Adelaide Times in Adelaide, South Australia

South Australian Mining Association 1850 Annual Report Summary

At the meeting in Adelaide on April 17 1850 the South Australian Mining Association reported a six month ore rise of 253 tons to 7517 tons with improving ore quality and copper markets. Directors noted past losses from 1847 48 but highlighted a current near 100 000 balance and potential 64 000 divisible profits after liabilities. Detailing mine progress at Kingston s North Lode Ayers Pacton Graham and others, the report covers pumping developments mobile engines and future expansions including Emu Flats land purchases and new trustees and directors to replace deceased or absent members. Greenock note: money lost £270 recovered by honest finder Andrew Downie.