Operations

New Tauri Field

Disappointed Miners Abandon Operations

From Our Own Correspondent

Port Moresby, April 8.

THE latest news from the new Tauri goldfield is far from encouraging and is causing disappointment to resi dents of the Territory, many of whom are directly interested in its develop ment.

The experienced miners have decided to abandon operations and the field has been described by one well-known miner as “an absolute washout.”

Prospecting parties have encountered a great deal of trouble with their car riers, who fear attacks from the hill tribes. Over 60 boys deserted from one party, leaving them with a mere hand ful to carry on their work.