HIKURANGI MINE
PUMPING OPERATIONS PROCEED. AUCKLAND, February 5. Pumping was commenced at the flooded mine of the llikurangi Coal Companv this morning with a six-inch I.im|>. This almost stayed the rise of the water, which i.s varying slightly from time to time. It was expected to install another four-inch pump in the evening, while a further eight-inch pump was procurable in the district if required. II all these l were put into operation they would he capable of lilting 80, (Kin gallons of water per hour, which should ensure work being resumed before very long. At a late hour this afternoon there were about 18ft of water in the main shaft, which is 30011, down,
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Hokitika Guardian, 7 February 1929, Page 6
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