Puriri.
(fbom a cobbespondent.)
This place is being slowly populated, those that have settled have large fami. lies. A subscription list has gone round for the building of a school, and I believe that steps are to be taken to get up a concert in Shortland.
Respecting mining in this neighbor* hood there are parties out prospecting. Mr Neves intends to spend a few weeks here. r
Campbell and party are at work ifl the old Alliance.
The Livingston has come on the leader. This ground is valuable. Mr Curtis, one of the directors, came up last week, and is perfectly satisfied with what was shown to him. Good gold to be seen in the stone. I Relieve they must put in a low level. Should the company get a battery this claim will give dividends equal to some of your crack claims in Grahamstowh.
The Maoris, are clearing out for Te Aroha Mountain. They do not intend to plant anything this year, in fact they must clear out for cultivation.
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Thames Star, Volume VII, Issue 2101, 28 September 1875, Page 2
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171Puriri. Thames Star, Volume VII, Issue 2101, 28 September 1875, Page 2
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