132 0 2,181 11 0 2,181 11 0 108 8 6 259 2 0 167 4 3 220 5 9 265 12 4 220 6 10 235 19 2 143 2 5 ill 0 1 122 2 7 Free Free, No. 5 Channel 1900-1901 1900-1901 34 7 6 68 18 2 49 6 3 14 1 3 35 18 1 47 10 0 41 5 0 78 18 1 44 4 4 21 14 4 53 8 8 4 4 5 61 14 4 4 4 4 51 3 8 26 11 3 50 17 5 11 17 6 12 15 8 1 12 1 13"8 1 12 i 8 435 0 11 " 305 16 2 2,922 8 1 45-91 2,07716 10 211 14 2 322 9 6 250 12 4 340 8 10 331 11 0 277 19 11 301 17 10 220 17 4 173 15 0 136 10 4 209 10 2 145 Water sold Free . 1901-1902 . 1901-1902 ! 1 0 0 203 18 9 8 12 6 236 8 2 15 15 0 199 19 2 12 15 0 209 17 9 7 17 6 174 8 7 7 12 1 172 4 10 6 5 0 215 9 6 9 7 6 213 17 1 7 3 9 167 15 7 5 6 3 127 11 6 19 17 6 161 15 10 10 10 0 167 2,250 12 2 111 2 1 2,250 12 2 I 2,361 14 3 48 0 1,70610 0 ! 252 3 2 212 14 2 217 15 3 182 0 8 178 9 10 224 17 0 221 0 10 173 1 10 147 9 0 172 5 10 167 212 11 3 Water sold Free . 1902-19031 . 1902-1903 110 0 116 16 1 6 8 4 161 7 4 3 2 a 103 12 10 16 7 9 120 2 10 32 7 10 142 19 3 47 17 7 135 11 8 34 10 5 101 9 10 36 5 5 133 2 9 28 8 9 131 17 1 23 2 1 94 8 9 15 5 0 145 0 8 25 15 5 147 ! 1 II i 3 I 0 1,528 14 4 271 0 10 1,528 14 4 1,79915 2 38 37 1,684 16 6 1 123 4 5 i 3 164 9 7 120 0 7 152 10 8 190 16 10 170 2 1 137 15 3 161 11 6 154 19 2 109 13 9 170 16 1 148 11 Water sold Free . 1903-1904 . 1903-1904 110 0 81 9 7 7 16 3 142 12 0 17 7 11 115 2 1 25 8 4 159 11 8 144 13 9 33 6 10 132 12 6 29 7 1 114 10 0 36 13 4 148 0 0 38 9 6 96 13 6 9 13 66 14 9 21 0 0 139 1 0 25 10 0 125 19 3 4 1,466 2 1 263 3 10 1,466 2 1 1,729 5 11 36-5 1,61212 10 t 140 10 5 159 11 8 178 0 I 7 161 19 7 151 3 4 186 9 6 105 14 9 87 14 9 164 11 0 144 89 5 10 159 19 11 Water sold Free . 1904-1905' . 1904-1905 5 10 0 63 10 0 52 3 9 75 5 0 51 3 9 62 19 2 45 10 5 78 2 6 57 12 6 81 4 2 60 7 11 60 10 10 48 1 10 76 14 7 i 2 16 3 59 10 10 56 18 9 !-2 19 4 41 17 6 92 14 9 37 i 5 1! 5 6 812 9 1 380 7 8 812 9 1 1,192 16 9 1,284 2 4 5 •• 115 13 9 126 8 9 108 9 7 135 15 0 141 12 j 1 108 12 8 79 10 10 116 9 7 82 19 4 41 17 6 92 14 9 42 12 11 il04,984 14 10 13,920 11 4 2,375 15 9 3,308 15 11 1124,589 7 10 20-3 37,137 17 5
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|Waimea-Kumaea Water-races. The following tabulated statement shows the revenue, cost of maintenance, approximate quantity of gold obtained, and the number of men employed in sluicing in the claims using water from the Government water-races in the Waimea-Kumara district for the year ended the 31st March, 1905 :—
The following schedule shows the claims that have been sluicing on the Kumara Goldfield during the year ended the 31st March, 1905, showing the number of men in each claim, fall and width of boxes in each tail-race, number of sluice-heads of water used in sluicing, number of cubic yards of wash sluiced away per hour, and the name of race from which the water was supplied : —
Kumara Deep-level Tunnel. No work of any kind has been done in the Kumara Deep-level tunnel during the year, but it will be necessary to effect some repairs at an early date if the tunnel is to be kept open for future prospectingwork. The private parties are still continuing to work from the front of the terrace facing the Teremakau River, and I am assured the results have recently very much improved and payable ground is likely to be opened up. Wainihinihi Race. The supply of water from this race has been good throughout the year, and has done much to keep up the supply for Waimea, Stafford, Callaghan's, and the middle branch of the Waimea Creek. Very little of the Wainihinihi water has been used in the Kumara district. No breaks occurred, and there were no stoppages of any kind during the year, and the race has been maintained in good order and condition. I have, &c, Alex. Aitken, ! The Under-Secretary, Mines Department, Wellington. Manager, Water-races.
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Month. Cash received Sales of Water. for Sales of Water. Outstanding Number [ A ™™t Bxpenditure. . ?f n S, yi j, , of Men i quantity 'SW employed, of Gold each Month. " obtained. I Value of Gold obtained. 1904. £ s. d. £ s. d. 152 7 1 85 10 10 189 0 5 167 18 9 186 5 10 102 1 8 162 19 2 223 6 8 207 5 10 160 11 6 162 18 198 2 6 181 3 5 179 19 11 183 10 8 92 4 2 172 1 5 ! 206 10 5 £ s. d. 263 17 10 269 3 8 205 16 11 J 237 14 0 201 17 5 168 19 0 172 18 0 182 19 8 194 11 7 £ s. d. 1,747 18 3 1,761 18 2 '■ 1,845 17 4 1,785 9 10 1,840 13 2 1,810 1 4 1,802 4 9 1,893 3 4 1,865 14 0 £ s. d. 1,427 8 0 1,790 2 0 1,786 4 0 1,505 8 0 1,953 18 0 1,556 2 0 1,743 6 0 1,790 2 0 1,610 14 0 April May June July August September October November December 61 59 55 66 66 64 57 57 59 oz. 366 459 458 386 501 399 447 459 413 1905. 232 14 10 190 1 7 170 12 0 38 50 47 247 589 442 January February March 102 0 0 36 5 10 243 7 10 35 10 0 169 0 7 205 9 6 1,922 0 2 2,127 16 4 2,091 12 5 963 6 0 2,297 2 0 1,723 16 0 Totals 2,111 3 11 1,693 11 9 2,491 6 6 56-58 5,166 20,147 8 0 (average)
Name of Party. Number of Pall to Men 12 feet em- j in ployed Tailin each race. Claim. Width of Boxes in Tailrace. Number of Sluiceheads used in Sluicing Auriferous Wash sluiced away per Hour. Bace from which the Water is supplied. Remarks. fo. 4 channel — Cullen and party Long Tunnel Co. (i 8 Inches. 7 7 Inches. 24 26 Heads. 20 22 Cubic Yards. 140 154 Kumara Kumara & private Sluiced twelve months. Sluiced twelve months. fo. 5 channel— Burger and party .. Thomson and party Thorn and party Morgan and party .. Giffney and party .. 'rivate races — Pascoe and party .. Stubbs and party .. McGrath and party 5 4 4 3 5 8 8 8 8 7 24 24 24 24 26 10 10 10 10 11 80 80 80 80 77 Kumara 7T ;; Sluiced eight months. Sluiced two months. Sluiced nine months. Sluiced eight months. Sluiced eleven months. 5 3 10 7 8 8 26 32 24 16 22 22 112 176 176 Private Sluiced seven months. Sluiced twelvemonths. Sluiced twelve months. >>
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Mr. R. Murray, Manager, Mount Ida and Blackstone Hill Water-races, to the Under-Secretary for Mines, Wellington. Sir— Naseby, 20th April, 1905. I have the honour to submit the following report on zhe Mount Ida and Blackstone Hill Waterraces for the year ending the 31st March, 1905 : — Mount Ida Water-race. The total sales of water from the Mount Ida water-race during the year amounted to £1,459 lis. 3d., an increase of £91 14s. 4d. over that of last year. The expenditure on maintenance and repairs for the same period was £1,563 9s. 6d., an increase of £278 lis. as compared with that of last year. The total cash received was £1,462 13s. Bd. On account of payment in advance free water to the value of £69 14s. 2d. was supplied, and free water for washing-up was also supplied to the value of £120 Bs. The total value of water supplied from this race during the year amounted to £1,649 13s. sd. The average number of miners supplied with water was 38 - 25, a decrease of 575 on last year. The approximate quantity of gold obtained by parties using water from this race was 1,933 oz., valued at £7,442 Is. The increase in the expenditure was almost all due to the damage done to the upper section last March, and to the heavy lignite-clay slip Gully in October, when seven of the hydraulic elevating claims and seven ground-sluicing parties were off fourteen days while the slip was being got rid of, thus reducing by over half the sales of water and revenue that would have been received during this month. To keep the race in good order, the damage done to the upper section in March had to be repaired during the year, also repairs to Mulholland's Gully flume and a timber retaining-wall had to be built to protect the main-race flume (at the crossing of the main gully) from floods. Also 54 ft. at intake end of siphon that crosses under the main road above the township had to be added to get more pressure to get the extra quantity required through. Hard frost with 2 ft. of snow at the end of June put a stop to all mining. On the 16th August I started with the cleaning-out of the race and to widen a length of three miles and a half from Home Gully to Cemetery Point to enable the race to carry the quantity required on the east side of main gully, but on the night of the 18th it commenced to snow and freeze. The work had therefore to be suspended until the 24th August, when a start was again made. The reservoir was reached on the 3rd September, when the water was turned on from it, and the miners were at work in their claims on the sth. During this month the Home Gully tunnel was retimbered and district-road crossings on the race and a good length of the old sodding in the race in the West Eweburn renewed. The siphon in Milkman's Gully was also finished. On the 3rd October the race got completely blocked by a large ligniteclay slip 5 chains long by 1 chain wide on east side of Coalpit Gully, starting the country on the lower side : arrangements were made with Mr. Matthew Young (who has a race at a much higher level) for water to sluice it away. By working day and night the water was got through on the night of the 18th, and the miners were at work again. Some of the bottom part of it I left, as when the top weight was taken off it it appeared to settle; but in the event of its coming away at any time I made provision to meet it by putting a large box under the race to allow of any slipped ground being sluiced away without the race being interfered with. Sixteen of the telescope pipes in the Wedderburn Siphon had to have bands put on them, as they started to leak. An extra pipe (9 in. diameter) had to be put in the Spec Gully race where the Burster Road crosses it to allow of more water being sent through. On account of the dry weather after the first week in January the water in the race kept falling off daily, and had from that in the reservoir. This demand ran the reservoir dry on the 22nd February, when the miners had to be put on week about from this date to the end of March, owing to the continued dry weather. Eighteen elevating claims have been at work during the year (two of which got worked out), eleven of them being supplied from the Government race. Three parties have during the year been working in the Maori bottom; one of them constantly, the other two intermittently. From the first week in January to the end of March the weather has been extraordinarily dry, and the whole water in the race was consequently reduced to eight heads at Naseby. This condition has been very hard on the private water-race owners. The number of days on which no water was supplied to the miners was —winter, 56 ; Christmas, 1; New Year, 1; Good Friday, 1: a total of 59 days. The winter was a long and severe one. Blackstone Hill Water-race. The total sales of water from this race during the year amounted to 4d. The total cash received was £32 18s. 4d. The total cost of maintenance and repairs was £4 Bs., caused by two small breaks and rabbit-burrows. As sandbanks are accumulating it will be necessary to have this and the side cleaned out in the spring. During the year only one party (R. Johnstone) has been receiving water from this race, which accounts for the falling-off in revenue. All the ground above Hill's Creek appears to be worked out. I have, &c, The Under-Secretary, Mines Department, Wellington, R. Murray, Manager.
| WATER-CONSERVATION. Mr. T. Perham, A.M. Inst., C.E., to the Under-Secretary for Mines. Sir, — Mines Department, Wellington, 22nd June, 1905. I have the honour to forward my report on Water-conservation for the year ending the 31st December, 1904. North Island. As formerly reported for the year ending the 31st December, 1903, no other action has been taken with the extension of the Mackaytown reticulation or Golden Cross and Waikino domestic water-supplies. I consider these necessary and, from a sanitary point of view, urgent.
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Another examination has been made into the matter of the cyanide tailings from the Waihi, Karangahake, and the Waikino batteries causing flooding of the farm-lands on the banks of the Ohinemuri River, and the Waihou River from below Mackaytown, and round and about the Paeroa wharf as far as Netherton. Plans, and a general report with recommendations relative to the whole subject are now being prepared. A report and plans have been forwarded on the domestic and power supply of water for the Thames Borough Council, but nothing has been done during the year towards carrying out the works. South, Island. An examination has been made into the filtration scheme and works for the improvement of the water-supply of the Borough of Oamaru and a plan and report on the subject has been forwarded to this Department, Reports, etc., for other Departments. For the Marine Department an examination has been made and a report supplied on the unsafe and dilapidated condition of the wharf at the port of Havelock (Marlborough), embodying full recommendations for its partial or almost entire reconstruction. It is a somewhat difficult question to deal with, as the mud-flats are so extensive at low water, and the channel —which is the only waterway to and from the wharf —is very narrow and at all times intricate. Though well marked out by beacons, the channel is extremely shallow except at spring tides, and there is little or in fact no scour from the fall of the Kaituna River to in any way deepen it or keep it open and improve the upper reaches of Pelorus Sound at or near Havelock. This can only be done at considerable cost by dredging, and I do not think the existing trade of the port would justify any great expenditure. Both imports and exports are timber and goods for domestic consumption (general at all these small ports on both coasts of the colony from north to south), and, owing to the want of adequate wharfage accommodation, the settlers often experience difficulty and even danger in landing requirements and shipping produce. West Eweburn Reservoir. This has been completely constructed and well fenced, but it has been lately reported that the crest of the dam has become depressed in the centre. This is a natural result due to the subsidence of the bank, and should be made up to the original level by top-dressing. The outlet pipes into the race to Naseby are working well, and the local branches are giving satisfaction to the and elevating claims on Hogburn Gully and neighbouring district. Taking into consideration the extremely limited rainfall in this locality during the summer months, I think it would be a great advantage both for the present development of the mines at Rough Ridge and for the future irrigation of the arid portions of the Ida Valley, and certainly on the Maniototo plains, if a dam were built across Hill's Creek. The outlet pipes would just cut and the water enter the Manuherikia Race on its route to Naseby, and no doubt would be a benefit to the mining industry at present and the conservation of water for irrigation in the future, would be profitable to the farmer, and also .to the Government. A charge per head at the present scale for water for mining purposes could be made to recoup the interest on the original expenditure. This proposed reservoir by reason of its elevation would, I am of opinion, serve the German Hill sluicing-works in the Ida Valley, and, although the head race would be about twice the length of that running from the proposed Idaburn dam in the gorge, the benefit derived by the elevation and service to both the north and south ends of the valley, and a much larger storage would be of value both to the mining and farming interests. A by-wash could be constructed in a convenient place with a regulating-sluice for the Ida Valley irrigation service when water is not urgently required for the sluicing claims in and around Naseby. If this dam be construtced there is no reason why the two industries should not be worked together for the benefit of all. I have, &c, T. Perham, A.M. Inst. C.E., Engineer, Water-conservation. The Under-Secretary, Mines Department, Wellington.
REPORT OF THE GOVERNMENT GEOLOGIST (ALEXANDER McKAY) FOR THE YEAR 1904-5. The chief work of the past year was the ticketing and recording of the fossil specimens that form the collections of the Geological Survey, now in the Colonial Museum, and preparing for the press copy and illustrations for a work on the " Rocks of Cape Colville Peninsula," the technical desscriptions of which are by Professor Sollas, Oxford, England. With respect to the collections in the Museum —when a change in the staff of the Geological Survey took place in 1892, the systematic arrangements of the rocks and fossils, though commenced several years prior, was incomplete, owing to the fact that^the, working-out of the collections made each year, the preparation of reports, <fee, occupied most months, and the all-important matter of a systematic arrangement and detailed catalogue was pursued only during short intervals, often interrupted by what was considered more pressing work. It was the usual practice to work out the fossils of the various collections, determine roughly how many species each contained, make a selection for exhibition, and store the less showy and surplus part of the collection. In this way between thirty and forty thousand specimens were placed on show, and there was accumulated in store from one hundred and fifty to two hundred thousand more.
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At first the specimens were ticketed with a" number in aniline ink, the fugitive character of which under a strong light is one cause why the greater part of the collections must be re-ticketed if their identity is to be preserved. Since the retirement of Sir James Hector, the appointment of Mr. Hamilton to the control of the Museum, and Dr. Bell as Director of the Geological Survey, it has become apparent that the mineral and fossil specimens must be housed elsewhere than in their present location, more especially the stored specimens which were simply repacked in the boxes in which they arrived from the field. Nine thousand seven hundred and fifty rock and mineral specimens, and 36,750 fossil specimens, have been ticketed, recorded, and packed in boxes of uniform size, which, although at present stored in one pile, may, on provision of proper racks, be so arranged that any box or specimen may be reached without serious delay and loss of time. The work, however, is far from completed, hut is being steadily and continuously proceded with, such assistance as other matters will at present admit of being utilised for this purpose. The work on the rocks of Cape Colville Peninsula will shortly be completed. One volume has been issued from the press of the Government Printing Department, and the other will shortly follow. Alex. McKay, 22nd June, 1905. Government Geologist.
BATTERY-SUPERINTENDENTS' EXAMINATION PAPERS. Questions used in Examination op Batteky-Supkkintendents for Cerfificates. Subject A. — The Different Modes of reducing and pulverising Ores. 1. State where and by whom you were employed, and the dates you were engaged in crushingbatteries where bullion was recovered by cyanide-of-potassium treatment. 2. Show by sketch and describe fully how you would construct a crushing-battery of 30 heads of stamps, 12 Frue vanners, and also a modern cyanide plant to treat the pulverised ore and slimes, with all necessary appliances. 3. If you were using a Pelton water-wheel as a motive power to drive a battery of 40 heads of stamps of 1,000 lb. each, to have a drop of 7 inches and make 99 blows per minute, show by calculation the diameter of a nozzle you would require to discharge the water on to the wheel under a head of 200 feet to give the necessary effective horse-power to do the work. 4. If you had to purchase a steam-engine to do the work in the last question, show by calculation the diameter of a cylinder required to give the necessary effective horse-power, the piston speed being 450 feet per minute, the initial pressure of steam entering the cylinder being 100 lb. per square inch and cut off at half-stroke. 5. State the description of other crushing-machines and concentrators you have used. Give their proper speed, and horse-power required to work them. 6. Give the capacity or quantity of ore that each of the following machines will pulverise per day of 24 hours, the ore to go through a 40-mesh grating ; and give the horse-power required to work them : Huntingdon mill, 5 feet diameter, and a Krupp mill. State the speed that each mill is worked at. Subject B. — Amalgamating-machines. 1. Describe the action of a Watson-Denny pan, the speed required to work it, the quantity of quicksilver required to be used, the quantity of ore it is capable of treating in 24 hours, and the horsepower required to work it. 2. State in detail the method of recovering gold from slimes on canvas tables. Show how the gold is collected, and the process the ore passes through until the gold is fit for market. 3. State the different actions of the McKay, Combination, and Wheeler pans, giving the difference between them and the Watson-Denny pan; also state the use of settler, and how it is worked. 4. If you were using any of the amalgamating-pans above referred to to work ore in charges, state the time required to work each charge, giving full details of the operation and how the bullion amalgam is co'lected. 5. State the advantage or otherwise of using chemicals in pan amalgamation. Give a description of the chemicals you would use and how they are applied. Subject C. — The Use ol Quicksilver, and Methods of using it in connection with the Extraction of Gold and Silver from Ores. 1. Describe what effect, if any, has lead, antimony, zinc, and arsenical ores on quicksilver used for the amalgamation of gold and silver. 2. How are copper plates prepared for amalgamating purposes, and how is the bullion amalgam emoved \ Also, how would you remove the whole of the bullion from the plates at the final clean-up ?
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3. Describe fully how you would construct copper-plated tables for amalgamation. Give their width, length, and gradient to take the crushed ore from 5 heads of stamps. Also state how the copper plates are made fast to the tables, and give the thickness of copper plate you would use, with your reasons for same. 4. What effect, if any, has an electrical action on quicksilver ? Also state how you would apply a current of electricity in quicksilver used for amalgamating purposes. 5. Describe fully how you would separate bullion from quicksilver, and the process it undergoes before it is in ingots fit for market. Subject D. — Cyanide, Chlorination, and other Chemical Processes of recovering Gold and Silver from Ores. 1. Show by sketch a modern cyanide plant, with all accessories for treating auriferous ores. Give the dimensions of every part of the plant, and show the position each portion should be placed in relative to each other. 2. State fully how you would treat slimes, and give your reasons for same. 3. Describe fully how stock KCN solutions are made up, and how they are used. 4. How do you ascertain the strength of KCN solutions ? 5. If you were making up a 0 - 8 KCN solution of 40 tons, how many lb. of crude salt containing 69 per cent. KCN would you require to make a working-solution of 025 per cent. KCN ? 6. How many tons of a 12-per-cent. KCN solution would you require to make up 50 tons of a sump solution containing o'o2 per cent. KCN to o'ls per cent. KCN ? 7. If you had 36 tons of a sump solution containing O'Ol per cent. KCN, how many tons of o'9-per-cent. solution would be required to make the solution up to-0-3 per cent. KCN ? 8. Describe fully how cyanide-solutions are applied to pulverised ores, and how the solutions are drawn off; also, how slimes are treated with KCN solutions, and how such solutions are extracted. 9. State how you recover gold and silver from KCN solutions, and the percentage of each of these metals that is generally recovered in ordinary practice. 10. Show by calculation the diameter of a circular vat to hold 170 tons of pulverised ore, allowing the ore to be 5 feet deep and 25 cubic feet of ore to the ton. 11. Describe what remedies you would apply if any of the workmen showed signs of KCN poisoning. 12. What is meant by a chlorination plant to treat auriferous ores % How is it constructed ? What preparation has the ore to receive before being subjected to chlorine gas ? 13. How is chlorine gas generated, and how is the gas applied to the ore ? Describe fully. 14. How is the bullion recovered from both chlorine and cyanide solutions, and how is it prepared fit for market. Subject E.— Sampling and Testing of Ores. 1. Describe exactly how you would obtain a sample for assay from a ton of ore. 2r Describe how you would estimate the gold and silver in a free-milling ore. 3. What tests would you apply to detect the following metals when occurring singly in rocks : Tin, platinum, mercury, lead, copper, cobalt, iron, manganese, barium ? 4. How would you estimate the tin in tin-stone ? Subject F. — A Knowledge of Arithmetic and the Method of keeping Battery Accounts. 1. Twelve hundred tons of ore had an average assay of 1 oz. 11 dwt. 5 gr. of gold and 11 oz. 14 dwt. 12 gr. of silver per ton; by the ordinary process of treatment 91 per cent, of the gold was saved and 37 per cent, of the silver : how much gold and silver was recovered from the 1,200 tons of ore ? 2. If 1,000 oz. bullion contained gold 0-2237 fine and silver 0-7763 fine—the gold was worth £4 4s. 3d. per oz. and silver 2s. 3d. per oz. : require the value of the bullion. 3. The wages in a battery where 30 men were employed amounted to £500 a month; there were four different rates of wages, which may be termed A, B, C, and D divisions ; there were 14 men in A division, 9 men in B division, 3 men in C division, and 4 men in D division ; each man in B division got of the wages of each man in A division, each man in C division got Jof the wages of each man in B division, and the four men in D division got T 9 g of the wages of each man in C division : how much did each man in the different divisions receive ? 4. A pyramid of gold was 2 feet square at the bottom, and stood 5 feet 6 inches high : how many ounces did the pyramid contain, taking the specific gravity of the gold to be 19 1 5. Divide -00963 by 128, and extract the cube root of the quotient. Subject G.—A Knowledge of Part V. of " The Mining Act, 1898." Oral.
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LIST OF MINE-MANAGERS AND BATTERY-SUPERINTENDENTS WHO HAVE OBTAINED CERTIFICATES UNDER THE MINING ACTS. THE MINING ACT. Fibst-class Service Certificates. Issued under " The Mining Act, 1886," without Examination, Adams, H. H., Waiorongomai. Greenish, J., Reefton. Nasmyth, T., Reefton. •Anderson, P., Thames. 'Greenville, W, Ohinemuri. Newman, W., Naseby. "Andrews, R., Coromandel. *Hall, J. P. Northey, J., Thames. Andrews, T., Thames. "Hansen, P. C, Thames. *3'Sullivan, D. E., Thames. Barclay, T. H., Thames. Harris, J., Owen's Reefs. Polton, A., Karangahake. Bennett, J., Alexandra. Harrison, R. H., Coromandel. Porter, J., Waipori. Benney, J., Coromandel. "Hicks, T. 8., Thames. Purvis, G., Ross. Black, T., Waiomo. Hilton, G. P., Bendigo. Quinn, E., Te Aroha. Bollersley, N., Boatman's. "Hodge, F., Coromandel. Radford, T., Thames. Bradbury, M., Reefton. Hollis, W., Thames. Ralph, J. G., Thames. Bray, John, Lyell. Hunter, R., Thames. Ranger, J., Reefton. Burch, W. H., Thames. James, F., Thames. Rasmussen, C. L., Mokihinui. Byrne, J. F., Stafford. Jamieson, A., Coromandel. Rasmussen, C. P., Mokihinui. Cameron, A., Macetown. Jenkins, M., Wakatipu. Reid, P., Coromandel. "Cameron, E., Te Aroha. Johnstone, H., Bluespur. Resta, L., Macetown. Chapman, J. A., Dunedin. Julian, J., Boatman's. Roberts, E., Ross. Clarke, G. S., Thames. Kelly, J., Lyell. Rooney, F., Reefton. •Comer, R., Thames. Kerr, J., Thames. Scott, T., Waiorongomai. Conradson, M., Lyell. Lawn, E., Black's Point. Searight, A., Reefton. •Corin, W., Thames. 'Lawn, H., Boatman's. "Senior, J., Thames. Comes, C. A., Karangahake. Lawn, J., Reefton. Smith, J. E., Thames. Coutts, J., Thames. "Littlejohn, W., Karangahake. Stone, F., Karangahake. Crawford, T. H., Thames. Lowe, E. W., Thames. Steedman, J. 8., Thames. Crowley, C, Reefton. Malfroy,'J. M. C, Ross. Sturm, A., Waipori. Cummings, W.. Reefton. Martin, W. G., Thames. Taylor N., Thames. Davis, J. E., Queenstown. McCallum, J., Reefton. Todd, O, Heriot. "Davey, C, Ross. McCullough, R., Thames. Treloer, J. S., Reefton. "Donald, J., Cromwell. McGruer, G. N., Karangahake. Tripp, R. S., Arrowtown. Dryden, S., Thames. •Mcllhaney, J., Thames. Vivian, J. G., Thames. Dunlop, T. A., Thames. Mcintosh, D., Bluespur. Vivian, S., Reefton. Edwards, J., Skipper's. McKay, J., Ross. "Waite, C. D., Thames. Elliott, J., Macetown. McKenney, J., Reefton. "Waite, E., Thames. •Evans, F., Skipper's. McKenzie, W., Thames. Walker, J. W., Thames. Evans, J. H., Skipper's. "McLeod, G., Coromandel. Watson, T., Reefton. "Fitzmaurice, R., Reefton. McLiver, F., Thames. Wearne, J. E., Endeavour Inlet. Frewen, J. 8., Queenstown. "McLiver, H., Thames. Wearne, T., Endeavour Inlet. Gavin, T., Te Aroha. McMaster, J., Reefton. "Wilcox, J., Thames. Gilbert, J., Reefton. Moore, H. W., Thames. Williams, J., Skipper's. Gilmour, T., Thames. "Moore, J. H., Thames. Wright, G, Boatman's. Giles, G. F., West Wanganui. Morgan, R., Otago. Wyiie, W., Ross. Glass, W. M., Naseby. Morrisby, A. A., Glenorchy. Young, G., Skipper's. Goldsworthy, J., Waiorongomai. First-class Mine-managers' Certificates, issued after Examination, under " The Mining Act, 1886," and Amendment Acts. Adams, 8., Thames. Crawford, J. J., Thames. Hosking, G. F., Auckland. Baker, W., Thames. Cummings, W., Reefton. Kruizenza, W., Reefton. Black, G., Reefton. Donaldson, W., Otago. Lawn, T., Reefton. •Caples, P. Q., Reefton. Fleming, M., Thames. Logan, H. F., Wellington. •Carter, J., Thames. Gardner, W. P., Reefton. Mangan, T., Thames. Casley, G., Reefton. Harris, W., Thames. Mouat, W. G., Dunedin. Cochrane, D. L., Reefton. Horn, G. W., Thames. Truseott, G., Thames. •Colebrook, J. D., Coromandel. Home, W., Coromandel. Watkins, W. E., Reefton. Coombe, J., Reefton. Hornick, M., Thames. Wilkie, J., Reefton. First-class Mine-managers' Certificates, issued on Production of Certificate from a Recognised Authority outside the Colony, under "The Mining Act, 1886," "The Mining Act, 1891," and "The Mining Act, 1898." Argall, W. H., Coromandel. Griffiths, A. P., Auckland. Molineaux, H. S., Gore. Beckwith, L. H., Wellington. Griffiths, H. P., Auckland. Rich, F. A., Auckland. Datson, J., Manaia. Hailey, R. C, Dunedin. Williams, W. H., Auckland. Dodd, William Milton. McKenna, Thomas, Dunedin. First-class Mine-managers' Certificates, issued after Examination, under " The Mining Act, 1891." Agnew, J. A., Thames. James, T., Thames. Prince, F. H., Reefton. Annear, William, Reefton. Keam, P. E., Thames. Robertson, D. 8., Stafford. Bennett, E. P., Thames. Lane, J., Reefton. Ross, Richard, Thames. Boydell, H. C, Coromandel. Lawn, C. H., Capleston. Russell, Murray, Dunedin. Bradley, R. J. H., Te Puke. Linck, F. W., Thames. Shepherd, H. F., Thames. Bray, E., Thames. Marshall, F., Reefton. Stanford, W. J., Macetown. •Bruce, Malcolm, Thames. Morrison, R., Thames. Steedman, J. G., Thames. Carroll, J., Lyell. McDermott, J., Thames. Sutherland, Benjamin, Reefton Cartwright, E., Thames. McDermott, G., Thames. Tierney, R., Thames. Crabb, J., Reefton. McDermott, W., Thames. Vialoux, F., Coromandel. •Dobson, J. A., Auckland. McGregor, W. T., Thames. Warne, George, Thames. Evans, H. A., Wellington. McKenzie, H. J., Coromandel. Waters, D. 8., Skipper's. Fahey, P., Reefton. McPeake, J., Thames. Watt, J., Thames. Flannigan, Francis, Reefton. O'Keeffe, M. D., Thames. White, G. H., Thames. Gilmour, J. L., Thames. Paul, Matthew, Thames. Whitley, A., Thames. Hodge, J. H., Thames. Paltridge, Henry, Thames. Williams, C, Capleston. •Hughes, D., Thames.
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First-class Service Certificates as Mine-managers— continued. First-class Mine-managers' Certificates, issued after Examination, under " The Mining Act, 1898." Arscott, R., Waihi. Evered, N. J., Waihi. Morrison, William, Waihi. Allen, Henry, Waihi. Fry, S., Waimangaroa. Moye, Michael, Reefton. Barker, 8., Thames. George, M. T., Waihi. O'Sullivan, J. W., Thames. Bennie, Boyd, Waihi. Grayden, P., Thames. Rabe, John, Thames. Blenkhorn, C, Coromandel. Goldsworthy, C, Karangahake. Stewart, F., Waihi. Bolitho, Joseph, Reefton. Hooker, John, Coromandel. Thomson, Thomas, Waihi. Bower, J. W., Coromandel. Hitchoock, W. E., Barewood. Tuoker, E. S., Coromandel. Buddie, Frank, Coromandel. Irwin, Samuel, Waihi. Turnbull, E. V., Coromandel. Bull, C. W., Waihi. Jaokson, G. T., Waihi. Turner, C. E., Murchison. Carroll, A. M., Reefton. Johnson, J. H., Coromandel. Watson, J. L., Thames. Carter, R. P., Waihi. Langford, G. S., Waihi. Webber, J. H. A., Reefton. Clouston, R. E., Kaitangata. Lawn, Nioholas, Reefton. Weir, Thomas, Waihi. Cooper, J. H., Thames. McConaohie, W., jun., Waihi. Whyte, N. MoG. H., Waihi. Cooper, Thornhill, Waihi. Mac Duff, R. B, Thames. Williams, C, Thames. Cordes, F. M., Karangahake. MacLaren, J. A. J., Coromandel. Wilson, Allan, Thames. Dooherty, W. H., Coromandel. MoMahon, J. H., Reefton. Wood, P. H., Reefton. Ellery, John, Reefton. MoMahon, T., Reefton. First-class Mine-managers' Certificates, issued under Section 313 of " The Mining Act, 1891." Edwards, George, Westport. Rickard, John, Thames. Trelease, J. H., Thames. Hornibrooke, H. P., Coromandel. Snow, Thomas, Huntly. Williams, John, Kuaotunu. Martin, James, Reefton. Thomas, James, Thames. White, John S., Karangahake. First-class Mine-managers' Certificates of Competency granted to Holders of Provisional Warrants under Sec tion 32 of " The Mining Act Amendment Act, 1896." Alexander, Thomas, Deep Creek. Harvey, A. G., Coromandel. Mooreeraft, Walter, Coromandel. Argall, A. E., Coromandel. Howard, Samuel, Karangahake. Morgan, William, Owharoa. Battens, H., Coromandel. James, Robert, Thames. Moyle, Thomas, Thames. •Begley, Thomas, Reefton. Jamieson, John, Reefton. Patton, William, Macetown. Bennett, Charles Henry, Kuaotunu. Johnß, Thomas, Waihi. Pearee, Francis, Reefton. Bunney, Joseph, Waihi. Kennerley, W. H., Thames. Potter, William H., Thames. Campbell, Alexander, Cullensville. Langford, James, Coromandel. *Rabe, Henry, Karaka. Carlyon, Samuel, Coromandel. McCombie, John, Karangahake. Rillstone, Charles, Waipori. Comes, C. A., jun., Karangahake. Mac Donald, H., Coromandel. Somervell, John, Thames. Daldy, Edward Arthur, Coromandel. McEnteer, James, Tararu. Staekpole, Robert, jun., Karangahake. Draffin, Samuel, Waitekauri. MoFarlane, Charles M., Tokatea. Thomas, Archelaus, Tapu, Thames. Farmer, C. S., Waitekauri. McLean, Benjamin J., Waitekauri. Turnbull, Thomas A., Whangamata. Goldsworthy, Thomas, Tokatea. McLean, Charles, Thames. 'Willets, Henry, Thames. Goldsworthy, William, Karangahake. McLean, James, Tararu, Thames. 'Wilson, James R. S., Kuaotunu. Govan, Joseph, Thames. Meehan, James, Westport. First-class Mine-managers' Certificates, issued to Insvectors of Mines, by virtue of Office wider the Mining Acts, 1886, 1891, and 1898. Binns, G. J., Dunedin. "Gow, J., Dunedin. McLaren, J. M., Thames. Cochrane, N. D., Westport. Green, E. R., Dunedin. Tennent, R., Westport. Gordon, H. A., Wellington. Hayes, J., Dunedin. Wilson, G., Thames. Second-class Service Certificates as Mine-managers. Issued under " The Mining Act, 1891." Adams, W. J., Thames. Gemmings, Charles, Thames. Moorecroft, Thomas, Thames. Agnew, J. A., Coromandel. Gribble, James, Norsewood. Milne, John, Thames. Allen, Richard, Reefton. Guthrie, John, Wellington. Moyle, Thomas, Thames. Argall, A. E., Coromandel. Guy, Robert, Kuaotunu. Naysmith, James, Reefton. Bennett, C. H., Coromandel. Harvey, William, Reefton. Newdick, Alfred, Thames. Begley, Thomas, Reefton. Hardman, James Edward, Thames. Notman, Alexander, Reefton. Beard, W. T., Reefton. 'Harris, R., Thames. O'Keefe, M. W. D., Thames. Bone, William, Reefton. Hetherington, William, Thames. Page, John, Lyell. Bowler, John, Thames. Hicks, W., Thames. Parkiss, Jos. W., Reefton. Blair, Thomas, Kuaotunu. Hill, Alex. Grey, Waikakaho. Potts, W. H., Thames. Bray, Edwin, Reefton. Hore, John, Wellington. Primrose, J., Kuaotunu. Brownlee, Thomas James, Thames. Hollis, Fred. J., Waihi. Pettigrew, Robert, Sydney. Brokenshire, James, Thames. Hornibrook, H. P., Kuaotunu. Peebles, Alexander, Kuaotunu. Bolitho, James, Reefton. Jamieson, John, Reefton. Phillips, W. H., Thames. Brown, John, Macrae's. Johnstone, William, Collingwood. 'Pollock, John, Thames. Bremner, John, Coromandel. Jobe, James, Thames. Rabe, Henry, Thames. Borlase, J. H., Capleston. Johns, Thomas, Thames. Reid, Thomas Groat, Thames. Bunny, Joseph, Thames. Kendall, Henry, Thames. Riekard, John, Thames. Byrne, John, Karangahake. Kerr, George, Kamo. Richards, A. H., Kuaotunu. Caird, Alexander McNeil, Reefton. Kirker, Thomas, Thames. Radford, Thomas, Thames. Campbell, J., Kuaotunu. Laughlin, David, Thames. Rogers, Charles Henry, Reefton. Climo, Noah, Coromandel. Law, John, Thames. Rogers, William Henry, Kumara. Comer, George, Thames. "Lough, H., Thames. Ross, J., Thames. •Cowan, Hugh, Kuaotunu. Loughlin, S., Thames. *Rowe, James, Thames. Corbett, T., Paeroa. McLean, James, Thames. Shaw, James, Karangahake. Comer, W. W., Thames. McLean, Alex., Coromandel. Sligo, Alex., Nenthorn. Crabb, Thomas, Reefton. McLean, Charles, Thames. Thomas, James, Thames. Daniel, P. F., Greymouth. •McCormick, Charles, Coromandel. Thomas, A., Thames. Dobson, John Allen, Kuaotunu. McQuillan, John, Reefton. Thomson, John, Dunedin. Edwards, George, Westport. McNeill, Daniel, Thames. Tregellas, James, Reefton. Ellery, John, Reefton. McNeill, George, Upper Kuaotunu. Tregoweth, William, Thames. Flannigan, Francis, Reefton. McCombie, John, Karangahake. Wells, Charles Lewis, Thames. Foster, Thomas, Wellington. McEwen, James, Reefton. Willets, Henry, Thames. •Gale, C. W., Coromandel. McLoghry, Archibald, Karangahake. Williams, James, Thames. Gill, George, Thames. Mackay, William, Nenthorn. Williams, John, Thames. Glasgow, T. M., Thames. Martin, James, Reefton. Whisker, Charles, Thames. Goldsworthy, Henry, Thames. Meagher, John, Karangahake. White, John S., Karangahake. Govan, Joseph, Thames. "Mills, George, Thames. "Wilson, James R. S., Kuaotunu. Griffin, Patrick, Thames. Mayn, John, Coromandel. Wilson, J. G., Thames. Grimmond, Joseph, Ross. Martin, David, Blaok's Point. Woodoook, James, Thames. Goldsworthy, William, Mauku, Auok- Morgan, William, Upper Thames. Worth, Robert, Waihi. £3 land.
* Deceased since issue of certificate.
