THE THAMES GOLDFIELDS.

Westport Times, Volume II, Issue 326, 17 August 1868, Page 2

THE THAMES GOLDFIELDS.

THE " THAMES ADVERTISER," AUGUST 6.) We arc glad to find that the new ground opened at Tinker's Gully, beyond the Shellback Greek, Tararau, is is giving early indications of its value. During the week some excellent prospects have been washed, we are aware of one gentleman of experience who values his share at upwards of £I,OOO, even at this early stage of the discovery.

A sample of 801b. of rough stone taken from seven men's ground, called the Fiery Cross (C P. Mitchell and party) was crushed and retorted yestorday at Qoodhall's Prince Alfred battery, the viehl of which was loz 3d\vt of amalgam op equal to sd\vts of retorted gold. The stone was merely crushed as a sample, no gold being visible in it. The ground from which this prospect was tho fourth claim pegged oft on Thursday week, by Mr Mitchell and others of the " old hands " on this goldfield. The latter pronounce it the best district yet found out, if the prospects obtained are any criterion. Ground continues to be pegged ofl" in the neighborhood, and the above party say that thoy wouhl have no difficulty in taking out 20 tons a day of stone similar to that tested. The Nil Despcrandum have struck a blue leader, or roof, running up the spur of their ground, which is expected to turn out well. Gold has been struck during the week in a claim called the Greenstone, near the Lucky Hit ground. A claim of "two men's ground has been taken up this week underneath the Forest Ranger, aud named the Express. The party hare set in a. drive in search of the Forest Ranger's leader. The Star of New Zealand, seven men's ground, adjoining the Bank of Ireland and Kerry Heads Claims, Waiotahi, taken up four weeks ago, struck gold on Monday last. The party commenced a drive in which they have opened a leader six inches in width, and taken out some good specimens, at a distance of 30 feet from the ■mrfaco. There are likewise two facing on. the claim, and preparations are be?n<r made to commence another drive.