Spasmodic Prospecting
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Papuan Gold
N.Z. Co. Acquires Lease
From Our Own Correspondent
Port Moresby, Nov. 17.
GOLD is still attracting attention in the Territory, Mr. Dunstan’s report of the Tauri and Tiveri proved disappointing, as it is not as promising as he hoped it would be.
The more experienced miners man age to pay their way and make a living, in spite of the difficulties of the coun try, the expensive transport, and the hostility of the natives.
Until very much bigger finds are made, it seems hardly worth while to eke out a miserable existence in such isolation for a few pennyweights of gold, but the constant fear of attack by the inhabitants, who resent the miners’ invasion of their hills.
A mineral lease of 117 acres has been taken up by Mr. J. A. Miller, well-known in Papua, near Monda, inland from Yule Island, in the inte rests of a New Zealand company.
Mr F. Fason. a mining engineer, together with Mr. Miller, has pro ceeded to the lease to crosscut and open up the lode, so that later on it may be inspected by Mr. F. T. Gimson. a mining expert from New Zealand, who is expected to arrive later on.