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Second-class Service Certificates as Mine-managers— continued. Second-class Mine-managers' Certificates, issued after Examination, under " The Mining Act, 1891." Benney, J., jun., Paeroa. Evans, H. A., Skipper's. McNeil, A. H., Coromandel. Christie, William, Waitekauri. Gatland, V. V., Coromandel. White, F. H., Kuaotunu. Draffin, S., Waitekauri. Mathewson, A., Hyde. White, G. H., Thames. Dunkin, T., Coromandel. Second-class Mine-managers' Certificates, issued after Examination, under " The Mining Act, 1898." Bennie, Boyd, Coromandel. "Cahill, T. M., Upper Kuaotunu. Carroll, John, Upper Kuaotunu. Second-class Mine-managers' Certificates, issued under Section 313 of " The Mining Act, 1891." Connon, William, Thames. Edwards, E., Coromandel. McCormick, W. J., Waitekauri. Coran, Henry, Thames. Kelso, Archibald, Coromandel. Second-class Mine-managers' Certificates of Competency granted to Holders of Provisional Warrants under Sec tion 32 of " The Mining Act Amendment Act, 1896." Allen, W. J., Coromandel. Gardner, James, Waimangaroa. Martin, William, Tararu, Thames. Barney, Montague T., Waitekauri. Howe, Albion S., Waitekauri. Murphy, Joseph, Coromandel. Brownlee, Henry, Thames. Johnson, Frank H., Collingwood. O'Brien, John, Westport. Collins, Charles, Waitekauri. Kirwan, William, Reefton. Prescott, Arthur J., Coromandel. Curtis, Charles, Taylorville. MoDonald, John, Tairua. Radford, Samuel, Waihi. Davis, James, Coromandel. Molnnes, John, Puriri. Ruffin, Richard, Manaia, Coromandel. Battery-superintendents' Certificates. Issued under " The Mining Act 1891 Amendment Act, 1894," without undergoing Examination. Adams, H. H., Waihi. Hope, John S., Waitekauri. Napier, James, Karangahake. Aitken, R. M., Reefton. Hutchison, William, Karangahake. Noble, James R., Karangahake. Banks, Edwin Gripper, Waihi. Margetts, Frederick Ernest, Kuao- Park, James, Thames. Barry, Hubert Percy, Waihi. tunu. Shepherd, Henry Franklin, Waihi. Goldsworthy, Henry, Kuaotunu. MoKenna, T. N., Tararu. Sims, C. F., Tararu. Goldsworthy, John, Kuaotunu. McLellan, William, Waitekauri. Walker, James A., Kuaotunu. Greenway, H. Howard, Auckland. Mellett, Richard Sheridan, Waite- Wilson, Arthur E., Waihi. Heard, G. St. Clair, Waihi. kauri. Wilson, James Kitchener, Auckland. Battery-superintendents' Certificates, issued after Examination, under " The Mining Act 1891 Amendment Act, 1894." Adams, A. A., Thames. Doveton, G. D., Thames. McMicken, S. D., Thames. Alien, F. 8., Thames. Fleming, G. C. S., Thames. Morgan, P. G., Thames. Allom, H. 0., Thames. Fuller, J. P., Kuaotunu. Morrin, W. S., Thames. Ansley, Comyn, Paeroa. Gray, J. W., Waihi. Noakes, H. L., Waihi. Ansley, Walter, Thames. Hayward, F. W., Komata. Raithby, R. W., Reefton. Banks, J. H., Waihi. Horn, G. W., Kuaotunu. Robinson, J. R., Waitekauri. Bowers, W., Thames. Jackson, J. H., Paeroa. Stafford, B. H., Waihi. Brown, A. E., Thames. Jones, Achison, Waihi. Taylor, C. H., Tararu. "Carter, Samuel, Thames. Kidd, F. D., Thames. Thorpe, A. H., Thames. Clarke, J. L., Thames. Laurie, D. 8., Karangahake. Vercoe, R. 8., Thames. Clarke, R., Waitekauri. Lee, J. W., Reefton. Wingate, H. M., Maratoto. Clarke, W. J., Waihi. Macdonald, W., Waihi. Winslow, G., Thames. Day, A. T., Thames. McKenzie, H. J., Thames. Williams,-A. G. R., Thames. Dixon, Clement, Waihi. Battery-superintendents' Certificates, issued after Examination, under " The Mining Act, 1898." Adams, J. H., Thames. Donnelly, Thomas, Waihi. Maltman, A., Reefton. Airey, Hubert, Karangahake. Draffin, Eugene, Kuaotunu. MoEwin, J. A., Reefton. Allen, D. V., Thames. Ellis, L. L., Waitekauri. McNeil, A. R., Karangahake. Allen, H. E., Wellington. Empson, J. 8., Karangahake. Montgomery, A. E., Opitonui. Auld, J. 8., Crushington. Evans, J., Waihi. Motherwell, Wm., Waihi. Baker, W. H., Thames. Evans, W. 8., Reefton. Moyle, W. T., Upper Tairua. Banks, C. A., Waihi. Ewen, H. F., Auckland. Orbell, G. S., Waikouaiti. Banks, E. J., Thames. Fletcher, H. T., Katikati. Paltridge, F., Thames. Barrance, K. McK., Karangahake. Fraser, J. M., Reefton. Pond, H. C, Auckland. Barrett, J. J., Karangahake. Fuller, John P., Kuaotunu. Porteous, J., Crushington. Barron, Wm. E., Waikinj. Fyfe, A., Dunedin. Quick, J. N., Thames. Baskett, E. G., Karangahake. Gardner, E. A., Reefton. Reid, J. E., Great Barrier. Bidlake, A. E., Waiomo. Gilpin, J., Waihi. Reynolds, E. A., Auckland. Bishop, T. 0., Reefton. Gow, E. A., Crushington. Roberts, H. C, Waihi. Blackadder, Wm., Crushington. Grayden, J., Waitekauri. Rodden, Wm., Lyell. Bradley, R. J. H., Karangahake. Grayden, Peter, Thames. Rosewarne, R. H., Thames. Browne, E., Waitekauri. Grumitt, P. H., Thames. Royse, W. G., Reefton. Brown, F. M., Karangahake. Gwilliam, Ben., Karangahake. Sanford, A. G., Waihi. Brown, J. E., Komata. Halliwell, L. V., Karangahake. Shaw, D. S., Waikino. Burns, William, Waiomo. Hargraves, E. P., Waihi. Stephens, H., Dunedin. Bush, E. F., Parawai. Hay, Adam, Karangahake. Sutherland, J. A., Reefton. Bush, H. R., Thames. Hazard, T. R. 0., Waitekauri. Thomson, G. W., Bendigo. Campbell, Colin, Thames. Hitchoook, W. E., Barewood. Thurlow, J. R., Coromandel. Carpenter, W. E., Karangahake. Hogg, 8., Karangahake. Tomlinson, A., Karangahake. Carter, S., Waihi. Hogg, T. R., Karangahake. Tomlinson, W. F., Dunedin. Carroll, John, Kuaotunu. Horn, G. W., Kuaotunu. Turnbull, E. V., Waihi. Chappell, G. A., Karangahake. Jones, R. D., Karangahake. Ulrich, G. A. C, Komata. Clark, John L., Waihi. Kidd, R. 8., Waitekauri. Ulrich, Herstall, Whangapoua. Coote, J. M., Thames. Kingsford, A., Karangahake. Waters, D. 8., Waihi. Corbett, G. L., Waitekauri. Langford, G. S., Waikino. Watson, A. 8., Waitekauri. Couper, J., Thames. Launder, G. H., Waitekauri. Watson, A. P., Crushington. Cowles, R. X., Crushington. Lawless, L. J., Paeroa. Watson, J. R., Reefton. Crompton, H., Maratoto. Littlejohn, W. D., Karangahake. White, A. S. H., Karangahake. Croucher, Herbert, Waihi. Lovelock, J. E., Crushington. Wilson, A. P., Crushington. Dawson, 8., Ellerslie. Maokay, John, Crushington. Williams, A. C. Waihi.
* Deceased since issue of certificate.
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Dredgemasters' Certificates, without Examination, issued under " The Mining Act, 1898," and Amendment Acts, 1901 and 1902. Allen, Chas., Alexandra. Hewitt, James, Clyde. O'Leary, D., Waiau. Anderson, L. C, Alexandra. Hogg, Thos., Cromwell. Olsen, Chas., Roxburgh. Andrews, Ralph, Canvastown. Hoskins, Thos., Maori Point. Parsons, J. D., jun., Clyde. Baker, J. R., Alexandra. Hoy, Samuel, Alexandra. Peroy, John, Clyde. Ballantyne, D., Miller's Flat. Inwood, W. J., Rocklands Beaoh. Perkins, A. 0., Dunedin. Barnes, T. J., Beaumont. Johnston, E. A., Alexandra. Pettigrew, Geo., Nelson Creek. Barry, Thos., Clyde. Johnstone, Alexander, Cromwell. Poulter, G. W., Alexandra. Bradley, Neil, Alexandra. Keen, Thos., Clyde. Pringle, John, Miller's Flat. Bennett, Geo., Gore. Kennedy, Angus, Alexandra. Ray, J. 0., TotaraFlat. Bennett, James, Kumara. Kitto, Ed. T., Miller's Flat. Raeder, Philip, Bald Hill Flat. Blue, G. P., Alexandra. Kitto, Francis, Lowburn. Rennie, Andrew, Roxburgh. Brand, Peter, Waikaka. Kitto, Jno. F., Miller's Flat. Ross, Alexander, Cromwell. Bremen, Philip, Palmerston S. Kitto, W. H., Cromwell. Ross, Robert, Alexandra. Bremner, A. P., Lower Shotover. Kloogh, N. P., Lowburn Ferry. Richmond, J., Gibbston. Brice, Wm. H., Cromwell. Lawson, Ed., Dunedin. Ritchie, J. S., Waitiri. Bringans, D., Alexandra Ledingham, J., Bannockburn. Sanders, H. P., Clyde. Brown, T. G., Ahaura. Lee, George, Collingwood. Sanders, John, Cromwell. Bunting, James, Murchison. Lidicoat, R. H., Pern Flat. Sanders, Thos., Alexandra. Busbridge, P., Gore. Louden, Alexander, Clyde. Sohaumann, H., Alexandra. Butler, Ewen, Roxburgh. Luke, S. J., Alexandra. Scott, M. G., Alexandra. Butler, M. J., Kanieri. Magnus, A., Roxburgh. Scott, Robert, Capleston. Cameron, Saml., Alexandra. Magnus, Olaf, Box 130 a, Christchurch. Shore, T. M., Queenstown. Clarke, Ed., Port Chalmers. Mailer, John, Stillwater. Shore, Wm., Gore. Compton, Albert, Dobson. Maitland, A. E., Miller's Flat. Simonsen, Chas., Alexandra. Cormack, W., Greymouth. Maxwell, John, Dunedin. Skilton, A. G., Old Diggings. Cowan, James, Nelson Creek. McClure, F. C, Rongahere. Sligo, N. X., Ahaura. Cornish, J. T., Miller's Flat. MoConnell, J., Cromwell. Smeaton, S. H., Inangahua Junction. Coutts, Henry, Miller's Flat. McCormack, D., Kanieri. Smith, Alfred, Inangahua Junction. Cowan, Alexander, Stillwater. McDonald, E. A., Waitiri. Steel, Archibald, Kawarau Gorge. Crookston, W. L., Three-channel Flat. McDonald, J., Sofala. Steel, Thos., Dunedin. Crowley, J. 8., Edendale. McDonald, Jno., Cromwell. Templeton, Ivie, Rongahere. Cumming, J. C, Beaumont. McGeorge, J., Dunedin. Thompson, J., Alexandra. Cunningham, Geo., Kanieri. McGeorge, Alexander, Dunedin. Thompson, T., Miller's Flat. Curtis, Chas., Stillwater. MoGregor, D., Kanieri. Toohey, J. M., Alexandra. Cutten, W. H., Dunedin. McGregor, G. R., Alexandra. Tough, John, Miller's Flat. Deniston, R. A., Cromwell- Mcintosh, D. J., Lowburn Ferry. Troy, G. C, Cromwell. Dewar, John, Alexandra. MoLay, Geo. Cromwell. Turnbull, W. D., Canvastown. Donaldson, J. G. A., Greenstone. McLean, D., Waitiri. Tyson, John, Rongahere. Edmonds, A. R., Nelson Creek. MoMath, D. C, Ross. Yon Haast, J. H., Clyde. Faithful, Wm., Greymouth. MoMath, Thos., Alexandra. Wallace, John A., Miller's Flat. Gibb, Wm., Croydon Siding. MoVioar, Peter, Roxburgh. Watt, John, Cromwell. Gibson, A., Island Block. Mills, Ed., Murchison. Weaver, Chas., Alexandra. Goodger, G. W.. Waenga. Mitchell, D. A., Dunedin. Williamson, R., Millar's Flat. Graham, J. M., Gore. Morel, C. G., Inangahua Junction. Williamson, Walter, Miller's Flat. Grogan, Wm. A., Miller's Flat. Morris, G. S., Cromwell. Wilson, S. W., Waikaka Valley. Hansen, Wm., Alexandra. Murray, D., Clyde. Wood, R. M., Cromwell. Hay, James, Dunedin. Murray, Madget, Cromwell. Woodhouse, W. S., Roxburgh. Hedley, A., Cromwell. Neilson, S., Miller's Flat. Young, Andrew, jun., Roxburgh. Herbert, J., Beaumont. Nioholson, W. E., Alexandra. Dredgemasters' Certificates, after Examination, issued under " The Mining Act, 1898," and Amendment Acts, 1901 and 1902. Anderson, G. 8., Roxburgh. Hewetson, Sydney, Nelson Creek. Nelson, Edgar, Brunnerton. Baird, William G., Clyde. Hogg, J., Nevis. Nelson, George L., Brunnerton. Bardsley, John James, Cromwell. Holden, John, Cromwell. Olsen, Hans, Alexandra. Blair, G., Abbotsford. Hopburn, D. 0., Alexandra. Omond, Thomas, Nevis. Borthwick, Robert, Alexandra. Hughes, John L., Miller's Flat. Orkney, H. E., Cromwell. Bourke, John, Clyde. Johnston, John, Maori Gully. Orr, William W., Cromwell. Brent, C. D., Cromwell. Johnston, Louis, Beaumont. Parker, P. R., Roxburgh. Briggans, Thomas, Alexandra. Jones, T. R., Miller's Flat. Patterson, J., Clyde. Briggans, William, Alexandra. Junker, Frank J., Berlin's. Plumb, E. H., Maori Point. Broderick, T., Lyell. Kane, William, Clyde. Poppelwell, William, Alexandra. Bruoe, J. A., Kawarau Gorge. Kane, William, Cromwell. Rait, Hume, Albertown. Burley, J. P., Westport. Kean, F. F., Waikaka. Ray, J. F., Bannookburn. Burton, A. P., Miller's Flat. Kitto, John, Clyde. Reiderer, Edward, Cromwell. Callaghan, E., Three ohannel Flat. Linney, William, Island Block. Robertson, D. J., Alexandra. Carnegy, A., Three-channel Flat. Livingstone, D., Alexandra. Robertson, W. R., Alexandra. Carter, W. W., Sandy Point. Mac Donald, C. J., Cromwell. Rooney, J. 8., Roxburgh. Clark, D., Callaghan's Creek. MacGinnis, J. A., Cromwell. Rumble, Chas., Ngahere. Coup, George, Albertown. MacGinnis, M. P., Alexandra. Rumble, Joseph, Miller's Flat. Cox, R. D., Alexandra. MacLaren, John, Alexandra. Sanders, W. J., Ahaura. Craig, D. A., Shag Point. Marklund, C. 0., Lowburn Ferry. Sawle, J., Cromwell. Croawell, James, Three-channel Flat. Matthews, A. A., Three-channel Flat. Sawyer, J. F., Alexandra. Curno, 0. 8., Alexandra. Mayne, W. C, Nelson Creek. Taylor, Alexr., Alexandra. Dalton, J. R., Three-channel Flat. McDonald, C. J., Waitere. Taylor, J. T., Dunedin. Donaldson, John, Lawrence. McDonald, G., Alexandra. Viokerman, E. M., Cromwell. Downie, Henry, Totara Flat. McCallum, W. S., Alexandra. Wasserbrenner, M., Alexandra. Eaton, Edgar W., Alexandra. McGregor, Dougald S., Alexandra. Wathen, James, Miller's Flat. Elder, D. D., Roxburgh. MoKenzie, John, Roxburgh. Watson, E. H., Collingwood. Forno, D., Inangahua Junction. McLean, John, Roxburgh. Weir, W., Nevis. Frenoh, T. E. X., Three-channel Flat. Melvin, J. R., Roxburgh. Wescombe, Alfred L., Island Blook. Gibson, William H., Cromwell. Moffitt, R. W., Miller's Flat. Westcott, P. A., Miller's Flat. Giilooly, T., Roxburgh. Mollison, William, Stillwater. Williams, Frederick, Alexandra. Gillstrom, Carl A., Berlin's] Monaon, C. H., Miller's Flat. Wilson, George, Marsden. Gunn, W. E., Beaumont. Morel, A. E., Nobles. Wilson, Stephen L., Inangahua JunoGuyton, James, Dunedin. Morel, L. H., Inangahua Junction. tion. Harming, C. J., Clyde. Morris, V., Cromwell. Wood, W. W., Cromwell. Hansen, H. C, Three-channel Flat. Munro, R. F., Ross. Woodhouse, F., Bannockburn. Harden, J., Stafford. Murray, H. 8., Cromwell. Wylde, G. R., Inangahua Junction. Harliwiok, Matthew, Roxburgh. Murray, Robert John, Canvastown.
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Statement showing the Whole of the Quartz-crushing Machines and Appliances for treating Auriferous and Argentiferous Ores in the Hauraki Mining District for the Year ended the 31st December, 1904.
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[Note.—Under heading " Power E: tployed " the letter H. indii sate! iani >. oil, S. i team, . wal sr-pi iwei Locality where Machine is eituated. Name of Machine. Name of Owners. o I s i a i a 3 r/i g i I 3 i a: a Cm O o s I 1 I o I SB a I ID I ft <2-^ II a* S O _. P o'-S II a? P5O m o . II II ° CO ■fl CO « a Sg © si go is J. ! S o a o Si o c JS 1.3 Z; I I I °2 u ® 32 Coroviandel County. Coromandel Telephone Union Beach Tailing Plant Sootty's.. Public battery Hauraki Gold-mining Co. | Frank Shephard .. i 15 8 1 1 3 8 3 1 1 1 1 s w 1 School of Mines Board in trust Royal Oak of Hauraki Gold-mining Co. West Tokatea Gold-mining Co. Four-in-hand Gold-mining Co. C. Blasch Macoronic Syndicate Kauri Freehold Gold Estates Gold-mining Co. Kuaotunu Syndioate Thompson and others .. Waitaia Gold-mining Co. Louis Woodoock Coromandel County in trust <) 5 8 2 I 1 2 1 1 1 w 0 w • • Tokatea .. Tokatea.. 1 15 8 2 2 1 W, 8 West Tokatea 3 2 1 1 S Waikoromiko Four-in-hand 10 2 1 1 1 1 S Cabbage Bay Vizard's Maooronic Owera .. 4 5 1C, 1 2 4 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 W 0 s // * • Opitonui Kuaotunu Try Fluke Great Meroury Irene Handsworth Mahakirau If, 10 10 3 3 3 1 2 1 1 ■2 1 1 2 4 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 • 1 1 1 1 s s s w s w • • Thames County. Gumtown .. Kapowai Big Beetle Bullion Mahara Boyal .. M. O'Connor Big Beetle Gold-mining Co. H. H. Adams Mahara Royal Gold-min-ing Co. Monowai Gold-mining Co. s w w w Tapu 1 8 2 18 20 3 2 4 18 1 2 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 Waiomo Puru Tararu Monowai Puru Tararu New Alburnia 1 10 .10 80 20 I 2 6 7 1 2 3 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 s, w w s, w w A. Trower .. .. | New Alburnia Gold-min- > ing Co. Eclipse Gold-mining Co. Eclipse Chicago Claremont Junction Fortuna.. Kirikiri Puriri Hit or Miss Broken Hill 10 10 1 5 C o 4 8 6 20 3 ■2 1 1 2 2 2 9 6 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 w w Earaka George Bryant McGregor and Taylor .. H. H. Adams Hape Kirikiri Puriri .. i w s w s, w s, w Tairua Puriri Gold Estates J. Molnnis and party Broken Hill Gold-mining Co. Chelmsford Gold-mining Co. Taniwha Gold-mining Co. Mananu Gold-mining Co. Waihui Gold-mining Co. Tillsley Bros. Klondyke Gold-mining Co. 1 i i i i i Ohelmsford 1 10 1 1 i w Whangamata Ohui Omahu Taniwha Mananu Waihui Sheet Anchor Klondyke ] 3 20 2 2 C 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 s, w w s w Thames Borough. Thames Borough .. Kuranui Moanataiari Comer's Kuranui Gold-mining Co. A. and G. Price Kuranui-Caledonian Goldmining Co. Charles Judd May Queen Syndicate .. Waiotahi Gold-mining Co. Fame and Fortune Goldmining Co, School of Mines Board in trust May Queen Extended Gold-mining Co. T. Manning Bank of New Zealand .. w s, w w 20 60 20 6 '2.1 5 4 2 2 2 2 6 2 1 1 1 V 1 1 H • • * • • ft • • Judd's May Queen Waiotahi Fame and Fortune 33 21 21 2 8 5 Iβ 9 3 2 2 2 8 2 2 1 2 1 1 w w s w m • • » * • School of Mines .. 2 1 a 3 1 4 w it • * May Queen Extended Fairmile Bank of New Zealand Bank of New South Wales 23 14 2 4 1 w w • • 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 w 1 tt • ■ Bank of New South Wales 2 2 1 1 H
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Statement showing the Whole of the Quartz-crushing Machines and Appliances for treating Auriferous and Argentiferous Ores in the Hauraki Mining District for the Year ended the 31st December, 1904— continued.
. Tairua. —Coronation Mine : Five stamps and one berdan are in oourse of erection. Golden Belt : Forty head of stamps are being erected at this mine. Waihi. —Grand Junction : Preparations are being made for the ereotion of forty head of stamps. These stamps were formerly at Opitonui.
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Locality where Machine is situated. •g i 1 'o I .a 3 p % 1 g o "S u a S5 i ■2 o pq I H; a I 3 IB 1 in O u A I o "o I 3 a J5 42 I I o h I ! I a !o i I i i t-t 03 . I I O I Name of Machine. Name of Owners. i! m a 03 .2 Ohinemuri County. 'aeroa Bank of New Zealand Crown Bank of New Zealand .. 2 1 1 1 H tarangahake New Zealand Grown Mines (Ltd.) 60 4 2 2 1 1 1 s, w Woodstock ) Talisman ) Talisman Consolidated Gold-mining Co. (Ltd.) r 40 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 s, w » »• 60 5 3 B 1 1 1 1 s, w f omata .. Waitekauri Komata Reefs Waitekauri Komata Reefs Gold-min-ing Co. Waitekauri Gold-mining Co. Ditto .. 20 40 1 4 e 2 3 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 s, w s, w It • • m • • Golden Cross Grace Darling Jubilee Waitekauri Extended Maratoto Hikutaia Gold Syndicate Waihi Gold Reefs Syndicate (Gladstone) Waihi .. Union-Waihi Waikino Waiorongomai Barrier Reefs Bank of New Zealand Jubilee Gold-mining Co. Waitekauri Extended Gold-mining Co. Maratoto Gold-mining Co. Hikutaia Gold Syndioate 1 1 1 10 10 10 40 'A 3 5 3 2 1 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 s, w s, w s w tlaratoto .. 1 10 5 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 s s Vaihi Waihi Gold Reefs Syndioate (Gladstone) 5 "I o Vaikino .. D iako Jreat Barrier Island Auckland .. Waihi Gold-mining Co. .. 2 2 4 1 1 90 40 200 10 20 5 2 12 4 3 1 Y 3 2 3 2 3 6 6 2 4 2 2 4 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 s, w s, w s, w w s w B. H. Hardy Henry Brett Bank of New Zealand .. i 2 1 35| 1,220 1 262 25 20 114 123 60 32 24 13
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Statement showing Quartz-crushing Machines and Appliances for treating Auriferous Ores in the Marlborough, Nelson, and Westland Mining Districts for the Year ended the 31st December, 1904.
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Locality where Machine is situated. Name ol Machine Name of Owner. 1 as I CO °o a> a I I a S5 ID I 2 a a s S5 A Ah z £ ID I s a p I Q a I ££ 8.8 * O 61 .S &a i| S 9 !! fi 93 fl to 3 So s a i S)| a3 go S i o O 1% I o a 2 I Marlborough County. Top Valley Wellington T. W. Young and P. K. Watty Jubilee Gold - mining Co. (Limited) 10 s Jubilee 10 w Collingwood County. Taitapu Golden Ridge Taitapu Gold Estates (Limited) Golden Blooks (Taitapu) (Limited) 20 w Golden Blooks 8 s Butter County. Mokihinui Red Queen Red Queen Gold - mining Co. (Limited) Britannia Gold-mining Co. (Limited) Stony Creek Gold-mining Co. (Limited) Alpine Extended Gold-min-ing Co. (Limited) w Waimangaroa Britannia 5 w Stony Creek 10 2 2 2 w Lyell Alpine Extended .. 20 i w Inangahua County. Bourke's Creek Viotoria Range Gardiner's Kirwan'e Reward .. W. P. Gardiner and Sons .. Kirwan's Reward Goldmining Co. (Limited) Welcome Gold-mining Co. (Limited) Consolidated Goldfields of New Zealand (Limited) Ditto Keep-it-Dark Quartz-min-ing Co. (Limited) Progress Mines of New Zealand (Limited) New Sootia Gold-mining Co. (Limited) Golden Lead Gold-mining Oo. (Limited) Alex. Fleming and party .. New Inkerman Mines (Limited) Big River Gold-mining Co. (Limited) St. George Gold-mining Co. (Limited) Inglewood Gold-mining Co. (Limited) 12 2 1 i' w w 15 Capleston Welcome 5 i 1 s Reefton .. Golden Fleeoe 1 20 1 i 1 s Wealth of Nations.. Keep-it-Dark 20 20 1 4 2 1 2 2 i i i' 1 1 i" w w i w • • • • Progress Mines 3 65 2 i i 1 1 i w tr • • • • New Scotia 10 1 1 s i, • • ■ • Golden Lead 10 w Last Chance New Inkerman 5 20 1 1 1 1 i i i' s s e • . • • 3 i « • • • • Big River 10 i i i w King George 5 w Inglewood 10 s Grey County. Paparoa Ranges .. Mount Paparoa Mount Paparoa Gold-min-ing Co. (Limited) Taffy Gold - mining Co. (Limited) w 10 1 Ten-mile Creek Taffy 5 1 1 w 315 40 i 19 30 5 9 1 4 6
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Quartz-crushing Machines and Appliances for treating Auriferous Ores in the Southern Mining District for the Year ended the 31st December, 1904.
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Locality where Machine is situated. Name of Machine. Name of Owner. O ® r A 02 O J •A I a I I § 1 'S I a i 8 a a 2 O o a i o a I •s I = CO % II Is IS 53 5 03 !l u o C 9 si I h o a It S5 I o % I £ I Tuapeka County— Waipori Otago Pioneer Quartz Otago Pioneer Quartz (Waipori) Gold-mining Co. R. Cotton Bella Gold-mining Syndicate 10 S Viotoria Bella w w Bruce County — Waitahuna Burnt Creek Table Hill Quartz-mining Co. Canada Reef Gold-mining Co. Park & Co. 10 w Canada 10 w Lake County — Queenstown Macetown.. Last Chance 5 w Invincible Premier InvinoibleGold-miningCo. Premier Sunrise (N.Z.) Gold-mining Co. Indian Glenrook (Wynaad) Gold-mining Co. Shotover Quartz - mining Co. Aohilles Gold-mines Lawrence Bros. James Lawrenoe Lawrence Bros. Cromwell Proprietary Gold-mining Co. Macabe and Son Bendigo Tailings Syndicate Alta Gold-mining Co. .. 10 20 7 2 2 4 1 w w i 1 1 1 # ■ • * • Tipperary 10 w Skipper's Shotover 10 w Bullendale Bannockburn Achilles Day Dawn Carrick Star of the East .. Bendigo 30 4 10 10 20 6 i 2 ' 1 i i w w w w s, w i Beudigo 4 4 i 1 i 2 w 1 1 tf ■ • • • Alta i o Fiord County — Te Oneroa New Star Alpha Dawn New Star Gold-mining Co. Alpha Dawn Gold-mining Co. Golden Site Gold-mining Co. 4 10 14 s Golden Site 10 i w m • • Vincent County — Bald Hill Flat Exoelsior White's Beef Gray and Holden R. T. Symes 3 5 1 1 1 1 1 1 w w i Maniototo County— Hyde Mount High lay .. Mount Highlay Gold-min-ing Co. F. H. Perry 12 w Rough Ridge Waihemo County — Macrae's Great Eastern 5 i i i i w Maritana Ounce Bonanza Mills's United Golden Point Golden Bar C. McGill Ounce Gold-mining Co. .. L. O. Beal, jun. H. N. Mills and Son .. W. and G. Donaldson .. Golden Bar Gold-mining Co. A. G. Davies 6 8 5 5 10 10 i o w w s s,w s i i i i i 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 "l 1 i i a 1 i i a Stoneburn it • • Taieri County — Hindon Barewood Gilivern 5 s Parker's.. Barewood A. Parker Barewood Gold-mining Co. 4 10 i i 1 i i o o i 5 I 283 2 36 4 2 14 12 5 6
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Statement showing the Quantity of Quartz crushed and Gold obtained in the Hauraki Mining District for the Year ended the 31st December, 1904.
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Average Number of Men employed. Oold obtained. Locality and Name of Mine. Quartz crushed. Estimated Value. Amalgamation. Cyanide. G: ieat Babbikh Island. Barrier Reefs 2 Tone owt. qr. lb. 3,119 tailings Oz. dwt. Oz. dwt. 10,646 18 £ R. (1. 2,370 18 2 Cabbage Bay— White Star 2 'OBOMANDEL COUNTY. 75 5 3 15 0 0 27 0 Waikoromiko — Four-in-Hand 10 10 253 12 0 14 340 13 989 8 6 Tokatea— Royal Oak West Tokatea Harbour View Monte Christo .. 46 10 9 9 74 46 10 i) 8 1,027 5 1 22 27 1 2 8 0 10 0 0 0 5 0 0 3,339 17 166 13 6 12 8 5 9,110 1 7 470 17 3 17 0 0 25 7 9 74 1,055 2 0 2 3,521 7 9,623 6 7 Kapanga— Kapanga Golden Spark .. .. Hero and Little Hero Extended .. 2 2 2 it 2 2 2 R 115 0 0 17 7 0 0 15 8 0 0 0 66 1 60 5 8 10 158 10 4 160 15 0 25 10 0 6 130 0 1 4 134 16 344 15 4 Union Beach Tailing Plant 3 6 3 1,525 tailings 346 1 701 4 8 Hauraki Block— Old Hauraki Bunker's Hill Hauraki Freeholds Success Golden Pah 20 10 14 2 4 20 10 14 2 4 171 0 0 0 33 0 3 26 103 2 3 6 147 0 0 18 38 5 0 26 315 9 189 5 922 17 84 5 184 14 953 8 3 581 1 6 2,698 5 9 202 4 4 554 2 0 50 492 9 0 20 1,696 10 4,989 1 10 Tiki— — Vaughan's 50 2 10 0 5 11 9 31 9 9 Kennedy Bay— Old Whangapoua Exalt 2 2 2 2 i 1 0 1 12 1 5 3 16 63 4 20 17 173 16 0 57 6 9 4 2 6 1 0 84 1 231 2 9 Kuaotunu — Waitaia Otama 4 21 3 94 21 3 1,119 0 0 111 0 0 0 0 2,033 1 167 19 6,063 10 9 410 12 9 24 1,230 0 0 0 2,201 0 6,474 3 6 Sundries 10 10 511 10 2 20 531 1 491 13 1 Totals .. 185 185 5,202 5 2 9 8,547 17 346 1 23,951 11 3 • Tailings. Tapu— Mabara-Royal .. Sheridan 10 2 Tham: 10 2 [AM is County and Boboi 1,874 0 0 0 16 0 0 0 rGH. 585 7 38 0 1,785 6 7 115 12 11 Tararu— — Eclipse 12 8 12 1,890 0 0 0 623 7 1,900 19 6 133 0 0 0 300 0 867 10 0 Kurunui— Kurunui Gold-mining Company .. 6 36 13 101 12 8 34 0 0 0 Moanataiari— Moanataiari Alburnia Kuranui-Caledonian Little Mabel 15 20 43 3 15 20 43 3 582 0 0 721 0 0 750 10 0 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 407 12 784 9 1,610 10 72 6 1,118 12 10 2,108 12 3 4,345 4 9 172 1 0 81 2,085 10 0 0 2,874 17 7,744 10 10
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Statement showing the Quantity of Quartz crushed and Gold obtained in the Hauraki Mining District for the Year ended the 31st December, 1904 — continued.
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Average Number of Men employed. Quartz crushed. (toM obta I ; Amalgamation. I i fiold obtained. linod.. Cyanide. Kt-Uuiated Value. Locality and Xaine of Mine. hames Cod inty and Borough— c ■ontinued Waiotahi — Waiotahi Company .. .. 12 Fame and Fortune .. .. 11 Nonpareil .. .. .. 9 Golden Drop .. .. .. 2 Ballarat .. .. .. 3 12 11 9 2 3 Tons cwt. qr. lb. 335 0 0 0 51 0 0 0 155 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 52 0 0 0 - Oz. dwt. 1,236 18 90 16 232 17 46 16 107 12 Oz. liwt. £ s. a 3,364 5 4 255 12 4 645 10 8 122 13 5 333 11 10 37 Grahamstown — Victoria .. .. .. 9 New Saxon .. .. .. 8 Judd'a .. .. .. 4 37 597 0 0 0 1,714 14 4,721 13 2 9 8 4 174 0 0 0 221 0 0 0 6,400 talings 6,795 0 0 0 117 7 188 7 761 19 811 17 0 870 13 0 1,947 li) 6 21 1\~ t\ I cL JV tjL " ' ™ May Queen Extended .. .. 7 New Una .. .. .. 5 Claremont .. .. .. 1 21 • 1,017 13 2.030 9 6 7 5 1 166 0 0 0 25 0 I 22 0 0 1 22 97 10 89 4 29 12 268 3 0 224 2 0 79 18 0 13 Hape Creek— Thames Star .. .. .. 1 13 191 0 8 16 216 6 572 8 f> 0 0 1 8 27 4 83 0 0 Otanui— Otanui Maecotte .. .. 4 4 32 7 5 1 10 0 21 12 0 Omahu — Klondyke .. .. .. 2 2 120 0 0 0 18 5 40 9 2 Gumtown— Kapowai ,, .. .. 12 Big Beetle .. .. .. 5 12 5 530 0 0 203 0 0 0 0 538 0 280 16 1.174 1 10 715 17 10 17 1,389 19 8 17 Tairua— Tairua Broken Hills .. .. 50 Chelmsford .. .. .. 6 50 6 3,700 0 0 180 0 0 733 0 0 0 0 0 793 16 2,186 0 44 7 4,542 4 117 8 10,287 1 10 249 7 5 56 Whangamata— Waimangu .. .. .. 2 56 3,880 0 0 0 2,230 7 4,659 12 10,536 9 3 10 0 0 82 13 8 Sundries .. .. .. 18 18 271 14 0 5 f>26 14 1,271 2 11 Totals for Thames County and 276 Borough 4,659 12 32,392 7 7 276 16,731 15 1 22 10.601 16 Waihi .. .. .. ..I 1,236 1,236 Waihi Borough. 259,978 0 0 0 778,135 2 149,915 0 1099.654 10 4 5.3,835 16 8' 18,068 2 5f 1,5421811} 36,760 0 0 39 10 0 0 0 ' ' * Waihi Gladstone .. .. 8 Ohinemuri River Syndicate .. 10 300 tailings 3,433 395 8 2,114 13 673,101 8 4 172 8 11 884 1 3 8 10 Totals for Waihi Borough .. 1,254 1,254 300,510 10 0 0 930,560 3 074,157 18 6 i Waitekauri— Waitekauri G.-M. Co. (Ltd.) .. j 30 •hinemuri County. 1,652 0 0 0 2,818 15 176 5 4,612 18 1 Karangahake— Talisman .. .. .. 225 New Zealand Crown .. .. 204 Komata — Komata Reefs .. .. .. j 100 Hikiitaia - Marototo .. .. .. 1 530 44,888 0 0 26,603 0 0 15,800 0 0 0 0 0 ■ 80,551 0 6,659 6 133,428 7 21,754 4 37,799 16 84,820 10 6 87,997 3 7 Sis, 559 17 3 100 0 0 0 385 0 90 0 2 87,391 0 0 0 87,210 6 193,367 7 155,473 11 6 Totals for Ohinemuri County 560 89,04a 0 0 0 90,024 1 193,542 12 1160,086 9 7 * Concentrates plant, Victoria Mill, t Assay value concentrates shipped t Slaj tailings shipped.
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Statement showing the Quantity of Quartz crushed and Gold obtained in the Hauraki Mining District for the Year ended the 31st December, 1904— continued.
Number of men employed on development-work and prospecting in the whole diatrict from which no returns of gold have been obtained : 173.
Battery Returns from Quartz-mines in the Marlborough, Nelson, and West Coast Mining Districts for the Year ended the 31st December, 1904.
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Locality and Name of Mine. Average Number of Men employed. Quartz crushed. Gold obtained. Amalgamation. Cyanide. j • Estimated Value. Piako County. Waiorongomai— Hardy's Mines (Limited) .. 28 Tons cwt. qr. lb. 483 0 0 0 Tons cwt. qr. lb. 483 0 0 0 Oz. dwt. i Oz. rtwt £ s. d. 281 5 i .. 665 10 8 Oz. dwt. 281 5 Oz. liwt £ a. d. 665 10 8 28 Great Barbier Island. Great Barrier— Barrier Reefs .. •• i 2 3,119 tailings 10,646 18 i 2,380 18 2 SUMMARY. Grf at Barrier Coromandel County Thames County and Borough Waihi Borough Ohinemuri County Piako County 2 185 276 1,254 560 28 3,119 0 0 0 5,202 5 2 .9 16,731 15 1 22 300,310 10 0 0 89,043 0 0 0 483 0 0 0 10,646 18 2,380 18 2 8,547 17 346 1 23,951 11 8 10,091 16 4,659 12 32,392 7 7 930,560 3 674,157 18 6 90,024 1 193,542 12 160,086 9 7 281 5 .. 665 10 3 Grand totals, 1904 1903 2,305 2,321 2,305 2,321 415,089 11 0 3 316,114 12 0 20 415,089 11 0 3 316,114 12 0 20 109,544 19 1,139,755 6 893,634 15 4 134,598 9 : 872,639 2 J917.867 4 10 109,544 19 134,598 9 1,139,755 6 872,639 2 Increase Decrease •• I 16 l(i 98,974 18 3 11 98,974 18 3 11 25,053 10 267,116 4 I ' .. .. j 24,232 7 6 25,053 10 267,116 4
Name and Locality of Mine. Quartz crushed. Yield of Gold. Approximate Total Values. lollingwood District — Golden Kidge, Taitapu Golden Blocks, Taitapu Vestport District— Lady Agnes, Seddonville Britannia, Waimangaroa jyell District — Alpine Extended, Lyell teefton District— Welcome, Capleston Kirwan's Reward, Gapleston Golden Fleece, Black's Point Wealth of Nations, Cruehington Keep-it-Dark, Crushington Progress, Waitahu Survey District New Inkerman, Waitahu Survey District Last Chance, Merrijigs United, Merrijigs New Scotia, Merrijigs Big River, Merrijigs Inglewood, Murray Creek Tons. 646 2,411 80 765 4,855 380 6,250 12,930 12,478 12,300 59,908 8,139 20 118 479 988 3,390 Oz. dwt.gr. 791 7 10 2,222 12 0 11 0 22 635 12 18 1,605 0 13 296 12 6 1,949 15 0 6,034 18 8 5,158 8 2 o.514 15 18 27,835 0 18 , 2,623 10 7 55 0 0 83 2 12 189 7 20 902 6 0 1,956 6 17 £ s. d. 3,069 1 5 8,764 12 9 43 12 9 2,506 15 10 5,769 11 7 1,027 13 1 7,764 Ifi 7 24,052 4 11 20,608 1 9 20,668 9 9 108,337 1 3 10,076 8 8 220 0 0 308 6 10 524 7 2 3,652 11 4 7,232 12 11 Totals .. 126,137 126,137 57,359 16 17 224,626 8 2
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Returns from Quartz-mines for the Year ended the 31st December, 1904.
