NEW BUILDING MATERIALS.
POSSIBILITIES OF N.Z. STONE, (flt TEJ iKG KA PH PRESS ASSOCIATION.) WELLINGTON. April 9. Investigations shortly to be instituted by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research are expected.to yie-cl valuable information regarding tli;- building stones of New Zealand. Exhaustive tests will be made; of their composition, .strength and lasting qualities, and results will be incorporated in; an authoritative; publication. Grave’s for reinforced concrete work will also- be i,studied and all details regarding ouantities and accessibility of stones and gravels suitable for building operations wi',l be available to architects and builders, whose eves are now turned in creasing! v to such materials, as timber stocks are dwindling.
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Hawera Star, Volume XLVI, 11 April 1927, Page 7
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110NEW BUILDING MATERIALS. Hawera Star, Volume XLVI, 11 April 1927, Page 7
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