Solomon Is. Gold.
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Discouraging Reports.
THE investigation into the gold possi bilities on the north coast of Guadal canal, B.S.I. —the result of discoveries made there towards the end of last year
—has been going on during recent months.
The information to hand is very meagre, but indications generally are that the exploratory company has been disappointed with the results. Tests were made on the river flats near the shore with a view to finding ground for dredging; but the gold found was not sufficient to encourage development on a big scale.
It is understood that the prospecting party will turn its attention to the higher portion of the rivers, and make a close examination of the actual country where the rich gold was originally found, before it thinks of writing “finis" to the enterprise.