Day Dawn
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Dismay at Edie Creek, N.G.
From Our Own Correspondent.
Edie Ck., July 1.
DISMAY was caused here when Day Dawn mine ceased operations.
The mine was regarded as a sound pro position, and when the staff was reduced in May it was anticipated that it was only a temporary measure.
Representatives of New Guinea Gold fields Ltd. at present are making a thorough test of the mine, and the sludge dams, and many people believe that this indicates that a proposal to purchase is under consideration.
Day Dawn is claimed to be the only deposit in New Guinea where the lode has been followed into the sulphide zone.
N.G.G. are diamond-drilling to prove values at depth. The writer adheres to his opinion that Day Dawn mine will yet prove itself one of the best on the field.
Messrs. Campbell, Ashcroft, Crampton, and Brian Lane are the only members of Day Dawn staff retained. Some of the other employees have found employment locally. A number are still unfortunate, but it is expected that N.G.G. Ltd. will engage them shortly. The Day Dawn labour line have been taken over by the two big companies.