PETROLEUM.
"Blow-outs" occurred at No. 1 bore, lioturoa, on Friday night and Saturday morning. Oil, water, and dirt were hurled to a great height and over the road and railway line near by. After much difficulty the, manager succeeded in capping the horc. The bore is now within :20ft or 30ft of where he anticipates finding hard rock. The manager is still contending with the obstruction in No. 3 bore. The work of lowering the casing is consequently at a standstill.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 61, 2 December 1907, Page 2
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81PETROLEUM. Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 61, 2 December 1907, Page 2
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