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the gold was found in quantity associated witli tin ore and wol^ 

 fram. None of them have ever as yet been explored. 



There are other places in this neighbourhood, such as Ballin- 

 glen and the Tinnahela streams, in "which gold has not yet been 

 recorded or tried for, although the indications would suggest its 

 existence ; but these it is unnecessary further to refer to. 



In conclusion, however, I would submit to the Society, that 

 to me it appears rash to give an opinion on the non-existence 

 of gold, while the miles of alluvial ground now enumerated still 

 remain unexplored, or while no attempt has been made to explore 

 the shelves of the valleys. 



