MINING ASSOCIATION
The usual- monthly meeting of the Association was held at Mr. Busch's residence on Wednesday evening last. Pre-sent-Messrs. Jackson (chair), Cooper, Woodhul, Moore, Webber; and Shannon. The minutes of the last meeting were reao and confirmed. - «t n t- lett fw\ S readfr °m the Secretary;. tend WoUld b ° UDabl ° t0 a *' BUSINESS HELD OYER FBOM-LAST meeting: Letter from Mr. Joseph Packman, in reference to his -wish-to'- extend- his'stable S rfc* .°V lie east side of -bach's S" * J - C | t , ed - t0 ° n the ? r oun(f thatit would materially interfere with mining. - The report of Messrs, Stewart and GiL lespie (miners)-was next considered. Thisreforred to Mr. Wilson's resident areaabout a quarter of an acre. The report" stated that they had sunk and bottomed' three holes, averaging 10ft. 6in. in depth; and, from the prospects obtained, they were convinced the ground could not be made to pay with free water. -After some discussion it was considered that the ground in question, if sold, would be-de-trimental to mining interest. The usual vote of thanks to Mr. Busch terminated the proceedings.
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Mount Ida Chronicle, Volume V, Issue 286, 29 August 1874, Page 2
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