OHINEMURI GOLDFIELD. [FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. Waihi. UNKNOWN.

Waikato Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2220, 30 September 1886, Page 2

OHINEMURI GOLDFIELD. [FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.

Waihi. UNKNOWN.

SiLvnitrox.—Tiie crushing of tlie recent parcel <if (JO tons Ins resulted in the handsome return of HOtz. retoited gold, being about If?.)/, to the ton. Tins is deemed satisfactory. Some tir«t class ore is now coming to hand. Mvitrnv E\ri:Ni>Ki>.—This mine has been crushing by fits and starts latterly, and the aggregate result of the last few weelcV wi/tking is «S3 iz. retorted gold, which the manager took down on Sitnrday to the Thames Union.—A parcel of 30 or 40 tons that has been lying about the mine, and deemed to be of not much value, was crushed, recently. Cleaning up took place on Friday last, the nett result being l!)n/. lOdwts. retotted gold. Considering the circumstances the return i> f.uily good. Winner.—The dine is in fmr-dass country, and there aie fa\onrable indications of tlu presence of gold. Reef should be in hand this week. Ko,i:.MOxr.— Another 55ft. driving should see the tunnel into the Roscmout ground. Country good. The Waihi Plains are to be thrown open for settlement in a short time.

Karang^ihakeCrown. -Mr (I N. McUruer, manager, repoits:—Woiking m stop's. Fair dirt grassed. Reef \ery wide, ft<«m sft. to 7ft., and being 1 strippp'l to average depth of a> foot or ISm. Some grand looking stone among the lait lot. Al);;i.lNK.—44o bags are now being carted to Paeroa. In the winze, tlie colour is very frequently observed, and there is some fir.stclass ore coming to hand from that part of the mine. Diamond.—Driving to get under shot of gold. About (iOft. driving required. Dumso.—Staits in a week or so. New Reduction Wohks (LnrrTKD.)—AII the sets in for the water-race. Everything running very smoothly. Great hopes entertained as to the success of this plant.

General Items. While returning from the death-bed of a patient at Owhaoroa on Saturday last, Dr. Cooper, of Te Aroha, was thrown from his horse, and had two of his ribs broken. Owing to Mr J. H. Walsh having transfeired his publican's license from Owharoa to Karangahake, the former place is sans, whisky. Theie are, however, four applicants on the warpath. The Owharoa prospecting low level contractors, through Mr M. Abbot's <l Smile of Forfune," have finished their last contract. The drive ia now in considerably over a thousand feet. A number of prospecting parties under Clause I, Regulation for Aid to Prospecting, are being formed. These provide regulation that Government subsidies parties, not exceeding three men from each riding in any country, at the rate of 15s per week per man, if they propose to confine their efforts to districts three miles from any main road or known wot kings. It is confidently believed that in two or three of these places where these parties intend fossicking there is existing rich, quartz. The recent fire at the Komata destroyed! over £400 worth of hay, oats, &c. Although it is deemed to be the work of an incendiary, no individual is as yet suspected.

Mr Gr. H. Carter advertises for two active horses. James Orr, carter, and B. Montague, contractor, both of Waiorongomai, have fil^d petitions in bankruptcy. Meetings of creditors advertised in another column. Messrs A. Bnckland and Co. will sell at Can; bridge on Saturday, s)fch October, produce, etc,, 70 head mixed, stores, choice beef, dairy cows, and GO horses of all descriptions On Tuesday, October 12, they will sell at Ohanpo, 500 head store cattle-, beef, dairy cowt>, &c. Mr W. Taylor, plumber and tinsmith, Hamilton, thanks bis customers for their libez-al support in the past, and intimates that he has removed to those premises situated between the Union Bank and The Waikato Tunes Buildings, where he has on view a large and varied stock of all requisites in the tiade. Yes ! It is certainly true. Ask any of your friends wbo have purchased there. GairKck ami Crrvnwell have numerous unasked Sac andt I very favourable commendations from country I customers on their excellent packing ©* Furniture, Crockery, and Glass, &c. Ladies and gentlemen about tn furnish should remember that Garlick and CranwelPs is thk Cheap Furnishing- W'harehouse of Auckland. Furniture to suit .ill rlassn, ; also Carpets, Floor Cloths and all House Necessaries. If your new house is ncirly finished, or, you are going- ro g et mar . '.eJ. visit Garlick and Cranwell, Queen-street a-id Lorne-stroet Auckland. Intending pur chasers can have a catalogue seat free.