FOX'S.

Grey River Argus, Volume IV, Issue 259, 10 September 1867, Page 3

FOX'S.

Wq take the following from the "Brighton Times":—' Although the rather dull state of mining matters is general, we are glad to say that the Welshman's and other terraces continue to yi^d a considerable amount of precious • metal, notwithstanding the small population engaged in mining operations. It is true that during the past fortnight several claims have been abandoned, not because the ground was worked out, but in consequence of the heavy expenses attached to the method of driving, the timber j being scarce and out of figure. ' j From the Pararoa rush and to the j south of Brighton, we are informed that auother party beside the prospectors have struck payable gold, and that the population on that spot is increasing daily. There are also between that rush and Brighton several other parties prospecting. As an instance of the success they have met with, we may mention that in a small gully, cemented black sand impregnated with gold, has been struck. The large water race of Sutherland and parby is approaching completion. I It is now four months since that gigantic work was commenced, and the erection of the flumes as well as the cuttings reflect great credit on the projectors, who we hope will be rewarded for their trouble. The fact that gold exists in payable quantities on a second and also on a third bottom at the several terraces,.has led several parties to try it. We know of several spots which promise good results, and as much as three grains to ■ the shovel have been obtained. Several parties are now engaged in coal miuing in the vicinity of Brighton': Thomas and party have nearly completed their tramway in conjunction with the line of Brighton and St. Kilda, and their operations will soon be in a fair working order, so that they will be able to supply any quantity of coal in a very short time. Logan and party have also opened up their level, and are working their face with a great natural advantage. Both j>arties have applied for leases, and two or three ofcher applications have also been lodg«i with the Warden with a view of working the coal seams on a large scale.