PETROLEUM AT GREYMOUTH.
[BY TELEGRAPH.— ASSOCIATION.] Greymouth, Tuesday. In Dobson, boring for coal, indications of petroleum oil have been struck. The borehole is now down 1750 ft. At 1300 ft signs oi oil were found, but no special attention was given to it; since then the indications have become much stronger, and a gallon or two of oil was saved. Gasfeeders also struck a borehole in yellow marl, from which oil can be squeezed. The drill is in a very soft substance, and 10 or 12 gallons of oil have been obtained. It seems to be good quality of petroleum, and readily ignites and burns well.
Givon-away prices: sft bamboo curtain poles, ends, rings, and bracket complete, only Is at Tonson Garlick Coy.'s great furniture cash sale.
Axminster carpets, with borders to match, reduced from 7s 6d to 3s 9d yard; Brussels, from 6s 6d to 3s 9d.—Smith and Caughey, Limited.
Home, boys, home, and it's home we'll be, next —Oddfellows' Premier Picnic, Home Bay,
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XL, Issue 12192, 11 February 1903, Page 5
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165PETROLEUM AT GREYMOUTH. New Zealand Herald, Volume XL, Issue 12192, 11 February 1903, Page 5
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