STATE COAL-MINES (REPORT ON THE WORKING OF) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH, 1949

Appendix to the Journals of the House of Representatives, 1949 Session I, C-02a

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1949 NEW ZEALAND

STATE COAL-MINES (REPORT ON THE WORKING OF) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH, 1949

Prepared in Accordance With the Requirements of. Section 184 of the Coal-mines Act, 1925

REPORT BY THE HON. A. McLAGAN, MINISTER OF MINES Mr. Speaker,— I have the honour to present to Parliament the Balance-sheet, Statement of Accounts, and reports on the operations of the State coal-mines for the year ended 31st March, 1949.

During the year the State acquired the following coal-mining undertakings:

UNDERGROUND OPERATIONS North Auckland Although production has improved at the Kamo Mine, a high proportion of the labour force had to be engaged on arrears of maintenance and improvements to airways and haulage roads. An extensive drilling programme has been laid down and will be put in hand at an early date, and on the result of this work the future plan of working the mine will be developed. Output still shows an upward trend, and this should continue as haulage facilities are improved and arrears of maintenance work are overtaken. Watkato District Normal mining conditions have been experienced at the Alison Nos. 1 and 2 Mines. An axial flow fan, with sufficient capacity to provide ample air at the faces until the mine is exhausted, was installed during the year. Two crawler-mounted coal-cutting machines are expected to arrive from Britain shortly.

Name of Mine or Company. Purchaseprice. Purpose. Taupiri Coal Mines, Ltd., Huntly Devlin's Mine, Huntly Pyramid Mine, Eeefton Central Mine, Eeefton Morley property, Ohai £ 823,000 10,000 7,750 5,000 40,000 Underground and opencast mining. Opencast mining. Value of plant. Mine closed down. Underground mining. Underground mining.

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At Rotowaro, development continues in Callaghan's Dip Section, where recent bores have proved an extensive area. Consideration is to be given to a proposal involving the construction of a spur railway-line from the Rotowaro Railway-station to a point near the Callaghan's road terminus, where the erection of new screens would improve the preparation of coal for the market, would considerably reduce underground haulage and road maintenance, and would allow of a more balanced working of the mine. An electric coal-cutter with a rotary percussive action was installed in the Wilton Mine, and the trial revealed it to be a very suitable unit for the conditions. Six further machines of this type have been ordered. Some equipment is still awaited to complete the mechanization scheme at this colliery. There was a substantial increase in output from the Wilton Mine, and to some extent this was due to the use of machines for cutting and boring the coal. King-country The output from the Mangapehi Colliery, at Benneydale, showed a further decline, and operations were confined mainly to development in good-quality coal. Further development has been based on the adoption of a new scheme of coal-winning, and final proposals for complete mechanization and hydraulic stowage are at present receiving the consideration of the Government. At the Tatu Mine, near Ohura, output showed a slight decrease, mainly on account of the need for improving ventilation by driving a new return airway in stone. Buller District Output increased from both the Fly Creek and Webb Mines in the Stockton field. There is nothing of importance to record at the old Fly Creek Mine. Development continued with success at the Webb Mine, and some equipment ordered for the complete mechanization of this mine has arrived. Operations continued satisfactorily at the Millerton Mine, mainly on pillarextraction. Surveys of areas adjoining Millerton have been undertaken to provide new mining field?, and drilling will be carried out as soon as possible to establish the value of the new potential areap. At Denniston, coal-winning was confined to pillar-extraction in the Whareatea Mine. In order to expedite'and facilitate pillar-extraction, a new stone drive to the coal at the Whareatea Steps has been completed. Following intensive prospecting, survey, and drilling work on the Plateau area a very commendable system of developing and working the block by full mechanization methods has been submitted by the Mines Department for the consideration of the Government. Work on the stone drives to the coal-seam will commence at an early date. Reefton District Operations at the Burke's Creek Mine continued under conditions which proved more difficult than anticipated. Three drill-holes put down 10 chains ahead .of the dip workings did not disclose any workable coal-seams, and further drilling is being carried out to obtain additional information on the extent of the workable coal-seams. At the Garvey Creek Mine, mining conditions showed a general improvement with a resultant increase in output. Survey and prospecting work has established the existence of large quantities of good-quality coal in the field and much of it can be won by opencast methods. Road surveys to these areas are well advanced, and it is hoped that work on access will be commenced at an early date. The Central Mine, near the Township of Reefton, was purchased in March last, and development is being proceeded with to prove the extent of the field. An improved access for haulage will be carried out when the survey has been completed. It is expected that onlv a relatively short stone drive will be necessary.

