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Haidas And Their Legends In The Euros Oil And Mining
Mr L T Watson and Mr Vigelius surveyed the West Coast oil district staking ten claims for a syndicate under license for two years. Victoria and Vancouver groups formed twenty-claim syndicates but did not pursue licenses. One Victoria syndicate led by Dr E Rowe secured licenses for ten claims near Frederick Island toward Tian Point, but the licences lapsed and were restaked. A BC Oilfields Company drill operates at Blue Creek. Experts expect oil with strong surface indicators. Watson’s party then explored Cape Fife black sands, staking placer claims that formed a company with Ketchikan for prospecting. Vigelius later joined with a large placer party. samples yielded gold values from $10 to $18 and iron content, while averages started at 25 cents. Sandhurst Mining now controls twenty-three leases with plans for modern machinery. Dr Dawson’s 1879 report notes magnetic iron sand near Cape Fife with gold colours. Watson then located copper claims at Jedway on Moresby Island, later grab-staked by Vigelius. To be continued next week.