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Small piece of gold and (abandoned?) dredge

1864hatter		Posted : Tuesday, 5 November 2013 9:42:35 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 4/08/2010(UTC) Posts: 1,007 Location: Auckland.... Thanks: 49 times Was thanked: 566 time(s) in 269 post(s)		hey folks. I found this small piece of gold, just half a gram but quite pretty. Also found this dredge in the bush again. First saw it 3 years ago in the same position and location ie. it hasnt moved. Does anybody recognise it? Was thinking about giving it a tidy up getting it going and using it. But keep it stored in the same spot, that way its not stolen? Its not near a claim either. In its current state its just going to fall to bits. File Attachment(s): IMGA0026.JPG Untitled.png 3.png 1864hatter attached the following image(s):
		And now....On sandy beaches and muddy soil, rings and coins await my coil!

FossickFester		Posted : Tuesday, 5 November 2013 9:58:19 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 14/09/2013(UTC) Posts: 174 Location: Tasman Thanks: 63 times Was thanked: 35 time(s) in 31 post(s)		I'd say that if it's been there for three years and hasn't moved, and looking at the state it's in, i'd say abandoned mate. Good to see that your doing the right thing by checking tho. Nice little nuggy too. :)

trigger		Posted : Tuesday, 5 November 2013 2:36:44 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 13/02/2011(UTC) Posts: 142 Location: marlborough Thanks: 12 times Was thanked: 25 time(s) in 21 post(s)		Nice find. And im sure if the owner came back one day im sure he would be happy that it got looked after . Has it been placed there by flood ? Is there a tool box near by or anything with name on it

1864hatter		Posted : Tuesday, 5 November 2013 3:59:18 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 4/08/2010(UTC) Posts: 1,007 Location: Auckland.... Thanks: 49 times Was thanked: 566 time(s) in 269 post(s)		the dredge is chained to a tree so wasn't washed there by a flood. I might as an old guy who lives up the valley if he knows anything. If not I might get the old girl going again.
		And now....On sandy beaches and muddy soil, rings and coins await my coil!

trigger		Posted : Tuesday, 5 November 2013 4:03:04 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 13/02/2011(UTC) Posts: 142 Location: marlborough Thanks: 12 times Was thanked: 25 time(s) in 21 post(s)		Would be a shame to see her go to rust good luck itl keep ya busy for a while

x-terra steve		Posted : Tuesday, 5 November 2013 6:22:43 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 7/04/2010(UTC) Posts: 224 Location: Nelson NZ Thanks: 103 times Was thanked: 69 time(s) in 42 post(s)		Hi Hatter, I know the dredge you have found, I came across it in December 2010 after the big flood, the two guys that live in the house opposite to were the dredge recounds that it belongs to the old claim holder who dredged very rearly, he has not been back for some time, I had the same idear as you, if it is left anylonger there will be not much left of it, You would check with crowns and minerals to see who the last claim holder was, try to make contact if you can, if no joy i say go for it Cheers Steve

1864hatter		Posted : Tuesday, 5 November 2013 6:37:26 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 4/08/2010(UTC) Posts: 1,007 Location: Auckland.... Thanks: 49 times Was thanked: 566 time(s) in 269 post(s)		thanks steve that's some good info. Will go have a look at it some time soon.
		And now....On sandy beaches and muddy soil, rings and coins await my coil!

simon		Posted : Wednesday, 6 November 2013 9:07:40 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 7/01/2011(UTC) Posts: 789 Location: Central Otago Thanks: 33 times Was thanked: 239 time(s) in 150 post(s)		does it start? strange how there is no cover on it. maybe they went for fuel and the weather changed or something and they didn't make it back. it looks well chained up and secured though so someone at some point must have had intentions of coming back. maybe they weren't keen to haul it back out of the bush. it might have been someone local or a weekender doing it on the sly also.
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1864hatter		Posted : Tuesday, 12 November 2013 1:00:42 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 4/08/2010(UTC) Posts: 1,007 Location: Auckland.... Thanks: 49 times Was thanked: 566 time(s) in 269 post(s)		I went back to dredge today and imagine my surprise when somebody had taken sluice box inserts power jets and jet flare along with a weight belt!! Also a nearby tool chest had been opened and the contents unceremoniously dumped around (something I'm sure the owner of the gear wouldn't do!). I think in future I will not be posting about such matters. At least I had the courtesy of attempting to locate the owner. Which I did by phoning the most recent claim holder in that location and via this forum as well as privately asking around. From a not impressed Hatter
		And now....On sandy beaches and muddy soil, rings and coins await my coil!

