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Newspaper
Menzies Miner
Location
Menzies, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1900
Page
7
General manager's fortnightly report details sinking progress and stopes at No 4 South and No 8 Level, with ore carrying varying quality. North and South drives extend, water influx affects No 8 Florance border, and a new bottom-access road speeds ore handling. shaft sinking paused as equipment and foundry delays hinder retic.
The print month at the Shenton Extended Battery shows modest activity with pot and crushing work. Several men reported notable intake while the battery remained partially occupied. Aspirin allocations include 20 tone for Adon LAdwt and 65 tsa for Soou Lt 18ee. Continuous operations noted with 4702 10det, entry for Mork Allen, and 8 tona fort Jus Whit Bgr.
Prince Albertona reports progress at Crown reef where a reef sighted near 1401 promises rich ore if confirmed by the Alpha shaft. Contractors near 2000 feet down expect a 50 to 60 inch thick reef worth substantial bullion as the drive advances toward a vent, with optimism about connecting to the Lady Shenton line.
At Blevin's Find the mine faced a rock fall that closed ground under the hanging wall. warning was given and no injuries occurred. Operations paused while owners decide on sinking a new shaft. At Champion, sinking halted as water influx rises. repairs proceed and machinery near completion with water return imminent.
The November data lists battery and cyanide yields with tonnages for several sites. Values include 1100 ton yield 280m Ndwh cyanide 946 ton yield 47 ton at Kalgoorlie Ivanhoe and Vale of Coolgardie. Btone treated and field totals are noted with multiple figures such as 1090 tru n.
The report notes Stone treated 75 tons yielding 106m, and other treatments including 607 tons at 8840 Zdwt, 72 tons at 800 tons yielding 22602 Gil, with Friday Battery processing recent shipments. Oxidred sulphide treated 1405 sow Yield 197008. Management plans a large increase in reduction plant capacity to follow current process as operations continue and underground prospects appear strong.
Oxidised sulphide ore treated at South Kalguru totals 14 tone with 18 tons of concretestes laid for CRS paving. Gold yield reported as L276 from tote. Concentrating table stalled at month start for treatment at the junction of aside and amphide zones, impacting whole prior interaction.
The November returns from the Butte Premier South Maranoa and Kennington batteries show ore yields and tailings results. Crashing at Shenton Extended battery near Kennington produced strong yields and high gold recovery, with tailings cyanidation yielding 915 tons of tailings for a 7dmt barpee ton average and about 89.78 percent assay value. The Malcolas Chroniole notes the continued success of prior crashings and solid plant performance.
The report notes an implied court appearance and a courtesy win in a Shenton against Meszix cricket match. Details are fragmentary, but the event centers on a legal or ceremonial proceeding linked to the game and a favorable outcome for Shenton.
In a brief boxing style note the Crusoe bout with the Fire Brigade is described as a rough exchange with hits landed but mised twice before wearing. Details are sparse but indicate an initial clash and fatigue setting in as the match progressed.
James Davion faced a £2 penalty after interfering with police in the execution of their duty. the case was handled by the Menzies Bauch authorities.
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