from Southern Cross.  Several parties have started condensing, and will
have enough for a few people.

Alluvial is still found at Parker's range, and one nugget weighing 17 ozs.
has been found.

[This is probably the same target as that referred to by our correspondent
in our yesterday's issue, as weighing 20 ozs.- ED].

Fraser's boiler has stopped again, owing to the plates warping.  The coach
met 17 teams going out by the York road.  It came in in five days.

FRASER'S G.M. COMPANY.

The following report has been received By the Directors of Fraser's G.M.
Company, from Mr E. L. Rosman, the mining manager: During the past
fortnight the following work has been done in your mine.  Fraser Shaft:-
Have Driven the North 60 ft. level, 15 ft. from the cross-cut, and
timbered, the same also driven the South level 8 ft. and timbered it.
Those levels are taken 7 ft. wide, to admit sets of timber 5 ft. in the
clear.  We are only taking a portion of the lode at present.  The end is
full of spur, carrying a good deal of fine gold.

After the boiler was replaced, we resumed crushing on Wednesday morning,
and continued doing so for 72 hours, then blew the boiler off, and cleaned
it out.  Although the boiler was blown off every hour and a half, there
was a thick incrustation over the shell and tube, which took us until
Tuesday evening to clear out, refill, and get steam up again, and resume
crushing.  We continued crushing until Thursday morning at 7 o'clock, when
we were compelled to stop, pull the fire out, and blow out the boiler,
otherwise, there would have been another accident, and this with only 35
hours working and blowing off every hour.  We were actually crushing about
100 hours and put through about 34 tons of stuff, yielding 14 pounds
avoirdupois of amalgam, a portion of which I will endeavour to treat here
with the limited means at my command, and the remainder forward down to
you for treatment, at the same time that I send down the cake that I have
treated.  I would state that the principal part of the stuff crushed this
time is from the bottom or 60 ft. level in Fraser's shaft.

There being no water, I am now erecting a condenser to supply the men and
horses.
(Signed) EDGAR L. ROSMAN.
Mining Manager.

SPRING VALLEY T.M. COMPANY.

The mining manager of the above Company's reports:-"We are now washing
every day, and can continue all the summer.  Everything is working
satisfactorily, and I am averaging 2 cwt. per day."

CENTRAL G.M. COMPANY.

The following report has been received by Mr W. E. Clifton, the legal
manager, of the above Company, under date, Southern Cross, February 11th:-
I have been enlarging and puddling a portion of No. 1 dam, which I hope to
finish this week; also put shoots in and timbered the tunnel connected
with this dam.  I have a few hands on excavating more ground in No. 2 dam.
 I will have the tailings, shoots and pits ready in two or three days, and
I hope to make a start on the 14th inst. with 5 heads.  The boiler is
nearly two thirds full of fresh water.
(Signed) H. RYAN.
Mine Manager.

the result of the crushing of 130 tons of stone in 13 full days working,
and giving a yield of 1 oz. 1 dwt. 6 grs. per ton.  The gold has been
lodged with the Commercial Bank, where it can be seen by any other
shareholders.

THE MINING MANAGER'S REPORT.

The following report, dated 15th inst., was received, yesterday, from Mr
Wm. Oats, mining manager of Fraser's Gold Mining Company: — During the
past fortnight have made fair progress in underground workings.  Shall
soon have a good reserve of stone to break, from which I shall increase as
fast as possible.  The battery has worked fairly well, with a good supply
of water.  On Sunday I had the boiler cleaned, finding it in a perfect
condition, starting to work again at noon on Monday.  The train rails
have, to-day, arrived on the mine; shall now speedily fix them.  This will
relieve the horse work and facilitate the bringing of ore to the battery.
A good quantity of water is in the dam, sufficient for some time for
feeding boiler, as a considerable quantity of it is condensed back.

THE CENTRAL G.M. COMPANY.

