Melbourne, September 15. THE'Marine Board inquiry into the s.s, Manapouri touching ground near Cape Schanck has concluded. The Board found Captain Logau guilty of neglect, but taking into consideration his long service, together with the {act that he has resigned hip position in the Union Company, the Board decided to only suspend his certificate for one month. Captain Logan completely broke down on hearing the decision.
MINING VENTURE.
TARARU MINE TO BE FLOATED

IN SYDNEY,

Mi!ssrs James Magky (senior and junior) leave for Australia this evening in order to float tho Tararu Gold and Silver Mining Company. Tho holding is a valuable one, comprising tho Norfolk and many other claims, within an area of 210 acres. Ifc ad joins the Sylvia mine, in which shares aro now quoted at 10 s, , on account of the recently discovered valueof the concentrates. On the ground is a 40 tamper battery, driven by a fine water wheel. The Sunbeam tunnel, which coat £1,500, will bo useful for work ing tho mine, aUo tho Wild Missouri tunnel of 2,500 feet in length. Driving is proceeding to cub the Californian reef at the low level, which should be reached within 100 feet, and would then give 2,000 feet on thin reef. An excellent plan has been proparod by Mr E. F. Adnms, mining engineer, added bo which are photographs of tho battery and various parts of tho mine.
KEYSTONE G.M. COMPANY.
