THE CROMWELL REEFS.
The Cromwell Quartz Crushing Co. is getting out very good stone from deep sinking on a lower level than former workings on their reef. The next crushing at Logan and Co.'s battery is from a portion of the ground called the " Golden Link," situate between both leases of the company, and as the stone is very rich, the next washing up is expected to exceed 500 ozs. _ A contract has been accepted for sinking an additional 50ft. in the shaft of No. 1 west of the Bendigo reef, at £1 per foot. The original shaft was : 4©4m about 50 feet. The second shaft in No. 2 west, is down more than 60 feet, following a substantial leader from the surface, where golden stone was struck. This is one of the first claims taken up on this reef. "Work has been vigorously carried on by the two working shareholders (Messrs. John Wilson and Hugh Henry) from the commencement. Mr. Vv r ilson was offered £3OO for his share some time since, but declined to sell, as he expects to do better by working the claim than by selling out. Mr. Andrew Dalzie), of No. 9 east on Logan's line, will be ready for a trial crashing as soon-a an opportunity occurs of getting the Aurora battery. He is getting out some good stone at present.
The Aurora Company intend to proceed with the erection of dams as soon as possible for holding spare water.
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Mount Ida Chronicle, Volume II, Issue 60, 25 March 1870, Page 3
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246THE CROMWELL REEFS. Mount Ida Chronicle, Volume II, Issue 60, 25 March 1870, Page 3
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