THE GLENROCE VALLEY—GLENROSA. 53
this part of the estate may be taken up for work by a distinct company.
The
Glenrock Vall'ey is divided into two portions ; the river, which flows
through the centre along its entire length, being the boundary between
two am-shams; or, as we should say in England, counties.
All
the part of the valley upon the left bank of the river known as
Glenrock proper is in Munanad Amsham; whilst that on the opposite side
is called Glenrosa, which is in Cherankod Amsham. Upon the Glenrosa
side mining operations have also been commenced upon a promising series
of outcrops. To reach these works from Mango-Tree, the road to the
reduction works must be followed, until the point where it divides,
just before descending to cross the stream, is reached. From this the
upper path, which gradually rises along the face of the lofty hills to
our right, leads round the spur of a projecting hill, and we find
ourselves above a fine coffee plantation, situated in a smaller valley
opening out to the south, and facing Hadiabetta Peak on the opposite
side.
Above
our heads, we had a sight of Mr. Severn's prospecting trench on
Yellambullay, the property of the Indian Gold Mines Company of Glasgow,
but now abandoned in favour of more concentrated operations near
Devala. A beautiful little stream flows down from the heights above,
forming a series of cascades over rocky boulders, and forcing its
course down to the Glenrock river, joins it a little