Statement of Value of Gold won from Quartz crushed for all Districts for the Years ended the 31st December, 1903 and 1904.
Gross Totals and Value of Gold purchased by Banks for Year ended the 31st December, 1904
Name and Locality of Mine. Ordinary Quartz crushed. Amalgam. Melted Gold. Value. Tailings Gold from vnlns treated. Tailings. valllt - Premier Sunrise (No Liability), Macetown Glenrock Consolidated (Wynaad), Macetown Shotover, Skipper's Morning Star, Preservation Inlet .. Star of the East, Bannookburn (Lawrence Bros.) Bendigo, Bendigo (Tributers) "White's Reef, Bald Hill Flat (R. T. Symes) •Excelsior, Bald Hill Plat (Holden and Gray) •Rough Ridge, Rough Ridge (F. H. Perry) •Bonanza. Macraes (L. O. Beal, Jr.) •Golden Quarry, Macraes (H. N. Mills) •Golden Point, Macraes (W. and G. Donaldson) •Ounce, Macraes (Spiers and Rosk) .. •Maritana, Macraes (C. McGill) •Golden Bar, Stoneburn (J. H. Cunningham •Gilivern, Stoneburn (A. G. Davies) O.P.Q., Waipori .. Barewood, Barewood Last Chance, Canada Reefs (T. Park and Co. Soheelite Tona cwt. qr. 1,568 0 0 Oz. dwt. gr. 1,367 0 0 Oz. dwt. gr. .£• s. <i. 2,589 S 10 TonsCwt. 43 0 J ■ Oz.dwt gr. £ s. d. 185 7 0 447 0 0 103 0 0 133 10 0 53 10 9 212 17 0 1,869 0 0 1,884 0 0 597 9 9 2,334 19 01 78 10 32 7 5124 6 0 100 0 0 150 0 0 186 - 0 0 219 0 0 55 0 0 250 0 0 105 0 0 435 IS 6, 146 6 0; 39 0 0 77 0 0 124 12 6 2,150 0 oj 1,275 0 0 355 7 17 1,385 17 3 250 0 0 2,142 0 0 56 5 0 3,068 12 0 i 2,432 0 0 453 0 0 311 6 0 2,209 0 0 226 10 0 2,911 0 0 3,370 6 7 1,097 10 0 18' 2 87 12 0107 10 6 21 0 0 Totals 11,404 10 0 10,584 10 0 1,006 7 11 15,319 18 7 139 12 255 6 5678 16 6 'ailings at Premier Sunrise and Shotover Wales. * Privately owned [uartz-mines ai lines, and owm :e treated by cy 3re desire retur: anide, and tin ns to be incliK i tailings at B led under the 1 irewood a* leading of i treated in New South " Sundries.''
Mining District. Year ended the 31st December, 1903. Year ei d' d ' '■*' 31st D ceiii iiei , l!Ju4. Hauraki Marlborough, Nelson, and West Coast Otago and Southland... £ 917,867 220,276 21,363 £ 893,635 2-24,626 15,99b Totals ... 1,159,506 1,159,506 i 1,134,259 1,134,259
Bank. Gold purchased. Value. Hauraki Minim District. Bank of New Zealand Bank of New South Wales Oz. dwt. gr. 13,639 1 0 9,547 10 0 44,355 18,341 S. 6 8 J. 5 8 Totals ... 23,186 11 0 62,696 15 1 Marlborough, Nelson, and We istland Mining District, •35,076 14 15 36,605 16 18 11,563 18 0 2,498 0 0 Bank of New Zealand National Bank of New Zealand Bank of New South Wales Union Bank of Australasia L'37,292 15 142,176 8 45,440 11 9,898 0 7 6 3 0 • Totals ... ... 85,744 9 4 334,807 15 4
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Gross Totals and Value of Gold purchased by Banks for Year ended the 31st December, 1904— continued.
SUMMAEY OF WORKS CONSTRUCTED. The following statement shows the whole of the different classes of works constructed by the Department, either by direct grants or by subsidies to local bodies, during the last twenty-three years (the votes for this purpose having been under the control of the Hon. the Minister of Mines), for the purpose of opening up the mineral belts throughout the colony, and also for the development of the mining industry : —
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Bank. Gold purchased. Value. Otago and Southland Districts. Bank of New Zealand Bank of New South Wales National Bank of New Zealand Bank of Australasia ... Union Bank of Australasia Private buyers Oz. rlwt. gr. 109,392 1 22 10,953 13 15 39,436 8 8 15,931 1 0 2,931 7 14 2,733 8 4 £ s. d. 420,464 1 4 42,444 19 5 152,843 9 11 60,964 0 0 10,998 7 10 10,701 4 8 Totals ... 181,378 0 15 181,378 0 15 698,416 3 2 Grand totals ..'. ... 290,309 0 19 290,309 0 19 1,095,920 13 7
Nature of Works. Total Cost of Construction, or Amount authorised to be expended. Expenditure, by Amount of way of Subsidy or Liability by Mines otherwise, by Department on Mines Department. Works in Progress. Up to Years 1882-83 and 1883-84. £ s. d. £ s. d. 29,252 1 11 21,437 11 2 £ s. d. 14,853 9 5 13,089 16 0 £ s. d. 14,398 11 6 8,347 15 2 Water-races Roads on goldfields Roads and tracks undertaken by County Councils, subsidised by Mines Department Works undertaken by prospecting associations, subsidised by Mines Department Construction of drainage and sludge channels, subsidised by Mines Department .. .. .. 29,252 1 11 21,437 11 2 52,841 17 0 13,216 13 4 5,750 0 0 52,841 17 0 13,216 13 4 21,844 16 7 3,350 0 0 10,207 15 9 3,400 0 0 5,750 0 0 2,468 15 4 781 4 8 1884-85. — 122,498 3 5 122,498 3 5 55,606 17 4 37,135 7 1 Water-races Roads on goldfields Roads and tracks undertaken by County Councils, subsidised by Mines Department Roads to mines, other than gold, subsidised by Mines Department .. .. .. .. .. Works undertaken by prospecting associations, subsidised by Mines Department .. .. .. .. j Construction of drainage and sludge channels, subsidised by Mines Department .. .. .. Diamond and other drills .. .. .. .. 4,846 1 9 13,667 10 I 13,566 14 1 4,594 10 0 4,846 1 9 13,667 10 I 13,566 14 1 4,594 10 0 850 0 0 4,050 0 0 3,600 0 0 14,596 2 9 9,630 9 6 6,293 16 6 111 19 0 4,648 11 6 12,384 15 9 12,739 17 6 2,888 1 0 850 0 0 108 0 0 3,692 0 0 4,050 0 0 3,600 0 0 1,050 0 0 1,858 0 0 1,931 4 8 1885-86. . — 45,174 15 11 45,174 15 11 33,648 7 9 38,284 10 5 Water-races Roads on goldfields .. .. .. .. .. Roads undertaken by County Councils, subsidised by Mines Department .. .. .. .. .. I Roads to mines, other than gold, subsidised by Mines Department .. .. ... Works undertaken by prospecting associations, subsidised by Mines Department .. .. .. Construction of drainage and sludge channels, subsidised by Mines Department Schools of Mines 3,660 4 9 27,543 18 8 14,773 2 3 1,551 19 10 11,860 18 0 10,051 14 9 2,160 9 7 6,063 2 3 12,360 14 9 13,043 15 9 4,327 0 10 6,964 4 4 27,567 19 8 12,477 9 2 490 12 8 1,999 5 7 6,389 5 9 3,994 16 6 1,260 9 7 6,995 9 9 900 0 0 1886-87. 71,602 7 10 71,602 7 10 43,049 5 3 61,785 1 4 Water-races .. .. ■ • • • Roads on goldfields .. .. .. Roads and tracks undertaken by County Councils, subsidised by Mines Department Roads to mines, other than gold, subsidised by Mines Department Works undertaken by prospecting associations and companies, subsidised by Mines Department .. Construction of drainage and sludge channels, subsidised by Mines Department Diamond and other drills Schools of Mines 12,453 S 5 12.613 4 8 15,671 19 (i 5,549 14 6 422 15 6 3,188 7 1 1,928 14 4 22,229 16 1 7,415 19 6 306 1 0 4,521 7 3 3,466 0 8 17,791 7 0 10,455 1 5 110 13 1 4,618 4 7 6,207 18 0 422 15 6 3,383 7 -1 672 6 10 700 0 0 49,894 4 8 46,415 18 9 37,813 13 7
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Nature of Works. Total Cost of Expenditure, by Construction, or way of Subsidy or Amount authorised otherwise, by to be expended. Mines Department. £ s. d. £ s. d. 6 6 6 6 6 6 6,860 4 3 ! 17,281 11 3 Amount of Liability by Mines Department on Works in Progress. 1887-88. £ s. d. Water-races Roads on goldflelds Roads and tracks undertaken by County Councils, subsidised by Mines Department Roads to mines, other than gold, subsidised by Mines Department .. .. .. Works undertaken by prospecting associations and companies, subsidised by Mines Department Construction of drainage and sludge channels, subsidised by Mines Department Schools of Mines Aids to treatment of ores 2,998 15 0 8,012 5 2 14 5 4 6,456 8 0 2,703 19 3 7,370 0 0 3,942 4 2 924 8 0 1,110 4 11 1,859 3 7 2,221 19 4 1,200 0 0 390 18 3 2,054 10 6 337 4 3 209 1 9 1888-89. 19,380 17 4 31,741 10 0 14,837 8 8 Roads on goldfields Roads and tracks undertaken by County Councils, subsidised by Mines Department Works undertaken by prospecting associations and companies, subsidised by Mines Department Construction of drainage and sludge channels, subsidised by Mines Department Wharves, contributions by Mines Department Aids to treatment of ores, subsidised Sohools of Mines 10,253 5 3 4,304 3 9 13,218 11 6 7,318 1 0 2,466 16 8 5,195 6 1 474 0 0 236 0 0 687 8 0 589 19 5 895'16 10 54 10 6 96 6 0 209 1 9 1,188 6 10 343 13 5 4414 8 19,531 2 6 8,555 5 6 19,489 13 3 1889-90. Roads on goldfields Roads and tracks undertaken by County Counoils, subsidised by Mines Department.. Works undertaken by prospecting associations and companies, subsidised by Mines Department Water-races Wharves Schools of Mines Aids to treatment of ores Tracks to open up mineral lands Diamond drills 3,834 9 7 8,507 15 8 2,200 0 0 9,148 5 9 3,451 17 11 719 0 0 150 0 0 3,034 0 11 142 8 9 207 3 6 425 14 5 8,005 5 4 5,928 1 3 663 0 0 681 0 0 193 13 5 50 14 0 1,040 0 8 142 8 9 1,000 0 0 425 14 5 792 16 6 1890-91. 17,150 9 1 15,278 11 3 16,314 10 6 Roads on goldfields Roads and tracks undertaken by County Councils, subsidised by Mines Department Works undertaken by prospecting associations and companies, subsidised by Mines Department Water-races Wharves Schools of Mines Tracks to open up mineral lands 8,811 14 4 2,703 5 0 5,542 19 8 10,815 14 8 2,252 5 5 6,234 4 6 39 9 9 3,898 4 0 78 4 7 5,201 5 0 5,027 8 4 663 0 0 3,847 10 0 419 19 5 20,905 9 0 23,318 2 11 11,311 12 9 1891-92. Roads on goldfields Roads and tracks undertaken by County Councils, subsidised by Mines Department Works undertaken by prospecting associations and companies, subsidised by Mines Department Water-races Wharves Schools of Mines . Tracks to open up mineral lands 14,226 5 1 3,162 0 0 1,455 5 5 2,256 13 6 8,460 0 3 1,720 18 6 336 15 9 2,256 13 6 11,767 9 10 4,937 10 2 1,663 0 0 1,370 19 9 40 0 0 1,370 19 9 41 16 0 418' 3 7 1892-93. 22,511 3 9 14,187 3 9 18,786 3 7 Roads on goldfields Roads and traces undertaken by County Councils, subsidised by Mines Department Works undertaken by prospecting associations and companies, subsidised by Mines Department Water-races Wharves Schools of Mines Tracks to open up mineral lands Artesian-well boring, Maniototo Plains 15,199 2 4 550 0 0 970 4 9 3,811 1 10 17,325 10 0 1,033 0 0 865 4 3 3,811 1 10 9,628 6 10 4,831 9 10 1,768 0 6 1,232 4 4 1,232' 4 4 419 19 5 268 16 6 550 0 0 281 3 6 22,312 13 3 24,548 3 11 16,916 13 1
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Total Cost of Expenditure, by ., . , ... , i -Construction, or way of Subsidy or Nature ot Works. Amount authorised ! otherwise, by to be expended. Mines Department. Amount ot Liability by Mines Department on Works in Progress 1893-94. £ s. d. £ s. d. Roads on goldfields .. .. .. .. .. 18,418 19 2 15,056 0 11 Roads and tracks undertaken by County Councils, subsidised by Mines Department .. .. .. 5,038 11 6 2,718 17 8 Works undertaken by prospecting associations and companies, subsidised by Mines Department .. .. 2,245 iy 4 1,709 18 5 Water-races | 5,271 17 1 5,271 17 1 Drainage-channels .. .. .. .. .. _ Wharves Schools of Mines .. .. .. .. .. 1,555 19 9 1,555 19 9 Tracks to open up mineral lands Repairing flood-damages .. .. .. .. 500 0 0 500 0 0 Artesian-well boring, Maniototo Plains .. .. .. 800 0 0 518 16 6 33,831 6 10 27,331 10 4 £ s. d. 13,013 18 5 5,576 10 7 1,027 7 11 900 0 0 1,000 0 0 33,831 6 10 27,331 10 4 21,517 16 11 1894-95. Roads on goldfields .. .. .. .. .. 20,908 13 7 j 15,160 3 5 Roads and tracks undertaken by County Councils, subsidised by Mines Department .. .. .. .. 685 18 4 2,295 9 2 Works undertaken by prospecting associations and companies, subsidised by Mines Department .. .. 10,805 15 4 2,378 13 2 Water-races 4,80119 7 2,427 10 11 Drainage-channels .. .. .. .. .. 1,521 0 0 673 14 10 Wharves Schools of Mines .. .. .. .. .. 999 8 6 999 8 6 Tracks to open up mineral lands Repairing flood-damages Artesian-well boring, Maniototo Plains .. .. .. 505 19 11 505 19 11 Diamond drills 18,752 10 7 1,934 5 7 3,006 13 0 2,151 18 8 3,647 5 2 " • ■ 40,228 15 3 24,440 19 11 ■ — , ' " 29,492 13 0 . 1895-96. Roads on goldfields .. .. .. .. .. 14,554 0 7 | 19,970 6 6 Roads and tracks undertaken by County Counoils, subsidised by Mines Department .. .. .. .. 4,614 11 1 1,607 8 6 Works undertaken by prospecting associations and com- I panies, subsidised by Mines Department .. ..I 3,477 7 0 1,726 4 8 Water-races .. .. .. .. ■• •• 6,820 18 3 5,162 9 2 Drainage-channels .. .. .. .. .. 5,100 0 0 2,240 5 1 Wharves Schools of Mines .. .. .. .. .. 999 3 0 999 3 0 Tracks to open up mineral lands Repairing flood-damages Artesian-well boring, Maniototo Plains Diamond drills 216 1 6 216 1 6 35,782 1 5 31,921 18 5 14,554 0 7 19,970 6 6 14,086 4 8 4,614 11 1 1,607 8 6 4,290 16 11 3,477 7 0 6,820 18 3 5,100 0 0 1,726 4 8 5,162 9 2 2,240 5 1 10,093 3 0 2,515 7 9 2,657 0 1 999 3 0 999' 3 0 216 1 6 216 1 6 35,782 1 5 31,921 18 5 33,642 12 5 1896-97. Roads on goldfields .. .. .. .. .." 57,685 9 6 30,720 12 7 Roads and tracks undertaken by County Counoils, subsidised by Mines Department .. .. .. .. 11,677 0 0 1,759 6 5 j Works undertaken by prospecting associations and com- ; panies, subsidised by Mines Department .. .. 1,570 7 3 1,533 6 7 Water-races 3,090 11 1 3,927 18 0 Drainage-channels .. .. .. .. .. 1,409 0 0 2,149 3 11 Wharves Schools of Mines .. .. .. .. .. 1,682 19 5 1,682 19 5 Tracks to open up mineral lands Repairing flood-damage Artesian-well boring, Maniototo Plains Resumption of land .. .. .. .. .. 300 0 0 ' 300 0 0 Prospecting deep levels .. .. .. .. 25,500 0 0 2,697 14 5 102.915 7 3 44.771 1 4 57,685 9 6 30,720 12 7 35,622 15 3 11,677 0 0 1,759 6 5 4,079 18 3 1,570 7 8 3,090 11 1 1,409 0 0 1,533 6 7 3,927 18 0 2,149 3 11 2,915 14 3 1,678 0 10 2,516 16 2 1,682 19 5 1,682 19 5 300 0 0 25,500 0 0 300 0 0 2,697 14 5 22,802 5 7 102,915 7 3 44,771 1 4 69,615 10 4 1897-98. Roads on goldfields . .. .. .. .. ... 71,318 11 7 37,410 14 3 Roads and tracks undertaken by County Councils, sub- | sidised by Mines Department .. .. .. 25,151 9 8 12,158 6 7 Works undertaken by prospecting associations and companies, subsidised by Mines Department .. .. 8,939 8 1 2,357 15 1 Water-races .. .. .. .. .. .. 3,275 8 9 2,272 5 0 Drainage-channels .. .. .. .. .. 4,481 14 0 1,212 14 9 Schools of Mines .. .. .. .. .. 1,780 17 3 1,780 17 3 Prospecting deep levels .. .. .. .. 25,500 0 0 21,520 15 0 I Water-conservation .. .. .. .. .. 507 3 9 507 3 9 Construction of telephone-lines .. .. .. 60 0 0 50 0 0 Compensation proclamation of rivers .. .. .. 5,196 13 10 5,196 13 10 71,318 11 7 25,151 9 8 8,939 8 1 3,275 8 9 4,481 14 0 1,780 17 3 25,500 0 0 507 3 9 60 0 0 5,196 13 10 37,410 14 3 12,158 6 7 2,357 15 1 2,272 5 0 1,212 14 9 1,780 17 3 21,520 15 0 507 3 9 50 0 0 5,196 13 10 33,907 17 4 9,677 14 0 1,581 13 0 1,003 3 9 3,268 19 3 1,281 10 7 A #* d _■ a _a _a j A t ■ r~ r— y* 141,211 6 11 84,467 5 6 50,720 17 11
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Nature of Works. Total Cost of Expenditure, by Amount of Construction, or way of Subsidy or Liability by Mines Amount authorised otherwise, by I Department on to be expended. Mines Department., Works in Progress I 1898-99. Roads on goldfields Roads and tracks undertaken by County Councils, subsidised by Mines Department .. .. Works undertaken by prospecting associations and companies, subsidised by Mines Department Water-races Drainage-channels Schools of Mines .. .. ., .. ... Prospecting deep levels Water-conservation Construction of telephone-lines Compensation proclamation of rivers £ s. d. 48,201 0 2 21,025 12 0 2,936 11 8 3,853 16 5 3,539 7 6 1,450 15 2 25,500 0 0 12,483 13 1 676 0 8 £ s. a. 42,358 8 6 4,191 7 9 ' 2,143 14 1 2,932 12 1 ] 2,426 13 5 1,450 15 2 1,281 10 7 7,893 19 4 . 676 0 8 £ s. 39,825 9 5,914 7 1,103 13 1,719 6 3,802 16 £ s. d. 39,825 9 0 5,914 7 5 1,103 13 1 1,719 6 3 3,802 16 4 _ 119,666 16 7 65,355 1 7 52,365 12 52,365 12 1 1899-1900. Roads on goldfields Roads and tracks undertaken by County Councils, subsidised by Mines Department Works undertaken by prospecting associations and companies, subsidised by Mines Department Water-races Drainage-channels Schools of Mines Prospecting deep levels .. .. .. .. | Water-conservation .. .. .. .. j Resumption of land Compensation proclamation of rivers Aid towards the treatment of ores 46,442 15 10 4,625 0 0 2,549 7 2 7,909 5 11 1,090 0 0 1,86b 13 8 6,925 10 9 2,812 7 0 811 0 0 915 1 4 44.258 2 f> i .865 7 4 1,400 9 6 8,430 14 0 1,435 7 5 1,866 18 3 6,925 10 9 2,812 7 0 811 0 0 915 1 4 42,010 2 5.011 0 1 1,784 3 963 11 1 2,627 14 42,010 2 4 5,011 0 11 1,784 3 0 963 11 10 2,627 14 7 75,947 1 3 71,720 13 1 71,720 13 1 52,396 12 I 52,396 12 8 1= 1900-1. Roads on goldfields .. .. .. .. | Roads and tracks undertaken by County Councils, subsidised by Mines Department Works undertaken by prospecting associations and companies, subsidised by Mines Department .. Water-racea .. .. .. .. .. . I Drainage-channels Schools of Mines Prospecting deep levels Water-conservation Resumption of land Compensation proclamation of rivers Aid towards the treatment of ores r 48,835 2 1 1,495 8 i •2,353 5 10 3,954 1 6 2,058 0 0 1,598 2 1 I 2,680 19 1 5,083 18 9 i 778 1 0 44,757 0 1 2,882 6 2 I 1,266 11 7 4,251 19 8 517 0 4 1,598 2 1 3,787 17 <) 6,083 18 9 778 1 0 46,088 4 3,133 4 ; 1,033 7 50 0 927 7 46,088 4 4 3,133 4 10 1,033 7 9 50 0 0 927 7 8 69,836 18 6 69,836 18 6 65,922 17 5 65,922 17 5 51,232 4 2 1901-2, yjtj j \juxj J-Lj \j _ OX , ZOa 4 Roads on goldfields Roads and tracks undertaken by County Councils, sub sidised by Mines Department Works undertaken by prospecting associations and companies, subsidised by Mines Department Water-races Drainage channels Schools of Mines Prospecting deep levels Water-conservation Resumption of land Compensation proclamation of rivers Aid towards the treatment of ores 80,602 9 4 34,216 16 8 2,578 10 8 5,860 3 5 1,005 1 8 2,087 13 8 2,114 12 5 5,318 2 9 77 17 0 44,697 10 0 2,847 17 3 1,509 10 9 j 6,665 15 1 889 4 6 2,087 13 8 942 13 10 [ 5,318 2 9 27 17 0 35,904 19 4 1,909 0 11 1,826 6 2 1,760 16 1 1,390 8 7 1,171 13 7 56' 0 0 35,904 19 4 1,909 0 11 1,826 6 2 1,760 16 1 1,390 8 7 1,171 13 7 56' 0 0 133.861 7 7 64.986 4 10 4d ma r in 133,861 7 7 64,986 4 10 44,013 5 10 1902-3. 100,001 1 / O4,yeo 4 iu 44,U13 5 10 Roads on goldfields Roads and tracks undertaken by County Councils, subsidised by Mines Department Works undertaken by prospecting associations and companies, subsidised by Mines Department Water-races .. Drainage-channels Schools of Mines Prospecting deep levels Water-conservation Resumption of land Proclamation of rivers Aid towards the treatment of ores .. ' 62,389 0 5 2,285 0 0 1,595 17 0 6,122 11 11 2,896 14 2 2,533 14 2 j 2,535 0 10 ' 13,215 10 8 50 12 5 50.230 12 8 1,409 0 8 1,131 0 4 5,316 10 3 1,567 13 8 2,533 14 2 2,982 0 5 13,215 10 8 50 12 5 48,063 7 6 1,512 1 11 1,821 17 7 2,454 14 9 725 0 0 93,624 1 7 78,436 14 10 78,436 14 10 54,577 1 9 54,577 1 9
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Nature of Works. Total Cost of Construction, or Amount authorised to be expended. Expenditure, by way of Subsidy or otherwise, by Mines Department. Amount of Liability by Mines Department on Works in Progress. 1903-4. Roads on goldfields Roads and tracks undertaken by County Councils, subsidised by Minos Department Works undertaken by prospecting associations and companies, subsidised by Mines Department Water-races Drainage-channels Schools of Mines Prospecting deep levels Water-conservation Proclamation of rivers Aid towards the treatment of ores £ s. d. 60,427 18 6 £ s d. 45,116 3 0 £ ». d. 23,375 3 0 600 0 0 428 10 1 1,994 8 0 883 12 3 2,135 17 0 2,366 9 9 6,099 18 1 1,819 4 5 5,176 17 7 49 10 0 1,088 17 3 683 12 3 1,684 15 9 2,366 9 9 6,099 18 1 1,544 4 5 5.176 17 7 49 10 0 1,380 9 7 200 0 0 458 5 0 1904-5. 81,553 15 7 64,238 18 2 25,413 17 7 Roads on goldnelds Roads and tracks undertaken by County Councils, subsidised by Mines Department Works undertaken by prospecting associations and companies, subsidised by Mines Department Water-races Drainage-channels Sohools of Mines Prospecting deep levels Water-conservation Proclamation of rivers.. 58,098 14 10 25,975 14 2 32,123 0 8 253 0 0 186 10 0 40 0 0 3,229 16 8 631 1 0 893 4 1 2,381 5 5 178 5 7 372 7 11 1,880 5 8 2,569 11 8 509 8 6 747 17 10 2,381 5 5 178 5 7 372 7 11 1,880 8 5 1,627 17 6 21 12 (i 145 6 8 Summary. 67,918 1 2 34,751 9 6 33,957 16 11 Roads on goldnelds Subsidised roads and tracks Subsidised roads and tracks other than on goldfields Prospecting Water-races Wharves Schools of Mines Drainage-channels Diamond drills Treatment of ores Tracks to open up mineral lands Artesian-well boring, Maniototo Plains Repairing flood damages Prospecting deep levels Resumption of land Water-conservation .. ■ .. Construction of telephone-lines Proclamation of rivers 572,047 18 3 174,652 1 5 6,146 9 1-0 87,306 17 6 102,028 11 11 435 15 9 36,892 13 3 43,981 8 4 5,170 11 4 3,213 10 6 325 8 1 800 0 0 500 0 0 57,278 3 8 3,112 7 0 24,955 18 2 60 0 0 38,358 12 8 539,924 17 7 103,268 12 2 4,759 6 2 34,937 5 10 98,321 7 1 285 15 9 36,892 13 3 30,429 16 9 3,428 11 4 2,563 10 6 325 8 1 800 0 0 500 0 0 31,778 3 8 3,112 7 0 24,955 18 2 50 0 (I 38,358 12 8 32,123 0 8 40 0 0 1,627 17 6 21 12 6 145 6 3 1,157,266 7 8 954,692 6 0 33,957 16 II
Locality and Nature of Works. Total Cost, or Amount authorised. Amount of Contribution paid by Mines Department. Amount due bv Mines Department on Works still in Progress. MIDDLE ISLAND. Roads (subsidised). Westland County. Hut at Wilberforoe .. .. ... Improving Upper Browning's Pass Track £ s. d. 60 0 0 20 0 0 £ s. d. £ f>. d. 30 0 0 10 0 0 80 0 0 40 0 0 —
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Locality and Nature of Works. Total Cost, or Amount authorised. Amount of Contribution paid by Mines Department. Amount due by Mines Department on Works still in Progress. Works under construction wholly by Mines Department. £ s. a. £ s. d. 150 0 0 100 0 0 1,878 2 6 80 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 86 0 0 100 0 0 200 0 0 200 0 0 100 0 0 175 3 11 150 0 0 56 10 0 45 0 0 50 0 0 42 2 9 110 0 0 44 2 6 100 0 0 24 10 0 350 0 0 25 0 0 50 0 0 100 0 0 350 0 0 200 0 0 200 0 0 130 3 9 87 0 0 150 0 0 150 0 0 150 0 0 293 0 0 150 0 0 150 0 0 101 14 10 50 0 0 50 0 0 194 9 0 50 0 0 200 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 185 6 0 441 5 0 46 0 0 100 0 0 103 4 9 385 9 3 94 0 0 150 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 120 0 0 30 0 0 50 0 0 150 0 0 80 5 8 150 0 0 100 0 0 300 0 0 50 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 200 0 0 100 0 0 300 0 0 51 6 6 126 0 0 400 0 0 200 0 0 Wainihinihi to Kawhaka.. Christohurch Road to Wainihinibi River Main South Eoad (repairs) Cabbage Bay-Port Charles and Gape Colville .. Tairua-Whenuakite Coromandel-Kuaotunu, ma Matarangi Tiki- Kaimarama Tiki-Manaia .. Manaia-Waikawau Mercury Bay-Whenuakite and Boat Harbour .. Kuaotunu-Mercury Bay .. Whitianga-Gumtown Wharf Road, Coromandel Whitianga-Kaimarama Opitonui Road Four-in-hand Road Kapowai Track Mahaki Goldfields Track.. Waitaia Mine to Battery Ward's Road-Cape Colville Repairs, Mercury Bay Wharf Kau ri s-Mah akirau Sootty's Mine to Battery Kaimarama Bridge Waikawau-MoLaughlin's Sullivan's Bridge, near Hooker's Meroury Bay-Tairua Cabbage Bay Bridge Thames-Waikawau Thames-Hikutaia Upper Tararu Road Turua-Netherton Hikutaia-Whangamata " Wires " Track Omahu-Whangamata Puriri-Neavesville Neavesville-Upper Landing Upper Landing-Tairua Hikuwai Bridge Thames-Whangamata Karaka Creek Road Hape Creek Road Tapu-Gumtown .. • • Moanataiari Road Kaueranga Bridge Maratoto Road Big Slip, Thames-Waikawau Tararu Creek Road Rooky Point (widening) Hikutaia-Waihi Waitekauri-Golden Cross Waihi-Whangamata Paeroa-Waitoa Boundary Komata Creek Road Waitawheta Road deviation Hikutaia-Maratoto Waitekauri-Jubilee Alpha-Komata Rotokohu-Karangahake Hill Track-Willows Camp Ford Road-Mackaytown.. Mangakino Track Onamalutu-Wakamarina Cullonsville-Waikakaho Wakamarina Road and Bridges Deep Creek Bridge Motueka River (protective works) .. Wangapeka-Baton Thorpe-Baton Shaggery Bridge Riwaka-Kaiteriteri Chandler's-Wangapeka Junction .. Riwaka Bridge (protective works) Graham River Bridge Aniseed Valley Road (repairs) .. Stanley Brook Bridge Ferntown-Pakawau Pakawau-Tamatea Kaituna Bridge Takaka-Collingwood " Inland " Road £ s. d. 150 0 0 100 0 0 2,000 0 0 2,822 0 0 1,050 0 0 2,243 0 0 1,285 10 0 1,733 13 0 5,431 0 0 800 0 0 1,722 11 6 1,059 6 6 1.678 12 6 1,299 0 0 999 0 0 529 18 0 689 0 0 300 0 0 400 0 0 350 0 0 44 2 6 100 0 0 110 0 0 350 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 350 0 0 2,881 15 3 2.679 15 5 1,756 9 11 1,625 5 0 2,411 7 6 2,095 0 0 949 10 0 820 0 0 600 0 0 150 0 0 687 0 0 200 0 0 250 0 0 757 0 0 250 0 0 499 6 0 200 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 3,775 0 0 2,664 0 0 907 0 0 2,235 13 4 1,496 10 0 840 0 0 608 0 0 544 2 6 200 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 808 0 0 30 0 0 50 0 0 150 0 0 280 5 8 900 0 0 100 0 0 300 0 0 203 19 6 200 0 0 100 0 0 200 0 0 100 0 0 300 0 0 807 0 0 373 18 0 400 0 0 3,973 19 11 121 17 6 2,742 0 0 950 0 0 2,143 0 0 1,185 10 0 1,633 13 0 5,345 0 0 700 0 0 1,522 11 6 859 6 6 1,578 12 6 1,123 16 1 849 0 0 473 8 0 644 0 0 250 0 0 357 17 3 240 0 0 85*10 0 75 0 0 50 0 0 2,681 15 3 2,479 15 5 1,626 6 2 1,538 5 0 2,261 7 6 1,945 0 0 799 10 0 527 0 0 450 0 0 585 5 2 150 0 0 200 0 0 562 11 0 200 0 0 299 6 0 100 0 0 3,589 14 0 2,222 15 0 861 0 0 2,135 13 4 1,393 5 3 454 10 9 514 0 0 394 2 6 100 0 0 688 0 0 200 0 0 750 5 0 153 19 6 100 0 0 755*13 6 247 18 0 3,77319 11
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Locality and Nature of Works. Total Cost, or Amount authorised. Amount of Contribution paid by Mines Department. Amount due by Mines Department on Works still in Progress. WOBKS UNDER CONSTRUCTION WHOLLY BY MlNBS DEPARTMENT — continued. £ s. d. 200 0 0 100 0 0 350 0 0 350 0 0 100 0 0 1,450 0 0 1,350 0 0 1,850 0 0 2,100 0 0 850 0 0 250 0 0 900 0 0 150 0 0 250 0 0 100 0 0 745 0 0 1,500 0 0 900 0 0 100 0 0 300 0 0 100 0 0 450 0 0 200 0 0 250 0 0 150 0 0 350 0 0 3,574 0 0 150 0 0 200 0 0 1,447 15 6 250 0 0 400 0 0 200 0 0 200 0 0 438 0 0 850 0 0 200 0 0 100 0 0 600 0 0 100 0 0 225 0 0 300 0 0 150 0 0 2,450 0 0 2,945 9 11 700 0 0 250 0 0 150 0 0 50 0 0 150 0 0 100 0 0 1,270 0 0 699 15 0 100 0 0 130 0 0 200 0 0 100 0 0 316 1 10 100 0 0 500 0 0 500 0 0 250 0 0 2,225 0 0 850 0 0 549 19 0 749 19 8 825 0 0 340 0 0 200 0 0 200 0 0 2,795 17 6 2,154 2 6 945 0 0 1,000 0 0 100 0 0 500 0 0 100 0 0 725 0 0 300 0 0 200 0 0 600 0 0 300 0 0 100 0 0 £ s. d. £ s. d. 200 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 50 0 0 100 0 0 150 0 0 250 0 0 300 0 0 100 0 0 50 0 0 250 0 0 150 0 0 150 0 0 250 0 0 100 0 0 200 0 0 450 0 0 300 0 0 100 0 0 300 0 0 58 7 6 200 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 200 0 0 50 0 0 150 0 0 188 0 0 75 18 0 250 0 0 40 17 3 200 0 0 12 0 0 125 0 0 100 0 0 200 0 0 100 0 0 180 0 0 100 0 0 85 0 0 250 0 0 150 0 0 358 2 5 415 0 0 250 0 0 250 0 0 25 0 0 50 0 0 150 0 0 100 0 0 120 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 130 0 0 40 12 0 100' 0 0 119 15 6 100 0 0 500 0 0 186 0 0 250 0 0 50 0 0 250 0 0 96 0 0 53 0 0 100 0 0 340 0 0 50 0 0 100 0 0 125 0 0 154 2 6 320 0 0 1,000 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 180 0 0 50 0 0 100 0 0 200 0 0 150 0 0 100 0 0 Collingwood-Taitapu Waratah-Puporiga Anatoki Track Vants-Bubu .. Pariwakakaho-McArtney's .. .. ... Millerton Road (widening) Wilson's Lead Road Granity Creek Southwards Westport-Mokihinui Karamea-Mud-flat .. .. .. Long Tunnel-Addison's Brighton-Grey County Boundary Channel Plat-Maokley'a Loopline Road Fox's Bridge (repairs) Millerton-Mine Creek Mokihinui-Ngakawau Britannia Mine Road Cedar Creek-Denniston .. .. • • • • ; Welshman's Plat Bridge .. .. . .. Darkie's Hill Road and Bridge Fairdown-Sergeant's Hill via Railway Seddonville Roads Seddonville Colliery to Township Mear's Road .. .. .. .. • • Denniston-Burnett's Face Reefton-Maruia Boatman's Creek Bridge, near Turner's Boatman's Short Traok .. Matakitaki-Glenroy-Maruia Maruia-Glenroy Blaokwater Bridge Just-in-Time Shaft-Victoria Range Road to Matakitaki River Bridge Maruia Road via Caslani's Snowy Creek to Reefs Suspension Bridge, near Ten Mile Kirwan's Reward to Battery-site Reefton-Progress Boatman's Road Blaokwater Road (widening) Painkiller-Murray Creek .. .. .. Waitahu River Foot-bridge, near Gannon's Seven Mile-Nine Mile Bluff Main Grey Bridge (repairs) Moonlight-Blackball New River Bridge (repairs) Paparoa-Garden Gully Orangipuku Foot-bridge Deviation Notown Road Payne's Gully Track Seven Mile Creek-Taipo .. .. Seddon's Terrace Traok Extension Humphrey's Road and Bridge Kanieri Forks Road Teremakau-Paroa Grading No. 4 Channel Road Wataroa Gorge Track Larrikins Road Extension Traok to Westland Reefs Duffer's Creek Bridge Styx River Wilberforoe Lawrence-Waipori Lawrenoe-Roxburgh Waipori-Waitahuna Waipori Bush Road Lawrence-County Boundary FitzGerald's Bridge Waipori-Outram Beaumont-Rankleburn Lawrenoe-Clyde (Tuapeka County) .. „ (Vincent County) Gentle Annie-Clyde Ophir Bridge Cromwell-Nevis Garston-Nevis (Lake County) Arrow-Cardrona, via Crown Terrace Queenstown-Gentle Annie Cardrona Coal-pit Road .. Arthur's Point-Arrowtown Colac-Round Hill Waikaka Township-Little Waikaka Waikaka to Coal-pit ,. 250* 0 0 300 0 0 1,300 0 0 1,100 0 0 1,550 0 0 2,000 0 0 800 0 0 750* 0 0 545 0 0 1,050 0 0 600 0 0 41 12 6 250 0 0 100 0 0 150 0 0 50 0 0 150 0 0 3,524 0 0 12 0 0 1,371 17 6 359' 2 9 188 0 0 313 0 0 750 0 0 420 0 0 140' 0 0 50 0 0 2,091 17 7 2,530 9 11 450 0 0 125' 0 0 1,150* 0 0 599 15 0 159* 8 0 196* 6 4 314 0 0 2,175 0 0 600 0 0 453 19 0 696 19 8 725 0 0 150 0 0 100 0 0 2,670 17 6 2,000 0 0 625 0 0 406' 0 0 545 0 0 250 0 0 100 0 0 400 0 0 150 0 0
