MINING
•A novel method of raining is being introduced by an Auckland syndicate at Red Jacks. During the next week, ilie. machinery is expected to be p"aceu 'on the job. It is of, the .caterpillarshovel type, and motor, driven. This type of machine is capable of handling a, yard per minute.. The apparatus is expected to work shallow ground,, and places where there is no fall for tailings: T-'ie machine, will elevate.' the wash .to*a. height of 12 feet in one operation. After depositing the material in the sluice box, the water .for f:\vashing is . supplied, by a centrifugal pump. It is to be hoped that this •method of mining will prove successful, 1 a'g it will then open up new ground ‘which the old miner could not work, through lack of fall, and shortage of water. 7 • •
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Hokitika Guardian, 28 July 1933, Page 3
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