The following report, dated Southern Cross, July 16th, has been handed to
us by Mr W. E. Clifton, the legal manager of the above company: — Yours of
the 9th. inst. duly to hand.  Have now to report having finished clearing
up, and the battery started again on Monday morning, the 14th inst.
Crushed a little over 200 tons, yield about 120 ozs. Would have had more
tons put through, were it not that the pinion wheel still gives trouble.
I don't care how soon the web wheels arrive.  I hope then to get over the
difficulty.  I expect to be able to send down a better average per ton
next cleaning up.  I attached an additional plate, known as a drop plate,
to each table.  I find they are a great improvement in saving gold.  I
have seen them in use many years ago.  For the fort-night ending the 13th
July, drove bottom level 15 ft., total 55 ft.; lode over 12 ft. wide,
showing gold.  North level driven 5 ft, total 16 ft; face 10 ft. wide,
showing gold.  Intermediate level driven 13 ft., total 64 ft.; lode
formation 8 ft., intermixed.  This level I have stopped for the present;
put the men I had in it to break quartz from an outcrop.  I got payable
gold in about 60 yards from the north boundary of the lease.  I intend
giving it a trial in this crushing.  — HENRY RYAN.

following under date.  Got the quartz tram finished the week before last,
and the battery started on the 20th ult., crushing continuously up till
Saturday night, 28th.  Started again on the afternoon of the 30th, and
intend to keep on till the 12 inst., before cleaning up.  I account for
the loss in this way; before getting the two settling pits finished, the
water on a few occasions was much thicker than it should be, especially
for saving fine gold; also the battery shoes being made of very bad iron,
which causes an annual amount of the iron worn fine to lay on the copper
plates, which is very much against the saving of gold, especially fine;
also necessitating the cleaning of the plates much more often than should
be done otherwise.

I did not approve of cleaning the plates too often if running clear and
free from iron; better the amalgam left on for gold saving.  With clear
water and the steel stamp shoes to work with, which I hope will arrive
here soon, I expect to reduce the loss very materially.

Of course for the better saving, their weekends required in due time.  For
the fort-night ending 28th ult., No. 1 South level driven 14 feet.; total
40 ft. South of shaft, I am breaking the usual amount of stone from this
level; lode 11 ft. wide showing gold.  I intend to continue the cross cut
further on, so as cut the hanging wall.  Drove the intermediate level 15
ft.; total 51 ft.; lode 10 ft. wide carrying gold.

(Signed) HENRY RYAN,
Mine Manager.

and started the battery again on Sunday night.  Yield 71 oz. from 120 tons
of stone, a little over nine days' crushing.  Rise from bottom level to
immediate shaft, 4 feet.  Still carrying the stope south back of immediate
level.  Gold showing in the face rise from back of same level 17 ft.  The
air in it is becoming light: if much lighter will have to sink from the
surface to meet it.  Shifted the men from the north cutting, and put them
to break stone where I got a prospect north of the furthest shaft south on
the lease.  A set of steel shoes, five of the old dies, four pinion
wheels, five drums of oil, and one case with canvas and other things
arrived on the 30th.  Re a main shaft to work the mine, as I am doing at
present, will require extra hands to sink it.  As a probable cost here for
the first 100 feet, taking all the drawbacks into consideration, such as
want of skilled labour, and high price of timber, I dare say from £7 to £8
per foot.  — (Signed)
HENRY RYAN.

in the tank (dam) was finished, when we were obliged to use the mine water
for feeding boiler.  Its density is greater than any on the line,
consequently great care is necessary in its treatment.  I have been
successful in the matter, but this and rearrangement of pipes for it
compelled the battery to be idle on several occasions, so its duty has not
been up to average.  The arrival of new condenser will, I hope, do away
with this difficulty, meanwhile special care shall be taken in the matter.
 Total stoppages for the fortnight, three days, making a run of nine days.
 Crushed 100 tons of stone yielding 109 ozs. smelted gold.  This result is
satisfactory to me, considering the length of time idle and speed of
going."  We also learn from Mr Saunders that the returns from the
Melbourne Mint for 134 ozs. of the above Company's gold yielded £534 11s.
6d. gross, being at the rate of £3 19s. 9 1/2 d. (about) per oz.