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Locality and Nature of Works Total Cost, or Amount authorised. Amount ol Contribution paid by Mines Department. Amount due by Mines Department on Works still in Progress. Works under construction wholly by Mines Department — continued. Waikaia Bridge Waikaka Valley Road to Dredging Claims Makarewa Hedgehope Flood-channel Stewart Island Roads Stewart Island Road to Mines Top Valley Road Motueka Bridge Mokihinui-Little Wanganui Waitahu River Bridge Inangahua Bridge Okarito-Forks Prospecting Track State Coal-mines Township Roads Donnelly's Creek Bridge Kanieri Bridge Orepuhi-Preservation Inlet McCullough and Parkers' Creeks Protection Westport-Waimangaroa .. Waimangaroa-Fairdown Denniston Hill Road Taylorville Bridge Arnold Bridge Great South Road Collingwood Bridge and Approaches.. Reefton-Hokitika-Ross Mount Hercules Deviation £ s. d. 250 0 0 250 0 0 400 0 0 200 0 0 250 0 0 729 9 8 1,000 0 0 5,508 7 4 100 0 0 1,662 9 9 200 0 0 250 0 0 100 0 0 950 0 0 3,888 9 4 160 0 0 600 0 0 540 0 0 6,213 2 7 2,308 15 5 900 0 0 19,379 16 0 9,278 18 2 21,491 17 11 373 3 0 g, s. d. 624' 9 8 5,504' 7 6 1,533 19 7 35 11 0 239 6 2 2 6 6 254 16 0 3,884 12 0 & s. d. 250 0 0 250 0 0 400 0 0 200 0 0 250 0 0 105 0 0 1,000 0 0 3 19 10 100 0 0 128 10 2 164 9 0 10 13 10 97 13 6 695 4 0 3 17 4 160 0 0 449 16 9 339 12 9 171 6 0 335 2 5 894 3 6 150 3 3 200 7 3 6,041 16 7 1,973 13 0 5 16 6 19,379 16 0 9,278 18 2 21,491 17 11 373 3 0 198,542 2 1 166,419 1 5 32,123 0 8 Schools of Mines. Schools of Mines School of Mines (Otago University) 25,839 7 1 11,053 6 2 25,839 7 1 11,053 6 2 36,892 13 3 36,892 13 3 Prospecting Subsidies. Victoria Gold-mining Company " Favourite " Claim (Thames foreshore) Thames Goldfields Improvement Committee Coromandel County (J. D. Regan) Coromandel County (J. and M. Fitzgerald) Coromandel County (J. Dyer) Coromandel County (W. Newsham) Coromandel County (A. McNeil) Takaka Miners' Association (Lloyd and MoGrath) Buller County (McKay and Young) Westland County (Jamieson and Garvin) Kanieri Miners' Association (Ellis and Reitze) Westland County (prospecting Rimu, £1 for £1) Westland County (Boyd and party) Coromandel County (prospecting parties) 1,184 0 0 2,400 0 0 22 10 0 78 1 0 60 0 0 26 0 0 45 0 0 26 0 0 310 0 0 125 0 0 100 0 0 4,893 8 8 250 0 0 939 10 0 497 10 8 1,887 11 1 15 0 0 71 11 0 7 10 0 686 9 4 512 8 11 7 10 0 6 10 0 30 0 0 13 0 0 15 0 0 13 0 0 121 1 6 56 1 6 48 7 6 2818 6 7 2 6 2,446 14 4 29 6 3 939 10 0 113* 8 9 10,459 9 8 5,930 14 4 1,627 17 6 Water-races. Waimea-Kumara Water-race Mount Ida Water-race 51,662 5 7 11,487 19 4 51,662 5 7 11,466 6 10 2l'l2 6 63,150 4 11 63,128 12 5 21 12 6 Drainage and Tailings Channels. Jones Creek Storm-ohannel Waimea Main Tail-race St. Bathan's Channel Kelly's Terrace Tunnel 100 0 0 1,994 6 8 2,000 0 0 2,141 10 6 100 0 0 1,974 0 5 1,875 0 0 2,141 10 6 20* 6 3 125 0 0 6,235 17 2 6,090 10 11 145 6 3 WATER-CONSERVATION ON GOLDPIELDS. Engineer's salary and expenses 2,977 16 8 2,977 16 8 2,977 16 8 2,977 16 8 Summary o d Works. Roads (subsidised) Works under construction wholly by Mines Department .. Schools of Mines Prospecting subsidies .. .. ... Water-races Drainage-channels Compensation, proclamation of rivers Water-conservation on goldfields 80 0 0 198,542 2 1 36,892 13 3 10,459 9. 8 63,150 4 11 6,235 17 2 38,358 12 8 2,977 16 8 166,419 1 5 36,892 13 3 5,930 14 i 63,128 12 5 6,090 10 11 38,358 12 8 2,977 16 8 40 0 0 32,123 0 8 1,627 17 6 21 12 6 145 6 3 Total 356,696 16 5 319,798 1 8 33,957 16 11
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Locality and Nature of Works. Amount of Contribution paid by Mines Department. Locality and Nature of Works. Total Cost. XJUUtLllty SLilU l> Hi LIU t! Ul YY UlttBi NORTH ISLAND. Roads (subsidised). £ s. d. 118 10 0 36 10 0 800 0 0 250 0 0 146 0 0 Bay of Islands County. Tiriwhanga Gorge to Galbraith's Road, Puhipuhi Air-line Road to battery-site, Puhipuhi Tiriwhanga Gorge to Puhipuhi New Bay of Islands Coal Company Road, Taumarere Railway-station to Puhipuhi £ s. d. 237 0 0 73 0 0 800 0 0 500 0 0 482 0 0 2,092 0 0 1,351 0 0 Coromandel County. Improving road to Iona and Just-in-Time Companies' mines Making and improving track from Tokatea towards Kennedy Bay Golden Belt Track Tokatea Road (repairs) Making and improving track from Golden Belt to Tiki Making road from Ring's Bridge to Kapanga Mine Making road to Kapanga Mine Temporary track from Tokatea Saddle to Waikoromiko Continuation of track from Success Company's mine to top of main range Completion of road from Tokatea Saddle to Tokatea Battery Widening road from Matawai to Vaughan's claim Improving track, Mercury Bay to Waitai Continuation and improving Waikoromiko Track Emily Battery to Rocky Creek Track, Bismarck Battery to Kennedy Bay Road up Manaia Extension of Vaughan's and Vizard's Tracks Vizard's towards Marebel Extending and widening Waitaia Road Makarau to Waiau Waikawau to Tiki Paul's Creek to Cabbage Bay Waikawau Creek Track McLaughlin's Road Manaia to McGregor's New Find Manaia to Tiki Old sawmill towards Matawai Extension of Paul's Creek Track Matarangi Track Thames-Coromandel Road, via Manaia Harbour View extension Kapanga to Paul's Creek Mercury Bay to Kuaotunu Wainara to Kuaotunu Sea-beach to Kuaotunu Just-in-Time Road, extension to Coromandel Road, Waikawau Bridge to McLaughlin's Mercury Bay Road Bridge to Dugend's store, and widening and metalling road from bridge to Log Hut.. Road from junction of Red Mercury battery up Pumpkin Flat to Waitaia To connect road from Log Hut to commencement of contract of Kuaotunu-Mercury Bay Road Road, with culverts and bridge, from Kapanga Hill to Scotty's Gold-mining Company's mine Pumpkin Flat-Just-in-Time Road Lower road from Great Mercury battery to Kapai low level and battery-site Road from main road, Kapanga to Success Mine Cemetery Road and Bridge, Kuaotunu Road from Coromandel-Kennedy Bay Main Road to Wereroa Greek Leading Wind Mine Road Fury's Bridge Carroll's Bridge Home's Bridge Road from Main Kennedy Bay Road to Monte Carlo and other claims Castle Rock Mine Road, Tiki.. Road between Bismarck Battery and Hauraki Associated Gold-reefs Bridge, Warekaho Creek Cabbage Bay to Mines Two bridges and approaches, Kuaotunu Main Road Road from Success Road to workings of Karaka Block Syndicate Widening Waitaia Battery Road Cabbage Bay-Waitete Cabbage Bay-Ward's Track .. Repairs, bridges, Kuaotunu Main Road .. Coromandel-Mercury Bay .. .»• 200 0 0 320 0 0 100 0 0 300 0 0 239 3 3 150 0 0 132 0 0 50 0 0 80 0 0 50 0 0 357 0 0 100 0 0 150 0 0 60 0 0 200 0 0 675 10 6 150 0 0 200 0 0 100 0 0 1,600 0 0 500 0 0 200 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 500 0 0 200 0 0 300 0 0 400 0 0 300 0 0 210 0 0 200 0 0 360 0 0 450 0 0 1,650 0 0 450 0 0 67 10 0 990 0 0 450 0 0 345 0 0 150 0 0 133 6 8 213 6 8 50 0 0 150 0 0 159 8 10 100 0 0 88 0 0 33 6 8 53 6 8 33 6 8 238 0 0 66 13 4 100 0 0 40 0 0 133 6 8 450 7 0 100 0 0 133 6 8 66 13 4 1,066 13 4 333 6 8 133 6 8 50 0 0 50 0 0 50 0 0 250 0 0 100 0 0 150 0 0 200 0 0 150 0 0 105 0 0 100 0 0 180 0 0 225 0 0 1,450 0 0 225 0 0 45 0 0 495 0 0 300 0 0 230 0 0 100 0 0 200 0 0 . 150 0 0 310 0 0 450 0 0 600 0 0 100 0 0 300 0 0 100 0 0 450 0 0 400 0 0 200 0 0 300 0 0 200 0 0 400 0 0 300 0 0 300 0 0 300 0 0 200 0 0 100 0 0 240 0 0 200 0 0 200 0 0 200 0 0 170 0 0 300 0 0 300 0 0 75 0 0 150 0 0 50 0 0 225 0 0 200 0 0 100 0 0 150 0 0 100 0 0 200 0 0 150 0 0 150 0 0 150 0 0 100 0 0 50 0 0 120 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 35 0 0 19,286 3 9 11,455 15 10
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Locality and Nature of Works. Total Cost. Amount of Contribution paid by Mines Department. Te Aroha Town Board. Road to connect with railway-station .. .. ... Lipsey's Bridge Repairing flood-damages £ b. d. 120 0 0 64 0 0 150 0 0 £ s. a. 60 0 0 32 0 0 75 0 0 334 0 0 167 0 0 Thames County. Making new road from Ohinemuri River to Karangahake Quartz-mine Dray-road to connect Otanui Mines with crushing-battery at Maungawherawhera Creek Improving roads from Waitekauri Road to Katikati Road Improving road up Karaka Creek to Lucky Hit Company's mine Improving road to upper mines, Waitahi Karangahake to battery Ralph's Battery, Waitekauri Otanui Road to mines Road to Wick's Battery Rocky Point Road, Tararu Thames Borough boundary to haematite-mine Widening road from bridge over Hape Creek to Otanui Mines Track, Karangahake Goldfield Kauaeranga Valley to Otanui Tapu Road to mines ... Tauranga Road to Karangahake Bridge-site .. .. ■ .. Karangahake Bridge Track up Maungakerikeri Creek Thames Borough boundary to Hape Creek No. 2 .. Upper Karaka Road Repairing flood-damages, Waiotahi, Moanataiari, Karaka, and Collarbone Roads Sea-beach to Waiomo Te Papa Gully Road New Find to Waiomo Battery Rocky Point Road Waiotahi towards Mercury Bay Te Mata Road Waiomo Creek to Tapu Alabama Creek Track Road from Prospectors' Mine, Puriri, to battery Karaka Creek to Lucky Hit Bullion Mine, Tapu, to battery Track to Hikutaia Goldfield Upper Tararu Road to Sylvia Mine Road to Puriri Battery Thames-Waikawau Road Track from Tararu Creek Road to McDermot's Claim Track to Try Fluke Claim, Tapu Waiomo to Puhoi Creek Waiokaraka Road, Bella Street, and Campbell Street to Moanataiari Creek Moanataiari Creek Road Tararu Creek Road and Tararu Road Hape Creek Road Omahu-Tairua Karaka Creek Road Onetai Valley Road Townsend'e Road .. Gumtown-Kapowai Footbridge, Pepe Creek Road from Taniwha to fourth branch Tairua River 650 0 0 710 0 0 250 0 0 263 1 0 258 18 10 300 0 0 399 1 0 299 18 0 70 0 0 300 0 0 350 0 0 183 17 0 784 1 0 470 7 0 81 17 9 341 5 0 229 6 6 93 4 4 600 0 0 179 13 0 350 0 0 750 0 0 75 0 0 110 0 0 429 11 10 522 11 0 178 17 6 1,499 0 0 100 0 0 50 0 0 365 0 0 36 5 0 147 15 2 684 7 0 11 13 0 37 10 0 45 0 0 94 15 0 33 0 0 200 0 0 100 0 0 150 0 0 ISO 0 0 100 0 0 150 0 0 40 0 0 30 0 0 300 0 0 300 0 0 200 0 0 43b 6 8 473 6 8 166 13 4 175 7 4 172 12 7 200 0 0 199 10 6 199 18 8 46 13 4 200 0 0 233 6 8 122 11 4 522 14 0 313 11 4 54 11 10 227 10 0 152 17 8 62 2 11 300 0 0 119 15 4 175 0 0 375 0 0 37 10 0 55 0 0 214 15 11 261 5 6 89 8 9 749 10 0 50 0 0 25 0 0 182 10 0 18 2 6 73 17 7 342 3 6 5 16 6 18 15 0 22 10 0 47 7 6 16 10 0 100 0 0 50 0 0 75 0 0 75 0 0 42 0 0 68 4 6 12 10 0 26 12 0 196 9 0 51 18 6 100 0 0 Thames Borough. Repairing roads .. .. .. Widening and straightening Karaka Creek Metalling goldfields roads Removing dibris, Karaka Creek Half-cost damage, Hawk's stable Repairs, Moanataiari Creek Tunnel Repairs, Moanatairi and Waiotahi Aqueducts Repairs, Waiotahi Creek Bridge Removing debris, Karaka and Waiotahi Creeks Water-tables, Kirkwood Street Clearing debris, Waiotahi Creek 14,054 15 11 7,934 6 11 975 19 2 300 0 0 800 0 0 300 0 0 96 0 0 100 0 0 620 0 0 50 0 0 350 0 0 20 0 0 225 0 0 600 0 150 0 672 12 150 0 48 0 52 0 375 0 25 0 275 0 11 12 112 10 3,836 19 2 2,471 15 Ohinemuri County. Jubilee Mine Track Track up Tui Creek Prospecting-track, Whangamata and Waitekauri Tramway, Karangahake to Riley's reduction-works Strengthening bridges, Waihi Road Paeroa to Hikutaia Repairs, flood-damages Hikutaia River to Marototo Mine 118 0 0 306 0 0 200 0 0 400 0 0 200 0 0 400 0 0 34 13 8 59 0 0 153 0 0 166 13 4 200 0 0 133 6 8 200 0 0 17 6 10
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Locality and Nature of Works. Total Cost. Amount of Contribution paid by Mines Department. Ohinemuri County —continued. Karangahake through Gorge (bridge and culverts) Waitekauri Lower Road Metalling Karangahake Gorge Road Karangahake and Waihi Road Karangahake Hill Track Bridge over Ohinemuri River at Karangahake Hikutaia-Paeroa Road Paeroa-Te Aroha Road Tui Greek Track Waitekauri to Lowrie's and Birnie's Road, Karangahake to Waihi Lower Waitekauri Road Road, Thames Road to Netherton Punt Komata Creek Road Road, Paeroa Bridge to Kuaoti Creek .. Punt at south end Netherton-Paeroa Road Repairs, Waitekauri Township Road Bridge, Paeroa-Te Aroha Road Karangahake Bridge Drain along Mill Road, Paeroa Road, Te Iringa-o-Pirori Block Road running south on left bank Waihou River Kaimanawa Road Mangaiti and Waitoa Road and Punt .. .. .. ■ Earl of Glasgow Claim Track Low Level Tunnel, Jubilee Mine (E. Kersey Cooper) £ s. a. 200 0 0 360 0 0 170 0 0 237 10 0 87 4 0 12 11 0 500 0 0 200 0 0 129 18 6 200 0 0 246 12 3 347 13 4 60 0 0 600 0 0 400 0 0 275 0 0 200 0 0 60 0 0 1,032 0 0 200 0 0 200 0 0 400 0 0 200 0 0 200 0 0 400 0 0 1,500 0 0 £ a. d. 100 0 0 189 2 8 85 0 0 118 15 0 43 12 0 6 5 6 250 0 0 100 0 0 64 19 3 100 0 0 164 8 2 230 16 4 50 0 0 300 0 0 133 6 8 175 0 0 100 0 0 30 0 0 512 16 9 90 2 5 143 0 0 384 19 0 126 2 6 119 7 10 300 0 0 750 0 0 Waitoa Road Board. 10,257 17 9 5,687 8 5 Drain, Te Aroha West 200 0 0 130 0 0 Piako County. Extension and completion of Te Aroha Tramway Tramway to Pergusson's Battery, Waiorongomai Road, Waiorongomai Track to claims at Buck's Reef Track, Pern Spur to Butler's Spur Tracks up Stony Creek, Te Aroha Goldfield, &c. .. Repairs, Upper Premier Track and new track towards Waitawheta Repairs, Te Aroha-Lichfield Road Waiorongomai Tramway Gordon-Waharoa Te Aroha-Gordon Murphy's Bridge Repairs, Waiorongomai Tramway Waihou Bridge Repairs, Te Aroha Tramway 18,000 0 0 1,500 0 0 497 17 0 55 5 6 231 17 9 54 0 0 40 0 0 302 0 0 263 2 0 100 0 0 200 0 0 24 0 0 600 0 0 580 0 0 150 0 0 12,000 0 0 1,000 0 0 331 18 0 36 17 0 154 11 10 36 0 0 20 0 0 125 0 0 175 0 0 50 0 0 100 0 0 12 0 0 385 0 0 290 0 0 75 0 0 Katikati Boad Board. 22,598 2 3 14,791 6 10 Katikati-Karangahake Traok Bridge on branch road to Katikati Te Aroha Traok 400 0 0 68 0 0 39 19 6 200 0 0 34 0 0 19 18 9 Hutt County. Road to connect Otorongo Bay with Albion Company's battery, also to connect Terawhiti Quartz-mine with battery Road, Makara Junction to Terawhiti 507 19 6 253 18 9 509 16 6 210 17 0 450 0 0 225 0 0 959 16 6 435 17 0 SOUTH ISLAND. Roads (subsidised). Marlborough County. Track, Deep Creek to Dead Horse Creek Mouth of Gorge to Porks, Cullensville to Mahakipawa Diggings Formation of road at Cullensville, Mahakipawa Havelock-Mahakipawa Road Dead Horse Creek to Sunnyside 68 0 0 450 0 0 217 4 0 905 0 0 75 0 0 45 6 8 225 0 0 108 12 0 505 0 0 50 0 0 1,715 4 0 933 18 8 Waimea County. Road to open up Table Diggings Punt over Motueka River Repairing Baton to Table-land Track Dove River to Baton Saddle, and from Rolling River to Wangapeka Saddle Repairs, Motueka Bridge 260 0 0 100 0 0 40 0 0 120 0 0 939 8 8 130 0 0 50 0 0 20 0 0 60 0 0 469 14 4 1,459 8 8 729 14 4
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Locality and Nature of Works. Total Cost. Amount of Contribution paid by Mines Department. ColUngwood County. Road, West Wanganui Bridge over Aorere River Extending Anatoki Bridle-track Bridge over Takaka River at Pain's Ford Repairs, Silverstream Bridge, and forming and metalling Bainham Road .. Kaituna-Ferntown Takaka roads Collingwood-Kaituna £ s. d. 300 0 0 173 14 0 160 0 0 1,597 7 8 200 0 0 250 0 0 600 0 0 400 0 0 £ s. d. 200 0 0 115 16 0 80 0 0 798 13 10 100 0 0 150 0 0 400 10 0 300 0 0 Butter County. Deviation of road from Candlelight Flat to Deep Greek, Charleston Road from Orowaiti Lagoon to North Terrace Prospecting-track from Razorback to Paparoa Range Track from Seatonville to Larrikin's Waimangaroa to Denniston Road to connect alluvial workings with Charleston Road Track, Four-mile Creek towards Grey Valley Road to connect alluvial diggings north of Deadman's Creek Ngakawau to Mokihinui, via beaches Road to connect Ngakawau Railway with Mokihinui Coal Company's workings Lyell Bluff to Victor Emmanuel Claim Beach, Little Wanganui to Mokihinui .. .. .. Cape Foulwind Road Road up Nile Valley Denniston extension Promised Land towards Motueka Road over Gentle Annie Extension, Lyell Creek to Low-level Tunnel Extension of track 50 chains south of Brighton Continuation of road, Deadman's Creek Ngakawau Railway-station to Mokihinui Addison's Flat towards ranges North Terrace to Oparara Diggings Extension of Croninville Road .. Waimangaroa to sea-beach Extension of track, Oparara to Fenian Creek Con's Creek to Beaconsfield Addison's Flat to Caroline Terrace Waimangaroa to sea-beach extension Addison's Flat to Gallagher's Lead Road to Swanston's Gold-mining Company Repairs to roads at Lyell Track, Fairdown from North Terrace Improving road to Four-mile Creek, Charleston Bridge, Waimangaroa River Road to Piper's Flat, Addison's Lyell Creek to Gibstown Buller River Footbridge below Lyell Virgin Flat Road Orowaiti Bridge Long Tunnel Road, Addison's Stony Creek-Waimangaroa 3,681 1 8 370 0 0 256 18 6 100 0 0 438 9 6 787 0 0 400 0 0 300 0 0 278 0 0 100 0 0 193 0 0 650 0 0 300 0 0 450 0 0 56 16 4 850 0 0 380 0 0 200 0 0 60 0 0 140 0 0 437 17 0 50 0 0 20 0 0 500 0 0 100 0 0 80 0 0 100 0 0 80 0 0 200 0 0 390 0 0 50 0 0 50 0 0 200 0 0 150 0 0 900 0 0 70 0 0 450 0 0 200 0 0 250 0 0 200 0 0 350 0 0 200 0 0 300 0 0 2,144 19 10 246 13 4 171 5 8 66 13 4 292 6 4 393 10 0 266 13 4 200 0 0 185 6 8 66 13 4 128 13 4 433 6 8 100 0 0 300 0 0 28 8 2 425 0 0 190 0 0 100 0 0 30 0 0 70 0 0 218 18 6 25 0 0 10 0 0 333 6 8 50 0 0 40 0 0 50 0 0 40 0 0 100 0 0 195 0 0 25 0 0 25 0 0 100 0 0 97 8 0 450 0 0 35 0 0 150 0 0 66 13 4 170 0 0 100 0 0 325 0 0 100 0 0 200 0 0 Inangahua County. Dray-road from Soldier's Creek to Devil's Creek Dray-road from Inangahua to Rainy Creek Battery Dray-road from Capleston up Little Boatman's Creek Dray-road from Capleston up Main Boatman's Creek Dray-road from Westport Road to Inangahua River Track from Devil's Creek to Big River Track from Waitahu River to Capleston Survey and expenses Track from Cariboo to Big River Dray-road up Murray Creek to United Inglewood Claim Road from Reefton to Big River, via Devil's Creek Road up Big River Continuation of dray-road up Little Boatman's Creek Road from Capleston to Larry's Creek Track to connect Capleston with Lone Star Crushington to Globe Company's workings Snowy Creek Track Reefton to Big River Glenroy to Horse Terrace Devil's Creek to Qlobe Hill Extension of dray-road to Boatman's via Painkiller Mangles Valley to McGregor's Station Globe Hill to Merrijigs .. Larry's Creek to Lyell Widening Larry's Creek Road Road up Burke's Creek, Little Boatman's Widening tradk from Scotia Tunnel, on Big River Road, to Inkermann Mine Widening track from Fiery Cross Battery to Just-in-Time Shaft 11,638 1 4 647 0 0 900 10 0 379 0 0 697 0 0 224 5 0 134 3 6 358 0 0 250 0 0 728 0 0 3,472 0 0 614 0 0 922 19 0 169 7 6 640 0 0 75 0 0 403 0 0 85 15 0 1,792 0 0 254 0 0 917 6 2 53 17 6 600 0 0 1,397 6 0 1,061 15 0 118 10 0 149 0 0 200 0 0 300 0 0 6,600 16 8 431 6 8 606 6 8 252 13 4 464 13 4 149 10 0 89 9 0 238 13 4 166 13 4 364 0 0 2,314 17 4 307 0 0 615 6 0 112 18 4 426 13 4 50 0 0 201 10 0 42 17 6 1,194 13 4 122 10 0 458 13 1 26 18 9 300 0 0 698 13 0 530 17 6 59 5 0 74 10 0 80 9 0 150 0 0 17,552 14 8 10,530 17 10
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locality and Nature of Works. Total Cost. Amount of Contribution paid by Mines Department. Grey County. Road from No Town to Deep Creek Road from Langdon's to Moonlight Contribution from goldfields vote towards main road Track, Waipuna to Clarke's River Track, Cameron's to Cape Terrace Road, Limestone to Maori Creek Red Jack's to Nelson Creek Barrytown to Deadman's German Gully to Arnold's Flat Baird's Terrace to Lake Brunner Hatter's Terrace Road Irishman's to Lake Brunner Hatter's Terrace Track, Baird's Terrace to Irishman's Deep Creek to Bell Hill Track to Blackball Diggings Track from Ahaura, Kopara, Reese's Flat, to new rush on banks of Ahaura River .. Renewal, bridge over Nelson Creek, Marsden-Dunganville Road Repairs (corduroying), Cobden-Seven-mile Road Repairs, Oobden-Point-Elizabeth Road .. Extension Ngahere-Blackball Road to Blackball Ferry Dray-bridge, Ten-mile Creek .. .. .. .. ■ Deviation, Moonlight Track .. Repairs, bridges, Marsden-Dunganville Road Seventeen-mile Bluff to Barrytown Removing rocks, Nine- and Ten-mile Bluffs Crcesus Battery-site, Paparoa New River Bridge wing River View Road Mosquito Road Road to Totara Flat Dredge Maori Gully Bridge Culverts, Nelson-Grey-Hokitika Road Paparoatrack-Garden Gully.. Repairs, No Town Creek Bridge Protective works, Big Grey Bridge Cape Terrace Road Deviation £ s. d. 1,100 0 0 1,600 0 0 2,296 6 6 1,200 0 0 700 0 0 800 0 0 601 17 6 2,240 0 0 120 0 0 400 0 0 1,000 0 0 2,400 0 0 600 0 0 250 0 0 1,331 0 0 790 0 0 20 0 0 38 0 0 36 0 0 30 0 0 50 0 0 688 0 0 100 0 0 348 0 0 80 0 0 100 0 0 200 0 0 100 0 0 200 0 0 500 0 0 50 0 0 150 0 0 300 0 0 200 0 0 200 0 0 200 0 0 73 0 0 £ s. d. 550 0 0 800 0 0 2,296 6 6 800 0 0 466 13 8 533 6 0 401 5 4 1,493 6 8 60 0 0 200 0 0 500 0 0 1,200 0 0 400 0 0 125 0 0 665 10 0 395 0 0 10 0 0 19 0 0 18 0 0 15 0 0 25 0 0 344 0 0 50 0 0 219 0 0 40 0 0 50 0 0 79 5 0 86 0 0 140 0 0 252 10 0 25 0 0 75 0 0 150 0 0 100 0 0 110. 0 0 79 8 1 36 10 0 21,092 4 0 12,810 1 3 Westland County, Improving track, Butcher's Creek to Gentle Annie Terrace Bridle-track to Kanieri Lake Bridle-track to Eel Creek Tunnel-track, Galway Beach to Gillespie's Beach Road from Duffer's Creek, Greenstone Road, to fifteen-mile peg, Christchureh Road Continuation of track, Back Creek to Eel Creek Bridle-track, Duffer's Creek, Bowen and Okarito Road, to sea-beach Ross Borough boundary to Mount Greenland Track, Kanieri Lake to Humphrey's Gully Track, Larrikin's to Loop-line Dam Rough Wainihinihi to Upper Dam Browning's Pass to Reefs Okarito Forks to Teal Creek Road, Christchureh to Baldhill Range reefs Extension of Tucker's Flat Road to New Rush Hokitika Borough boundary (Reefton) to Shotover Rush Track to New Rush, Back Creek Repairing old track round Wataroa Bluff New Rush, south side of Hokitika River Cedar Creek Road to Farmer's Creek Road to gold discovery near Blue Spur Widening Seddon's Terrace Track Branch Road at Seddon's Terrace Track up Middle Branch, Styx River Improving road, Seven-mile-Taipo Widening Shallow Rush Track 225 10 0 719 11 0 168 9 0 437 5 0 726 9 0 249 4 0 333 18 0 1,280 15 0 279 2 0 449 11 0 450 0 0 3,311 6 0 600 0 0 500 0 0 170 19 6 120 0 0 100 0 0 50 0 0 37 18 6 55 7 0 75 0 0 150 0 0 38 10 6 30 0 0 150 0 0 300 0 0 163 13 4 359 5 6 84 4 6 218 12 6 480 4 6 166 3 4 222 12 0 853 16 8 186 1 4 299 14 0 300 0 0 2,207 10 8 400 0 0 250 0 0 85 9 9 60 0 0 50 0 0 25 0 0 18 19 3 27 13 6 37 10 0 65 10 0 19 5 3 15 0 0 73 3 6 54 17 3 11,008 15 6 6,724 6 10 Taieri County. Mullocky Gully to Silver Peak 499 15 0 333 3 4 Lake County. Track, Skipper's to Phoenix and Scandinavian Reefs Track to connect scheelite-mine with Lake Wakatipu Arrowtown to Macetown, construction Arrowtown to Macetown, maintenance Invincible Quartz-reef Track, Rees River Rees Valley to company's workings Pack-track, Criffel Diggings Left-hand Branch Road, Skipper's Old Morven Ferry Road Road to workings above Cardrona Piera, Victoria Bridge Skipper's Road Saddle to Deep Creek Road up Dart River Cutting on Homeward-bound Hill Skipper's Bridge 292 2 3 225 0 0 225 0 0 150 0 0 300 0 0 61 7 6 50 6 6 63 9 10 289 0 0 70 0 0 725 0 0 200 0 0 150 0 0 100 0 0 4,244 0 0 194 14 10 150 0 0 150 0 0 100 0 0 200 0 0 30 13 9 33 11 0 31 14 11 144 10 0 35 0 0 362 10 0 100 0 0 75 0 0 75 0 0 3,244 0 0 7,145 6 1 4,926 14
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Total Cost. Amount of Contribution paid by Mines Department. Locality and Nature of Works. Tuapeka County. Making road from top of Terrace to Waipori Bush .. .. .. Eoad, Beaumont to Remarkable Bush Improving road from Waipori Township to antimony-mines, Lammerlaw Ranges Waipori Township to Waipori Bush Clutha Eiver to Campbell's Waitahuna to copper-mine Eoad to open up quarry for Waitahuna Bridge Waipori Eoad, vid Bungtown Miller's Plat Bridge Shelter-sheds and snow-poles Waipori Bridge Metalling, Lawrence-Waipori Repairs, PitzGerald's Bridge £ s. d. 300 0 0 300 0 0 200 0 0 200 0 0 76 9 0 200 0 0 160 9 10 566 8 10 11,242 0 0 100 0 0 800 0 0 550 0 0 1,500 0 0 £ s. d. 200 0 0 200 0 0 133 6 8 133 6 8 50 19 4 133 6 8 106 19 11 283 4 5 6,621 0 0 50 0 0 400 0 0 341 3 6 410 0 0 16,195 7 8 9,063 7 2 Cromwell Borough. Removal of sand 500 0 0 250 0 0 Wallace County. Track, Colac Bay to Round Hill Pack-track to Round Hill, Colac, and Orepuki Cutting tracks, Longwood 200 0 0 1,050 0 0 59 6 0 133 6 8 500 0 0 29 13 0 1,309 6 0 662 19 8 Vincent County. Renewal bridge to Bannockburn 1,532 0 0 850 0 0 Maniototo County. Road to Serpentine Diggings Pig and Whistle to Clarke's Diggings Shepherd's Hut Plat to Vinegar Hill Kyeburn Peninsula to main road 136 10 0 200 0 0 100 0 0 82 0 0 91 0 0 133 6 8 66 13 4 41 0 0 Fiord County. 518 10 0 332 0 0 Dusky Sound, tracks 300 0 0 200 0 0 Waitaki County. Road, Naseby to Livingstone 1,841 12 0 20 16 0 Southland County. Improving tracks from Mataura to Nokomai Improving road, Waikaka to Leatham Improving road from Waikaka Township to Leatham Creek Improving road from Waikaka to Waikaka railway-siding Widening and improving bush-track to Waikawa Waikaka to Switzer's Eoad near Waikaka Township Waipapa to Six-mile Beach Repairing bridges, Waikaia Bush Dray-road to Perry Terrace, Nokomai Waikaia to Whiteeomb Parawa to Switzer's, vid Nokomai Track to Switzer's Freehold Gold-mining Company Nevis Road Parawa to Nokomai Waikaia to Break-'em-All Claim Maitland Village-Mining Reserve 75 0 0 150 0 0 30 0 0 150 0 0 150 0 0 150 0 0 150 0 0 175 0 0 38 13 4 100 0 0 511 6 8 150 0 0 175 0 0 100 0 0 150 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 50 0 0 100 0 0 20 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 87 10 0 13 4 0 50 0 0 280 13 4 75 0 0 175 0 0 50 0 0 75 0 0 50 0 0 50 0 0 2,455 0 0 1,476 7 4 Diamond and otheb Drills. Inangahua County Council (diamond) Springfield Colliery Company (diamond) Westland County Council (tiffin) Diamond-drills for prospecting purposes.. 2,000 0 0 1,250 0 0 350 0 0 1,570 11 4 1,000 0 0 625 0 0 233 0 0 1,570 11 4 5,170 11 4 3,428 11 4 Wharves. Repairs to wharf, Coromandel Anikiwi Jetty, Marlborough 300 0 0 135 15 9 150 0 0 135 15 9 435 15 9 285 15 9 Aids to Prospecting. Construction of low-level tunnel, Terawhiti Queen of Beauty Company, prospecting deep levels Caledonian Low-level Company, prospecting deep levels Red Hill Gold-mining Company, prospecting deep levels Caledonian Low-level Company, low-level tunnel Lyell Creek Extended Company, low-level tunnel New Cromwell Gold-mining Company Deep-level Association, Waipori 750 0 0 300 0 0 300 0 0 600 0 0 2,700 0 0 300 0 0 250 0 0 450 0 0 150 0 0 150 0 0 150 0 0 300 0 0 300 0 0 150 0 0 100 0 0 300 0 0
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Locality and Nature of Works. Total Cost. Amount of Contribution paid by Mines Department. Aids to Prospecting— continued. Little Boatman's deep-level tunnel Oterongia Prospecting Association Vincent County .. 3* Tapanui Prospecting Association Tuapeka County Maniototo County Pullar, Shelmerdine, and Basan Royal Oak Association Star of the East Quartz-mining Company West Coast Prospecting Association McBride and party .. .. .. .. McLean and party Deep-level tunnel, Tokatea Deep-level tunnel, Owharoa Deep-level tunnel, Tapu Deep-level tunnel, Cedar Creek Manuka Flat Prospecting Association Red Hill Minerals Company Tuapeka Prospecting Association Cardrona Prospecting Association Cromwell Prospecting Association Coromandel County Thames County Thames Borough .. .. .. .. Buller County Inangahua County Westland County Grey County Deep-level Prospecting Association, Waipori Waipu Prospecting Association Hokianga County Vulcan Smelting-works, Onehunga Ohinemuri County Waitaki County Waihemo County William Pox and party Kirk and party Hodge and party Carey and Hyndman Don, Boyce, and party Quentin McKinnon .. .. .. Bullion Mine deep-level tunnel Sutherland and party Inangahua low-level tunnel Deep-level tunnel, Manaia Waimea Miners' Association, prospecting at Callaghan's Totara Miners' Association, Boss Boss, Cunningham, and another Wm. Thompson, stores from Benmore Station Totara Miners' Association, Ross Harris, Davidson, and party Boatman's Tailings Company Boys's tunnel, Bluespur .. .. .. .. Totara Miners' Association (Boss, Montina, and party) Gillam's Gully Prospecting Association Deep-level Prospecting Committee, Dillmanstown Westport Prospecting Association Te Aroha Prospecting Association .. .. Robert Richie, Kuaotunu .. .. .. Owharoa Tunnel (Lindsay Jackson) .. .. Coromandel County (£1 for £1) Mr. G. Rehay, Arahura Hyndman and party, Callaghan's Flat Lakes Mapourika, Waiho, and Wataroa Miners' Association Kumara Miners' Association Thames Miners' Union Star of Canterbury Miners' Association Miners' Association, Rimu Buller County (Messrs. Negri and others) Johnson and party, tunnel at Callaghan's Flat W. L. Webb, Nelson Kumara Miners' Association (Solberg, Stewart, and party) Buller County, between head of Fox's River, Brighton, and Deadman's Creek Welcome United Gold-mining Company, Greymouth Orepuki Miners' Association Totara Miners' Association (Gagliardi and party) ontingencies Halligan and party, tunnel at Cedar Creek Totara Miners' Association (Chamberlain and party) Miners' Association, Greenstone ... Westland County (T. Radonicki and party) Waimea Miners' Association (Lot, Keir, and party) Cardrona Prospecting Association Waimea Miners' Association, Stafford £ a. d. 600 0 0 198 17 2 137 9 0 25 0 0 12 0 0 500 0 0 400 0 0 300 0 0 150 0 0 300 0 0 169 2 2 66 0 0 700 0 0 300 8 0 1,200 0 0 1,207 10 0 200 0 0 437 19 10 277 0 0 800 0 0 500 0 0 550 0 0 309 18 0 200 0 0 146 12 6 488 7 0 1,236 19 4 871 15 2 432 9 8 180 0 0 100 0 0 30 0 0 100 0 0 29 5 0 85 9 0 711 1 8 176 0 10 98 13 8 441 9 4 107 16 0 58 10 0 300 0 0 •30 0 0 6,966 0 0 451 4 0 50 0 0 51 3 6 9 0 0 2 1 10 8 6 6 27 7 6 150 0 0 94 12 3 246 10 0 94 15 0 407 0 3 25 0 0 20 12 6 72 3 0 325 0 0 200 0 0 98 15 0 552 14 6 53 12 0 22 10 0 75 15 0 38 5 0 16 0 0 27 0 0 90 0 0 24 0 0 64 15 0 29 5 0 245 12 6 90 0 0 12 10 0 484 15 10 198 1 10 208 10 0 59 0 0 40 0 0 90 0 0 140 5 4 111 1 0 t£ s. d. 300 0 0 99 8 7 68 14 6 12 10 0 6 0 0 250 0 0 200 0 0 150 0 0 75 0 0 150 0 0 84 11 1 33 0 0 350 0 0 200 5 4 600 0 0 603 15 0 100 0 0 218 19 11 138 10 0 400 0 0 250 0 0 275 0 0 154 19 0 100 0 0 73 6 3 244 3 6 618 9 8 435 17 7 216 4 10 90 0 0 50 0 0 15 0 0 50 0 6 14 12 6 42 14 0 355 10 11 88 4 10 49 6 10 220 14 0 53 18 0 29 5 0 150 0 0 15 0 0 3,000 0 0 225 12 0 50 0 0 51 3 6 9 0 0 2 1 10 8 6 6 27 7 0 150 0 0 94 12 0 246 10 0 94 15 0 407 0 3 25 0 0 20 12 6 36 1 0 162 10 0 100 0 0 49 7 6 276 7 3 26 16 0 11 5 0 37 17 6 19 2 6 8 0 0 13 10 0 45 0 0 12 0 0 32 7 6 14 12 6 122 16 3 45 0 0 6 5 0 242 7 11 99 0 11 104 5 0 29 10 0 20 0 0 45 0 0 70 2 8 66 10 6
