Bgd Production Figures
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PRODUCTION figures from Bulolo Gold Dredging for the quarter ended August 31, show in comparison with the same Quarter last year, a decrease in the yardage dredged and also in the value per yard.
During the quarter Dredges Nos. 3 and 6 were operating in bouldery ground and Dredge No. 4 manoeuvering around high bedrock in ground carrying values lower than average. Dredge No. 5, which cap sized some time ago, was successfully righted on September 15, 1950.
Mr. and Mrs. D. Rees, of Madang, NG, left by air for leave in Australia on Octo ber 19.
Mrs. Jack Wedd arrived in Madang, NG, in September to stay with her Miss Joyce Wedd, who is in charge of the European school there.
1950 1949 Yardage dredged . 3,082,200 3,910,900 Ounces fine gold .
Value at $35 U.S. 13,666 21,820 per oz Value per yard in $478,310 763,700 U.S. cents .. .. 15.52c 19.53c