Wewak Goldfield
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Warden's First Report
The following report of the Warden * of the W T ewak Goldfield (Mr. G. W. L.
Townsend) is the first to be issued by the N.G. Administration. It was released for publication by the Central Admini stration, Rabaul, on September 17.
Report For July, 1937
Gold Report.—Gold bullion exported during the month amounted to 3170z5. 17Jdwts., valued at £A2,646/18/-.
Applications granted and applied for.—As at July 30, the following mining tenements were held and/or granted. Held: Dredging and sluicing, 48 ; amalgamated, 16 ; extended river and creek, 18. Applied for: Hydraulic, 1; prospecting, 1; auriferous sand, 1 ; business, 1. The total number of dredging and sluicing claims which have been abandoned is 33.
Wewak Gold Estates: This Company is testing aieas on the Screw and Parchee Rivers. Testing is by drill and pits. No results yet to hand.
Far East Alluvials: This Company is testing leases up the Damap River (near Suein village on the coast) and also on the Sowom River.
Tests are believed to be favourable.