THE GOLDEN BAY ARGUS (UPHOLD THE RIGHT.) SATURDAY 29th March 1884,

Golden Bay Argus, Volume 1, Issue 44, 29 March 1884, Page 2

THE GOLDEN BAY ARGUS (UPHOLD THE RIGHT.) SATURDAY 29th March 1884,

We understand that it is the intention of the Directors to proceed at once with the erection of a Battery on th# Johnstons United Company, Bedstead Gully; the Claim looks very promising indeed, there is a large and well defined reef proven is different directions some hundreds of feet, and from a small heap of about 3 tons put rouy hly throagh a sluice box 7 ozs of gold was taken, and some really masnificient specimens, without a doubt the claim is remarkably rich and the wonder is what the original owners could have been oreaming about to have abandoned such a valuabl? propertv. We think that credit is due to r Lawn and his men lor the happy result achieved, thev had some difficulties to contend against, but the mine is now in Rpleaded working order.

We have to draw the attention ot The Board, to the want of a small hut very necessary bridge near Wests at Apes’ Flat, and also t® the wretched state of that (reek crossing beyond che Cemetary. And to thank them for the improvement at the Rockville Junction the Boiddors have disappeared and of—course, the ’Big' ones and the Little ones are grateful.

We draw attention to Dr Hoadleys announcement in another column, and those desirous of medical advice should avail themselves of the opportunity. Below will be found “Our Special’* on Quartz. It appears (so it is rumoured) that he got on the bust at old Sandvs, oh some 2 year old Cherry Wine, and was. only saved from a premature grave by the kindness of some Rockville Ladies, who administered warm tea ami matrimonial advice, la gratitude the patient has joined the Blue Ribbon Army, with the full intention (we presume) of carrying our the. ladies suggestions. He reports that old Mr McGowan is very ill, but is kindly attended to by his neighbors-