PROSPECTING.

Tuapeka Times, Volume II, Issue 87, 9 October 1869, Page 3

PROSPECTING.

Sib, — I am glad to' see that you have taken up the question of prospecting, which many of us regard as of much more importance than where a few cockatoos can get grazing for their cattle. "X" makes a very good suggestion ; but I think if a requisition were got up to the Warden, asking him to hold a public meeting to discuss the whole question, it would be likely to bring out the opinion of all classes in a more satisfactory way. There are lots of ys here, working mere tucker ground, who only require a little encouragement and assistance to start prospecting, and the3e experienced miners who would be able to do their work well. The selling of auriferous ground is another thing miners should oppose, for we suffer quite enough from leaseholders to have a wholesome terror of men who have a complete right in the ground. Although peoplo know this, they go on crying out for Hundreds in the goldfields ; if they asked for commonage we would not object ; but as it is the miners, except the interested ones, are either forced to support the runholders, or give up their rights. I don't know if you will make out this, as I am not accustomed to writing for print, but what I say is honest 1 ana, &c,

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