Tin

[1866]  The Kangaroo Island Tin.—A small sample of this mineral, received in Adelaide but not yet assayed, bears a closer resemblance to the " black sand"' tin of Victoria than to the alluvial or "grain tin" of Cornwall and Devon. The receipt of a larger sample will, it may be hoped, give promise of successful operations upon the island.

Adelaide Observer (SA : 1843 - 1904), Saturday 19 May 1866, page 1

Reported Tin Find on Kangaroo Island.

[1895]  On Tuesday morning the Crown lands ranger on Kangaroo Island forwarded a sample of what was supposed to be stream tin to the warden of goldfields, and on Wednesday some claims for a right to search for the mineral were taken up. The reported discovery was made at Stunsailboom River, in the south west coast of Kangaroo Island. An analysis made by Mr. G. Goyder, jun., showed the sample to contain about 70 per cent. of tin. There have been so far fifteen claims takenup.

Express and Telegraph (Adelaide, SA : 1867 - 1922), Friday 2 October 1885, page 2

TIN MINING ON KANGAROO ISLAND.

Kangaroo Island. October 21. [1900]  

For some time it has been noticed that an increased interest has been taken in prospecting the island for minerals, and it is now stated that an important discovery has been made in the shape of a large granite tin lode, from 12 to 20 ft. wide, and well defined, which can be traced for miles. The ground has been pegged for miles on the course of the lode, and a large syndicate of Adelaide gentlemen has been formed to take over the property. Samples of the stone have been assayed, with highly satisfactory results, and mining operations will commence at once. Two old Cornish tin miners have been sent over to inspect and report on the property, and they speak highly of the find. The matter has been kept strictly secret, and even now the locality is known only to a few interested islanders, who first made the discovery.

Chronicle (Adelaide, SA : 1895 - 1954), Saturday 27 October 1900, page 18

REPORTED TIN DISCOVERY ON KANGAROO ISLAND.

[1904]  Mr. Simmons, who has been prospecting on Kangaroo Island for some time past for precious stones and metals, reports that in the vicinity of Karatta, on the south coast, he has discovered tin matrix in such quantities and under such conditions that a big lode is likely to be found. He describes the country as being most favorable, and bases this opinion on many years' experience in Cornwall and Australia in tin and other mining. Mr. Simmons brought specimens to Adelaide, and an analyst has proved that they are genuine. A few gentlemen having found the necessary capital, the prospector has returned to Karatta, and is now vigorously employed opening up where the lode is believed to be. Mr. Simmons thinks it likely that stream tin also will be found. It is stated that many years ago tin was discovered on the island, but not in large enough quantities to be payable. The result of operations is being awaited with interest.

Chronicle (Adelaide, SA : 1895 - 1954), Saturday 30 January 1904, page 31

[1904]  Simmons and party, who have been prospecting for tin on Kangaroo Island, have been working for the last week or two on a lode near Karata, which is regarded as having most favorable indications. A report received from them by the last mail states that they expect to get stanniferous ore at any moment.

Chronicle (Adelaide, SA : 1895 - 1954), Saturday 5 March 1904, page 16