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Locality and Nature of Works. Total Cost Amount of Contribution paid by Mines Department. Aids to Prospecting— continued. £ s. d. 28 0 0 39 0 0 32 0 0 28 0 0 24 0 0 12 0 0 13 0 0 187 10 0 600 0 0 215 19 9 26 0 0 50 0 0 78 0 0 200 0 0 54 18 0 135 0 0 300 0 0 60 0 0 40 0 0 9 0 0 150 0 0 40 0 0 50 0 0 200 0 0 120 0 0 112 13 0 100 0 0 19 10 0 22 15 0 19 10 0 50 0 0 45 0 0 7 10 0 64 18 0 40 0 0 27 0 0 40 0 0 20 0 0 200 0 0 97 10 0 180 10 0 162 16 9 250 0 0 15 10 0 96 0 0 40 0 0 40 0 0 220 0 0 56 0 0 43 0 0 39 0 0 124 0 0 58 14 0 57 10 0 75 0 0 600 0 0 58 10 0 432 6 0 120 0 0 60 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 300 0 0 75 0 0 6 0 0 6 0 0 20 0 0 17 4 0 100 0 0 23 5 0 135 0 0 69 0 0 39 0 0 13 0 0 26 0 0 226 0 0 18 0 0 52 0 0 302 10 0 109 7 6 18 0 0 30 15 0 £ s. d. 14 0 0 19 10 0 16 0 0 14 0 0 12 0 0 6 0 0 13 0 0 93 15 0 291 8 2 107 19 6 13 0 0 25 0 0 39 0 0 6 0 0 16 4 0 61 7 6 137 7' 11 25 0 0 15 0 0 12 6 68 13 6 13 2 6 16 13 0 100 0 0 68 17 0 112 13 0 100 0 0 19 10 0 22 15 0 19 10 0 48 4 0 45 0 0 7 10 0 64 18 0 20 0 0 27 0 0 40 0 0 13 5 0 13 15 0 35 19 2 30 5 0 108 11 2 48 3 9 6 10 6 4 10 0 36 10 6 1 16 0 71 8 6 24 0 0 29 1 3 18 0 0 6 13 6 2 8 o 3 18 9 35 6 6 161 11 3 11 5 0 197 9 0 37 16 0 12 3 0 32 0 0 9 0 0 25 17 6 94 4 9 30 4 3 3 0 0 2 17 9 11 8 0 7 13 3 20 5 11 9 18 0 6 15 0 69 0 0 39 0 0 13 0 0 26 0 0 128 0 0 18 0 0 26 0 0 154 14 0 109 7 6 18 0 0 30 15 0 H. Crossan, Beaumont Prospecting Association, Westport Cape Colville Prospecting Syndicate .. .. Port Charles Prospecting Association Totara Miners' Association, Ross Lake Mapourika Miners' Association Lister and Robertson, Karamea Canada Reefs Tunnel Otago Miners' Association Westland County (Goudie and party) Paparata Road Board Tauranga County (Tβ Puke Prospeoting Association) Havelock Miners' Association Ohinemuri County Mr. Olderog, Arahura Miners' Association, Ross (J. Smith and party) Extension of low-level tunnel, Boatman's Prospecting-tunnel, south side Inangahua River Prospecting Association, Mokihinui ... Miners' Association, Kumara (John Kane) Prospeoting Association, Invercargill Miners' Association, Kuaotunu Miners' Association, Ross (Waylen and party) Prospecting Association, Coromandel (Leahy and others) Adit level, Maungatawhiri Creek (G. B. Osmond) Bay of Islands County Prospeoting, Pokaka Prospecting Russell's Outcrop Pox's River Prospecting Association (A. T. Bate, secretary) Buller County (Newton and party, shaft, Ballarat Terrace) Buller County (Spence and party) Wairau Miners' Association Miners' Association, Nelson Creek (Thrower and Potts) Miners' Association, Dillmanstown (Turnbull and others) Miners' Association, Ross (Gagliardi and party) Miners' Association, Ross (Allen and Son) Miners' Association, Greenstone (Black and party) Miners' Association, Cardrona .. .. Miners' Association, Lowburn (E. Murrell) Puhipubi Prospecting Association Thames County (P. and J. Wallis) Thames County (Sheridan Company's tunnel, Tapu) Cinnabar Mining Company, Auckland (£1 to £1 10s.) H. H. Adam's, Waiorongomai Miners' Association, Ross (Moye and Son) Westland County (J. Staines) Westland County (O'Brien and Glynn) Upper Moutere Road Board Buller County (Mohan and party) Buller County (Gardiner and McKay) Buller County (Negri and others) Buller County (Scarlett and McHarrie) Kumara Miners' Association (Scatterini and Anderson) Kumara Miners' Association (Henley and party) Kumara Miners' Association (M. Manton) Kumara Miners' Association (Rogers and Block) Prying-pan Tail-race Prospeoting Association, Mokihinui (Prenoh and others) Prospecting Association, Westport Dyer and party, Kuaotunu Gillam's Gully Prospecting Association (Bramhall and party) .. Miners' Association, Riverton Kennedy-Waikaia Miners' Association, Invercargill Inangahua District Miners' Association New El Dorado Sluicing Company, Pat Boys, Criffel Miners' Association, Greenstone (O'Donnell and party, and J. Pope) Miners' Association, Tinkers, prospecting Matakanui Chatterbox Tunnel (G. Clapton) Port Charles Prospecting Association Miners'Association, Lake Mapourika Pitohers and Kitto, Anderson's Plat Miners' Association, Nelson Creek (Kelly and party) South British Prospecting Association, Lyell Miners' Association, Ross (A. Zala) Miners' Association, Ross (McKay and Muir) Miners' Association, Ross (McKay and Brown) Miners' Association, Ross (McEwen and MoEchnie) Miners' Association, Ross (C. Porter) Miners' Association, Riverton ... Katikati Prospecting Association Cornwall, Walker, and party's tunnel, Boatman's Miners' Association, Greenstone (Crawford and party) Mararoa Mining Association Hororata Prospecting Association
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Locality and Nature of Works. Total Cost. Amount of Contribution paid by MineE Department. Aids to Prospecting— continued. Paparata Eoad Board (Parker and Piggott) New Bay of Islands Coal Company, prospecting Moody's Outcrop Longwood Sluicing Company Red Jack's Miners' Association (Drummond and McDonough) Kapanga Gold-mining Company (Limited) Kuaotunu Prospecting Association .. ' .. Te Aroha Town Board Bombay Prospecting Association Charleston Miners' Association Buller County (Reaney and Rasmussen) Buller County (Samuel and party) Gold-mining League, Westport (McFarlane and others) Inangahua County (Gabriel and party) Miners' Association, Dillmanstown (Black and party) Tapanui Prospecting Association Miners' Association, Lowburn (Tilliman and party) Miners' Association, Upper Waikaia Main and party's tunnel, Kanieri Ryan and Son's tunnel, Dillmanstown .. ... R. A. Harcourt's tunnel, Blue Spur Miners' Association, Ross (Archer and Horseby) Inangabua County (R. Lees) Westland County (Rebay and party) Red Jack's Miners' Association (Drummond and Raynor) Westland County (McGoveran and party) Westland County (N. Johnson's tunnel, Fox's Flat) Miners' Association, Ross (Gagliardi and Son) Miners' Association, Ross (Marchesi and Scott) Miners' Association, Greenstone (Dickson and party) Westland County (Patrick and Moynihan) Westland County (Ryan and Son) Westland County, prospecting, Kanieri (£ 1 for £1) Westland County (Dwyer and party, Blue Spur) Miners' Association, Waiho (Batson and Snow) Miners' Association, Nelson Creek (Coll and Moran) Miners' Association, Nelson Creek (Hurley and party) Miners' Atsociation, Blackball (Keenan and Falconer) Miners' Association, Blackball (McKenzie and O'Brien) Miners' Association, Ross (McLeod and Dunlop) Miners' Association, Ross (Smith and Regan) Miners' Association, Greenstone (Candy, Roberts, and Evans) .. Buller County (Jefireys and Walker) Buller County (Christmas and party) Buller County (Burkitt and party) Buller County (Stewart and party) Buller County (Robertson and Sangwell) Buller County (Ramsey and O'Connor) Buller County (Clough arid McGonagle) Buller County (Negri and others) Buller County (Quinn and party) Buller County (Murray and Forsyth) Buller County (Salter and party) Inangahua County (Z. E. Curnow) Culley and Hislop, prospecting, Kawakawa Prospecting Association (Riverton) Tuapeka County (Gabriel's Gully) Nobel, Stenhouse, and Crawford's tunnel, New Chum Creek .. Holmes and party's tunnel, Tuoker's Flat Deep Levels, Kumara Miners' Association, Ross (Moye and Son) Miners' Association, Ross (Paterson and McGowan) Miners' Association, Waiho (Nelly and Murray) Miners' Association, Red Jacks (Drummond ard party) Wsstland County (Roseveri and party) .. Prospecting Mokihinui Mine (Lomas and party) Towai-Hukerenui Coal Syndicate Ohinemuri County (P. Prudence) ... Westland County (Irwin and party) Buller County (Brand and party) Miners' Association, Havelock (Kearns and McCusker) Westland County (Patriok and Moynihan) Greymouth Harbour Board (boring for coal) Westland County (Beroz and Mills) Ohinemuri County (Scanlon and Eyre) Ross Borough Council (Smith and party) Johnston, Bryan, and party's tunnel Blackwater Miners' Association (Banman Bros.) Inangahua County (F. Tangney) Westland County (G. McArthur) .. • Westland County (Rebay and Rebustitti) Westland County (Ryan and Son) Westland County (W. Roblofski and party) £ s. a. 32 10 0 200 0 0 300 0 0 28 0 0 20,600 0 0 48 10 0 100 0 0 40 0 0 110 0 0 120 0 0 100 0 0 39 0 0 100 0 0 31 10 0 40 0 0 57 10 0 19 10 0 200 0 0 42 0 0 180 0 0 13 0 0 2 10 0 112 0 0 24 0 0 50 0 0 140 0 0 70 0 0 200 0 0 72 0 0 86 0 0 120 0 0 1,228 15 0 800 0 0 9 0 0 160 0 0 164 0 0 5 17 0 43 10 0 63 14 6 164 2 0 100 0 0 8 0 0 4 15 0 13 0 0 12 0 0 26 0 0 4 15 0 8 0 0 12 0 0 34 0 0 9 0 0 6 10 0 6 10 0 125 0 0 25 0 0 400 0 0 240 0 0 400 0 0 3,269 0 0 60 0 0 26 0 0 26 0 0 50 0 0 160 0 0 500 0 0 200 0 0 6 0 0 100 0 0 80 0 0 100 0 0 300 0 0 500 0 0 200 0 0 32 0 0 70 0 0 305 0 0 81 0 0 2 5 0 6 10 0 80 0 0 80 0 0 150 0 0 £ s. d. 32 10 0 173 4 3 150 0 0 28 0 0 1,735 3 11 26 0 0 37 17 6 16 7 9 33 8 6 30 0 0 5 0 0 13 10 0 11 11 0 12 0 0 18 10 0 42 9 9 13 0 0 188 7 0 21 12 0 90 0 0 13 0 0 2 10 0 56 0 0 12 0 0 37 10 0 59 0 5 17 10 0 153 15 0 15 18 0 45 0 0 60 0 0 614 7 6 758 6 0 9 0 0 160 0 0 82 0 0 5 17 0 43 10 0 40 8 6 164 2 0 60 8 6 8 0 0 4 15 0 13 0 0 12 0 0 26 0 0 4 15 0 8 0 0 12 0 0 18 0 0 9 0 0 6 10 0 4 15 0 125 0 0 • 25 0 0 223 10 10 240 0 0 208 8 0 1,197 10 4 14 19 6 13 0 0 12 0 0 24 0 0 80 0 0 250 0 0 35 2 0 14 0 35 0 0 74 14 3 76 0 0 195 5 0 250 0 6 155 0 0 16 0 0 35 0 0 305 0 0 81 0 0 2 5 0 3 10 0 40 0 0 38 15 0 75 0 0
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Locality and Nature of Works. Total Cost. Amount of Contribution paid by Mines Department. Aids to Prospecting— continued. Westland County (Singer and party) Westland County (Smith and party) Golden Basin Prospecting Association Miners'Association, Charleston Miners' Association, Nelson Creek (Kelly and party) Ohinemuri County (Scanlon and Eyre) .. Bailer County (Glass-eye Creek) Coromandel Ccunty, Tunnel Whakaroa Creek Miner's Association. Kanieri (MeQuilkin and party) Westland County (Harvey and McDonald) Coromandel County (A. Kelso) Coromandel County (New Hero Syndicate) Coromandel County (Dyer and O'Keefe) Coromandel County (Hosie and Marshall) Coromandel County (Little Hero Tunnel) Coromandel County |C. Blascn) Coromandel County (J. Hiokey) .. .. Coromandel County (Home and Mclsaac) Blackwater Miners' Association (O'Flaherty and Lawrenoe) Kumara Miners' Association Westland County (R. A. Harcourt) Westland County (G. L. Tacon) Westland County (Warren and party) Gill and McDonald snaft( Bock and Pillar) Kanieri Miners' Association (Singer and Harvey) Buller County (Gardner and Bettzeman) Westland County (Hoist and party) Contingencies £ s. d. 19 10 0 18 0 0 435 0 0 110 0 0 110 0 0 46 0 0 26 0 0 60 0 0 20 0 0 12 0 0 60 0 0 60 0 0 25 10 0 21 0 0 50 0 0 36 0 0 45 0 0 12 0 0 160 0 0 25 0 0 200 0 0 24 0 0 120 0 0 25 0 0 40 0 0 90 0 0 80 0 0 217 5 8 £ s. d. 19 10 0 18 0 0 435 0 0 110 0 0 110 0 0 46 0 0 26 0 0 60 0 0 20 0 0 12 0 0 60 0 0 60 0 0 25 10 0 21 0 0 50 0 0 36 0 0 45 0 0 12 0 0 160 0 0 25 0 0 200 0 0 24 0 0 120 0 0 25 0 0 40 0 0 90 0 0 80 0 0 217 5 8 I. £ a. d. ) 19 10 0 ) 12 0 0 ) 146 6 0 ) 58 2 3 ) 29 15 9 ) 23 0 0 ) 13 0 0 ) 30 0 0 ) 11 5 0 ) 12 0 0 ) 60 0 0 ) 30 0 0 ) 12 15 0 ) 10 10 0 ) 25 0 0 ) 18 0 0 ) 22 10 0 5 6 0 0 ) 80 0 0 ) 12 11 6 ) 99 10 0 ) 12 0 0 ) 60 0 0 ) 9 6 6 ) 26 8 0 ) 22 10 0 ) 31 12 9 3 217 5 8 76,847 7 10 29,006 11 Water-racks. Water-main, Bull's Battery Round Hill Water-race Tomkiss's Water-race Cardrona Sludge-channel New water-mains, Thames Water-race Nelson Creek Mikonui Water-race Brown and party, Kumara Randall Creek Water-race Thames Water-race Contingencies Randall Creek Water-race Quinn's Creek Water-race Survey, water-race, Ninety-mile Beach Improving water-supply, Oamaru Roaring Meg Water-race (Jones, Baxter, Bind party) Sulky Gully Water-race Gentle Annie Creek, Mata (R. Kelly) Purohase Byrne, O'Hallahan, and Murdoch's water rights Argyle Water-race Bell Hill Sluicing Company Finlay and McLiver's Water-race, at Measletown Mountain Hut water-race Baok Creek Water-race survey 350 0 0 200 19 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 1,479 10 4 957 16 9 14,279 16 4 90 0 0 . 222 2 3 1,250 0 0 659 12 8 100 15 0 70 0 0 65 6 7 1,250 0 0 1,600 0 0 504 0 0 200 0 0 35 0 0 8,453 15 1 1,000 0 0 400 0 0 4,879 12 0 630 1 0 100 0 0 133 19 4 100 0 0 50 0 0 739 15 2 957 16 9 14,279 16 4 22 10 0 222 2 3 1,250 0 0 659 12 8 100 15 0 70 0 0 65 6 7 1,150 7 2 800 0 0 218 0 0 40 0 0 35 0 0 8,453 15 1 500 0 0 34 5 4 4,879 12 0 3b0 1 0 Drainage and Tailings Channels. Drainage-channel, Lawrence (total cost, approximate) Subsidy towards purchase of Messrs. Laidlaw and Crawford's freehold in Spotti's Creek, to allow tailings to be deposited (Tinker's Diggings) Damage by floods, Thames Sludge-channel, Smith's Gully, Bannockburn Round Hill Sludge-channel survey Compensation to J. Costello, damage done by tailings Long Gully Sludge-channel New Pipeclay Gully Sludge-channel Kumara Sludge-channel No. 2 Ophir Tail-race Lawrence Drainage-channel Tailings-outlet, Maerewhenua Ross Sludge and Storm-water Channel .. Kuaotunu Sludge-channel (£1 for £1)" .. Branch tail-race to No. 4 Channel Rimu Drainage-channel Kumara Sludge-channel No. 4 Donnelly's Creek Tail-race Muddy Creek Channel Drain, Te Aroha West Kumara Sludge-channel No. 5 and extension Waimumu Main Tail-race Compensation, Owen Roberts Kumara Sludge-channel No. 3 extension Charlton Main Tail-race .. 38,878 7 0 35,192 14 8 3,000 0 0 500 0 0 2,000 0 0 400 0 0 1,000 0 0 1,000 0 0 52 19 7 788 0 0 150 0 0 4,547 18 0 2,762 17 2 2,300 0 0 1,150 0 0 1,595 4 0 1,675 10 6 400 0 0 100 0 0 500 0 0 1,200 0 0 1,657 0 0 2,000 0 0 200 0 0 5,654 15 11 3,502 13 5 75 0 0 570 15 0 1,362 17 7 500 0 0 251 1 0 52 19 7 788 0 0 100 0 0 773 19 0 2,762 17 2 1.150 0 0 1,092 9 0 1,595 4 0 1,675 10 6 200 0 0 100 0 0 191 19 6 1.151 10 8 444 4 5 1,000 0 0 61 0 0 5,654 15 11 1,339 13 0 75 0 0 570 15 0 408 7 1 Aid towards the Treatment of Orbs. Testing-plant, School of Mines, Thames Testing minerals, Dunedin Exhibition Testing-battery, Mercury Bay Public crushing-plant (Ooromandel Sohool of Mines) 37,745 11 2 24,339 5 1( 1,200 0 0 192 8 9 915 1 4 906 0 5 600 0 0 142 8 9 915 1 4 906 0 5 3,213 10 6 2,563 10 6
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Looality and Nature of Works. Total Cost. Amount of Contribution paid by Mines Department. Aid towards Constbuotion of Telephone-lines. Bannockburn to Nevis £ s. d. 60 0 0 £ s. d. 50 0 0 Water-conservation on Goldfields. Reports on Drainage, Boss Flat .. .. Coromandel Harbour and Kuaotunu Sludge-ohannels Eweburn Eeservoir Maokeytown Water-supply .. .. .. .. Waitekauri Water supply Karangahake Water-supply Clyde Water-supply .. • • • • Home Gully Dam .. .. .. .. •• , Thames Drainage Board (contribution) .. .. .. ' Alexandra Water-supply 284 10 8 80 12 6 16,459 15 10 351 0 0 445 2 5 607 6 5 1,121 13 2 1,028 0 6 1,000 0 0 600 0 0 284 10 8 80 12 6 16,459 15 10 351 0 o 445 2 5 607 6 5 1,121 13 2 1,028 0 6 1,000 0 0 600 0 0 21,978 1 6 21,978 1 6 Works wholly constructed by Mines Depabtment. Construction of road, Arrowtown to Macetown Road to open up Woodstock Goldfield Ahaura to Amuri Waikaia Bush Road Waitahuna Bridge .. .. .. • • . • • Merrivale tracks Mokihinui to Specimen Creek Wilberforce Quartz-reef Road Opening Mokau River Lyell to Mokihinui Brighton to Seventeen-mile Beaoh Wangapeka to Karamea Hatter's Terrace to Bell Hill Cedar Creek Road Owen Valley Road Cobden to Seventeen-mile Beach Cedar Creek Road .: Bridle-track to Upper Anatoki Whangamata Road Karangahake through Gorge Arthur's Point to Skipper's Tracks to Coal Island .. .. .. • • . Grey Valley to Teremakau .. Rimu to New Rush Tapu to Waikawau Puhipuhi Road Jackson's Bay to Cascade and Gorge River district Improving roads and tracks, Collingwood to Takaka and Motueka Tramway from New Find to Waitekauri Havelock-Mahakipawa Dray-road Mokihinui to Wanganui .. Burnett's Faoe to Coalbrookdale Deadman's to Christmas Terrace Low-level Alpine Claim, Lyell Bowen Road to Salt-water Beach .. .. ... Repairing damage done by floods, Westland County .; Deviation of road at Kanieri Forks .. .. Road up Dart River Kuaotunu to Mercury Bay Thames to Manaia .. .. . • • • Cobden to Seventeen-mile Beach Bridge over Mahinapua Creek .. .. Track up Waiho River Haast Ferry to Glue-pot Paeroa-Waihi Road Waitekauri to New Find Mahakipawa to Waikakaho Oparara through gorge to gold-workings.. .. Okira Bridge, at Dirty Mary's Creek Lagoon Bridge Widening Cape Terrace Road Deviation, Granville Road Tucker's Flat Road Dillman's-Larrikin's Road Track at Kanieri Lake and Molntosh Falls, Lake Mahinapua.. Extension of road, Rimu to Shallow Rush Gillam's Gully Track McKay's Creek, Kokatahi Track Aorere Valley to Karamea and Mokihinui Arrowtown to Macetown Nelson Creek Bridge .. Cascade to Barn Bay Road Repairs to decking, Tapu Wharf Waitekauri Battery from Junction-Waihi Road Deep Creek, Wakamarina, to Empire City Compauy's claim Track to diggings at Cape Foulwind Bridge over Fox's River at Brighton Totara Bridge Road from Mokihinui Bridge to gold-workings -* 9,270 6 8 1,000 0 0 2,504 19 7 1,000 0 0 750 0 0 500 0 0 1,238 7 5 1,830 17 7 552 8 0 5,098 8 6 1,789 7 2 2,000 0 0 500 0 0 3,000 0 0 2,208 9 2 3,036 1 4 1,500 0 0 722 8 0 141 10 6 1,000 0 0 12,167 4 1 54 6 3 900 0 0 829 17 9 750 10 0 1,396 17 9 5.310 10 11 10,905 8 11 100 0 0 1.311 9 0 200 0 0 200 0 0 20 0 0 80 0 0 60 0 0 100 0 0 140 0 0 200 0 0 350 0 0 500 0 0 400 0 0 503 16 10 105 0 0 126 0 0 114 0 0 2E0 0 0 183 12 1 150 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 70 0 0 247 18 7 125 15 0 195 4 6 150 0 0 149 16 0 100 0 0 29,938 1 2 450 0 0 100 0 0 411 7 0 100 0 0 150 0 0 50 0 0 497 11 0 100 0 0 255 0 0 75 0 0 9,270 6 8 1,000 0 0 2,504 19 7 1,000 0 0 750 0 0 500 0 0 1,238 7 5 1,830 17 7 552 8 0 5,098 8 6 1,789 7 2 2,000 0 0 500 0 0 3,000 0 0 2,208 9 2 3,036 1 4 1,500 0 0 722 8 0 141 10 6 1,000 0 0 12,167 4 1 54 6 3 900 0 0 829 17 9 750 10 0 1,396 17 9 5.310 10 11 10,905 8 11 100 0 0 1.311 9 0 200 0 0 200 0 0 20 0 0 80 0 0 60 0 0 100 0 0 140 0 0 200 0 0 350 0 0 500 0 0 400 0 0 503 16 10 105 0 0 126 0 0 114 0 0 250 0 0 183 12 1 150 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 70 0 0 247 18 7 125 15 0 195 4 6 150 0 0 149 16 0 100 0 0 29,938 1 2 450 0 0 100 0 0 411 7 0 100 0 0 150 0 0 50 0 0 497 11 0 100 0 0 255 0 0 75 0 0
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Locality and Nature of Works. Total Cost. Amount of Contribution paid by Mines Department. Works wholly constructed by Mines Department— continued. Clearing two miles of old track from right-hand branch of Kauieri River to Gentle Annie Terrace Extending horse-track to Blackball Creek Matawai to Kaimarama Tiki to Mahakirau Karangahake Gorge to Waihi Upper Tararu lload Red Hill Road Repairs, Nile Bridge Miller's Plat to Skipper's Cobden to Coal Creek Track to New Find, Tairua Cedar Creek Dray-road Road to Matarangi Goldfield Repairs, Manaia Track Upper Township School Bridge Tiki Bridge across Waiau Scott's Bridge Oteau Bridge Mercury Bay-Kaimarama Road Stoney Creek Track Road to mines, Waiomo .. .. .. Upper Hill Track to branch track, Waiorongomai Canadian Gully Bridge, and repairs to tunnel;on horse-grade, Waiorongomai Waiorongomai Road Track from Slate River to Rocky Pack-track to Killdevil Repairs, Wangapeka Road towards Crow Diggings Repairing flood-damages, Grey County .. .. .. .. ... Taipo Track to Seven-mile Repairs, Totara Bridge Repairs, Kanieri Lake Road Mercury Bay to Whenuakite and Boat Harbour Tiki to Gumtown, via Kaimarama Driving Creek to Cabbage Bay, and Driving Creek to Cape Colville Tiki to Waikawau.. Paeroa to Tβ Aroha Puriri to east side of range Onamalutu to Wakamarina Forks Waimangaroa to Denniston .. .. .. .. Road to Lyell's Creek Extended Company's tunnel Jackson's Bay to Cascade Bridge over Ogilvie's Creek Gillam's Gully Track Bridge over Kanieri River at Kokatahi Road to Oparara Diggings .. .. .. .. Millerton Road Waiau to Preservation Inlet.. Hatter's Terrace to Haupiri Grey River to Moonlight .. .. .. .. .. . Blackball Track Ahaura-Kopara Road Mackley's to Waipuna Terrace Footbridge over Blackball Creek Waipapa to Waikawa .. .. .. .. .. Waipapa to Six-mile .. .. .. .. ,. Drain at Adamson's Maruia Track, between Reefton and Maruia .. .. Sledge-track to Langdon Reefs Track to Blackball Township, repairs .. .. .. Track, Old Man Range Road to gold discovery near Blue Spur Bartlett's Creek Track Prospecting-track, Brunnerton to Paparoa Extension Seddon's Terrace Track to new olaim West Tokatea Road Waitaia Battery Road Preece's Point Road Tokatea-Kennedy Bay Road Main Cabbage Bay Road Hooker's to Mercury Bay Opeto Road Blagrove's Road Cemetery-Cabbage Bay Road .. .. .. Rails for Coromandel Wharf Culverts, Tiki Road Soldier's Creek Road Road to Barrytown Tracks to western sounds Road to ft. Kelly's claim, Gentle Annie Creek Waitekauri to New Find Paeroa Mill Road .. .. .. .. .. Owharoa to Waitawheta £ s. d. 13 0 0 500 0 0 150 0 0 250 0 0 S50 0 0 471 10 3 249 8 1 1,131 2 6 580 0 0 375 0 0 47 11 6 466 11 2 75 0 0 90 0 0 50 0 0 256 0 0 175 0 0 150 0 0 50 0 0 15 0 0 50 0 0 30 0 0 70 0 0 100 0 0 225 0 0 100 0 0 153 0 7 370 0 0 194 5 8 336 0 0 80 0 0 150 0 0 160 0 0 660 0 0 600 0 0 365 0 0 596 19 6 400 0 0 100 0 0 200 0 0 1,110 8 1 150 0 0 220 0 0 467 10 10 100 0 0 249 0 3 7,961 19 6 1,650 0 0 530 0 0 1,185 12 5 400 0 0 100 0 0 150 0 0 200 0 0 100 0 0 50 0 0 50 0 0 30 0 0 40 0 0 50 0 0 45 0 0 200 0 0 125 0 0 208 10 6 50 0 0 150 0 0 150 0 0 100 0 0 50 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 400 0 0 100 0 0 31 5 0 100 0 0 198 5 0 300 0 0 7,307 17 11 100 0 0 250 0 0 50 0 0 50 0 0 £ a. d. 13 0 0 500 0 0 150 0 0 250 0 0 350 0 0 471 10 3 249 8 1 1,131 2 6 580 0 0 375 0 0 47 11 6 466 11 2 75 0 0 90 0 0 50 0 0 256 0 0 175 0 0 150 0 0 50 0 0 15 0 0 50 0 0 30 0 0 70 0 0 100 0 0 225 0 0 100 0 0 153 0 7 370 0 0 194 5 8 336 0 0 80 0 0 150 0 0 160 0 0 660 0 0 600 0 0 365 0 0 596 19 6 400 0 0 100 0 0 200 0 0 1,110 8 1 150 0 0 220 0 0 467 10 10 100 0 0 249 0 3 7,961 19 6 1,650 0 0 530 0 0 1,185 12 5 400 0 0 100 0 0 150 0 0 200 0 0 100 0 0 50 0 0 50 0 0 30 0 0 40 0 0 50 0 0 45 0 0 200 0 0 125 0 0 208 10 6 50 0 0 150 0 0 150 0 0 100 0 0 50 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 400 0 0 100 0 0 31 5 0 100 0 0 198 5 0 300 0 0 7,307 17 11 100 0 0 250 0 0 50 0 0 50 0 0
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Locality and Nature of Works. Total Cost. Amount of Contribution paid by Mines Department. Works wholly constructed by Minks Department— continued. Deviation Road, Earl's Hill Waihi to Katikati Bridge over Slate River Pack-track to Glover's Flat, Lower Anatoki Clearing Karaka Creek of flood-damage Track up right-hand branch of Cullen's Creek Footbridge, Waimangaroa River Track up Callary Branch, Waiho River Converting Wilson's Lead Track, Addison's, into a dray-road Cabbage Bay to mines Coromandel to Kuaotunu Manaia to mines Whitianga to Mahakirau Whangapona Mill Road Kuaotunu Bridge Granity Creek to Ngakawau .. Crow Diggings Track Road to diggings, Cape Foulwind Ngahere to Blackball Fencing land, Blackball Road Prospeoting-track, Greek's Gully to Kanieri Forks Repairing Jones's Creek and Donohue's Storm-channels Deviation, Pleasant Creek Track .. .. .. .. Road-works at Ohaeawai Mahakirau Creek Road Puriri to mines Katikati-Waihi Road Pack-track from Kerikeri Track to Waitakohe Goldfield Repairing bridges to mines, Tβ Puke Helena Bay to Whakapara Railway-station Gordon Settlement to Waharoa Waiorongomai Road Approach to railway-bridge, Te Aroha Upper Waitekauri Bridge Junction Waihi Road to New Find, Waitekauri Repairing bridges, Doctor's and Staunton's Creeks Four-mile Bridge Fox's Bridge CharleRton-Nine-mile Beach.. Road, Promised Land-Karamea Karamea Bridge and approaches Approaches, Matakitaki Bridge Snowy Creek Bridge Big River Road.. Footbridpe across by-wash, Ngahere-Blackball Ferry Track to Healey's Gully Track, Lancashire Flat to head of Clearwater Creek Granville Road Footbridges, Blackwater and Greenstone Brown's Terrace to Arnold Protective works, main Grey Bridge Extension, Tucker's Flat Road Butcher's Creek Bridge, Kanieri Lake Road Kapitea Creek Bridge, Lamplough Track Widening Milltown Track to Humphrey's Gully Pack-trnck, Seddon's Terrace to Eel Creek New bridge, Kapitea Creek, Loop-line Road Stribbing's Creek Bridge Widening Seddon's Terrace Road extension Compensation, Larrikin's Road Garston to Nevis.. Nevis Valley Road Okarito River Bridge Drainage, Stafford Township Wangapeka Track, Rolling River-Kiwi Creek Tracks, Stewart Island Widening Lake Mapourika-Waiho Road Roads, Great Barrier Riversdale-Waikaia Pronpecting-track, Lyell-Larry's Track to New Find, Victoria Range Extending road into bush, Addison's Clearing rocke and easing curves, Nine- and Ten-mileBluffs Repairs flood-damages, South Westland Hungerford's Bridge Waitangi Bluff Track Track from Cedar Creek Road to Ford and Thompson's claim Repairs Mount Greenland Track Ross Road, towards Ranges Repairs pack-track, Cedar Creek .. .. .. Kinsella's land, taken for Blackball Road Maratoto to mines £ s. d. 200 0 0 75 0 0 50 0 0 50 0 0 50 0 0 25 0 0 50 0 0 70 0 0 400 0 0 400 0 0 2,070 0 0 100 0 0 300 0 0 100 0 0 200 0 0 100 0 0 527 8 2 100 0 0 600 0 0 110 0 0 150 0 0 100 0 0 130 0 0 500 0 0 200 0 0 100 0 0 150 0 0 50 0 0 50 0 0 250 0 0 100 0 0 600 0 0 300 0 0 150 0 0 250 0 0 328 8 0 200 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 200 0 0 550 0 0 3,565 19 8 279 15 0 300 0 0 4,571 0 0 210 0 0 90 0 0 50 0 0 100 0 0 300 0 0 200 0 0 191 0 0 103 2 6 129 17 6 118 0 0 600 0 0 246 17 6 30 8 7 70 8 11 199 0 0 56 0 0 1,965 17 2 400 0 0 300 0 0 399 17 ? 149 19 10 718 7 8 782 6 8 604 4 2 200 0 0 100 0 0 500 0 0 100 0 0 129 6 11 100 0 0 444 11 5 99 18 9 20 0 0 50 0 0 199 12 6 100 0 0 5 11 0 149 5 6 £ s. A. 200 0 0 75 0 0 50 0 0 50 0 0 50 0 0 25 0 0 50 0 0 70 0 0 400 0 0 400 0 0 2,070 0 0 100 0 0 300 0 0 100 0 0 200 0 0 100 0 0 527 8 2 100 0 0 600 0 0 110 0 0 150 0 0 100 0 0 130 0 0 500 0 0 200 0 0 100 0 0 150 0 0 50 0 0 50 0 0 250 0 0 100 0 0 600 0 0 300 0 0 150 0 0 250 0 0 328 8 0 200 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 200 0 0 550 0 0 3,565 19 8 279 15 0 300 0 0 4,571 0 0 210 0 0 90 0 0 50 0 0 100 0 0 300 0 0 200 0 0 191 0 0 103 2 6 129 17 6 118 0 0 600 0 0 246 17 6 30 8 7 70 8 11 199 0 0 56 0 0 1,965 17 2 400 0 0 300 0 0 399 17 5 149 19 10 718 7 8 782 6 8 604 4 2 200 0 0 100 0 0 500 0 0 100 0 0 129 6 11 100 0 0 444 11 5 99 18 9 20 0 0 50 0 0 199 12 6 100 0 0 5 11 0 149 5 6
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Locality and Nature oJ Works. Total Cost.' Amount of ' Contribution Total Cost. pajd by MineB Department. Wobks wholly OONSTBCCTED Bv Mines Dkpartment— continued. Hatter's Terraoe-Haupiri Upper Waiotahi Road Inland from Omahu Gannon's to Painkiller Netherton Road Repairs, Tapu Creek Road Repairs, Karaka Creek Road.. Gravelling road through Mr. Adams's propei ty Gravelling Onamalutu Track .. .. .. .. Road to Fenian Creek, Karamea Westport and Mokihinui Biilway-line to Jones's Creek Footbridge, No Town Creek Wood's Creek Bridge Maori Creek Bridge Main South Road to Mikonui Beach River-protection works, Te Arolia Drains, Maratoto Repairs, Mata Bridge Roads, Tauranga County Re-metalling Wakamarina Eoad Pakavvau Bush Road Scott's Creek Bridge Richmond— Colli ngwood Deadman's Creek-Chriatmas Terrace Denniston-Cascade Creek Big Totara River Bridge Little 'IVara River Bridge Twins Road Track up Four-mile and Nile Rivers .. .. Culverts, Devil's Creek M oon 1 igh t-Paparoa Footbridges, Cobden-Seven-mile Road Grey River-Moonlight Bridge, Brandy Jack's Creek Track up Ten-mile Creek Road, Cobden to Warren's and Ten-mile Bluff to Barrytown Cape Terrace Road continuation Lake Brunner Road to Maori Creek Hampden to Horsa Terrace .. Trexk to Adamstown Brunnerton-Paparoa Waikupakupa Or>-an Beach to Main Road Totara River to Farmer's Creek Doughboy Road Widening and repairing Lamplough Track Extension, Gillam'9 Gully Track Adair's Track, Mahinapua Road .. Mahinapua and South Terrace Track Veronica Creek Track Waipori-Berwick Road Roxburgh-Clyde Orepuki-Block I., Longwood.. Tableland horse-track Landing Creek Bridge Walker's Creek Bridge Green stone-Teremakau Bell Hill Road .. Bridge over Kanieri River Main South Road to Mikonui Beach Deviation, Larrikin's Road Pine-tree Road Wire Bridge, German Gully Track Road formation, Waitekauri to Cross Road Bridge, Mariposa Battery Road Crosbie Settlement Road Waitaia Battery-site to Low Level Repairs, Tauranga-Te Puke .. Rockville-Slate River Aorere Main Road, gravelling Ferntown footbridges and gravelling Swamp Road, Fern town Clearing slips, Seventeen-mile Bluff Clearing slips, Nelson-Grey-Ross Road Bridges over Raleigh Creek (3) Hampden Cemetery to Schoolhouse, Murchison Squaretown Bridge over Little Grey River Berwick-Waipori, repairs Beaumont-Miller's Flat Track to Police-station, Seddonville .. Improving track, Sealer's Creek Kinpaka to Coal-mines .. .. ... Waiororgomai Road Tiki-Opitonui Taumatawahine Bridge Cemetery Road, Kuaotunu .. Tiki-Matawai Puriri-Tairua .. •• , . * n £ s. d. 200 0 0 492 10 0 400 0 0 196 10 6 28 14 6 66 0 0 40 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 250 0 0 100 0 0 50 0 0 80 0 0 50 0 0 15 15 0 200 0 0 100 0 0 300 0 0 1,226 17 5 500 0 0 425 0 0 170 0 0 250 0 0 250 0 0 100 0 0 450 0 0 350 0 0 100 0 0 250 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 342 10 0 500 0 0 150 0 0 100 0 0 500 0 0 150 0 0 150 0 0 3,450 18 6 375 4 0 50 0 0 100 8 0 194 18 0 300 0 0 145 15 0 100 0 0 150 0 0 250 0 0 200 0 0 .. 1,976 18 9 500 0 0 500 0 0 199 9 3 289 1C 6 214 12 2 240 0 8 199 9 4 94 5 0 S4 15 0 1,375 4 2 .. I 45 10 7 89 19 6 271 11 11 24 0 0 .. 50 0 0 .. ! 50 0 0 25 2 6 61 0 0 GO 0 0 48 0 0 30 (I 0 150 0 0 115 0 0 .. : 824 10 0 345 1 6 75 0 0 75 0 0 250 0 . 0 .. 87 19 2 49 12 8 . . ; 80 0 0 .. : 150 0 0 .. I 250 0 0 300 0 0 100 0 0 .. ! 45 0 0 ,, 1 1,135 14 6 £ s. d. 200 0 0 492 10 0 400 0 0 190 10 6 28 14 6 60 0 0 40 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 250 0 0 100 0 0 50 0 0 80 0 0 50 0 0 15 15 0 200 0 0 100 0 0 300 0 6 1,226 17 0 500 0 6 425 0 0 170 0 0 250 0 0 250 0 0 100 0 0 450 0 0 350 0 0 100 0 0 250 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 342 10 0 500 0 0 150 0 0 100 0 0 500 0 0 150 0 0 150 0 0 3,450 18 0 375 4 6 50 0 0 100 8 0 194 13 0 300 0 0 145 15 0 100 0 0 150 0 0 250 0 0 200 0 0 1,976 18 0 500 0 9 500 0 0 199 9 0 289 16 3 214 12 6 240 0 2 199 9 3 94 5 4 84 15 0 1,375 4 0 45 10 2 89 19 7 271 11 11 24 0 0 50 0 0 50 0 0 25 2 6 51 0 0 (50 0 0 48 0 0 30 0 0 150 0 0 115 0 0 324 10 i) 345 1 6 75 0 0 75 0 0 250 0 (I 37 19 2 49 12 8 80 0 0 150 0 0 250 0 0 300 0 0 100 0 0 45 0 0 1,135 14 6
