HUNTLY.
Mining.—This place is probably oneof the most prosperous townships in the Waikato at present, no doubt on account of the miners'strike at Newcastle. Every mine here is doing a fair share, and consequently miners and businessmen should be well pleased. Captain Lindsay is pushing ahead with the Taupiri Extended Company's new mine, having finished the pile-driving, and is now preparing for the sinking of the shaft. The land, prior to the company purchasing it, belonged to Mr Win. Collins, our popular mine manager, and mauy regret to think that that gentleman disposed of his valuable property at the time he did, as there are no doubt fortunes for the company in it when properly opened up and in going order. I have heard that where the new shaft is there is a seam of coal forty-eight feet through, and is the best coal ever seen in Huntly. Mr Ord, manager of the Taupiri Reserve Company, is also doing well, as is Mr Taylor, manager for the Waikato Coal and Shipping Company (Limited), where there is an abundance of coal.
Laiiuikinisji.—Larrikinism is still prevelent, and it is a pity we have not got a policeman stationed here. Constable White has too much to attend to, and cannot always be with us.
Farming.—Farming generally seems dull throughout this district. However, I think a little more of Mr Laurie's bonedust. (and why not encourage local industry?) would be very beneficial to mo.it farms. It can be had at a low price from Mr JLaidlaw, agent for Huntly and lower Waikato.
Business Changes.— Many will regret to hear that Mr Glass has disposed of his bakery business to Mr Gleeson, from Auckland, and purposes leaving this district shortly. Mr Glass has always been to the fore in every good deed, saying nothing of his great assistance to the Church, Band of Hope, otc.
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Waikato Times, Volume XXXI, Issue 2521, 6 September 1888, Page 2
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