THE CENTRAL G.M. COMPANY.

Mr W. E. Clifton, legal manager of the above Company, has received the
following report from the mine manager, Mr Henry Ryan, under date,
Southern Cross, September 9th: — I am in receipt of both yours of the 27th
ult. and 3rd inst.  I have to report for the fortnight ending on the 6th.
Cleaned up at the battery; yield, 57 ozs. 8 dwts., from 100 tons; not much
over six days' full crushing.  I was unable to get the battery started
before the night of the 27th.  The broken shank gave more trouble than I
anticipated, besides other repairs.  Got the new set of steel shoes put on
while stopped.  The boiler has not been cleaned for six weeks; got it
filled with cold water on Sunday morning to cool, and started a night
shift to clean it; got it now thoroughly claimed, and will start the
battery to-night.  Still stoping back of the intermediate level and
breaking the usual amount of stone from there.

EXPORT OF TIN FROM BUNBURY.

[BY TELEGRAPH.]

(FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.)

BUNBURY, Sept 15.
Thirty-five tons of tin were shipped by the s.s. Rob Roy to-day, and
fifteen tons are expected to arrive from the fields this week.

the fortnight.  Cleaned up at the battery.  Yield 66 oz. 4 dwts. from 100
tons of stone.  The small amount of stone crushed was owing to stoppages.
Had one stoppage through the pump bucket having slipped from the coupling
down the working barrell [sic], although working for several days; also
having to clean out the pump shaft besides stoppages through want of
water.  It will be necessary to sink a main shaft or the Tangeys shaft
deeper for a supply.  If the directors can see their way clear to sink a
main shaft, it certainly would be best.  Would then be in a position to
work and prospect the mind properly from it.  Should the Tangye shaft have
to be sunk for more water will require before starting it a few lengths of
each size pipe 1 in., 1 1/2 in., and 2 1/2 in.  To try and make up for
some of the lost time, I ran the battery till Sunday morning, at 7
o'clock, and then cleaned off afterwards.  Had one of the stamper shanks
break close to the head; got it welded yesterday; now fitting it.  Having
broken so near, the head gives a good deal of trouble to fit.  Also the
engine shaft having worked low had to be lifted and liners put under it,
which necessitated lifting the Cam shaft.  I have started No. 2 stope
South, back of intermediate level, rise from same level up 25 feet.
Stopped it for a little time, and put the men stoping.  I am raising the
usual amount of stone from the deep cutting.  Stoping it underhand makes
it slower getting.  I am also breaking stone South of the underlie shaft.
I would have had a better yield this time, had the stoppages not occurred.

It stoping from the bottom level and taking the full width of the lode, I
would be able to break more stone with fewer hands and would require less
labour to handle the quartz as I would have shoots through the workings to
run the stone down.  As it is I am only stoping from the intermediate
level and taking a portion of the lode on the footwall side, causing more
labour by so doing, having to leave the Western portion of the lode secure
for future working.  Another disadvantage not having a main shaft that I
could raise stone quickly from could then fix a hopper that would hold
several tons of stone.  One man could then run more quartz to the battery
in a day then can be done now in days.

FRASERS G.M. COMPANY.

The following report has been received from Mr W. Oats, mining manager of
the above Company, under date August 26.  During the last fortnight our
Tangye pump has caused much delay in crushing, through breaking of parts;
consequently the battery has only worked about nine days in all, but by
pushing on when working with greater speed we have put through 112 tons of
stone, yielding 126 oz. smelted gold, being 1 oz. 2 dwts. 12 grs. per ton.
The battery started working for this fortnight at noon yesterday.  I am
hoping we shall have a fair run for the next cleaning up, as we have an
ample supply of water, and the machinery is working steadily.  The
underground development is satisfactory; quality about as usual.

