Heggie's, Moppa Goldfield, Moppa, North Mt Lofty Ranges, Mt Lofty Ranges, South Australia, Australiai

Regional Level Types
Heggie's	- not defined -
Moppa Goldfield	Ore Field
Moppa	Town
North Mt Lofty Ranges	Mountain Range
Mt Lofty Ranges	Mountain Range
South Australia	State
Australia	Country

"In 1904 Inspector of Mines Matthews reports :- Situated close to the old Moppa Gold diggings, Hundred of Belvidere, 3 miles N.E. of Greenock township. The section (No.6) is traversed by a low range of hills, of an auriferous character. For a considerable width there are numerous veins and quartz leaders. The principal formation showing on the surface extends over 10ft. in width; it consists chiefly of slate, ironstone, and quartz, striking N. and S., and underlying 45^o E. On this several small openings have been made, and two or three small prospecting shafts, from which it is stated fair returns had been obtained, but, not having been worked for a considerable time, most of the workings had fallen in, and could not be examined...."

Taken from;
Gee, L.C.E. & Brown, H.Y.L., (1908), Record of The Mines of South Australia, 4th ed., Government Printer, Adelaide, South Australia.

"Heggie's Claim crushed 14ozs. to the ton." -
Dallow L., (1983), Fossickers Guide to Gold, Minerals and Gemstones of South Australia, Graphinity Pty. Ltd, Victoria, Australia.

The locality has become a private quarry for construction material, entry is prohibited.

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