TELEGRAMS.
U’r.n mass association.—copyright.] ‘PETROLEUM BORE. NEW PLYMOUTH, Juno 17. Renewed interest- is given to Petroleum prospecting by the fact- Unit a big blow out occurred at Blenheim bore at 011 c o’clock this morning and continued for five hours, proving that the drill has not yet reached the maiu source of oil, and confirming the geologists opinions that.the source is over 0,000 feet down. Blenheim bore is now at 5,200 feet, When the blow-out was exhausted. drilling was resumed. Important early developments are looked for.
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Hokitika Guardian, 18 June 1918, Page 4
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