DEVON OIL BORE
OPERATIONS ABANDONED (P.A.) WELLINGTON, this day. It is understood that the New Zealand Petroleum Co., Ltd., has abandoned operations on the Devon bore. A bulletin issued to-day states that the well as , driven to a depth of 9412 feet, and drilling was discontinued as the base of sedimentary rocks was passed at 9d»b feet Certain sandstone horizons are now being tested.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXXIV, Issue 11, 14 January 1943, Page 3
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64DEVON OIL BORE Auckland Star, Volume LXXIV, Issue 11, 14 January 1943, Page 3
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