The bore of the Standard Oil Company of New Zeaalnd, situated on the Carrington road, is (says a recent issue of the "Taranaki Herald") now down to a depth of a little over 3100 ft. Good sandstone country is being penetrated, and is "standing up" without casing. The pressure of gas is increasing with every foot drilled, and the show of oil is also improving. The general indications, Mr O'Dowda, the head driller, reports, are more favourable than at any other bore at which he has previously worked, and he confidently anticipates important developments within a few days.
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King Country Chronicle, Volume V, Issue 315, 26 November 1910, Page 6
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