THE NEW GOLD FIELD.

Colonist, Volume IV, Issue 427, 26 November 1861, Page 3

THE NEW GOLD FIELD.

MOUNT VALPY.

By the courtesy of the Chief Commissioner of Police, we are in possession of the following information, which reached him late last night from the crossing-place at the Molyneux. The diggings are situated on Captain from Tuapeka, and fifteen miles from the crossing-place at the Molyneux. They are Mackenzie's station, and are distant fifty miles stated to be very rick, and that there is ahundance of wood in the vicinity. The words italicised are quoted. Since the 12th, about 3000 persons have crossed the Molyneux. The crossing was effected in a little boat made for the purpose. A most distressing accident has occurred owing to the upset of the boat whilst left by the owner in the temporary charge of a man named Jack. The boat sunk, and the unfortunate man was drowned. The passage across is a hundred yards, with a swift current. The following is a description of the poor man; probably it will lead to luVidentification : A native of Ireland, known as Jack; about 30 years of age, sft. 4in. high, stout build, brown hair, very little (if any) whiskers; dressed in a digger's garb. In consequence of the loss of the boat, the miners have to go round by Tokomairiro, entailing an additional 30 miles.