29 APRIL 1938, Page 54

CROWN MINES

Mr. Lawrence also presided, in the absence of Mr. John Martin, at the annual meeting of Crown Mines. He reminded the shareholders that the bulk of the ore at present crushed comes from the Main Reef Leader and from the South Reef. But he added that since 1932 the reduction of the pay limit had increased the importance of the Main Reef and sub- stantially increased tonnages had been drawn from that source. He indicated that the exploration now being carried out on that Reef might eventually result in not inconsiderable tonnages being added to the reserves, but that for the present the area in which the encouraging indications had been found was limited. J. D. M.