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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 12, 1925
Page
4
The column lists firms Primrose Hessler Gould and Booy with 801 tons for Sox Wants and Hessler Riddle with 234 tons for Thors. It mentions recent crushings at Mr. Dorrie Covlette taking over Fons and the Big Bell and adjoining ruins held by Megas Hessler and Riddle.
The fortnightly report notes No 2 Level North North drive advanced 1 foot to 221 feet and average width 100 inches with value 40 per ton. No 2 Level South along drive to east wall from No 1 winze, northerly, advanced 10 feet with average width 43 inches and value 50 per ton. No 1 Level North winze advanced 5 feet to 50 feet depth in west wall of rods. no boreholes taken. Surface pass pending.
Retrospective survey notes the Murarca Gold Mining Company reentering the mining scene after a period of quiet. The Emu North mine shows a promising shoot of ore with a 400 ft exposure, while Emu South building upgrades and cyanide processing plans focus on modernizing the plant to boost profits under careful management. Government officers back the venture, with potential financial support from the Mines Minister for a longer, more profitable operation.
The article reviews the Mararoa Company once dominant at the Princess Royal Central and notes a phoenix rise from its ashes. It cites 1907 to 1912 ore output near 1.45 million tons, £147,500 in dividends, and over £500,000 paid in wages and stores. It lauds dividend returns and cautious management while contrasting with inflated mining stock practices.
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