TARANAKI OIL WELLS.
WEEKY REPORT. [BY TELEGRAPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION.] GISBORNE, Jan. 24. Taranaki Oilfields report that the Waiapu No. 2 well has reached a depth of 3080 feet in shale with the 83-inch diameter casing, sunk to 3070 feet. At the Gisbome No. 1 well cementing has proved ineffective. Endeavours are now being made to free the casing and cement again. At the Gisborne No. 2 well construction work is in progress.
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Hawera Star, Volume XLVII, 24 January 1928, Page 9
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71TARANAKI OIL WELLS. Hawera Star, Volume XLVII, 24 January 1928, Page 9
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