GREYMOUTH NEWS.
[Per Press Association.] , GREYMOUTH, August 26. Messrs. Hales and Coombs, of the Public Works and. Railway Departments, have completed their investigations regarding the Cool Creek-Point Elizabeth railway and coal mines. It is understood that their visit has reference to the Government proproposal to establish a State coal mine. The Grey Harbour Board intend to send to America for a first-class diamond drill, capable of boring 1500 feet, and will proceed -with boring the •- country between Brunner and Greymouth, where geologists affirm that an unbroken seam of coal exists. The Harbour Board’s revenue this year will be about £25,000, of which amount £II,OOO will be swallowed up in departmental expenses, sinking fund, etc.
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Lyttelton Times, Volume CVI, Issue 12590, 27 August 1901, Page 5
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