mHE WAINIHINIHI WATERM RACE COMPANY, LIMITED. Established under “ The Joint Stock Companies Act, 1860.” Capital .£30,000, in 6000 Shares op £o Each. The Capital to be paid up by Calls, not exceeding 6s per Share, at intervals of not less than one month. Deposit, 2a 6d per Share. Pkovxsi al Directors : Mr E. Barff, Mr J. Cole, Mr H. Cuming, Mr J. Chesney, Mr H. Friend, Mr M, floulahan, Mr W. Henderson, Mr J. Kerr, Mr D. M'Connon, Mr C. Riley, Mr A. Williams, Mr W. Barron, Mr D. Co wen, Mr W. Cornfoot, Mr J. Evans, Mr G. Gordon, Mr W. Haworth, Mr E. Jones, Mr D. Matchett, Mr A. M'Orae, Mr J. Rugg, Mr P. Williams. And all those subscribing the Memorandum of Association. Bankers: The Union Bank of Australia. Solicitors : Messrs Button and Retd, Engineer and Manager : Mr James Wylde, C.E. The Kumara Gold-field has now been proved to be of such an immense extent, that when the water-races hitherto ’ projected—including the Waimea Race—are brought on to the ground they will be utterly inadequate to supply the requirements of the miners. Every head of water that can possibly be brought on to the field will be eagerly taken at tales which will insure a very large profit to the .proprietors of the water, and. at the same time will allow the miners to obtain large and steady returns. Whilst there are several leads which can be and are being worked profitably by tunnelling and driving out the ground, there are miles of country which can only be worked by ground sluicing. At the present time it is estimated that there are about 4000 miners on the field ; but this number would be greatly increased if water for ground sluicing was available. It has been found by preliminary surveys that the whole of the country from the sea to over 25 miles inland, including the whole of the Kumara goldfield can be commanded by a race from the Wainihinihi river (which is one of the sonrcea'of the Teremakau), whilst there is ample fall for tail water throughout the whole distance into the Teremakau. It has also been ascertained that a race from the Wainihinihi could be formed almost entirely by open ditching, and that there will be no need of expensive tunnels or Hunting, The- race which it is proposed to make will be about 20 miles in length, and will give a constant supply of 50 heads of wSter. 1
The estimates for the proposed work, which have been carefully prepared, shew that the cost of the race will be about £20,000, and in fixing the amount of capital of the company a large margin has been provided for unforseen contingencies. The promoters of the Company have obtained all the necessary grants and • - tectiuoa required under the Goldfields Act. Th. y have also had a preliminary survey made by -experienced engineers, and have paid the costs of registering tho Company, &c., for which, and for their interest in the race, they have agreed to accept GOO paid-up shares in the Company. The receipts from the sale of water are estimated at £12,500 per annum, which, aftpr deducting £3OOO per annum for maintenance and management, will leave a profit of £9,500 per annum, being over 30 per cent, on the capital. Applications for shares In the following form may be addressed to the manager:— Wainihinihi Water-race Company, Limited. T hereby apply for shares in above-named Company, in respect of which I enclose 2s 6d per share deposit and I agree to accept the same or such lesser number of shires as may be allotted to me. Name in full Occupation Address Date WEST OF ENGLAND STORE AND BUTCHERY, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, MAIN ROAD, KUMARA. AJ. TUDBALL (successor to D. • Eaulknei’) has just received a fresh supply of celebrated WINES and SPIRITS, Guinness’ STOUT, and Tennenl’s BEER, in fine condition. Adelaide and Provincial Flour, on hand; Also, STORES of every description. Every Article of the finest quality. HORSE-FEED Melbourne and Canterbury Chaff, Oats, Maize, Wheat, and Bran. Everything at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICE.
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Kumara Times, Issue 221, 19 June 1877, Page 4
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