CARDRONA.

Cromwell Argus, Volume 1, Issue 52, 9 November 1870, Page 5

CARDRONA.

—o—(Prom our own Correspondent,) November 2, IS7O. Nothing particular lias occurred in mining matters for the last fortnight in this district, The weather has been unusually warm, and the snow is fast disappearing from the summits of our high-peaked ranges, bringing us an unlimited supply of water for sluicing purposes, The inhabitants here are energetically bestirring themselves to get up an Annual Race Meeting and other sports for Boxing Day. On Monday night last, a wellattended meeting was held at Keppal's Oardrona Hotel—Mr Quin in the chair. A working committee was elected, and a subscription list opened, when nearly £3O was subscribed in the room. This shows a fair prospect of liberal prizes and a lengthy programme. A Tote of thanks to the chairman terminated the meeting. A committee meeting is to be held at the same place next Monday evening, when rules and regulations will be drawn up. A programme will be submitted to the public at an early date.

(From another Correspondent.) November 2, 1870. For the last two weeks mining matters in this locality have been rather more healthy than usual. The Enterprise Company (deep lead) are getting excellent returns. Fox and party, as well as several other claimholders, are making good wages. A new company—the Eand of Hope—has been started for the purpose of working the ground adjoining the Enterprise Company's claim, on the deep lead. The shareholders anticipate they will have to tunnel about 500 feet from the creek into the hill before reaching the gutter. They have already driven upwards of sixty feet.