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Prospecting Claims Lead Rich Gold Finds Near Town
The article reports discovery near Pluto by a blackflow prospector and partner Ander son, who mined 213 ozs in multiple pieces from a 100 by 50 foot claim now held by Betridge and Ward. Adjoining claims by Tresenten and Hunter excel, with 26 and 53 ounce slugs already found, while further claims by Holgerson, Boyd, Diex and Sons, Higgins, Burns, Normen, Mullings, and Sige remain active. disputes and limited supplies hamper access to the area with ships from Thursday Island or Townsville expected to trade later.
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Giléon
Wonktown
Thursday Island
Townsville
Pluto
Mate
Anderson
Tuirky
Betridge
Holgerson
Boyd
N.W
Éminery
Diex and Sons
Ore Higgins
Burns
Normen
Mulling and Sige