Monday 31st December 2018

Clair Cohen, John Cooper, Geoff Newton and Wayne Starsmore. One mix of cement taken to the bottom which John used in building up the shaft wall for using up spoil. Meanwhile the other three moved rock along the bottom tunnel. There is now enough at the foot of the bottom shaft for several hauling sessions! 2½ hours.

Thursday 27th December 2018

John Cooper, Adrian Vanderplank and Jude Vanderplank. Whilst Adrian and John went to the bottom to break up the boulder Jude added rock to the Spiral Staircase. 1½ hours.

Monday 24th December 2018

John Cooper, Courtenay James, Wayne Starsmore, Adrian Vanderplank and Jude Vanderplank. Afternoon early start as Christmas Eve. Never seen the bottom half of Four-Tonne Shaft running so wet! With Adrian, John and Jude in the bottom tunnel, Courtenay hauling and Wayne stacking, an estimated 36 loads dumped at the bottom of Four-Tonne before Courtenay’s light misbehaved. The end boulder is now easily accessible. It’s about 600mm x 600mm x 300mm thick and can be moved when tickled with a large bar. Needs something a bit fiercer. 2¼ hours.