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Locality and Nature of Works. ! Amount of ,_ . . „ t ■ Contribution Total Cost. paid hy Mjnes , Department. WoBKS WHOLLY CONSTRUCTED BY MINES DEPARTMENT— Continued. Beaoh Road, Thames Puru Creek Road Tararu Creek Bridge Turua-Netherton Tβ Aroha Bridge .. Bartlett's Creek Road Mount Patriarch Road Takaka River Footbridge Karamea Track Bainham-Upper Aorere Shaggery Road Seddonville-Mokihinui .. . • • • ■ • , • • Mokihinui to Reefs, widening Mokihinui to Wanganui, improving Lvell-Victoria Range Nile Saddle-Maori Creek Seddonville-Cardiff Painkiller-Murray Creek Little Grey River Bridge Improving crossings, Waitahu River and Road, up Kirwau's Creek Fagan's Creek, Barrytown, to Paparoa Nelson Creek Bridge Callaghan's Creek Bridge Mosquito-Maori Creek Deviation, Westbrook-Teremakau Bridge, Cobden-Brunner Road Moonlight Track, deviation .. Totara River to Constitution Hill Teremakau-Paroa Back Creek Road, deviation .. Blue Spur Creek Bridge Young Hill Creek Road .. .. ■■ ■• •• Repairs to road between Sections 17 and 45, Waikaka Skippers-Bullendale Waugapeka-Wanganui .. .. • ■ Okuru River Ford Track Gillespie's Bluff Track Maori River Road Clifden Bridge, Waiau Wbangamata Harbour to Wentworth Waiorongomai—Gordon .. Easing grade Kahika Hill Bartlett's Creek-Cat Point .. Bridget Dead Horse and Walker's Greeks Black Creek Bridge Wharton's Dam to Deep Creek Piano Flat Company's Track Waikaia-Wliitecomb (repairs) Mangles Bridge Karangarua Bridge Repairs Donnelly's Creek Bridge Waiau Bridge to Old Mill-site Donnelly's Bridge Sullivan's Creek Bridge Rings Road Bridge Railway-stations Roads Matatoke Outfall-drain Komati Reefs-Paeroa Grace Darling Road Komata Creek Road Waitekauri Creek Bridge Pjpamoa-Te Puke Tauranga-Te Puke Slate River Road .. Motupipi Bridge Tracks, Wakamarina and Mahakipawa Promised Land-Ohinemuri Creek Fairdown to Beaob Paparoa River Track Capleston-Larry's Blaokball-Paparoa Coal Creek Bridge Totara Flat Road Dowling Creek Bridge Granite Creek Bridge Blackball Road (improvements) Sunny Bight Track (widening) Callery Track and Wire Bridge Mikonui River approaches McKay's Creek Bridge .. .. ' Haaht-BI ue River Road Arawata Track Tiirnbnll and Okuru Rivers Track Waitahuna-Bruce County boundary Clyde-Ophir .. .. .. •■ Nokomai Road Skipper's-Gallant Tip Beale's Hill Road deviation ., • ■ j • ■ j • ■ ■' i £ s. d. £ s. d. 100 0 0 1 100 0 0 400 0 0 400 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 200 0 0 200 0 0 250 0 0 250 0 0 449 4 7 449 4 7 200 0 0 200 0 0 250 0 0 250 0 0 250 0 0 250 0 0 200 0 0 200 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 920 0 0 920 0 0 500 0 0 500 0 0 (.00 0 0 600 0 0 450 0 0 450 0 0 150 0 0 150 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 844 7 6 . S44 7 6 400 0 0 400 0 0 450 0 0 450 0 0 425 0 0 425 0 0 950 0 0 950 0 0 250 0 0 250 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 150 0 0 450 0 0 125 10 0 125 10 0 140 0 0 140 0 0 L23 10 123 1 0 250 0 0 250 0 0 200 0 0 200 0 0 29 8 0 29 8 0 150 0 0 150 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 200 0 0 200 0 0 2,324 17 2 , 2,324 17 2 342 18 8 342 18 8 151 14 1 i 151 14 1 149 19 5 149 19 6 1,115 3 0 1,115 3 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 150 0 0: 150 0 0 75 0 0 75 0 0 200 0 0 200 0 0 25 0 0 25 0 0 75 0 0 75 0 0 25 0 0 25 0 0 50 0 0 50 0 0 50 0 0 50 0 0 4,323 4 8 4,323 4 8 448 13 6 448 13 6 440 13 440 1 3 150 0 0 150 0 0 136 10 0 136 10 0 1G4 0 0 164 0 0 325 0 0 325 0 0 500 0 0 500 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 50U 0 0 500 0 0 392 0 0 392 0 0 150 O 0 I 150 0 0 160 0 0 160 0 0 275 0 0 275 0 0 400 0 0 400 0 0 100 0 0 J 100 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 46 16 6 j 46 16 6 400 0 0 400 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 415 0 0 415 0 0 1.686 10 0 1,686 10 0 538 0 0 538 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 175 0 0 175 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 200 0 0 200 0 0 400 0 0 > 400 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 270 12 0 270 12 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 300 0 0 300 0 0 200 0 0 200 0 0 250 0 0 250 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0
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Locality and Nature of Works. Total Cost. Amount of Contribution paid bv Mines Department. Works wholly constructed by Minks Dbpartmbnt— continued Gore-Waikaka Riversdale-Waikaia Charlton Road Orepuki-Shale-works Havelock-Mahakipawa Dee Creek Bridge .. .. .. .. Oook's Biver Flat (widening) .. Galway-Blufi Track Kokotahi Road Donoghue's deviation Mason's Bay Track Granity Creek Bridge Mount Hercules deviation (Great South Road) Waitaia Mine to battery Gumtown Landing to post-office Repair?, track, Thames Road to Mclaughlin's Maratoto Road Thames River-Whangamata Cullensville-Waikakaho Road to Golden Bar Mine Tuamariua-Kaituna .. .. Neudorf-Ngatimoti Graham Kiver Bridge Takaka Bridge protective works Takaka Hill Road Cobden-Barrytown (repairs) .. .. .. .. ■ .. Brown's Terrace-Kotuku Blackball footbridge approaches Twelve-mile Bluff-Fourteen-mile Bluff .. Cobden-Point Elizabeth Nelson Creek-Bell Hill Big River-Slatey Creek Big River-St. George Kanieri River Bridge Arrow-Matatapu Bridles Point-Deepwater Blind Bay-Whaugaparapara Karaka Creek Road Lower Tairua-Broken Hill Waitekauri-Wharekiraupunga Mill Road .. Waitekauri-Hill Track Repairs, Kaituna Bridge Lloyd's Valley Road bridges .. . Glenrae-Tadmor Brooklyn Valley Road Oparara River Road, Karamea Bradshaw's Lead Road Fenian Creek Track ... Karamea River Protective Works Coalbrookdale-Cedar Creek Nile River Bridge, Charleston Creek, Brighton .. Caroline Terrace Road Mulliky Creek-Karamea Murray Creek-Wai tahu Black's Point Road (widening) Blackball.Footbridge (Brunner-Moonlight Roart) .. Biirytown-Paparoa Eight-mile Creek Bridge Granville-Grey River Middle Branch-Styx River Kumara Beach Road-Teremakau Ross Cemetery Road Table Hill-Canada Reefs Beaumont-Rankleburn Clyde-Queenstown White's Reef-Fraser Basin Hawea-Lindis Pass Alexandra Bridge Dairy Creek-Coal-pits Waimumu Claims Road Croydon dredging claims Glenary Bridge Ross Creek Bridge.. Wangapeka-Kiwi Larry's Creek Bridge (extensionl Belgrove-Westport-Reefcon Glenroy Bridge Warwiok-Maruia Bridge Stafford-Awatuna Stewart Island Road to Mines .. ■ Roads, Preservation Inlet Tracks, Cromarty Roads, Stewart Island Lake Hochstetter Track Ahaura-Haupiri Ahaura-Orwell Creek Deadman's Creek Bridge .. .. •. • • • ■ . £ s. d 400 0 0 200 0 0 200 0 0 200 0 0 191 5 1 538 3 10 396 13 6 147 15 10 451 2 5 229 18 6 150 9 6 431 12 0 1,119 4 6 100 0 0 50 0 0 50 0 0 199 13 10 200 0 0 55 0 0 83 3 6 184 0 0 100 0 0 150 0 0 150 0 0 150 0 0 1,572 0 0 100 0 0 250 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 250 0 0 100 0 0 249 14 0 30 15 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 844 1 5 100 0 0 150 0 0 98 8 6 200 0 0 100 0 0 81 3 6 150 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 550 0 0 200 0 0 250 0 0 200 0 0 200 0 0 360 0 0 150 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 568 16 6 1,051 3 3 520 0 0 200 0 0 442 16 10 i 150 0 0 400 0 0 976 0 0 200 0 0 100 0 0 250 0 0 1,100 0 0 100 0 0 150 0 0 750 0 0 88 0 0 200 0 0 200 0 0 400 0 0 84 18 11 381 0 0 627 11 1 9,393 6 11 916 19 8 7 15 6 2,329 3 11 219 8 2 442 16 8 216 6 3 113 15 1 178 19 7 1,247 18 4 668 9 3 147 7 4 £ s. d. 400 0 0 200 0 0 200 0 0 200 0 0 191 5 1 538 3 10 396 13 6 147 15 10 451 2 5 229 18 6 150 9 6 431 12 0 1,119 4 6 100 0 0 50 0 0 50 0 0 199 13 10 200 0 0 55 0 0 83 3 6 184 0 0 100 0 0 150 0 0 150 0 0 150 0 0 1,572 0 0 100 0 0 250 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 250 0 0 100 0 0 249 14 0 30 15 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 844 1 5 100 0 0 150 0 0 98 8 6 200 0 0 100 0 0 81 3 6 150 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 550 0 0 200 0 0 250 0 0 200 0 0 200 0 0 360 0 0 150 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 568 16 6 I,051 3 3 520 0 0 200 0 0 442 16 10 150 0 0 400 0 0 976 0 0 200 0 0 100 0 0 250 0 0 1,100 0 0 100 0 0 150 0 0 750 0 0 88 0 0 200 0 0 200 0 0 400 0 0 84 18 11 381 0 0 627 11 1 9,393 6 11 916 19 8 7 15 6 2,329 3 11 219 8 2 442 16 8 216 6 1 113 15 7 178 19 3 1,247 18 4 668 9 1 147 7 1
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Locality and Nature of Works. Total Cost. Amount of Contribution paid by Mines Department. Works wholly constructed by Mines Department -continued. Saltwater Creek Bridge Mercury Bay, Hospital Road.. Coromandel-Mercury Bay Omahu-Wbangamata Track to Klondike Mine Rooky Point Road Waitekauri Hill Track Golden Cross Road (repairsi Protective works, Main Road, Karangahake Karangahake-Rotokohu Aorere River Bridge (repairs) Burning coal-°eam, Boatman's Paroa-Teremakau Doolan's Coal-pit Road Ahaura Bridge Orwell Creek Bridge Dredging Titri Canal Whakapara-PubJpuhi Macaronic Mine Road Owera Bridge Driving Creek Soliool Bridge Matatoki Road Wharepoa Settlf ment Road .. Croabie Settlement Road Peel's Creek Road Karangahake Traok extension Waihi-Tauranga .. Mangakara Creek Bridge Karangahake-Mangakara Protecting Bridge, Waitapu Milnthorpe Road .. Pakawau-Puponga Chandler's-Wangapeka Junction Cbandler's-Rolling River Tableland Track Lyell-Eigbt-mile (widening) .. Canaan Road Addison's Road Virgin Flat Road Blackwater Track.. Welshman's Terrace Track .. Fairdown-Waimangaroa Coal Creek Extension Warwick-Maruia Bridge Fairdown Statiori-Waimangaroa (widening) Just-in-Time Track Road to Matakitaki River Bridge Glenroy River Road Waipuna Road Cape Terrace Road Hatter's Terrace-Bell Hill Nelson Creek Bridge, Grey-Marsden Road Nelson Creek Bridge-Hatter's Terrace Maori Creek Bridge Eight-mile Creek Bridge Approaches Moonlight Road Kokatahi Road Doughboy Road Humphrey's-One Mile Milltown Traok Deviation Lamplough Track.. Blue Spur Road Bridge Tucker Flat Road Three-mile Bluff-Okarito Metalling Awatuna Road Johnston's Creek Road Extension Waimumu Road .. Stoney Ford Bridge-Nokomai Waikaia Goldfield Road Waikaia-Whitecomb Parrawa-Nokomai Bridge Stewart Island Road to Mines .. Karamea Bridge (rebuilding) .. Westport-Wainiaiigaroa Waipuna Bridge Boatman's Creek Bridge Sawyer's Creek Bridge Potts' Creek Bridge Opitonui Footbridge Gumtown Road Paeroa-Waihi Komata Drain Thompson's Track Waihi-Katikati .. .. .. • Caledonian Terrace Traok Boatman's Valley Road Bridge Repairs Kaituna Bridge .. .. .. Approaches Moonlight Bridge Repairs Upper Callary Traok Lower Ford Traok, Wataroa Jk s. d. 105 14 4 50 0 0 165 0 0 100 0 0 50 0 0 5 0 0 34 14 6 94 18 8 307 10 0 100 0 0 69 10 0 200 0 0 300 0 0 3,314 14 3 185 12 2 12 0 0 585 0 0 200 0 0 350 0 0 200 0 0 467 10 0 1,059 1 5 100 0 0 100 0 0 105 0 0 197 3 i 150 0 0 132 7 10 200 0 0 200 0 0 100 0 0 200 0 0 200 0 0 40 0 0 750 0 0 250 18 8 100 0 0 100 0 0 200 0 0 200 0 0 350 0 0 200 0 0 198 2 10 300 0 0 300 0 0 200 0 0 300 0 0 925 0 0 400 0 0 500 0 0 100 0 0 200 0 0 100 0 0 130 0 0 250 0 0 255 0 0 210 2 9 238 8 6 342 15 0 257 0 0 50 0 0 88 15 9 150 0 0 100 0 0 450 0 0 300 0 0 300 0 0 150 0 0 100 0 0 250 0 0 811 7 6 4.044 6 4 1.045 0 1 260 12 10 3 19 0 246 17 8 330 0 9 90 0 0 824 0 0 570 0 0 100 0 0 4,723 19 11 2,199 16 0 100 0 0 435 0 0 68 16 6 35 0 0 50 0 0 50 0 0 £ s. d. 105 14 i 50 0 0 165 0 0 100 0 0 50 0 0 5 0 0 34 14 6 94 18 8 307 10 0 100 0 0 69 10 0 200 0 0 800 0 0 3,314 14 3 185 12 2 12 0 0 585 0 0 200 0 0 350 0 0 200 0 0 467 10 0 1,059 1 5 100 0 0 100 0 0 105 0 0 197 3 4 150 0 0 132 7 10 200 0 0 200 0 0 100 0 0 200 0 0 200 0 0 40 0 0 750 0 0 250 18 8 100 0 0 100 0 0 200 0 0 200 0 0 350 0 0 200 0 0 198 2 10 300 0 0 300 0 0 200 0 0 300 0 0 925 0 0 400 0 0 500 0 0 100 0 0 200 0 0 100 0 0 130 0 0 250 0 0 255 0 0 210 2 9 238 8 6 342 15 0 257 0 0 50 0 0 88 15 9 150 0 0 100 0 0 450 0 0 300 0 0 300 0 0 150 0 0 100 0 0 250 0 0 311 7 6 4.044 6 4 1.045 0 1 260 12 10 3 19 0 246 17 8 330 0 9 90 0 0 824 0 0 570 0 0 100 0 0 4,723 19 11 2,199 16 0 100 0 0 435 0 0 68 16 6 35 0 0 50 0 0 50 0 0
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List of Works on Goldfields, &c.— continued.
Locality and Nature of Works. Total Cost. Amount of Contribution paid by Mines Department. Works wholly constructed by Mines Department— continued. Humphrey's Road Gillam's Uully Track Back Oroek Road and Bridge Milltown Road Tuoker Plat Road Clarendon-Berwick Repairs Great South Road Campion's Road .. Garvie Burn Road Mataura River Bridge repairs Edge's Coal-pit Road Burke's Creek Bridge .. .. . • • ■ Big Ohika Creek Bridge Prospeoting-tracks, Rimu Tokatea-Kennedy Bay Waiwawa River Bridge McColl's Creek Bridge Driving Creek-Tokatea Opitonui-Meroury Bay Bridge and approaches, Waitaia Mine Road Swamp Creek Bridge Whangamata-Wentworth Upper Tairua Bridge Kaueranga Suspension-bridge Komata Keofs-Waitekauri Hikutaia-Waitekauri .. .. •. .. • Graoe Darling Road Tui Mine Track • .. Karangahake Mountain-traok Dividing Range Traok Karangahake Hill Track Waitekauri Hill Track Tβ Aroha-Karangahake-Waibawheta Havelo;k-Tun,mar.na Cullensville Road and track Bonny Doon Road Kaitun a-Perntown Taitapu boundary Traok Bainham Bridge Slate River road Thorpe-Churohill Shaggery Road Motueka Valley-Baton Stanley Brook Bridge Lyell Bridge-Ryan's 'Costello's Hill Road Addison's Road-Buller Road Mokihinui end of Westport Koad Pairdown to Beach Charleston-Brighton Lyell-Denniston Hill Mountain Creek-AddiEon's Cascade Creek Road Eight Mile-Mokihinui Cedar Creek-Denniston Blackwater-Big River Kotuku-Bell Hill .. Teremakau Bridge-Payne's .. Waipuna-Mosquito Nelson Creek-Bell Hill Paroa-Teremakau.. Brown's Creek Bridge-Old Marsden Road Saltwater Creek Bridge Adair's Track (widening) Browning's Pass Track Ogilvie's Beach Traok Kanieri Porks Road Duffer's Road (widening) Kanieri Lake Road Diilman's Road-Nos. 4 and 5 Channels .. Larrikin's Road Saltwater Track Whitcomb Valley Road Waitahuna-Lawrence Beaumont-Miller's Plat Waitahuna-Round Hill Nevis Valley Road Cromwell Borough-Lowburn Clyde-Cromwell (repairs) Cromwell-Nevis Crown Terraee-Cardrona .. Arthur's Point-Moke Creek Arrow Palls Road Sawyer's Gully Road Road to dredging claims, Waimumu Garston-Nevis (Southland County) Nokomai Saddle Road •• i " ' j i £ s. d. 18 16 6 799 19 7 99 18 1 58 15 6 11 4 3 400 0 0 100 0 0 150 0 0 100 0 0 50 0 0 150 0 0 245 8 0 386 7 4 .75 0 0 1,085 0 0 500 0 0 100 0 0 200 0 0 200 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 440 0 0 250 0 0 250 13 4 405 0 0 1,095 0 0 47 8 9 599 14 0 136 0 0 i 225 0 0 210 0 0 100 0 0 199 14 0 679 0 0 50 0 0 1,785 17 7 300 0 0 200 0 0 578 10 0 200 0 0 300 0 0 200 0 0 200 0 0 300 0 0 1,100 0 0 1,050 0 0 1,250 0 0 1,050 0 0 200 0 0 400 0 0 600 o 0 300 0 0 100 0 0 450 0 0 200 0 0 200 0 0 600 0 0 500 0 0 200 0 0 150 0 0 500 0 0 1,141 0 0 250 0 0 250 0 0 430 0 0 485 1 0 1,122 9 8 450 0 0 300 0 0 430 0 0 210 6 0 296 1 7 138 9 10 174 13 0 500 0 0 200 0 0 200 0 0 600 0 0 200 0 0 500 0 0 250 0 0 449 17 0 260 0 0 300 0 0 100 0 0 200 0 0 300 0 0 200 0 0 & 8. d. 18 16 6 799 15 7 99 18 1 58 15 6 11 4 3 400 0 0 100 0 0 150 0 0 100 0 0 50 0 0 150 0 0 245 3 0 886 7 4 75 0 0 1,085 0 0 500 0 0 100 0 0 200 0 0 200 0 0 100 0 0 loo o o 440 0 0 250 0 0 250 13 4 405 0 0 1,095 0 0 47 8 9 599 14 0 136 0 0 225 0 0 210 0 0 100 0 0 199 14 0 679 0 0 50 0 0 1,785 17 7 300 0 0 200 0 0 578 10 0 200 0 0 800 0 0 200 0 0 200 0 0 300 0 0 1,100 0 0 1,050 0 0 1,250 0 0 1,050 0 0 200 0 0 400 0 0 600 0 0 300 0 0 100 0 0 450 0 0 200 0 0 200 0 0 600 0 0 500 0 0 200 0 0 150 0 0 500 0 0 1,141 0 0 250 0 0 250 0 0 430 0 0 485 1 0 1,122 9 8 450 0 0 300 0 0 430 0 0 210 6 0 296 1 7 138 9 10 174 13 0 500 0 0 200 0 0 200 0 0 600 0 0 200 0 0 500 0 0 250 0 0 449 17 0 260 0 0 300 0 0 100 0 0 200 0 0 300 0 0 200 0 0
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Locality and Nature of Works. Total Cost Amount of Contribution paid by Mines Department. WOBKS WHOLLY CONSTRUCTED BY MINES DEPARTMENT — continued. Waikaka Valley Main Road (repairs) Central Chat)ton Road Waikaka to Coal-pit Picton-Grove Hokitika-Jackson's Solberg's Hill Upjohn's Hill Moonlight Creek Bridge Okarifco Forks-Waiho Mahakirau Goldfteld Road .. .: Tiki-te Koumu Edwards Bridge Bridle's Point-Deepwater Wataroa Bluff Track Coromandol-Whangapoua Kikowhakarere-Gabbage Bay Opitonui Bridge Ohuka Creek Bridge Driving Creek School Bridge, Tokatea Road Kennedy Bay-Matamataharnkeke Karaka Creek encroachment.. Dredging Waiwawa River Manaia Goldfield Road Colviile II., Moehau II., and Haratauoga I. Blocks Harataunga I. and II. Blocks Coroinandel-Cabbage Bay .. .. ■ • Tapu Creek and extension Waiotahi Road East side of Range Track Tapu and Mercury Bay Track Crosbie Settlement Road Tairua-Broken Hills Goldfields Roads (metalling)*.. Waiotahi Aqueduct (repairs) Waiomo Creek Road Paeroa-Te Aroha .. Netherton Roads .. .. .. • ■ Mackaytown-Rahu Paeroa-Te Aroha Bridge Thorpe-Neudorf .. .. .. • ■ • • • • Bainham-Upper Aorere Aorere Bridge (repairs) West Wanganui Inlet Bridge.. Long Plain Road extension Takaka Hill Road.. North Beach-Karamea Lyell-Victoria Range Promised Land-Ohinemuri Land of Promise Road Glass-eye Creek Track Lyell-Cedar Creek Grar.ity Creek-Ngakawau Seddonville-Mokiuinui Mine.. Coal Creek extension Burnett's Face-Coalbrookdale WaimanKaroa-Granity Seatonville-Mokihinui Mine Nile Creek Bridge Millerton Township streets .. Mokihinui-Inangahua Junotion Murray Creek Road Blackadder's Coal-mine Road Crushington Road Blackball-Healey's Gully Maori Creek-Maori Gully Grey-Dungauville Road bridges Upper Moonlight Road Hohonu River Bridge-Cape Terrace Repairs (flood damages), Grey County roads Brunner-Blackball Repairs (flood damages), Brunner Borough Mangles Valley Road Inglewood-Painkiller .. .. Great South Road (repairs) Browning's Pass Track (widening) Larrikins-Loop Line Big Dam Traok (repairs) Fox's Road Roaring Meg Bridge Nevis River Bridge Arrowtown-Maoetown Shotover River Track Orepuki-Shale Works Waikaka Valley Road (repairs) Contingencies Compensation to workmen for aooidents '' I i £ s. d. 200 0 0 100 0 0 150 0 0 3,278 16 3 2,391 11 4 49 18 4 174 9 3 800 15 7 1,960 13 8 420 0 0 440 0 0 40 0 0 280 0 0 594 4 8 1,703 0 0 1,300 0 0 400 0 0 510 0 0 400 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 255 17 6 100 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 884 0 0 1,756 1 11 387 16 5 100 0 0 250 9 0 200 0 0 298 10 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 700 0 0 943 11 2 1,066 10 6 200 0 0 500 0 0 200 0 0 200 0 0 250 0 0 379 0 0 150 0 0 150 0 0 150 0 0 150 0 0 300 0 0 700 0 0 200 0 0 550 0 0 250 0 0 450 0 0 100 0 0 300 0 0 300 0 0 300 0 0 100 0 0 150 0 0 150 0 0 399 10 7 100 0 0 100 0 0 1,250 0 0 250 0 0 400 0 0 150 0 0 200 0 0 250 0 0 735 4 7 150 0 0 1,091 9 10 177 4 9 300 0 0 100 0 0 199 16 9 75 0 0 100 0 0 150 0 0 150 0 0 1,700 0 0 500 0 0 100 0 0 250 0 0 1,367 7 7 57 12 0 £ a. d. 200 0 0 100 0 0 150 0 0 3,278 16 3 2,391 11 4 49 18 4 174 9 3 800 15 7 1,960 13 8 420 0 0 440 0 0 40 0 0 280 0 0 594 4- 8 1,703 0 0 1,300 0 0 400 0 0 510 0 0 400 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 255 17 6 100 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 884 0 0 1,756 1 11 387 16 5 100 0 0 250 9 0 200 0 0 298 10 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 700 0 0 943 11 2 1,060 10 6 200 0 0 500 0 0 200 0 0 200 0 0 250 0 0 379 0 0 150 0 0 150 0 0 150 0 0 150 0 0 300 0 0 700 0 0 200 0 0 550 0 0 250 0 0 450 0 0 100 0 0 300 0 0 300 0 0 300 0 0 100 0 0 150 0 0 150 0 0 399 10 7 100 0 0 100 0 0 1,253 0 0 250 0 0 400 0 0 150 0 0 200 0 0 250 0 0 735 4 7 150 0 0 1,091 9 10 177 4 9 300 0 0 100 0 0 199 16 9 75 0 0 100 0 0 150 0 0 150 0 0 1,700 0 0 500 0 0 100 0 0 250 0 0 1,367 7 7 57 12 0 373,505 16 2 373,505 16 2
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Locality and Nature of Works. Total Cost. Total Cost. Amount of Contribution paid by Mines Department. Roads to open up Mines other than Gold. £ a. d. Aniseed Valley to Champion Copper-mine .. .. .. 4,963 10 6 Richmond Hill to copper-mine .. .. .. .. - • • I 816 16 0 Track, Ohinemuri Coal-seam .. .. .. .. .. 267 3 4 Road, Kanieri Coalfield .. .. .. .. .. .. 600 0 0 i £ a. a. 4,963 10 6 315 16 0 267 3 4 600 0 0 £ s. d. 4,116 10 6 209 4 0 133 11 8 300 0 0 i 6,146 9 10 6,146 9 10 4,759 6 2 la — Tracks to open up Mineral Lands. Glory Harbour to Kopack .. .. .. .. .. .. 50 0 0 Port Pegasus Track .. .. .. .. .. .. j 155 7 6 Removing snags and felling timber, Mokau River .. .. .. .. I 40 0 0 Ngakawau Footbridge .. .. .. .. .. .. I 80 0 7 50 0 0 155 7 6 40 0 0 80 0 7 S9.fi H 1 325 8 1 325 8 1 323 8 1 Repairing Flood-damages. Thames Borough .. .. .. .. .. .. .. I 500 0 0 500 0 0 Artesian-well Borinq. Maniototo Plains .. .. .. .. .. .". : .. j 800 0 0 800 0 0 Prospecting Deep Levels. Thames-Hauraki Goldfields (Limited), Queen of Beauty shaft .. .. i 50,500 0 0 Thames-Hauraki Goldfields (Limited), Queen of Beauty shaft, Inspector's fee .. 500 0 0 Purchase of plant, machinery, and properties of Thames-Hauraki Goldfields (Limited) 6,099 18 I Maintenance of plant, machinery, of Thames-Hauraki Goldfields (Limited) .. 178 5 7 25,000 0 0 500 0 0 6,099 18 1 178 5 7 57,278 3 8 31,778 8 8 Resumption of Land for Mining. Resumption of J. Holmes's land at Kumara for a tailings-site .. .. 300 0 0 Resumption of O'Neil and McCormack's land at Back Creek.. ,. .. 562 7 0 Purchase Cassrell and Bennett's leaseholds, Paeroa Township .. • ..: 2,250 0 0 300 0 C 562 7 0 2,250 0 0 3,112 7 0 3,112 7 0 Summary of Works. Roads (subsidised) — Bay of Islands County Coromandel County Tβ Arolia Town Board Thames County Thames Borough Ohinemuri County Waitoa Road Board Piako County Katikati Road Board Hutt County Maryborough County Walmea County Collingwood County Buller County Inangahua County Grey County Westland County Taieri County Lake County Tuapeka County Cromwell Borough .. ... Wallace County Vincent County Maniototo County Fiord County Waitaki County Southland County £ s. d. 2,092 0 0 19,286 3 9 334 0 0 14,054 15 11 3.S36 19 2 10,257 17 9 200 0 0 22,598 2 3 507 19 6 959 16 6 1,715 4 0 1,459 8 8 3,681 1 8 11,638 1 4 17,552 14 8 21,092 4 0 11,008 15 6 499 15 0 7,145 6 1 16,195 7 8 500 0 0 1,309 6 0 1,532 0 0 518 10 0 300 0 0 1,841 12 0 2,455 0 0 £ s. d. 1,351 0 0 11,455 15 10 167 0 0 7,934 6 11 2,471 15 0 5,687 8 5 130 0 0 14,791 6 10 253 18 9 435 17 0 933 18 8 729 14 4 2,144 19 10 6,600 16 8 10,530 17 10 12,810 1 3 6,724 6 10 333 3 i 4,926 14 6 9,063 7 2 250 0 0 662 19 8 850 0 0 332 0 0 200 0 0 20 16 0 1,476 7 4 Diamond and other drills Wharves kids to prospecting Water-races Drainage and tailings channels kid towards treatment of ores Roads wholly constructed by Mines Department Roads to open up mines other than gold ' .. Pracks to open up mineral lands Repairing flood-damages (Vrtesian-well boring, Maniototo Plains Resumption of land for mining 4id towards construction of telephone-linee Prospecting deep levels Water-conservation on goldfields 174,572 1 5 5,170 11 4 435 15 9 76,847 7 10 38,878 7 0 37,745 11 2 3,213 10 6 373,505 16 2 6,146 9 10 325 8 1 500 0 0 800 0 0 3,112 7 0 60 0 0 57,278 3 8 21,978 1 6 103,268 12 2 3,428 11 4 285 15 9 29,006 11 6 35,192 14 8 24,339 5 10 2,563 10 6 373,505 16 2 4,759 6 2 325 8 1 500 0 0 800 0 0 3,112 7 0 50 0 0 31,778 3 8 21,978 1 6 1800,569 11 3 634,894 4 4
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Return showing the Value of the Sales of Water, and Expenditure on, and Collateral Advantages derived from, the Working of the Water-races constructed and maintained by Government during the Year ending 31st March, 1905.
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Name of Water-race. Value of Sales of Water and Channel Fees. Expenditure on Maintenance. Profit or Loes. Cost of Construction. Total Cost of Construction. Average Number of Men employed. Approximate Amount of Gold obtained. Value of Gold obtained. Average Weekly Earnings of Men after deducting Value of Sales of Water and Channel Fees. £ s. d. £ s. a. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. a. ] Oz. £ s. d. t s. d. Waimea .. • Eumara 613 10 3 812 9 1 680 8 0 I 1,284 2 4 i 66 17 9* 471 13 3* 147,463 7 9 ■ •219,169 18 4 - 20-25 1,830 7,137 0 0 6 5 5 49,741 12 5 19-75 1,628 6,349 0 0 5 6 6 Kumara Sludge-channel 21,964 18 2 6 13 •> Oallaghan's 685 4 7 526 16 2 158 8 5 6,027 15 6 6,027 15 6 J 1658 1,708 6,661 4 0 Nelson Creek 90,722 10 8 90,722 10 8 J Argyle 15,151 15 3 15,151 15 3 Hikonui 25,927 4 6 25,927 4 6 Mount Ida 1,459 11 3 1,563 9 6 103 18 3* I 73,123 14 3 73,123 14 3 \ 38-25 1,933 7,442 1 0 3 1 3 Blaokstone Hill 32 18 4 4 8 0 I 28 10 4 1 Totals .. 3,603 13 6 4,059 4 0 455 10 6* 430,122 18 6 430,122 18 6 7,099 27,589 5 0 * IjOSb on working.
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WAEDEN'S COUET TABLES.
No. 1. Statement showing the Revenue of the Goldfields collected in the several Districts of the Colony of New Zealand, for the Period from 1st January to 31st December, 1904.
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District. Miners' Bights. Business WaterLicenses, γ-nnps Machine ana Residence bl £' oes ' Sites. <KC - Gold-mining Leases, Rents, and Royalties. Registration. Fees and Fines, Wardens' Courts. Miscellaneous, Totals. Auckland. Coromandel Te Aroha Ohinemuri Thames Whangarei Tauranga Waihi £ s. d. 50 0 0 ! 40 5 0 74 15 0 204 5 0 2 0 0 2 5 0 214 5 0 £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. 436 19 6 65 16 6 516 13 11 1,031 3 6 41 5 0 9 14 10 1,250 9 8 £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. 43 6 3 32 1 6 850 2 8 204 14 6 10 0 9 1 19 11 1,030 8 5 2,172 14 0 £ s. d. 530 5 9 681 5 11 1,698 0 8 1,608 10 6 54 8 9 14 5 9 2,996 6 4 7,583 3 8 526 7 11 188 10 1 i 110 10 2 0 15 0 6 10 0 8 12 0 22 8 0 26 5 0 j 1 13 0 45 11 0 30 2 4 0 8 0 1 10 0 389 0 8 0 2 0 0 4 0 47 1 6 65 1 6 Totals 587 15 0 1215 3 5 3,352 2 11 104 10 6 142 15 10 8 2 0 Nelson. Motueka Collingwood Westport Charleston Ahaura Reef ton.. Wangapeka Lyell and Murchison Takaka 0 10 0 14 15 0 88 0 0 29 15 0 52 10 0 58 15 0 3 15 0 19 10 0 5 lfi 0 8 0 0 36 8 10 1 0 0 5 15 0 15 0 6 5 0 12 0 0 309 10 11. 397 18 2 72 5 1 2,016 9 1 1,642 18 11 102 5 0 492 17 1 8 12 0 15 8 0 18 0 21 3 0 11 19 0 55 15 0 6 18 0 38 8 0 42 19 6 21 7 0 1,713 17 4 3 17 0 38 19 6 139 7 8 0 5 0 124 2 10 12 10 0 362 3 11 2,282 4 6 115 8 1 2,176 14 7 1,920 9 11 106 5 0 660 12 11 0 2 0 0 2 0 23 19 0 5 5 0 0 5 0 22 14 10 0 1 0 2 7 0 30 12 10 272 15 0 45 6 10 14 10 0 5,068 19 1 41 9 0 182 5 6 2,041 16 4 7,667 1 9 Totals Marlborough. Havelock Blenheim 15 0 0 4 0 0 1 10 0 16 8 0 15 0 40 13 9 223 11 1 0 16 0 0 17 0 1 12 0 1 18 0 0 18 6 1 15 0 61 5 3 233 7 9 Totals 19 0 0 2 16 8 0 15 0 264 4 10 1 13 0 3 10 0 2 13 6 294 13 0 Westland. Hokitika and Kanieri Greymouth Ross Stafford Okarito Kumara 60 0 0 106 5 0 18 5 0 22 0 0 10 15 0 55 0 0 i 0 15 0 2 0 0 2 5 0 4 15 0 288 7 2 1,158 19 1 322 11 11 253 17 2 41 8 6 426 18 8 8 10 0 2 0 3 15 0 10 17 ' 0 5 0 0 64 5 6 4 18 0 31 9 6 14 4 0 2,281 11 9 12 0 9 367 11 2 3,613 16 4 368 1 8 312 3 8 70 9 11 518 18 8 1411 5 26 8 0 Totals .. 272 5 0 0 15 0 9 0 0 2,492 2 6 22 15 0 131 16 0 2,322 7 11 5,251 1 5 Canterbury. Ashburton • Otago and Southland. Middlemarch Tapanui Hindon Naseby Black's .. 1 Alexandra Clyde .. Roxburgh ) Cromwell Queenstown Arrowtown Lawrence Orepuki Riverton and Longwood Pembroke Waikaia Wyndham Gore 1 10 0 10 0 25 15 0 43 10 0 93 5 0 61 15 0 29 10 0 15 15 0 54 10 0 50 6 6 6 4 0 29 10 0 2 17 0 1 13 0 0 4 0 17 6 16 5 0 7 15 0 0 10 0 0 5 0 6 5 0 6 5 0 5 0 9 67 13 9 481 15 0 2,376 2 9 1,196 3 3 461 8 6 195 2 9 948 2 7 27 6 2 163 1 9 0 4 0 0 7 0 0 6 0 0 2 0 23 10 0 13 0 0 0 6 0 0 4 0 1 1 0 38 14 0 60 18 0 21 2 0 25 0 0 13 11 0 25 4 0 9 10 6 6 2 6 2 17 0 54 7 0 25 12 11 99 9 8 1 17 11 40 18 0 10 17 6 7 15 0 100 10 0 8 5 0 6 11 9 97 12 9 670 2 0 2,601 17 8 1,428 14 11 521 3 5 267 5 9 1,064 8 1 48 11 8 322 13 3 0 10 19 5 0 4 0 0 8 4 0 29 5 0 15 10 0 5 10 0 9 15 0 2 10 0 3 15 0 3 0 0 0 10 0 3 0 0 0 15 0 256 16 6 3 4 6 239 3 7 0 8 0 2 14 0 0 4 0 2 7 0 11 7 0 0 12 0 8 0 0 27 17 6 5 10 4 14 0 7 3 0 314 10 0 11 11 6 258 9 7 o io o Totals 377 5 0 109 4 6 36 7 6 6,428 1 10 74 12 0 221 12 0 381 17 6 7,629 0 4 Grand totals .. 1,529 0 0 1373 6 5 68 14 6 17605 11 2 244 19 6 681 19 4 6,921 9 3 28,425 0 2 ■ I ___ r
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No. 2. Statement showing the Revenue of the Goldfields collected in the several Districts of the Colony of New Zealand for the Period from the 1st January to the 31st March, 1905.
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District. Miners' Rights. i Business I Licenses, Machine and Residence Sites. Water- Gold-inining races, Leases, Rents, RegistraSluiees, and tion. &c. ! Royalties. ! Fees and Pines, Wardens' Courts. Miscellaneous. Totals. Auckland. Thames Te Aroha Coromandel Ohinemuri Whangarei Tauranga Waihi £ s. d. 93 15 0 30 5 0 11 0 0 44 10 0 0 15 0 0 10 0 48 0 0 £ s. d. 29 11 10 161 10 0 53 10 6 0 15 0 £ 8. d. 1 10 0 6 10 0 £ s. d. 883 15 4 49 5 2 111 19 8 240 6 6 1 17 6 5 11 0 574 19 9 £ s. d. 7 11 0 13 0 2 17 0 £ s. a. 4 16 0 0 12 0 3 8 0 £ s. d. 25 9 0 7 8 3 295 12 5 4 14 6 I £ s. d. 1,046 8 2 249 5 2 130 7 11 640 4 5 8 2 0 6 10 789 16 1 10818 0 8 9 0 1b"7 0 34 2 i Totals 228 15 0 354 5 4 8 0 0 1,867 14 11 20 0 0 24 8 0 367 6 6 2,870 4 9 Nelson. Collingwood Westport Charleston Ahaura Wangapeka Reefton Lyell and Murchison Motueka Takaka 4 0 0 41 5 0 15 5 0 10 15 0 0 15 0 157 10 0 21 10 0 14 lft 0 l'io o 4iO 5 0 10 15 0 1 10 0 90 13 3 140 19 6 14 7 9 524 2 0 532 12 0 215 16 4 0 11 0 4 7 0 0 5 0 3 10 1 14 0 12 10 0 0 5 0 5 18 0 9 11 0 9 19 0 21 9 6 548 0 6 . 0 18 0 3 6 0 27 7 6 38 2 2 118 7 3 763 2 0 31 0 9 550 2 0 0 15 0 731 10 11 285 8 6 0 10 0 2 15 0 417 0 0 6 0 0 10 0 7 18 0 Totals 254 5 0 20 16 5 2 15 0 1,523 7 10 8 4 0 40 3 0 639 3 2 2,488 14 5 Maklborough. Havelock Blenheim 1 10 0 10 03 0 0 0 10 0 0 17 0! 32 4 8 0 3 0 0 4 0 0 5 0 0 3 6 6 5 0 34 0 2 o"s o Totals 2 10 0 3 0 0 0 10 0 33 1 8 0 7 0 0 8 0 0 8 6 40 5 2 Westland. Hokitika and Kanieri 19 0 0 64 14 11 5 15 0 89 9 11 Greymouth Ross Stafford Kumara Okarito 54 10 0 6 10 0 13 5 0 25 10 0 5 0 0 0 15 0 4 5 0 108 16 3 27 0 4 22 10 0 119 10 4 14 5 0 0 4 0 0 7 0 16 8 0 0 4 0 6 18 0 3 10 0 2,586 5 10 2,766 19 1 34 1 4 46 18 0 151 2 4 23 16 0 2 12 0 0 16 0 3 15 0 Totals .. 123 15 0 5 0 0 356 16 10 3 19 0 27 0 0 2,595 15 10 3,112 6 8 Canterbury. Ashburton 0 15 0 0 15 0 Otago and Southland. Tapanui Hindon Naseby Roxburgh \ Alexandra Clyde Black's ) Pembroke Cromwell Queenstown Arrowtown Lawrence Waikaia Orepuki Riverton Wyndham Middlemarch Gore 10 0 7 10 0 26 15 0 21 5 0 0 10 0 15 5 0 17 15 0 6 15 0 18 0 0 15 0 7 15 0 22 12 0 5 15 0 0 9 0 0 13 0 0 10 3 0 0 0 15 0 10 0 82 0 0 181 18 8 801 17 8 233 19 4 139 4 10 54 15 0 345 5 0 130 13 9 13 12 0 88 15 0 3 0 0 5 14 4 110 18 6 0 7 0 4 4 0 2 18 0 0 4 0 ll"7 0 7 17 0 6 3 0 4 13 0 5 15 0 2 9 0 2 6 0 4 14 0 2 13 0 0 4 0 0 2 0 0 13 0 0 1 0 12 7 0 11 16 0 15 2 0 16 0 14 0 39 11 0 240 9 8 870 6 8 0 10 0 280 2 4 163 7 10 67 18 0 368 9 0 140 19 9 19 11 0 113 11 0 4 5 0 5 16 4 117 3 6 0 15 0 2 14 0 0 9 0 0 15 0 2 12 0 0 10 2 11 0 0 10 0 3 5 0 11 15 0 10 0 411 0 3 - 5 0 0 5 0 0 5 0 2 2 0 Totals 132 0 0 44 16 0 2 15 0 2,141 9 1 14 5 0 49 0 0 49 0 0 2,433 5 1 Grand totals .. 742 0 0 422 17 9 19 0 0 5,922 10 4 46 15 0 140 14 0 3,651 14 0 10,945 11 1
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No. 3. Comparative Return of Revenue derived from the Goldfields in the several Districts of New Zealand during the Years 1904 and 1903, showing Increase or Decrease under each Head of Revenue.