Manager
Perth, 23rd. June.

CENTRAL G.M. COMPANY.

Mr W. E. Clifton, legal manager of the above company, has handed us the
following report, dated Southern Cross, 17 June: —

I have to report for the fortnight ending 14th June.  Crushed for nine
days, 130 tons, yielding 92oz. 16dwts.  The battery has been idle since
Saturday night.  I expect to be able to start it to-morrow night.  The
stoppage is owing to altering the quartz tram and raising the battery tip,
improvements I have had in view for some time.  I hope to have it finished
to-morrow.  I reckon to save one man's labour by it.  The quartz crushed
has been taken from the bottom level, the intermediate and open cutting.
The bottom, or No. 1 level, driven 10 feet for the fortnight, total 26
feet south of the shaft.  Lode in the face over 11 feet wide, and showing
gold.  The intermediate level driven 11 feet, total 36 feet south of shaft
lode, about 9 feet wide, showing gold.
(Signed) HENRY RYAN.
Mine Manager.

FRASER'S G.M. COMPANY.

The following report has been received from Mr. Wm. Oates, mining manager
of the above company: — During the fortnight I have had charge of the
mine, we have been continuing and have finished some of the work mentioned
in my last report.

The men finished repairing the boiler yesterday.  Have let the fire to dry
the engine, making ready to start, before which must fix condensing pipes;
this will take another three or four days.  I hope to set the battery
going not later than Monday next.  I put three men a week since in
Fraser's shaft to make flat and secure ground; show commenced hauling
stone there to-morrow.  I have employed a mason for a few days to erect a
retort and smelting furnace.  We had a little rain a week since and added
two inches of water to the dam.  I am pushing on with energy, and am
confident of making a successful start.  Mr Fraser arrived yesterday.  I
shall bring all my plans under his notice.

FRASER'S G.M. CO.

The following report dated Southern Cross, September 19th, was received,
yesterday, from the mining manager: —

I have pleasure in reporting that during the past fortnight our battery
has had a run of over nine full days, crushing 110 tons stone, yielding
118 ozs. gold.  In the water shaft we are excavating chamber to receive
Tangye pump, shall immediately after commence driving for lode.  The
ground at Fraser's shaft continues opening as usual, and the other parts
of the mine are in a satisfactory condition.

FRASER'S SOUTH G.M. COMPANY.

[BY TELEGRAPH.]

(FROM OUR CORRESPONDENCE).

ADELAIDE, September 29.
Shares in Fraser's South Gold Mining Company are quoted on 'Change here.
— Pro 3s 6d, con. 2s 9d.

THE BROKEN HILL PROPRIETARY COMPANY.

[BY TELEGRAPH.]

(FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.)

ADELAIDE, Sept 29.
It is announced that the 49th dividend of the Broken Hill Proprietary
Company, of a shilling per share, amounting to £48,000 will be payable on
October 15.  It is also explained that sufficient funds are hand to pay
the usual 2s dividend, but the directors have declared that it is best not
to do so.

THE NOR-WEST GOLDFIELDS.

ARRIVAL OF 500 OZS. OF GOLD IN ROEBOURNE.

THE GOVERNMENT GEOLOGIST'S OPINION OF THE ASHBURTON FIELD.

[BY TELEGRAPH.]

(FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.)

ROEBOURNE, Sept 29.
Close on 300 ounces of gold were brought into Roebourne from the different
finds on Saturday and 200 ounces to-day, including Walsh's large nuggets
weighing fifty odd ounces and sixty odd ounces respectively.  The latest
news from Coongan is not encouraging.  The men are all leaving, some for
Nullagine and others for Pilbarra.  Pontt Bros. have opened a store and
Egina.  There are about 30 men now there and close on a hundred at
Pilbarra, and all are doing well.

The Government Geologist gives a good account of the Ashburton fields.  He
says that the men are only scraping the top and a running from field to
field.  He thinks that the field will prove a splendid one.