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Grey River Argus, Volume IX, Issue 676, 19 May 1870, Page 4

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[ross guardian, 14th inst.] The Band of Hope Company's past operations, thanks to the combined efforts of thoir manager, Mr J, Grimmond. and the engineer, Mr Colville, have been carried out -very creditably, and the onterprising shareholders, are about to reap the reward of their pluck and energy. Along the whole: face of ; the: chamber, which is in a distance of 12ft from the shaft, the gold is distinctly visible, and, if the dirt which has already been raised and washed is to be taken as a criterion, thie prospects of this company are of a cheering nature. The contractors for the erection of the self-feeding paddock have commenced operations, and intend completing the same in 14 days.- ' ' The little .engine, bought' for the purpose of working a gigantic washing cradle, is to be on the ground during the ensuing week. „ ',. „ . ,' " '. '; . ",_"■ . ... The contractors for the tunnels in the Drainage Shaft have completed their work, and tenders are issued for ; driving two others from the extremities of those finished. The engine is still employed pumping,' and they expect to rdsunie work next week. . ; ;"- The Great Ross Extended Company are still engaged sinking. The shaft is down a depth fof 121 ft, and, with' very, little water to contend against. The machinery works splendidly.; They are finishing a large workshop, which will be a great convenience, as they intend doing all their work. ... Smith and party, at Swiper's, have registered their, claim for seven days for the purpose; we understand, of erecting machinery in the shape of a wheel, as the depth is too great for manual labor. The grpund^sluicjng is, still being, proceeded with, and gives good payable wages in most instances.. It is expected that when the Will-and-the-Way Company get their new machinery to work, that other claims will be induced to try the deeperground, and as ; the ■pumping gear will be 'considerably largerthan'that in use at present, they 'expect to drain 'the flat. i; J"'