FossickFester		Posted : Tuesday, 12 November 2013 1:14:48 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 14/09/2013(UTC) Posts: 174 Location: Tasman Thanks: 63 times Was thanked: 35 time(s) in 31 post(s)		That really sucks to hear that Hatter, and you were trying to do the right thing too. It just shows you how low some people will go eh. At least you can have a clear conscience on this, which is more that can be said about the other person.

1864hatter		Posted : Tuesday, 12 November 2013 1:31:48 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 4/08/2010(UTC) Posts: 1,007 Location: Auckland.... Thanks: 49 times Was thanked: 566 time(s) in 269 post(s)		yeah it does suck. I have just bought a Honda 6.5hp and a keene P180 pump to replace the motor on the dredge. looks like il be needing a power jet and jet flare too
		And now....On sandy beaches and muddy soil, rings and coins await my coil!

FossickFester		Posted : Tuesday, 12 November 2013 3:11:15 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 14/09/2013(UTC) Posts: 174 Location: Tasman Thanks: 63 times Was thanked: 35 time(s) in 31 post(s)		Post some pics of it when it's done hatter, i'd be keen to see it spruced up. :)

overdog		Posted : Tuesday, 12 November 2013 3:17:02 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 2/03/2010(UTC) Posts: 418 Location: nelson Thanks: 69 times Was thanked: 82 time(s) in 68 post(s)		Oh for f....s sake is nothing sacred anymore? One of the reasons i came to this country 8 years ago was to get away from theiving low life scum only to find they are alive and well and pissing me off in Godzone as well. You had better hope i never catch you interfering/taking anything i know doesnt belong to.you or by christ you will regret it. Sorry to hear that Mat.

trigger		Posted : Tuesday, 12 November 2013 4:21:10 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 13/02/2011(UTC) Posts: 142 Location: marlborough Thanks: 12 times Was thanked: 25 time(s) in 21 post(s)		Hey hatter was it in havlock region ? I know quite a few people around there its a small place and word will get round ill keep and ear out if I hear of anything

1864hatter		Posted : Tuesday, 12 November 2013 4:38:50 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 4/08/2010(UTC) Posts: 1,007 Location: Auckland.... Thanks: 49 times Was thanked: 566 time(s) in 269 post(s)		yeah it was up the Wakamarina, the items could have been taken by their owner but I doubt this as the owner wouldn't leave his tools sitting about outside his tool chest. Speculation I know but it would be a remarkable coincidence. More likely somebody read this post and knew where the dredge is and thought theyd help themselves.
		And now....On sandy beaches and muddy soil, rings and coins await my coil!

NUGGY		Posted : Tuesday, 12 November 2013 5:02:17 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 20/07/2012(UTC) Posts: 267 Location: greymouth Thanks: 85 times Was thanked: 76 time(s) in 58 post(s)		Damn shame that some thieving scum can actually read. They don't realize though that they are spoiling their own country. Then then they must live with knowing that they are thieving low life scum. This lowers their own self image and also attracts bad karma. NUGGY

FossickFester		Posted : Tuesday, 12 November 2013 5:31:19 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 14/09/2013(UTC) Posts: 174 Location: Tasman Thanks: 63 times Was thanked: 35 time(s) in 31 post(s)		Well said overdog and nuggy, couldn't agree with ya more. I'm heading up the waka for a couple of days in a few weeks hatter with my Gold Bug, hopefully see ya up there. :)

1864hatter		Posted : Tuesday, 12 November 2013 5:40:23 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 4/08/2010(UTC) Posts: 1,007 Location: Auckland.... Thanks: 49 times Was thanked: 566 time(s) in 269 post(s)		Wish you luck mate, Its hard to get a bit up there now without hard work, part of the reason Im looking at dredging.
		And now....On sandy beaches and muddy soil, rings and coins await my coil!

FossickFester		Posted : Tuesday, 12 November 2013 5:47:24 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 14/09/2013(UTC) Posts: 174 Location: Tasman Thanks: 63 times Was thanked: 35 time(s) in 31 post(s)		Yeah i've heard that the waka has been done to death, but there's heaps of side creeks that could be worth a go. :)

x-terra steve		Posted : Tuesday, 12 November 2013 6:18:31 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 7/04/2010(UTC) Posts: 224 Location: Nelson NZ Thanks: 103 times Was thanked: 69 time(s) in 42 post(s)		Hi Hatter, have just read the posts, Not sure what to say really, disapointed at least, Looks like someone else had there eye on it and acted on seeing your post??? Time will tell, like a few say what goes round comes around, Will keep me ear to the ground, Cheers Steve

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