"Guardian", while in reality Puckey assisted by Tarapipi Te Kopari and the Ngatimara had determined to carry this line in spite of all. The country from Shortland, through Ohinemuri, and from thence to Waihi must ere long become of importance, and necessary in connection with the Thames Gold field. I believe Macky has in view (with other speculators) the entire acquisition of the Dist., unless the Govt. through the N.L. Court Act. put a stop to this irregular