GAS DISCHARGES
PETROLEUM DEPOSITS SUGGESTED. By Telegraph—Press Association. MURCHISON, March 6. Consequent upon the earthquake, extensive emanations of natural inflammable gases were discovered during the week by Mr John A. Spencer, petroleum engineer, and Mr C. B. Cressey, in the centre of the township of Murchison. Samples were collected for analysis, it being believed from the nature of the flame that the gas contains othane, which is a component of petroleum gas. The emanations are witnin easy reach of the upheaval in which several lives were lost.
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Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18511, 7 March 1930, Page 5
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87GAS DISCHARGES Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18511, 7 March 1930, Page 5
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