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District. Rights. Licensee, sluices , &c. Gold-miniug Fees and i Leases, Regis- Fines, I MiscelRente, and tration. Wardens'] laneous. Royalties. Courts. Gold Duty. Totals lUCKLAND— £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ Year 1903 545 1,069 20 3,978 78 216 1,552 23,475 30,923 Year 1904 .. l 588 1,215 8 3,352 105 143 2,172 22,989 30,572 Increase _ 43 156 27 620 Decrease .. VI 626 73 I 486 351 Ielson — Year 1903 ' . 283 5 5,836 62 202 298 6,692 6 Year 1904 273 45 15 5,069 41 182 i 2,042 7,667 Increase 40 9 i 1,744 976 Decrease .. ■ * ; 10 767 21 20 Iablborough— 326 373 Year 1903 23 ■2 1 •2 10 9 Year 1904 19 2 1 264 i 4 3 295 Increase Decrease .. 4 62 6 8 78 Ianteebdby— 1 Year 1903 1 Year 1904 Increase Decrease .. 1 1 Vbstland— I I 4,110 48 177 2,692 7,328 Year 1903 292 9 Year 1904 " ' i 272 1 9 2,492 28 132 2,322 5,251 Increase 1 Decrease .. 20 1,618 ■25 45 370 2,077 )tago— 62 68 5,861 284 8,080 Year 1903 454 71 1,283 Year 1904 377 109 36 6,428 75 222 382 7,629 Increase .. 47 567 4 Decrease 77 29 62 901 451 Total increase .. 244 1,087 Total decrease '.. 69 69 32 2,506 15 206 486 1,983
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No. 4. Comparative Return of the Total Amounts of Goldfields Revenue (exclusive of Gold Duty) collected in the several Districts during the Years 1904 and 1903 and the Quarters ending 31st March, 1905 and 1904 respectively, showing the Increase or Decrease in respect of each District.
No. 5. Return of Gold Duty credited to Local Bodies for the Year ended 31st December, 1904, and Quarter ended 31st March, 1905.
Robert J. Collins, Assistant Secretary to the Treasury and Accountant. The Treasury, Wellington, 23rd May, 1905.
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District. 1904. Years 1904 and 1903. Years 19' 1903. 904 and 1903. Increase. Decrease. Quarters ending 31st March, 1905, and 31st March 1904. 1905. 1904. Increase. Decrease. Auckland. £ Coromandel .. .. 530 Te Aroha .. .. 682 Thames .. .. 1,609 Whangarei .. .. 54 Ohinemuri .. .. j 1,698 Tauranga .. .. 14 Waihi.. .. ... 2,997 £ £ 459 71 908 1,986 17 37 1,749 30 2,299 698 £ 226 377 "51 16 £ 131 249 1,046 8 640 6 790 £ 119 158 462 44 758 2 768 £ 12 91 584 £ *36 118 4 22 Nelson. 1 118 763 81 550 732 1 285 8 6 191 250 24 503 584 50 122 5 5 73 Motueka .. .. 13 Gollingwood .. .. 362 Westport .. .. 2,282 Charleston .. .. 115 Ahaura .. .. I 2,177 Reefton .. .. 1,920 Wangapeka .. .. ■ 106 Lyell and Murchison .. 661 Takaka .. ..1 31 16 466 1,236 1,046 59 56 1,889 288 2,244 100 6 648 13 34 3 104 324 3 513 7 47 148 163 3 "49 Marlborough. Havelock .. .. 61 Blenheim .. .. 233 62 311 865 1 78 498 6 34 16 58 10 24 Westland. Hokitika .. ) QA7 Kanieri .. J 367 Greymouth .. .. 3,614 Ross .. .. 369 Stafford and Goldsboroughj 312 Okarito .. .. j 70 Kumara .. .. 519 4,429 577 508 140 809 815 208 196 70 290 89 2,767 34 1 47 24 151 286 1,308 53 112 18 356 1,459 197 19 65 6 205 Canterbury. Ashburton .. ..] 1 1 1 1 Otago and Southland. Hindon .. .. j 98 Naseby .. .. 670 Alexandra .. \ Black's .. 9 fin9 Clyde .. f 2 ' 60 J Roxburgh .. j Cromwell .. .. 1,429 Arrowtown .. .. 267 Queenstown .. .. 521 Pembroke .. .. 7 Lawrence .. .. 1,064 Waikaia .. .. 315 Tapanui .. .. 6 Orepuki, Preservation,) „„. Longwood, and Riverton } Wyndham .. .. 12 Middlemarch .. .. 8 Gore .. .. 259 i ; i I 104 732 6 62 40 241 43 151 90 3 2,806 204 871 847 24 1,194 235 327 682 .. 10 1,051 13 377 ! 23 60 61 3 62 17 280 68 163 1 368 141 1 635 117 128 1 453 47 1 355 49 "35 94 "85 573 202 133 202 69 27 . 6 2 268 15 9 4 6 117 1 4 126 3 2 9 Totals.. .. 28,425 29,922 2,465 j 3,962 3,962 10,946 9,009 3,308 1,937 1,371 Net decrease j 1,497 1,497 Net inorease .. ! • •
Local Body. For the Year ended 31st December, 1904. For the Quarter ended 31st March, 1905. COBNTIES — Coromandel Ohinemuri Piako Thames Boroughs— Te Aroha Thames Waihi £ s. a. 291 0 4 4,701 1 0 18 17 7 646 14 2 £ s. d. 427 13 6 659 8 2 5 16 5 2 9 9 0 5 0 313 3 8 17,017 14 2 0 13 1 14 1 2,881 3 11 Totals .. 22,988 15 11 3,978 7 1
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No. 6. Return of the Quantity and Value of Gold entered for Duty* for Exportation from New Zealand from 1st April, 1857, to 31st December, 1904.
No. 7. Comparative Return for the Years ended 31st December, 1904 and 1903.
W. T. GLASGOW, Secretary and Inspector.
Produce of the Goldfields ik During the Quarter ended 31st December, 1904. Entered for Exportation to the 30th September, 1904. Total entered for Exportation from New Zealand to the 31st December, 1904. County or Borough. District. Quantity. Value. Quantity. Value. Quantity. Value. County of Thames .. i Ohinemuri.. I , Goromandel „ Piako .. Borough of Thames .. Waihi Great Barrier Island .. Oz. 42 7,742 5 £ 145 27,238 9 Oz. £ Oz. £ 41]186 146,243 3,415,731 12,685,071 12,858,706 48,975 173,635 3,464,706 Wellington 188 j 706 188 706 County of Marlborough Marlborough .. j 89,099 347,214 89,099 347,214 County of Collingwood I Nelson I „ Waimea .. I (I 1,224 14 4,895 56 1,705,166 6,759,859 1,238 4,951 1,703,928 6,754,908 County of Buller .. / , Inangahua.. Grey Westland .. West Coast -i Borough of Kumara .. Hokitika .. Ross 1,474 15,611 6,033 2,554 5,906 62,442 24,128 10,201 30 334 ' 120 1,330 4,997,189 19,889,694 5,023,225 19,993,821 26,036 104,127 Canterbury 99 387 99 387 County of Taieri .. , Tuapeka .. \ Vincent Maniototo .. Waihemo Waitaki u Lake .. „ ' ! Wallace .. > Otago » Waikouaiti .. „ Bruce Clutha Fiord Southland .. \ „• Stewart Island 391 9,033 12,683 2,103 525 1,201 145 2,467 1,575 36,444 51,395 8,440 2,132 4,833 583 9,926 I ■Otago 25,175,131 21 83 20 11,132 81 44,793 6,303,730 25,014,846 39,721 160,285 6,343,451 Unknown 207 824 207 824 Totals 115,970 442,998 16,510,171 64,693,650 16,626,141 65,136,648 » Gold duty abolished iu the Soutl ) Island on tl ie aist March, 1891, by "The Gold Duty Ab< )lition Act, 1890."
Produce OF THE GOLDFIELDS IN THE District of iBiNG the Quarter ended — 30th June, 30th Septem- 31st Decem1904. , ber, 1904. ber, 1904. Quantity. Totals fok Year 1904. Totals foi Yeae 1903. 31st March, 1904. Value. Quantity. Value. Auckland Marlborough.. Nelson West Coast .. Otago .. J Oz. 47,037 307 1,121 34,566 42,052 Oz. 65,456 1,312 34,084 41,370 Oz. 61,542 166 1,378 27,624 46,335 Oz. 48,975 1,238 26,036 39,721 Oz. 223,010 473 5,049 122,310 169,478 £ 791,529 1,890 20,141 489,177 684,764 Oz. 232,681 972 7,962 125,241 166,458 £ 832,334 3,845 31,710 501,090 668,852 Totals for 1904 125,083 142,222 137,045 115,970 520,320 1,987,501 Totals for 1903 2,037,831 117,952 139,246 143,992 132,124 533,314
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No. 8. Return of the Quantity and Value of Gold entered for Duty* for Exportation from New Zealand from 1st April, 1857, to 31st March, 1905.
No. 9. Comparative Return for the Quarters ended 31st March, 1905 and 1904.
W. T. GLASGOW, Secretary and Inspector.
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Produce of the Goldfields in During the Quarter ended j 31st Mar., 1905. Entered for Exportation to the 31st December, 1904. Total e for Export New Zea the 31st M :ntered PATION FROM M,AND TO ARCH, 1905. County or Borough. District. Qu'ntity: Value. Qu'ntity Value. Quantity. Value. Quantity. Value. County of Thames Ohinemuri .. Coromandel.. Piako Borough of Thames Waihi Great Barrier Island .. County of Te Aroha -Auckland ( Oz. 3,282 6,594 4,276 58 3,410 28,812 246 1 £ 13,679 23,446 18,044 245 14,316 118,605 870 2 Oz. £ £. I Oz. i. 3,511,385 13,047,913 Wellington 46,679 189,207 3,464,706 12,858,706 County of Marlborough 188 706 188 706 Marlborough 89,099 347,214 89,099 347,214 County of Collingwood .. Waimea I Nelson ( 1 2,483 50 9,932 198 1,705,166 6,759,859 1,707,699 6,769,9841 2,533 10,130 County of Buller Inangahua .. Grey Westland Borough of Kumara Hokitika .. Boss r y West Coast J [ 4,517 14,656 8,262 3,858 17,959 58,622 33,050 15,430 20,120,918 "20 488 81 1,955 Canterbury .. j 31,801 127,097 5,023,225 19,993,821 5,055,026 County of Taieri Tuapeka Vincent Maniototo .. , Waihemo Waitaki Lake Wallace Waikouaiti .. Bruce Clutha Fiord , Southland .. Stewart Island f j-Otago -j 512 9,742 12,159 3,219 806 406 1,788 2,289 2,067 39,645 49,159 12,935 3,275 1,623 7,276 9,204 99 387 99 387 • J 178 241 11,622 719 967 46,885 42,962 25,175,131 J 6,386,413 25,348,886 Unknown 173,755 6,343,451 Totals .. 207 824 207 824 " 65,136,648 16,750,116 65,636,837 123,975 500,189 16,626,141 "OoH rtuty al I olistaed in (he South b I ilaud on 3 at MCarob, 1891, by "The floltj Duty Vbol lion AoC, 183] "
Quarter ended 31et March, 1905. Quarter ended 31st March, 1904. District. Quantity. Value. Value. Quantity. Quantity. Value. : - \ - Auckland Marlborough .. Nelson West Coast .. Otago Oz. •47,679 2,533 31,801 42,962 £ 189,207 10,130 127,097 173,755 Oz. 47,037 307 1,121 34,566 42,052 £ 165,237 1,228 4,457 138,224 169,968 Totals 123,975 500,189 125,083 479,114
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No. 10. Statement showing the Price of Gold per Ounce, Price charged per Ton for crushing Quartz or Cement, and Prices charged for Water per Sluice-head per Week, during the Year ending 31st December, 1904.
Price r,f an\A Price charged per Price charged for District. ™ e n o ™ M Ton for crushing Water per Sluicepei uunce. : Quartz or Cement. head per Week. Remarks. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. Auckland—Thames .. .. .. j 2 12 6 0 5 0 £3 to £4 Coromandel .. .. £3 15s. to £4 0 10 0 Paeroa .. .. .. 440 Te Aroha .. .. 4 4 0 Waihi .. .. .. 4 1] 0 .. .. Tauranga •■ Gold refined by Waihi Gold Mining Company, other gold prod uced ranges from £1 10s. to £2 10s. No water sold. • Marlbobough—Havelock .. ... 3 17 0 Blenheim .. .. i £3 12a. to £3 15s. Nelson.— Wangapeka .. .. £3 10s. to £3 15s. Motueka.. .. .. £3" 12a. to £3 14s. : .. .. Charleston ' .. .. 3 19 0 .. 2 5 0 Inangahua .. .. £3 18s. to £4. Collingwood .. .. £3 13s. 6d. to £4 Is. Takaka .. .. .. 3 14 6 Westport .... 3 18 3 Murchison .. J £3 17 , to £4 ls . \ Q 1Q Q Wbstland —Hokitika, Kanieri, and! „„ , „ Waimea J I £3 1Hs - to £i • • 2 10 ° Totara and Eoss . .. 3 18 0 Stafford .. .. .. 3 18 0 .. 1 10 0 Greymouth .. .. 3 18 0 0 12 0 ! 0 10 0 Kumara.. .. .. 3 18 0 .. 100 Ahaura .. .. .. 3 19 0 0 10 0 10 0 Okarito . . .. 3 18 0 '20 in. 40 in. 20 in. by 2 in. Moonlight Gold is worth up to £4 3h. per oz. Otago and Southland—Hindon .. . .. 3 17 6 Tuapeka.. .. .. 3 17 6 .. 3 0 0 Pre" eZ°tion and Waiau I 6^ ,0 • £15s to£l 15s. Orepuki and Bound Hill ) ! £3 18s ' bd ' .. ! 2s - 6d - to * 3 Arrow (Wakatipu Goldfield) 3 17 0 0 12 6 100 and Queenstown Mount Ida .. ] Macrae's, Hyde .. 3 17 0 .. 10 0 Hamilton, Serpentine ) Maerewhenua .. .. 3 17 0 .. 10 0 Cromwell .. .. 3 17 0 Waikaia.. .. .. 3 17 6 080 140 Tapanui.. .. .. 3 17 6 Wyndham .. .. £3 16s. to £318s. .. .'. Roxburgh .. j Clyde and Alexandra ■ 3 17 0 Black's .. .. j Gore .. .. .. 400 20 in. by 2 in. 40 cubic in. 1 sluicehead. 20 in. by 2 in. 20 in. by 2 in.
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No. 11. Return showing the Average Prices of Provisions and Live-stock for the Year ending 31st December, 1904.
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Live-stock. Meat. District. a) I 3 I-α IN goo — I * i is if O 3 E a, 4." 3D o 3 5 w i 4 d 0 Eh - i : 1 O , Pi i Per lb. Per lb. Perlb. Per Per Im. bushel. Per head. Per head. Per head. Per head. Per head. Per lb. Per lb. Per lb. P<M- Per qt. lb. Per lb. P«i Perlb. Per gallon. Per. hhd. Per gall. Per lb. Per lb. Per lb. Auckland — Thames Paeroa.. Goromandel Tauranga Te Aroha Waihi .. Marlborough — . Blenheim Havelook Nelson — Wangapeka Collingwood Takaka Inangahua Lyell .. ) Murchison Westport Charleston Ahaura Westland — Stafford .. ) Waimea Hokitika and Kanieri Ross Okarito Kumara Greymouth Otago — Hindon Tuapeka Tapanui Cromwell Clyde .. ) Alexandra Roxburgh Black's .. ) ■Queenstown Wyndham Arrow (Wakatipu Goldfield) Mount Ida Nen thorn Waikaia Riverton and Orepuki Gore 90/ 80/ 100/ 112/ 140/ 95/ 27/ 17/ 27/ 42/ 60/ 27/6 d. IS 2 2 14 2 If 1/ li 11 10 1/1 1/ /ll' /10 /6 /9 /9 /6 /v /8 /6 ft 1/10 1/6 1/4-1/10 1/8 2/ 1/-1/10 11/6 15/ 12/6 11/ 15/ 4/6 5/9 5/6 4/6 3/6 8 6/10-10 7-10 5-10 8 6/10-9 10/ 10/' 12 10-40 5-40 5-40 15 20-40 15/ 12/ 15/-20/ 4O/-7O/ 17/6 2O/-7O/ 15/-20/ 1O/-35/ 22/ 30/ 15/-20/ 10/-40/ d. 5 5 5-9 3-8 6 5 d. d. d. ' d. d. d. ! 5,6 4 I 2J % 3 : 1/6 4if 6 4,2 1 2J 1/6 3-7 I 7 2§ 2J 1 2j; 1/4-3/ 3J-6 5 3 3 ] 2i-4 : 1/-2/6 5 6 3 13 J 3 1/10 316-7 4:3 1 2J-3 1/-2/ 5/6 5/6 5/6 5/6-7/ 6/ 5/6-8/ 15/-20/ 18/ 26/ 10/ 9/ 20/ "n i/ 85/ 90/ 32/6 28/ IS 1 /9 r< 1/9 2/ 10/9 13/ 3/3 5/ 5 5-12 29 9-40 17/ 28 18/-20/ .. 4-6 6 4-6 6-8 3 1 8 1/10 5 5 4 31 1 3 : 2/ 5 41 4 3 1J 3 2/-3/ 5 6" 4 : 3 2 4 [1/10-2/6 5 6 3 3 1 31 2/ 6 6 5 3 13 2/ 6 6 4 4 2 I 3J 2/ 5/3 6/ 16/ 20/ 95/ 85/ 90/ 110/ 90/ 90/ 112/6 30/ 27/ 25/-66/ 2 2 2 2 /8 1 /Hi /8 1/1 /8 /ii β /8 /8 1/4 1/9-2/6 1/9 2/ 14/ 15/ 11/ 15/ 5/6 5/ 4/6 4-6 6-7 5-6 7/10/0 10/' 15-40 10-50 8-40 7-70 14/-20/ 30/-70/ 15/6 15/-35/ X7/-22/6 20/-30/ 20/ 5/ 3 6 4 5-7 61-7/ 6/ 6/ 6/ 10/ 7/ 15/-24/ 26/ 24 1/1 i/ /9 /6 /8 /8 2/ 15/6 12/6 14/ ] 16/ ! 7/ 6 20 18 50/ 6 6/ 20/ 26/ 35/ 25/ If 2 2 1/ 1/ 1/ /10 "p 1/9 2/ 2/ 4/3 6/ 6/ 11 7/10/0 I 8-15 10/ 20 35 10-60 20/ 37; i 23/ 70' 15/-25/ 3O/-8O/ 6 6 6 6 5 3 13 1/9 6 6 6 3 1 3 1/10 6 j 8 4 3 2 3 2 5/6 6/ 5/6-6/6 16/6 18/ 15/ 100/ 30/ li X / i/ i/ /8 1/9 u/ ; 5/6 7 5/ 28 ! 18/ 40/ 6 6 J 7 4 3 1 31 1/10 5 7 6 d lN 2/6 6 6 4 3 j 1 3 2/6 51 .. .. 4 2 4 2/6 8 7 16 3 2 3 1/3-2/ 6-8 7 4 2J 1J 3 2/ 41 .. 4 31 lj 31 2/3 5J 6 I 3 21 1 ! 2| 1/8 5 6 3 3 113 1/8 5 6,4 3 lji 3J 1/8 6/ 26/ 12/-30/ 15/ 22/ 22/ 16/6 85/ 130/ 114/ 85/ 90/ 25/ 30/ 30/ 23/6 26/ If 2 3 2 If /9 1/2 1/3 1/3 1/ /7 /8 /9 /8 /7 1/6 2/ 2/ 1/6 1/9 11/6 15/ 16/ 13/ 12/6 4/ 6/ 5/6 4/6 7-8 5-10 8/10-9 8-13 3-9/10 5/ 15-35 10-75 15-40 9-40 9-40 15/ 30/-40/ 18/ 50/ 20/ 20/ 40/-100/ 11/-18/ 18/-65/ 4 7 7 4-8 5/6 6/6 6/6 7/-8/ 5/ 90/ .. ! 25/ 2 14 li If 1/3 /9 /7 1/ /10-1/ i/ /9 /8 2/3 : 1/6 1/9 1/9 16/ 12/ 12/ 11/ S'/' 3/3 3/6 6-12 6 4/10/0 8 12-40 15-40 30 15-60 13/-24/ 13/-23/ 25/ 18/ 45/ 20/-27/ 40/ 4-8 6 6 5 6/ 5/6 5/6 6/ 21/ 100/ 28/ 18/ 90/ 28/ 2 1/3 1/3 /8 1/9 12/ 4/6 5 7-45 16/6 50; 6 5 J 7 ! 5 2 I* 31 2/ 5/-7I 18/ 1 90/ 80/ 90/ 25/ 32/ 25/ 14 14 14 If 1/ 1/ 1/ /10 /10 /10 /8 ft /8 1/ 1/8 1/ 12/-13/ 12/ 12/ 5/ 3/ 5/ 3/9 6/7/10 8 6/7/10 18-60 25 18-60 13/-20/) 30/-50/ 17/6 ! 45/ 13/-20/I 30/-50/ 5-7 6 5-7 41-6 6 4-6 3 1 3 1/10 ' 6 7 4 211 1 3 1/9 5-6 ! 6 6 4 13 1/10 5-6 6-7 4 :' 3 2 3-3 J 1/6-2/4 3 [ 3 I 3 5/6 51-61 20/-25/ 18/ 20/-25/ ]02/ 90/ 82/6 27/-42/ 30/ S3/-35/ 2 2 ii 1/1 1/ /10 /8 /10 /10 /6 /8 /9 /8 /8 1/6-2/3 2/ 1/1 1/8 13/ 15/ 12/6 11/ 3/4 3/9 3/6 7-10 8-10 5 10 12-45 25 30 50 18/-23/ 50/-60/ 18/ 32/6 20/ 30/ 17/6 , 40/ 6-8 7 4-6 6 6 j 6 : 4 4 2 4 2/3 4-6 7-8 3 3 13 1/6-2/ 5 4J 8 2J 1 21 2/ 3-31 i 2 i 5/3-8/ 6/ 5/-6/ 5/ 18/-25/ 30/ 27/-39 ..
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No. 12. Table showing the Average Rate of Wages per Week for the Year ending 31st December, 1904.
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District. General Managers. Legal Managers. Mining Managers. Engineers. Enginedrivers. Stokers. Blacksmiths. Carpenters. Miners. Labourers. Boys. Chinese. Agricultural Labourers. Demestio Servants. Auckland — Coromandel .. Tuames .. .. I Te Aroha Paeroa Tauranga Waihi £ s. d. £500 to £600 £ s. d. 10 0 £1 to £2 2 0 0 £1 to £2 £ s. d. £4 to £5 £3 to £5 6 0 0 £4 to £10 2 8 0 £ s. d. 4 0 0 £3 to £3/10 4 0 0 £4 to £8 3 0 0 £ s. d. 2 14 0 2 14 0 2 11 0 £2/10 to £3 2 10 0 £2/14 to £3 £ s. d. 2 8 0 2 8 0 2 2 0 £2/5-£2/ll 2 0 0 2 5 0 £ s. d. 2 14 0 2 8 0 3 0 0 £2/14 to £3 £3 to £3/12 2 10 0 £ s. d. £2/14 to £3 3 0 0 3 0 0 £2/17 to £3/10 3 0 0 2 17 0 £ s. d. £2/5 to £2/14 2 5 0 2 11 0 £2/8 to £3/10 2 8 0 2 8 0 £ s. d. 2 8 0 2 2 0 2 2 0 £2 to £2/10 2 2 0 2 5 0 £ s. d. 0 5 0 5/ to 30/ 0 15 0 £1 to £2 10 0 1 16 0 £ s. d. £ s. d. £500 to £1000 8 0 0 £200 to £1200) •• 116 0 10 0 i 10/ to 30/ 1 16 0 j£l and found 10/ to 12/ 10/ to 15/ 7/6 to 15/ 10/ to 17/6 10/ to 15/ 10/ i - ■ • •■ MAELBOBOUGH — HaveliCk Blenheim 10 0 3 10 0 3 0 0 2 14 0 3 0 0 2 8 0 2 16 0 2 14 0 2 10 0 2 14 0 3 0 0 2 8 0 £2/8 to £2/14 2 2 0 £1/16 to £2/8 5/to' 15/ 30/-35/ found 25/ and found 12/ to 20/ 7/ to 15/ Nelson — Collingwood Takaka Inangahua Charleston Westport Lyell and Murohison .. Ahaura £6 to £8 £6 to £8 4 0 0 £i to £10 £3/10 to £4 3 0 0 2 10 0 £3/10 to £4 2 10 0 3 0 0 2 10 0 £3/10 to £4 2 17 0 2 14 0 £3/10 to £4 2 8 0 3 12 0 3 10 0 3 12 0 2 17 0 2 8 0 £2/17 to £3 2 14 0 2 14 0 3 0 0 3 14 0 2 11 0 2 2 0 2 11 0 2 14 0 2 8 0 2 14 0 2 8 0 15/ to 25/ 19/ and found 10 0 10 0 1 10 0 10 0 1 10 0 £2/5 to £3 20/-25/ found £1 to £1/5 8/ to 20/ 7/ to 12/ 5/ to 20/ 15/ 12/ to 20/ 12/, 15/ £1 to £2 4 0 0 3 0 0 10/' to 20/ 4 0 0 5 0 0 5 0 0 4 0 0 4 0 0 3 0 0 3 10 0 3 0 0 2 14 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 3 10 0 3 6 0 .. £1 to £1/5 0 15 0 15 0 £1/ & found 10 0 Westland — Waimea and Stafford .. Hokitika and Kanieri .. Ross Kumara Gr eymouth Okarito 6 0 0 • - • 6 0 0 2 0 0 1 10 0 1 10 0 2 0 0 £1 to £2 5 0 0 4 0 0 6 0 0 4 0 0 £4 to £6 3 10 0 4 0 0 4 10 0 3 10 0 £3 to £5 3 0 0 3 12 0 3 10 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 2 10 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 3 10 0 3 0 0 4 0 0 £3 to £3/10 £3 to £3/15 3 10 0 4 4 0 3 12 0 £3 to £4/4 £3 to £3/12 4 10 0 2 14 0 2 14 0 3 3 0 3 0 0 £2/10 to £3 2 14 0 2 14 0 3 0 0 2 18 0 £2/2 to £3 2 14 0 1 10 0 1 10 0 1 10 0 10 0 8/ to 20/ 10 0 1 16 0 1 10 0 1 16 0 10/ 9/ to 10/ 10/ 5/ to 15/ 7/6 to 20/ 15/ 5 0 0 2 10 0 £1 to £1/10 20/-3o'/found 30/ and found .. • • Otago and Southland — Hindon Tuapeka Tapanui Cromwell Clyde .. \ Alexandra Black's Koxburgh .. J Waikaia Orepuki and Riverton .. Arrow Queenstown Mount Ida Gore Wyndham 12 0 0 £4 to £6 j 5 0 0 1 10 0 2 0 0 £1 to £4 15 0 5 0 0 3 10 0 4 10 0 4 10 0 5 0 0 5 0 0 3 10 0 £4/10 to £6 4 0 0 2 14 0 2 10 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 2 2 0 3 0 0 1 3 0 0 2 14 0 3 0 0 £3 to £3/12 4 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 3 10 0 3 10 0 £2/8 to £2/14 2 2 0 2 10 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 2 2 0 2 0 0 2 5 0 £2/8 to £2/14 2 8 0 0 10 0 10 0 15/ to £1/10 10/ and found 0 10 0 1 10 0 £1/5 to £1/10 15 0 10 0 1 10 0 15/ to 35/ and found £1/5 & found 10/ to 14/ 13/ 6/ to 20/ 12/6 to 15/ ! £4 to £5 I £4 to £5 J 5 0 0 1 13 0 10 0 10 0 4 0 0 1 13 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 4 0 0 4 0 0 4 0 0 3 10 0 3 10 0 2 14 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 2 14 0 3 0 0 £3 to £3/10/ 3 0 0 3 0 0 2 10 0 3 12 0 2 14 0 £2/8 to £2/15 3 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 2 8 0 £2/5 to £2/8 2 8 0 £2/8 to £2/15 2 8 0 2 8 0 2 8 0 2 2 0 2 5 0 2 8 0 2 8 0 £2/2 to £2/8 2 8 0 2 2 0 0 12 6 10 0 £1/10 to £2/2 £1/10 to £2/2 10/ to 15/ 0 17 6 0 6 0 2 5 0 2 5 0 £1 and found 10 0 15 0 1 10 0 30/ and found 20/-25/ found 1 16 0 12 6 12/6 10/ to 12/ 12/ to 15/ 12/ to 15/ 7/ to 12/ 10/ 10/ .. 2 8 0 2 8 0 2 0 0 2 8 0 •• .. 015 0 • ■
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No. 13. Number of Machines employed in Alluvial and Quartz Mining, and the Value thereof, for the Year ending 31st December, 1904.
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.chi Lner emplo; red in Alluvi ial Mini] ig. Ml Lchii tery em] .10: od ii Qui irtz-i iin: ing. District. Steamengines employed I winding, crushing, &c. I a 3 S i 1 = •? E-i a> o Sβ .853 53 i I si X 1 t EC n is 1! o U Is as $ 01 CD a '3 I 3 tc a o W Si er cm wi on teamilgines [ployed inding, uehing, &o. 9 ■i a B in a I c o 1 a m I CD I 4 >. 9 "3 g Approximate Value of all Mining Plant included in this Return. AggreNo. gate P.P. I i 3 B CD DC '9 m P Aggregate n-P-IB O j w i No. Auckland — Paeroa Coromandel Thames Te Aroha Waihi 16 24 27 1,342 706 1,252 11 305 168 462 20 345 10 5 25 3 9 £ 149,710 94,896 179,800 29 145 26 5,000 4 287,640 712,046 Totals 93 8,300 44 1,300 52 145 ..I Marlborough— Wakamarina Cullen's Creek Waikakaho Blenheim .. 1 1 15 1,000 2 1 1 2 20 7,000 I Totals .. ! ■ i 17 1 2 2 20 8,000 ! Nelson — Wangapeka Collingwood Takaka .. .. j Inangahua Charleston Lyell Murohison Westport Ah aura •• ! ■" 4 3 6 1 10 6 23 '2 30 ' 16 800 2 22 "28 - 440 i 28 '2 3 68 10,000 55,000 216,362 400 35,000 25,000 6,500 100,000 88 465 35 700 i 5 6 10 20 500 7 3 2 "30 16 i 17 1 '3 2 14 11 a 2 Totals 1,295 12 547 33 1 40 33 816 31 523 36 2 3 65 448,262 ■ - i —I Wbstland — Stafford Ross Hokitikaand Kanieri Greymouth Kumara 3 6 6,000 20 55 170 150 6 100 11 4 1 ■2 3 4 4 5 ' 'I 40,000 6,000 7,000 52,290 25,000 596 90 25 16 2 1 4 2 Totals 1 4 3 6 6,395 8 797 29 14 21 2 2 130,290 4 Otago and Southland — Tapanui Hindon Tuapeka Cromwell Clyde and Alexandra Roxburgh Black's Orepuki, Waiau, and Roundhill Preservation Waikaia (Switzers) Arrow Queenstown Naseby Kyeburn and Clarke's Hamilton's and Sowburn Hyde and Fullerton's Macrae's, Strath Taieri, and Shag Valley Serpentine St. Bathan's, Ida Valley, &c. Gore I 3 1 4 HO 500 1,000 139 150 20 400 40 10 26 106 8 12 50 8 2 2 1 18 2G 52 12 2 2 1 1 1 2 2 4 1 1 1 16 16 30 14 4 8 1 3 4 1 5 5 15 30 15 10 10 75 2 1 2 1 1 i 2,000 710 80,000 153,875 400,000 6,000 48,000 15,000 35,000 86 29 128 88 47 4G 63,150 29 2,337 I 1 13 1 115' I I 2 135 37 206 10 I 1 I 1 1 2,000 805,735 Totals 10 119 2! S 335 1 1 15 sum: :ary. .uekland larlborough Felson Vestland itago i 10 4 119 29 3 6 17 1,295 6,395 2,337 12 8 2 1 ! .. 547 .. 797 ! 29 335 I 13 l,b80 ! 42 2 33 14 115 ••I 1 21 2 1 1 22! 4 40 .. .. 2 ■ - 2 I 40 4 93 33J I is 8,300 816 135 44 1,300 52 .. 2 20 .. .. 31 523! 36 2 .. .. .. .. 37 206; 10 1 114 2,049 98 3 3 '.'. 1 .. 145 65 h 712,041 8,00( 44S,26i 180,291 805,731 Totals 11 123 29 3 6 10,044 22 164 141 9,251 3 4.. 211 2,104,33a
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No. 14. Table showing approximately the Number, Description, and Value of the Water-races, Tail-races, Dams, Reservoirs, and Ground-sluices in Operation during the Year ending 31st December, 1904.
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Wai ;er-races. Tail l-races. D, mm. Bes< irvoirs. Grow id-sluices. District. Approximate Total Cost. No. Length Milea. No. of Sluiceheads. Approximate C0Bt. No. Approximate Cost. No. Approximate Cost. No. Approximate Cost. No. Approximate Cost. Auckland— Coromandel Thames.. Te Aroha Paeroa Waihi .. 6 19 1 166 17 6 25 3 197 38 21 160 15 2,451 379 £ 4,500 58,000 3,000 120,946 "7 £ 360 1,000 3 70 1 35 20 £ 510 770 200 5,000' 3 2 3 £ 50 5,000 3,000 s £ 5,060 64,130 3,200 129,946 1 Totals 208 269 3,026 186,446 1,360 129 6,480 8,050 202,336 Marlbobouoh— Blenheim Havelook 81 11 27 11 154 25 3,970 417 9 165 6 4,135 507 15 90 Totals 41 38 179 4,387 165 15 90 4,642 Nelson— Wangapeka, Baton, and Sherry Oollingwood Inangahua Charleston Westport Lyell Murchison Ahaura Motueka Takaka 2 107 518 30 254 108 253 200 2 8 4 127 412 160 169 98 200 420 3 5 2 1,129 3,700 300 1,383 280 1,022 1,700 10 47 250 158,039 164,873 3,000 16,634 9,300 10,125 160,000 1,000 2,300 2 69 546 40 190 25 74 90 1 6 100 7,945 52,457 200 25,907 2,500 2,650 18,000 60 100 74 624 40 405 22 61 90 2 8 10,994 23,436 4,000 14,190 2,250 3,760 3,000 70 160 1 50 400 176,978 240,766 7,200 56,731 14,050 16,535 181,000 1,130 2,560 6 Totals 1,482 1,598 9,573 525,521 1,043 109,919 1,326 61,860 50 697,350 Westland — Hokitika & Kanieri Boss Kumara Greymouth Okarito Stafford.. 327 143 200 509 14 230 223 119 115 448 15 310 416 590 526 2,088 104 550 157,825 67,000 5,833 21,791 6,180 25,000 133 57 198 820 1 200 3,740 900 7,020 19,603 24 8,000 318 25 71 1,031 2 300 3,460 7,500 4,850 14,0841 70 5,000 11 7,000 6 30 700 600 165,025 76,100 25,303 55,478 6,304 42,000 6 1,000 1 2 30 3,000 Totals 1,423 1,230 4,274 1,409 39,287 1,747 34,964 17 8,000 39 4,330 370,210 283,629 Otago and Southland— Hindon Tuapeka Tapanui Clyde, Alexandra, Black's, and Roxburgh Arrow Cromwell Waikaia Biverton and Orepuki Queenstown Naseby Kyeburn & Clarke's Hamilton's and Sowburn Hyde & Fullerton's Macrae's, Strath Taieri, and Shag Valley Serpentine St. Bathan's and Ida Valley Wyndham Gore 25 330 1 618 107 573 2301 138! 137 25 920 2 1,436 180 1,482 i 400 201 225 100 1,850 4 2,600 216 2,300 800 741 821 5,000 18,000 100 85,000 14,603 105,685 40,000 23,591 54,075 5 400 330 127 312 200 13 158 70 9,000 15,000 4,733 14,678 2,000 4,695 9,920 3 320 157 24 241 120 51 42 350 8,500 18,000 1,350 11,300 2,400 1,647: 1,745 3 10,000 u> 5 30 400 5,450 35,500 100 128,000 20,686 131,663 44,800 29,933 65,740 1311 3,161 4,654 75,542 766 23,730 368 19,720 118,992 1,500 100 3 2 9 2 ■20 28 1,500 100 Totals 3,475 8,043 14,134 423,196 2,311 83,826 1,898 65,012 10,000 15 430 582,464 su: :ary. Auckland .. Marlborough Nelson Westland .. Otago 2081 269 3,026 186,446 8 42| 38 179 ! 4,387; 9 .. 1,48211,598 j 9,573 525,52111,048 .. l,423jl,230 • 4,274 283,629,1,409 .. 3,475 8,043 14,134 423,196 2,311 1,360 165 109,919! 39,287| 83,8261 129 6 1,326 1,747 |l,826 6,480| 61,860 34,964 65,012 8 17 3 8,050 .. I 15 7 8,000 39 10,000 15 90 50 4,330 430 202,336 4,642 697,350 370,210 582,464 Totals .. 6,63011,178 31,186 1,423,17914,780; .. 6,630 ! 234,557 4,534 168,316 28 26,050 76 4,900 1,857,002 Totals 11,178 31,186
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No. 15. Return of Cases in the Wardens' Courts, and Costs awarded, for the Year ending 31st December, 1904.
