TRAFALGAR
vis the name given to. the Vatteryon the.: Karaka Creek, formerly known as the] Hokianga. This erection had been partially dismantled, but latterly considerable money has been spent on its reconstruction by the shareholders, Luke and party, who have taken up the ground contiguous to the mill, and are about to start crushing to-morrow with six head of stampers oa a large amount of crushing dirt easily available, and should the experiment realise 8 or 9 dwts to the ton the share;-'; holders have a good thing in hand. The battery has been thoroughly re-fitted, new house erected, and a heir waterwheel fixed in position, 25 feet diameter with 3 feet breast, with necessary flaming, and during the greater part the year will enable crushing to be do*e at I I the lowest rates. This mill will ajiobei I of great convenience to other adjoining ' claims, being only a short distance from ~ the wire iwa^ on the south? side ;of i thdx creek, connecting with the main tram.-? 'way. "■•': U. • ■■•>'"'• ■■'■■■ • . .7...;' ;.■ ■
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Thames Star, Volume VII, Issue 2150, 24 November 1875, Page 2
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172TRAFALGAR Thames Star, Volume VII, Issue 2150, 24 November 1875, Page 2
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