THE BENDIGO REEFS.

Cromwell Argus, Volume I, Issue 19, 23 March 1870, Page 5

THE BENDIGO REEFS.

NEW REEF. On Tuesday;’ the 15th iuat., a now reef was discovered, cropping out on the surface, unci running parallel to Colclough’s and Stewart Richmond's reefs. It lies between the two, and is situated about 550 feet north of the former, and 400 feet south of the latter. We have visited the reef, and have seen fine gold in the surface stone, which is of a dark red colour. The reef is from Uin. to 2ft. thick. Being only just opened, or trenched on the surface, it is impossible as yet to say what may be the underlay or dip; from present appearances, however, it would seem to go down plumb. Messrs James Kelly and D. Broadfoot, the discoverers, have applied for a prospecting

claim. AURORA BEEP. The Aurora Company have been erecting a dam for holding their spare water. When this work is completed, there will be sufficient water to keep the battery con stantly going ; but until there is some rain the additional set of stampers will not start crushing for the public. ' BENDIGO REEF. The last washing-up of the Cromwell Quartz Crushing Co. yielded over 2000 ounces of amalgam, which on being retorted gave 400 ounces of gold. This is from about 90 tons of stone from the Golden Link claim. The stone in this claim looks excellent, and the prospects of the shareholders are exceedingly cheering.

Mr Thomas Logan, manager of the Cromwell Co., has purchased the interest of one of the original prospectors in No. 1 west on this line, at a very handsome figure. It speaks well for this claim to see such an experienced' reefer as Mr Logan iuaesting in it. ALTO KEEP. On the 18th inst., a contract for sinking an additional 35ft. in the present shaft in No. 1 east on this line was accepted, and the contractors have commenced operations already. ■ The contract price is 17s 61 per foot, shareholders supplying tools, and contractors finding powder and fuse.