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District. Number of ; Mining Disputes adjudicated on. l_ Aggregate Ai Claimed. Aggregate Amount of Value. .moan at of Value. Recovered. Amount of Costs awarded. ! ill! Auckland — Coromandel Thames Tβ Aroha Paeroa Waihi .. 14 33 21 114 69 £ s. d. 169 3 i 435 17 8 99 16 1 322 19 3 67 9 10 £ s. d. 6 7 0 274 4 0 58 7 0 103 3 10 48 17 10 £ s. d. 4 13 0 40 10 6 2 4 0 14 9 0 30 12 0 Marlborouoh 4 12 6 3 10 2 6 2 4 0 2 Nelson — Inangahua Collingwood Lyell and Murchison Westport Charleston Takaka Wangapeka 10 3 2 40 4 2 341 10 0 395 5 9 3 8 9 930 10 6 10 5 0 10 8 0 3 0 0 5 12 6 3 8 9 818 8 0 21 0 0 1 15 0 1 12 0 41 9 6 6 7 0 1 18 0 9 5 i Wistland— Kumara Greymouth Hokitika and Kanieri Stafford.. Ross Ahaura .. Okarito 18 13 22 5 161 5 9 3,262 1 2 279 10 10 801 6 3 110 4 0 220 2 2 247 15 4 250 0 0 3 0 0 87 2 8 51 15 3 24 5 0 32 325 4 0 174 7 6 14 0 0 Canterbury— Ashburton Otago and Southland — Tapanui Hindon Tuapeka Cromwell Roxburgh .. .. \ Black's .. .. .. [ Clyde and Alexandra .. ) Waikaia Orepuki, Longwood, and Riverton .. Arrow (Wakatipu Goldfield) Queenstown Gore Mount Ida Wyndham i 2 20 6 5 11 10 6 59 2710 6 5 13 2,040 6 8 50 0 0 97 14 6 10 7 6 63 3 9 112 0 0 412 15 0 611 3 5 13 39 1 0 15 0 0 23 7 6 6 10 0 63 3 9 110 0 0 7 5 0 o'io o 12 0 105 5 0 10 0 0 3 15 0 2 8 3 5 13 0 3 18 6 21 2 0 • • • • i i 3 4 48 Totals 532 10,447 7 7 2,610 0 2 502 10 8 74
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No. 16. Return of the Number of Mining Leases or Licenses in Force on the 31st December, 1904, the Extent of Ground leased or held under License, and Rental per Annum.
Mining Leases. District. No. Gross Acreage. pe *j£num. Auckland— Coromandel Thames Tβ Aroha Paeroa Puhipuhi Waihi .. 85 112 A. B. P. 3,174 2 28 6,052 2 20 £ s. d. 257 18 0 1,223 18 6 56 17 62 2,833 2 16 429 0 0 5,184 3 8 799 19 0 56 15 0 1,322 13 0 Mablbobough— Havelook Blenheim 4 9 414 0 30 537 2 34 58 10 3 191 15 0 Nelson— Collingwood Inangahua Charleston Ahaura Lyell Murchison Westport Motueka Nelson 3 172 23 200 40 43 27 2 3 938 3 4 6,834 3 3 583 0 0 8,700 0 0 1,259 0 25 1,218 1 22 824 2 0 31 3 33 225 0 0 234 15 0 1,188 3 6 77 17 0 1,600 0 0 348 7 0 390 0 0 217 7 6 12 0 0 84 15 0 Wbstland— Hokitika and Kanieri Kumara Greymouth Boss Okarito 57 52 50 41 15 774 1 4 632 3 0 4,485 0 0 1,972 0 0 739 0 0 214 7 6 240 7 6 1,338 10 0 753 9 6 132 8 (i Otago and Southland — Cromwell Wyndham Waikaia Black's .. Clyde and Alexandra Roxburgh Naseby Arrow (Wakatipu Goldfield) Queenetown Riverton and Orepuki 110 2 36 [ 114 3,102 0 0 18 0 0 1,356 0 0 4,959 0 0 427 8 9 6 10 0 350 0 0 1,536 7 6 124 320 409 43 1,752 0 2 1,094 0 15 1,500 2 38 2,129 2 20 517 0 0 410 0 0 562 10 0 45 15 0 Totals 2,231 63,756 2 22 14,599 8 6
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Name of Company. Date of Registration. Amount Value of Scrip w _ m>1 -, i „,„„„+ Number Subscribed °* 1 given to Share- 3l8£?* tSd un Arreara of Calla of share " Number of Men employed Quantity and Value of Gold or T Silver produced since Total Expendi- •„ J • Registration. ture since — Registration. "ividenda Quantity. Value. P aid - Amount of Debts owing „ by Company. Quantity. A Value. Big Beetle Gold-mining Go. (No Liability) Bunker'3 Hill Gold-mining Co. (Ltd.) Coromandel Freehold Proprietary Gold-mining Co. (No Liability) Coronation Gold-mining Co. (Ltd.) .. Golden Belt Gold-mining Co. (Ltd.) Golden Spark Gold-mining Co. (No Liability) .. Harbour View Gold-mining Co. (No Liability) .. Hardy's Mines (Ltd.) Haurnki Freeholds (Ltd!) Hauraki No. 2 Gold-mining Co. (No Liability) .. Kuranui Gold-mining Co. (Ltd.) Mahara Royal Gold-mining Co. (Ltd.) May Queen Extended Gold - mining Co. (No Liability) New Chelmsford Gold-mining Co. (Ltd.) New Eclipse Gold-mining Co. (Ltd.) New Maratoto Gold-mining Co. (Ltd.) New May Queen Gold-mining Co. (Ltd.) New Moanataiari Gold-mining Co. (Ltd.) New Monowai Gold-mining Co. (Ltd.).. New Saxon Gold-mining Co. (Ltd.) New Una Gold-mining Co. (Ltd.) Old Alburnia Gold-mining Co. (Ltd,) Old Hauraki Gold-mining Co. (Ltd.) Pride of Waihi Gold-mining Co. (Ltd.) Rising Sun Gold-mining Co. (No Liability) Royal Oak Gold-mining Co. (Ltd.) Sunbeam Gold and Silver Mining Co. (Ltd.) Tairua Broken Hills Gold-mining Co. (Ltd.) Te Puke Gold Reefs (Ltd.) Victoria Gold-mining Co. (No Liability) Waihi Beach United Gold - mining Co. (No Liability) Waihi Consolidated (Ltd.) Waihi Consols Gold-mining Co. (Ltd.).. Waihi Extended Gold-mining Co. (Ltd.) Waihi South Gold-mining Co. (Ltd.) Waihui Gold-mining Co. (Ltd.) Waimangu Gold-mining Co. (Ltd.) Waiotahi Gold-mining Co. (Ltd.) 31/7/01 21/6/95 11/11/95 £ 5,000 18,000 18,750 £ 1,483 11,000 313 £ 250 6,000 AUCKLAND DISTRICT. £ s. d. £ 100,000 0 0 4 126 80,000 5/ & 3/ 150,000 0 0 0J 117 375 172 1 5 Oz. 251 5,182 £ 755 15,777 £ 2,347 26,215 11,348 £ l^325 43 15 17/8/04 12/8/02 17/12/03 15/4/03 6/5/04 25/1/99 10/7/95 12/9/95 9/4/03 12/11/95 5,000 20,000 2,000 1,925 20,000 20,000 12,000 22,394 5,132 15,000 736 13,358 243 1,644 11,855 1,275 7,226 8,428 2,875 7,506 250 5,250 8,000 100,000 2d. & Id. 55 198,369 Various 11 48,000 0 0 1 73,900 0 0 5 76 40,000 0 10 0 145 400,000 0 0 9 18,175 0 2 6 89,575 0 2 8 13 102,637 Various 152 95,500 0 1 10$ 155 98 172 26 87 57 372 12 101 174 82 4 12 2 6 28 14 2 9 10 3 60 185 101 1,300 171 483 267 4,001 27 848 3,456 1,566 438 14,088 569 2,798 9,670 4,196 7,755 8,219 7,762 8,636 3 30 4 85 1 79 1,430 6 - 1,500 1,143 18/9/03 9/9/03 3/10/04 13/10/04 6/6/04 4/10/04 15/5/04 10/9/03 25/7/03 31/3/03 15/1/01 16/10/95 22/3/04 30/6/03 12/7/99 14/5/98 2/9/90 12/10/98 1,294 10,000 5,000 5,250 5,000 7,500 4,792 3,901 11,000 12,500 50,000 18,000 12,500 11,257 14,550 11,122 16,722 7,000 1,157 3,958 1,313 1,042 2,450 1,198 1,313 5,927 2,224 1,666 4,023 5,000 2,500 125 8,000 1,250 1,900 6,875 667 31,056 0 0 10 138 100,000 0 0 9£ 100,000 105,000 0 0 3 100,000 0 0 2J 100,000 6d. & 3d. 50 95,832 0 0 3 49,300 7d.,6d.,4d. 29 110,000 0 11 31 100,000 5d. & 6d. 401 100,000 0 0 7 1 89,484 0 12* 100,000 I .. 153,850 lid. & 1/4 4 145,500 0 2 0 101,478 2/6&2/2J 110,829 0 3 5J 140,000 0 10 169 37 112 11 254 168 77 169 98 189 89 234 47 37 100 147 111 176 183 10 8 6 5 12 4 9 5 20 4 2 45 2 50 1 10 8 258 300 386 408 83 88 20 1,652 459 868 90 l^119 231 224 59 5,038 7,847 13,391 1,516 4,078 648 1,546 2,916 2,381 1,779 1,268 6,498 11,798 1,467 3,957 6,711 2,917 53,761 11,239 27,835 3,321 l^250 22,891 4,545 48 76 73 393 540 401 374 20 355 634 24 12 420 93 417 117 ioa 2 1859 3,084 14,550 11,122 32,473 3 1188 23/3/00 27/5/03 12/8/95 21/6/04 7/12/00 1/12/04 1/8/71 25,000 12,500 149,967 32,181 2,250 6,750 18,000 1,875 1,918 17,913 1,071 1,627 1,000 15,000 15,000 2,500 5,498 22,527 100,000 0 3 4J 3 98,060 4d. & 5d. 133 149,967 0 3 1J 21 128,725 0 3 8 2 60,000 0 0 7£ 40 90,000 6d. & 1/ 6,000 j 2 10 0 141 84 423 160 35 103 58 1 4 8 4 9 308,058 3,454 1,406 18,275 289 1,646 156,593 430,340 70,511 230 48 6 64 45 6,188 2,500 619,237 163,373 102,230 5,088 323 3,961,237 1,755 46,749 70,511 6,188
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Name of Company. Date of Kegistration. Subscribed Capital. Amount of Capital actually paid up. Value of Scrip given to Shareholders on which no Cash paid. Number Amount of Shares paid up allotted, per Share. Number Arrears of Calls. present. Number of Men Quantity and Value of Gold or Silver produced since Registration. Total Expend!- i,? 0 ** , } , turn ainno AmOUnl Of Amount of Debts owing „ by Company. Quantity. Value. Al Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) .. Addison's Long Tunnel Gold-mining Co. (Ltd.) Amikitea G ld-drvdging Co. (Ltd) Atlas Prospecting and Gold-mining Co. (Ltd.) .. Belle Vue Gold-dredeing Co. (Ltd.) BignelPs No Town Gold dredging Co. (Ltd.) Big River Gold-mining Co. (Ltd.) Blackwater River Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Britannia Gold mining Co. (Ltd.) Craig's Freehold Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Daylight Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Garden Gully Gold mining Co. (Ltd.) Greenstone junction Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) .. Greenstone Sluicing Co. (Ltd.) Horse T< rrace Sluicing C:>. (Ltd.) Keep-it-Daik Quariz mining Co. (Ltd.) Kells' S uioing Co. (Ltd.) Kohikohi Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Macleod's Terraco Sluicing and Water-distri-buting Co. (Ltd.) Mineral Belt Copper-mining Co. (Ltd.) Minerals (Ltd.) Minerva Gold-mining Co. (Ltd.) Mokoia Gold-dndging Co. (Ltd.) Montd'Or Gold-mining and Water-race Co. (Ltd.) Montgomery's Terrace Hydraulio Sluicing Co. (Ltd.) Moonlight Gold dredging Co. (Ltd.) Nelson Creek G ld-dredf.ing Co. (Ltd.) New Feddersen Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) New Kohinoor Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) New Lyell Sluicing Co. (Ltd.) New Scotia Gold-mining Co. (Ltd.) New Shetland Ten ace Sluicing Co. (Ltd.) Newton River Hydraulic Sluicing Co. (Ltd.) New Trafalgar Dredging Co. (Ltd.) New Woodstock Dredging Co. (Ltd.) .. North Beach Gold -dredging Co. (Ltd) .. No Town Creek Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Parapara Hydraulic Sluicing and Mining Co. (Ltd.) Prince of Wales Drtdging Co. (Ltd.) .. Reeves's Proprietary Gold dredging Co. (Ltd.) .. Rocklands Beach Gold dredging Co. (Ltd.) Slate River Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) .. 13/11/99 24/9/98 20/3/01 4/8/02 17/10/02 10/4/00 11/4/91 27/4/00 3/3/99 20/8/00 15/5/00 8/8/01 22/9/99 22/1/89 2/8/04 2/3/74 7/4/02 27/5/00 4/4/03 £ 8,500 1,500 12,500 21,000 3,400 9,000 12,000 9,475 10,000 6,500 6,000 13,883 7,500 7,000 5,000 20,000 2,850 14,667 14,535 £ 6,700 1,413 9,603 460 3,330 4,840 9,725 8,892 1,934 4,126 4,243 3,871 7,500 2,703 2,638 6,208 2,850 11,946 7,720 NELSON £ I "'83 2,500 4,160 3,000 7,160 2,500 1,899 9,018 1,500 2,300 2,000 10,000 1.250 2,500 DISTRICT (INCLU: £ ». d. i 8,500 10 0 1,500 10 0 12,500 10 0 21,000 0 0 5j 3,400 10 0 9,000 10 0 24,000 0 8 3 9,475 0 18 0 20,000 0 7 1| 9,000 0 14 0 7,899 10 0 22,900 Various 12,000 0 15 0 7,000 0 11 6 5,000 20/& 15/ 20,000 0 16 2J 4,100 10 0 14,667 10 0 14,535 10 0 DING WEST COAST). £ I 127 9 24 398 104 21 19 12 131 293 60 115 24 431 116 177 93 499 233 129 29 363 13 52 15 143 114 112 38 7 4 12 9 12 9 11 10 Oz. 3,441 1,498 646 363 1,407 24,975 3,034 2,283 1,009 £ 13,428 5,915 2,486 1,416 5,450 100,426 12,170 8,938 3,908 £ 21,049 7,020 13,185 468 1,918 9,758 66,410 18,340 7,993 4,985 3,770 2,815 19,301 19,078 2,601 239,834 3,410 21,169 7,457 £ 2,125 177 900 47,366 3,316 2,592 1,548 77 1,348 1,959 707 58 2,062 84 129 1,505 50 266 55 451 1,583 6 8 4 2,901 4,036 16 11,229 15,868 16 53 3 16 4 1J925 93,978 21 2,001 361,079 80 7,639 138J917 12/11/03 13/6/03 24/2/90 21/4/99 25/7/82 28/9/00 14,395 6.628 12,000 9,000 12,000 17,500 2,341 3,853 6,428 7,750 10,800 11,714 10,000 2,550 400 1,250 14,395 20/ 5/ 26,512 0 5 0 17,285 0 6 3 9,000 10 0 12,000 0 18 0 22,900 i 1 0 0 88 34 29 98 18 188 30 10 149 13 4 1 8 18 11 340 2,947 17,536 112,513 1,533 2,098 4,098 11,108 23,066 82,944 20,830 50 1,144 37 821 4,617 28,800 388 1,925 39,000 5,500 2,592 7/5/00 1/7/99 1/8/04 25/11/04 26/8/04 22/5/00 20/5/04 19/12/02 13/4/04 25/7/03 27/2/00 8/3/00 18/6/92 17/10/99 19/10/99 1/9/99 12/3/04 7,750 8,500 2,313 1,931 1,740 12,000 1,805 13,615 2,246 3,000 6,225 8,500 50,600 10,000 14,200 11,672 1,353 7,574 6,000 2,313 1,099 263 8,203 1,099 3,538 2,036 2,750 6,225 8,500 26,210 9,914 11,700 9,872 1,353 2,250 2,500 3,000 10,004 2,000 9,783 10 0 8,500 10 0 4,625 0 10 0 1,931 0 7 6 1,740 8/&4/ 24,000 0 10 0 I 1,805 0 12 6 13,615 20/10/6/8 4,246 10 0 3,000 10 0 8,325 10 0 12,000 10 0 40,600 20/12/5/ 14,000 10 0 14,200 10 0 11,672 10 0 1,453 10 0 103 80 18 78 28 23 18 179 122 29 41 i .. 8 210 47 18 97 136 150 63 86 94 253 125 52 8 12 9 9 5 1 4 12 1,054 11,678 688 1,576 112 1,594 4,171 46,415 2,699 4,727 448 6,160 13,295 38,884 3,724 304 282 13,147 571 8,394 1,068 4,844 19,294 23,157 54,248 17,828 29,527 19,272 23,364 809 1,574 289 213 922 129 257 47 1,219 165 215 343 2,100 3,500 20,000 4,000 2,500 1,800 100 1 8 10 20 8 18 8 10 629 4,053 6,514 7,172 1,985 3,335 2,313 503 2,433 15,755 25,161 27,539 7,783 13,093 9,080 10,799 172 212 802 298 608
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Name of Company. Date of Registration. Subscribed Capital. Amount of Capital actually paid up. Value of Scrip given to Shareholders on which no Cash paid. Number of Shares allotted. Amount paid up per Share. Number 4 rr An va A f Paiiti °' ShareArrears of Calls. holders at present. Number of Men Quantity and Value of Gold or Silver produced since Registration. Total Expend!- .Ji } , ture since nt P' Registration. Dividends Amount of Dobtb owing by Company. Quantity. Value. NELSON DISTRICT (INCLUDING WEST COAST] — continued. t i Slate River Sluicing Co. (Lta.) Takaka Sluicing Oo. (Ltd.) Three-mile (Gre-nstone Creek) Dredging Co. (Ltd.) Totara Flat Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Ulster Gold-mining Co. (Ltd.) United Gold-mines (Ltd.) Wairau Valley Gold-mining Co. (Ltd.).. Westland Water-supply, Electric Power, and Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) 26/7/00 28/1/01 15/9/99 21/2/03 20/4/04 20/4/04 25/5/04 8/10/00 £ 14,680 5,395 6,500 5,007 7,500 7,500 2,014 3,838 £ 14,647 5,395 6,500 950 1,363 373 812 3,003 £ £ s. d. 1,200 13,480 10 0 3,725 9,120 10 0 1,500 8,000 10 0 2,411 5,007 1 0 0 450 30,000 0 13 30,000 0 0 4 9,085 44,396 1/10 & 1/ 12,000 3,838 0 16 0 33 85 44 105 51 86 45 90 31 Oz. 921 2,478 3,371 1,032 £ 3,684 9,297 13,046 3,997 £ 16,582 13,692 19,285 5,145 1,320 1,189 585 4,233 £ £ 12 10 8 2 2 4 1 2*736 400 15 421 2,400 31 22 694 1 "l3 100 "62 67 230 846 Totals .. 3,805 227,461 883,117 926,534 280,289 466,717 285,280 155,695 647,904 3,603 417 26,146 Alexandra Bonanza Gold-dredging and Sluicing Co. (Ltd.) Alexandra Eureka Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Alexandra L» ad Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Alpine No. 2 Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) .. Argyle Gold-nredging Co. (Ltd.) Arrow Palls Gold-mining Co. (Ltd.) Bakery Plat Sluicing Co. (Ltd.) Barewood Gold-mining Co. (Ltd.) Central Charlton Dredging Co. (Ltd.) .. Champion Gold-mining Co. (Ltd.) Charlton Creek Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Chicago Gold dredging Co. (Ltd.) Clutha River G. ld-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Clyde Dredging Co. (Ltd.) Crewe Gold-dredging Co (Ltd.) Cromwell Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Deep Stream Amalgamated Hydraulic Sluicing Co. (Ltd.) Doctor's Point Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Dunstan Lead Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Earnscleugh Gold dredging Co. (Ltd.) .. Electrio Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Enfield Gold dredging Co. (Ltd.) Enterprise Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) .. Enterprise Water- race Co. (Ltd.) Ettrick Gold Steam-dredging Co. (Ltd.) First Chance Dreoging Co. (Ltd.) Gabriel Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) 5/9/99 27,000 17,086 OTAGO 3,000 DISTRICT I 21,393 (inclu: 10 0 ing south: 330 ■AND). 140 6 331 1,168 19,902 412 14/11/99 26/7/99 1/5/99 24/12/02 4/4/98 10/9/96 24/12/03 8/12/99 30/12/98 5/5/99 1/11/99 31/3/04 17/5/95 7/9/02 10/10/98 4/2/97 12,000 17,521 6,220 6,000 30,500 2,500 8,000 5,300 10,000 4,000 2,500 2,300 6,000 2,000 5,300 8,500 14,521 6,220 6,000 2,342 2,013 7,000 5,300 4,382 4,000 6,750 950 5,850 1,600 5,300 8,500 12,000 3,000 825 27,750 300 6,000 1,700 12,000 17,521 6,220 6,000 30,500 2,500 8,000 7,000 10,000 5,000 5,000 2,300 6,000 5,000 7,000 12,000 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 20/ & 4/ 0 18 6 0 10 0 10 0 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 0 15 0 10 0 0 16 0 10 0 10 0 8 4 "is 30 195 123 11 33 28 41 111 64 75 68 42 82 13 147 57 14 8 1 10 12 21 8 7 9 7 3 8 7 16 14 7,367 6,418 2,938 2,295 1,397 2,604 2,683 3,787 2,208 4,515 4,132 33 12,197 1,154 10,891 5,933 28,108 24,850 11,366 9,082 5,396 9,785 10,298 H,766 8,459 17,481 16,087 150 46,954 4,413 22,847 16,723 24,642 12,160 13,003 8,476 10,918 9,987 17,147 22,481 20,711 13,691 1,000 33,848 6,143 26,127 30,707 10,950 14,032 3,416 900 l'063 2,800 2,800 500 4,120 20,600 20,825 7,744 163 229 47 129 340 105 1,663 180 197 412 265 113 159 46 1,000 2,500 1,000 150 3,000 1,700 3,500 "25 11/2/01 31/5/99 15/7/01 2/9/99 31/10/99 24/8/91 7/2/67 29/8/90 23/6/02 12/6/00 60 7,500 8 26,000 5,000 7,000 4,800 9,000 3,500 3,350 30 17,489 8 3,000 10,992 26,000 2,000 3,500 602 17,500 11,000 26,000 7,000 7,000 16 10,500 7,000 5,290 0 10 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 300 0 0 10 0 10 0 '10 0 30 8 201 9 268 62 140 7 113 151 56 8 33 18 14 3 8 1 7 4,853 14,236 34,474 3,118 16,870 7,413 8,003 2,266 3,407 18,799 55,050 134,027 12,406 65,339 28,li34 30,804 7,777 13,140 30 27,925 37,084 33,069 15,406 42,827 28,868 34,352 8,356 15,537 4,369 4,950 96,843 1,575 23,846 13,581 4,718 3,150 958 12 204 1,398 2,179 189 223 233 239 107 698 5,000 3,500 4,800 8,366 3,500 2,315 2,000 3,500 2,150
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Name of Company. Date of Begistration. Subscribed Capital. Amount of Capita] actually paid up. Value of Scrip given to Shareholders on which no Cash paid. Number of Shares allotted. Amount N™<£ Number 01 pSrV^ 80^ 1,3 - &*™}* Befistration. presen . Quantity. Value. Total Expend!- . Tota > , Amount of t-iiro rsiSco Amount of Debts owmt bSSS&. "JS-*. Com * pW Quantity. Value. OTAGO I HSTRI0Tcontinued. £ 2,600 11,000 3,500 2,500 9,000 1,500 14 6,500 5,000 2,600 10,694 3,500 2,500 9,414 1,384 14 6,300 3,700 £ 2,600 12,794 3,500 2,500 11,000 3,000 1,014 6,500 5,000 £ b. d. 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 20 0 0 10 0 10 0 a Oz. 498 4,663 3,280 12,316 14,242 10,883 691 26,889 1,912 £ 1,894 18,141 12,708 47,429 54,831 41,899 2,697 104,017 7,536 £ 4,417 18,750 10,463 26,094 54,866 29,511 3,001 27,429 3,416 £ £ 175 273 76 192 1,172 658 253 463 Garden Gully Dredging Co. (Ltd.) Golden Bed Dredging Co. (Ltd.) Golden Crescent Sluicing Co. (Ltd.) Golden Gate Dredging Co. (Ltd.) Golden Run Dredging Co. (Ltd.) Golden Treasure Dredging Co. (Ltd.) Gordon Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Hartley and Biley Beach Dredging Co. (Ltd.) .. Hessey's Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Hit or Miss Water-race Co. (Reg.) Inchdale Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Island Block Gold-dredging and Sluicing Co (Ltd.) Junction Electric Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Junction Waikaka Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Jutland Hydraulic Dredging Co. (Ltd.) Kia Ora Victoria Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Lady Annie Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Lady Roxburgh Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Ladyamith Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Last Chance Hydraulic Sluicing, Elevating, and Dredging Co. (Ltd.) Livingstone Creek Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Local Industry Gold-mining Co. (Ltd.) Loch Lomond Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Lone Star Dredging Co. (Ltd.) MacCharlton Gold-dredging Co (Ltd) Majestic Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Manuherikia Gold-dre'dging Co. (Ltd.).. .. Manuka Mining Co. (Ltd.) Masterton Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Matakanui Gold-mining Co. (Ltd.) Matau Dredging Co. (Ltd.) Milk Creek Freehold (Ltd.) .. .. .. Molyneux Hydraulic Dredging Co. (Ltd.) Molyneux Kohinoor Dredging Co. (Ltd.) Mount Buster Mining Co. (Ltd.) Mount Morgan Sluicing Co. (Ltd.) Muddy Creek Sluicing Co. (Ltd.) Mystery Plat Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Naseby Dredging and Hydraulic Sluicing Co. (Limited) New Alpine Consols Dredging Co. (Ltd.) New Bendigo Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd!) 14/8/03 5/5/99 26/11/98 13/3/95 29/6/91 11/7/93 27/2/03 14/7/97 22/7/02 19/6/67 8/2/00 26/2/00 2/9/99 10/10/00 28/6/01 10/8/01 29/11/04 3/3/00 19/4/00 27/7/99 22/12/02 21/10/91 20/2/03 15/3/02 6/10/00 31/7/99 1/8/99 26/5/04 6/1/04 22/1/02 16/10/97 27/11/03 25/5/00 27/1/00 20/4/96 2/7/02 2/11/01 16/7/00 16/10/97 5,500 24,030 26,000 5,100 5,000 9,100 4,200 9,000 12,000 9,950 3,500 1,500 2,475 720 6,000 6,500 6,000 200 5,000 7,000 6,200 4,000 5,896 7,325 6,480 800 1,120 5,512 5,000 12,030 4,940 4,100 5,915 14 4,586 3,964 4,655 3,493 1,300 1,975 600 2,545 5,700 6,000 200 3,500 7,000 6,200 4,000 5,896 5,059 2^000 1,600 1,500 1,000 200 1,300 1,500 12,030 26,000 1,900 900 4,186 2,000 3,000 3,300 7,000 25,000 26,000 7,000 5,000 9,100 4,186 11,000 14,500 9,950 3,500 1,500 2,475 720 6,000 6,500 12,000 200 5,000 7,000 7,000 80 5,896 9,130 216 2,800 1,845 5,512 5,000 10 0 10 0 10 0 0 13 0 10 0 10 0 0 10 0 0 14 0 10 0 0 17 4 ! 1 0 0 0 16 8 160 7 32 200 27 53 147 42 7 343 76 3 89 89 317 42 8 34 16 123 86 103 24 13 69 15 38 10 186 7 62 8 123 29 91 170 13 7 26 103 24 9 8 8 7 12 8 7 9 8 7 13 8 8 7 16 8 8 8 11 8 4 7 10 8 7 8 8 8 7 8 7 7 2,471 4,772 13,819 410 1,421 6,308 143 2,114 2,289 1,730 9,335 18,576 53,476 1,578 5,425 25,587 554 8,128 8,812 5,322 11,912 24,142 33,007 7,787 10,612 24,546 737 10,240 10,814 7,511 1,269 5,513 22,625 9,594 14,596 79,625 2,250 643 20,150 7^053 1,984 1,985 977 239 344 357 1,500 950 678 244 239 688 180 111 153 694 368 96 204 500 800 6,000 1,500 7,000 800 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 50 0 0 1 0 0 JB1&13/6 20 0 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 0 15 3 "26 1,071 4,027 391 1,719 1,869 3,058 11,160 43 698 1,486 8,596 377 9,459 1,999 2,263 549 2,692 2,988 3,124 3,984 15,501 1,510 6,731 7,242 11,815 42,644 167 2,719 5,650 33,127 1,462 28,630 7,739 8,716 2,113 10,503 11,694 12,025 7,960 15,379 3,876 7,037 11,835 16,487 21,726 670 4,364 5,069 22,666 5,817 34,814 10,963 3,530 2,892 9,383 14,075 13,614 2,288 360 1,300 25,787 1,000 350 14,875 200 120 359 388 2,300 4,320 2,000 725 1,000 2,000 3 4 9 8 6 5,602 1,370 5,292 800 1,120 4,512 2,287 738 1,929 2,500 #•- 403 29 808 269 3/7/02 3/2/03 3,750 4,400 3,750 4,400 3,750 2,200 7,500 6,600 0 10 0 10 0 1,126 178 1 1 1,375 485 5,245 1,882 7,114 6,691 927 57 1,553
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Name of Company. E Hf S c™ Amount Value of Sorip r °f t _. given to Share-rh-?i»i1 v holders on which paid a u P y "° O»s" P»id. Number of Shares allotted. Amount paid up per Share. Arrean of Callt. Number of Shareholders at Number of Men Quantity and Value of Gold or rr»*.i a™™,,* r.t Silver produced since Total Expendi- .^ ota i „, Amount of Registration. ture since mo^ nt i ,f Deb 's owing Eeeistration Dividends by Quantity. Value. paid. Company. Quantity. Value. OTAGO I ISTRICT- £ s. d. 0 17 6 continued. £ 4,194 £ 4,194 £ 4,793 £ Oz. 1,776 £ 6,864 £ 5,308 £ 3,954 £ 99 New Fourteen Mile Beaoh Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) New Golden Beaoh Hydraulic Elevating and Dredging Co. (Ltd.) New Golden Biver Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) New Half-way House Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) .. New Lafranohi Dredging Co. (Ltd.) New Maori Point Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) New Monte Christo Dredging Co. (Ltd.) New Perseverance Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) New Roxburgh Jubilee Dredging Co. (Ltd.) New Skipper's S'uioing Co. (Ltd.) Ngapara No. 3 Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Nokomai Hydraulic Sluicing Co. (Ltd.) Nugent Wood Dredging Co. (Ltd.) O'Brien's Patent Hydraulic Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Olrig Dredging Co. (Ltd.) Otago Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Ourawera Gold-mining Co. (Ltd.) Paterson's Freehold Gold-mining Co. (Ltd.) Phcenix Dredging Co. (Ltd.) .. Phceoix Water-race Co. Ltd. (Reg.) Punt Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Revival Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Riley's Beaoh Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Rise and Shine Gold dredging Co. (Ltd.) Rising Sun Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Round Hill Mining Co. (Ltd.) Roxburgh Amalgamated Mining and Sluicing Co. (Ltd.) Royal Waimumu Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Sailor's Bend Dredging Co. (Ltd.) Sailor's Gully (Waitahuna) Gold-mining Co. (Ltd.) Sandy Point Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Scandinavian Water-race Co. (Reg.) Sheddon's Waikaka Freehold Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Shotover Quartz-mining Co. (No Liability) Smith Gold-mining Co. (Ltd.) Success Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Sunshine Dredging Co. (Ltd.) Tallaburn Hydraulio Sluicing Co. (Ltd.) 17/3/04 12/12/03 21/4/04 25/11/01 26/1/04 22/8/04 21/7/04 21/4/04 22/1/02 16/9/02 13/9/99 26/3/98 24/11/02 18/3/00 13/3/99 20/5/95 23/5/95 15/7/99 27/9/02 12/10/67 10/11/04 27/8/03 22/2/01 24/2/00 16/2/01 30/7/02 2/3/89 3,000 1,500 8,000 2,500 1,498 1,500 14,000 2,500 3,414 5,000 24,000 3,000 750 7,000 5,000 3,000 8,000 1,500 1,500 1,750 2,600 8,625 10,000 8,000 28,245 29,152 2,510 1,495 4,000 1,124 1,383 676 2,500 811 5,000 7,000 2,450 750 6,000 2,000 3,000 7,592 1,500 1,500 1,094 1,300 7,311 9,746 5,500 6,753 13,091 4,000 2,500 115 14,000 5,000 811 2,000 17,000 550 250 1,000 3,000 4,000 3,000 3,000 8,000 3,369 1,498 1,500 14,000 7,500 3,414 7,000 2,400 3,000 1,000 7,000 5,000 3,000 12,000 30 1,000 1,750 2,600 9,000 12,000 8,000 5,649 29,152 10 0 0 10 0 10 0 £1 & 5s. 10 0 10 0 10 0 0 12 6 10 0 10 0 10 0 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 1 0 0 0 19 0 50 0 0 1 10 0 0 12 6 0 13 0 1 15 0 1 0 0 10 0 5 0 0 10 0 6 5 13 236 84 8 98 52 57 157 41 34 34 127 170 24 78 40 39 7 72 66 17 29 15 18 27 16 119 186 83 180 160 8 9 7 7 7 20 8 6 7 38 8 8 13 11 16 7 1 9 8 8 10 10 30 18 540 76 1,236 40 125 26 1,302 6,118 440 1,861 10,547 1,285 148 4,482 10,012 6,961 1,922 2,108 292 4,798 157 479 102 5,025 23,771 1,676 6,662 40,318 5,134 568 17,491 38,545 27,543 20,517 7,645 4,760 1,748 4,687 893 1,112 654 5,501 10,435 4,140 12,487 33,603 6,141 2,057 19,740 34,578 21,537 27,956 8,805 935 1,028 4,590 18,030 35,529 13,468 92,350 70,098 800 14,241 13,884 1,050 200 3,825 6,875 9,415 2,400 1,200 7,432 4,441 61 47 926 430 66 379 358 75 763 384 401 225 253 2 J 625 114 1,250 600 4,500 2,000 2,500 21,492 15,000 254 1,046 2,761 6,222 1,886 19,771 19,865 4,063 10,643 23,916 7,278 78,778 77,183 325 3,460 300 310 117 17 300 484 377 391 "31 847 21,498 6/10/00 1/9/99 3/6/96 20/2/03 1868 26/4/00 5,500 8,000 2,000 8,000 12,000 4,318 5,330 6,500 100 8,000 12,000 4,318 1,800 5,500 8,000 2,000 8,000 240 6,500 10 0 10 0 0 10 0 10 0 >0 0 0 10 0 4 46 183 10 74 21 25 10 8 9 23 3,128 2,528 1,925 2,827 12,432 9,771 7,109 10,978 15,259 13,518 5,688 16,242 2,305 2,791 1,600 2,000 15,660 6,500 367 275 41 565 5,407 130 2! 182 4,474 17 1282 23,065 6/3/98 19/10/98 16/7/97 24/8/03 3/12/04 7,245 1,700 2,400 7,066 1,700 2,100 1,500 300 28,980 2,000 2,400 8,000 12 0 5 0 10 0 10 0 105 43 18 23 165 7 12 0 7 1,634 897 7,375 93 70 6,268 3,544 28,426 359 268 11,586 5,407 21,189 8,055 1,284 959 135 220 243 8,000 9 1900 1,200 1,200 100 0 0 6 120
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Name of Company. Date ol Registration. Subscribed Capital. Amount of Capital actually paid up. Value of Scrip given to Shareholders on which no Cash paid. Number Amount 5a? ber Number of Shares paid up Arrears of Calls. h °i5^ r a ™; of Men allotted, per Share. present employed Quantity and Value of Gold or Silver produced since Registration. Total Expenditure since Total Amount of Dividends paid. Amount of Debts owing Company. Quantity. Value. Taniwha Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Tinker's Gold mining Co. (Ltd.) .. Undaunted Gold-mining Co. (Ltd.) Unity Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Upper Waipori Alluvial Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Victoria Gold-mining Co. (Ltd.) Vinegar Hill Hydraulic Sluicing Co. (Ltd.) .. Waikaia Gold dredging Co. (Ltd.) Waikaka Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Waikaka Kia Ora Goid-dredging Co. (Ltd.) '.'. Waikaka Queen Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Waikaka Syndicate (Ltd.) Waikaka United Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Waimumu Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Waimumu Queen Gold-dredging Co. (Ltd.) Waipori Consolidated Gold Dredges (No Liability) Waitahuna Dredging Co. (Ltd.) OTAGO DISTKICT '— continued. 19/12/02 10/6/02 1/3/98 8/8/00 3/9/89 19/5/03 23/9/00 20/10/03 9/5/00 10/7/03 6/7/99 20/12/01 11/2/99 29/11/97 21/6/99 22/3/99 22/2/02 £ 700 15,000 15,000 4,200 3,440 1,000 6,000 1,750 4,900 5,000 5,510 3,000 4,700 6,000 5,200 2,500 1,380 £ 700 15,000 15,000 4,200 1,713 750 6,000 1,750 4,628 £ 15,000 l^667 1,750 1,600 5,000 1,050 4,000 6,500 1,000 1,800 225 700 15,000 1,500 10,500 4,800 1,000 6,000 3,500 6,500 5,000 5,510 7,000 11,200 7,000 7,000 2,500 1,380 £ s. d 10 0 1 0 0 10 0 0 1 0 0 16/8&12/2 0 15 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 £ 6 8 16 31 123 77 7 12 33 58 15 92 17 22 84 00 7 23 7 8 9 7 9 3 7 9 S 7 8 8 16 8 8 7 Oz. 1,473 2,085 7,223 4,496 16,399 54 211 2,988 375 2,998 2,101 6,796 5,565 1,984 3,019 605 £ 5,670 8,026 28,049 17,253 62,794 202 4,688 824 12,135 1,438 12,468 8,315 26,166 21,755 7,700 11,715 2,330 £ 5,156 7,744 15,449 10,747 49,635 63 4,042 2,513 14,230 1,526 17,432 10,756 30,871 24,592 12,118 12,508 3,867 £ 1,190 3,750 10,875 6,100 14,280 930 £ 136 366 100 418 10 50 856 181 295 113 300 5 247 99 285 5,495 2,700 4,700 6,000 4,672 2,275 1,380 10 0 0 18 0 10 0 10 0 0 18 0 10 0 1 0 0 8 1,119 2,100 5,320 3,235 1,225 1,813 483 9 Totals .. 789,602 523,349 374,320 49,221 845,837 1,377 9,680 1,037 519,574 1,985,351 1,836,049 661,324 Grand totals ;1,875,556 972,002 632,245 5,454,978 6,735 3,176,526 18,573 1,777 793,784 3,219,92!
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Name of Company. „ , f Amount Amount -RoSctvJ of Value of Scrip Number paid up tinnof Subscribe a Capital given to Share- of Shares per rSfiia („ Capital, actually holders on which on Colonial share: nS™,, paid up no Cash paid. Register. Colonial UOIOny ' in Colony. Register. Number .rrears of Calls : of ShareColonial holders on Register. Colonial Register. Number of Men employed Quantity and Value of Gold or Silver produced since , „ ,. lotal Amount of Registration. Total Ezpendi- Amount of D tbts owing ture since Dividends "»""»"»'"s Registration. paid in ' Quantity. Value. Colony. company. in Colony. Quantity. AUCKL iAND DIS iTEICT. Arrindell Syndicate (Ltd.) New Zealand Crown Mines Co. (Ltd.) .. Waihi Grand Junction Gold Co. (Ltd.) Waitaia Gold-mines (Ltd.) £ 4,300 200,000 240,000 76,207 £ £ 12,000 100,000 112,500 20,000 5,000 43,877 5,665 20,181 £ s. d.j 10 0! 10 0 10 0 10 0 £ a. d. I Oz. £ £ 2,000 481,550 98,689 23,845 £ 500 2,279 10/12/03 27/6/96 i 22/12/97 16/7/96 3,113 23 0 0 4 123 36 121 7 204 46 18 216,008 516,487 12,224 5^880 17,615 306 Totals 520,507 74,723 23 0 0 284 275 221,888 .. 3,113 244,500 .. 534,102 606,084 12,224 3,085 OTAGO DIS1 PRICT. Premier Sunrise (N.Z.) Gold-mining Co. (Ltd.).. 11/4/02 Totals Grand Totals 2,500 523,007 2,500 2,500 2,500 3,113 247,000 .. I .. I ... 13 4,018 15,045 16,516 13 4,018 15,045 16,516 23 0 0 284 288 225,906 549,147 622,600 12,224 •• 3,085 74,723 74,723
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THE GOLDFIELDS OF NEW ZEALAND: REPORT ON ROADS, WATER-RACES, MINING MACHINERY, AND OTHER WORKS IN CONNECTION WITH MINING., Appendix to the Journals of the House of Representatives, 1905 Session I, C-03
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