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Grey District The Liverpool Colliery showed an increase in output with no substantial variation in conditions. Requisite survey work for the opening of a new mine at Rewanui has been carried out and plant is being assembled so that development work may be commenced. At the Strongman Mine there was a reduction in output compared with the previous year, due mainly to the reduction in the number of days worked. Underground conditions remained unchanged, good-quality coal being won with a persistence of faults requiring costly stone driving and regrading of haulage roadways. Further development at the Blackball Mine has been carried out in good-quality coal and output showed an increase, with an improved daily output and a commendable record of steady work. New coal-cutters and boring-machines came to hand a short time ago and are now in operation. There has been no variation in the working conditions at the Wallsend Colliery, where operations are almost wholly pillar-extraction. Boring is about to commence on an adjoining area, and a decision on the question of dewatering the old Tyneside Mine will be made as soon as the results of drilling operations are available. Output showed a slight increase. A further increase in output was obtained from the Dobson Mine, in which all workings were on development work. The problem of providing an improved power supply underground is being examined. A steady output was obtained from the Paparoa Mine, where work has been carried out in a very satisfactory manner. A new sawmill was established near to the Roa Township and has maintained supplies of timber to the State mines in the district on an economical basis. Ohai District An improved underground haulage system was completed at the Mossbank Mine, where coal-winning operations were all on pillar-extraction, a steady output being maintained. Development was continued in the Wairaki No. 3 Mine in good-quality coal, and with fairly regular working a slightly increased output was recorded. In the Star Mine pillar-extraction was continued, operations being interfered with early in the year by a severe, heating in Magee's Dip necessitating the erection of eleven stoppings. At the Birchwood Mine drilling operations established the existence of a large area of coal which could not be won economically or efficiently from the present mine. A decision was therefore made to retreat from the existing mine and extract as much coalas possible, notwithstanding that lack of pit room and haulages preclude economic production. OPENCAST OPERATIONS Waikato District Steady production was maintained from Kemp's area, from which only a relatively small quantity of coal remains to be won. The ratio of overburden to coal at this pit is roughly 10 to 1, and, although the financial accounts show an operative loss, it is significant that the cost of production is less'than the best underground mine in the Waikato district. Operations have commenced at the Hillcrest area, where the overburden ratio is about 6to 1. This block contains only 60,000 tons of coal. The No. 1 TCimihia. (Lake) area is nearing exhaustion, and the No. 5 area, containing 527,000 tons at an overburden ratio of stol, is being developed to take its place. The difficulties of winning coal from below the bed of the lake have been overcome and production has been secured on a profitable basis.

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On the property of Taupiri Coal Mines, Ltd., a new opencast pit was commenced on Thompson's area, where 156,000 tons of coal will be won, the overburden ratio being 4*4 to 1. The development of Barker's area was also accelerated. From this site it is expected that 336,600 tons of coal will be won, the overburden ratio being about 4-5 to 1. Devlin's Mine area was purchased during the year and underground mining ceased. Further drilling carried out since the purchase has proved the existence of 201,300 tons of coal with an overburden ratio of sto 1. Opencast operations will be commenced on this block in the next few months. Drilling and survey work is proceeding on the Callaghan's and Maori Farm areas, which are to be suitable for large-scale opencast development. Further data is essential, however, before these jobs can be put in hand and worked on the most efficient basis. King-country There was no change in conditions at Waitewhena, where the nature of the overburden makes conditions very difficult during the wet season. A steady output was maintained during the year and, although the accounts record that a loss was suffered during the year, the costs of production are still below those of underground mining. Buller District There was a reduction in output from the opencast area at Stockton, due to exhaustion of the original area and the late arrival of plant from overseas for the development of the new blocks. This defect has since been remedied and outputs are now back to normal, and will be increased as soon as the new power-house is in operation and the aerial ropeway is installed. Drilling and survey work has proved the existence of a very large quantity of coal in this field suitable for mining by opencast methods. Surveys recently revealed a small block of coal at Denniston which could be worked opencast, and this area will be put in production at an early date. Reefton District In the Garvey Creek field the vertical seam on the south-east side is being worked on the opencast principle and production should commence within a few months. Survey work has established large blocks at higher levels in this field which could be opencasted, and plans for road access have been completed. It is expected that road-construction will be started at an early date. Ohai District There was an increase in output from the Black Diamond Pit, where spectacular and highly efficient stripping operations were carried out with the aid of tournapulls. A new opencast, known as McLean's, was started on the Star property, and production commenced prior to the last Christmas holidays. Survey and drilling of other potential opencast sites in the district are under way, with very encouraging results to date. GENERAL Opencast mining has made a valuable contribution to the economy of the Dominion and last year was responsible for approximately 25 per cent, of the total coalproduction. Valuable knowledge and experience has been gained over the past few years and new projects are being planned well ahead. When all the plant on order has arrived and capital works in progress have been completed, the project at Stockton will compare favourably with the most modern undertakings of its kind in any part of the world.

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OUTPUTS A comparative statement of outputs for the last two financial years is shown hereunder :

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Mine. Output, 1948-49. Output, 1947-48. Percentage Increase in Gross Output. Percentage Increase in Net Output. Gross. Net. Gross. Net. Tons. Tons. Tons. Tons. Kamo* 50,096 50,072 9,783 9,783 •Glen Afton Opencastf 5,686 5,686 Kemp's Opencast 68^084 68,084 58,717 58,695 + 15-95 + 16-00 Kimihia Opencast 78,340 78,340 69,695 69,695 + 12-40 + 12-40 Wilton 93,482 90,985 81,730 78,094 + 14-38 + 16-51 Mangapehi 38,190 36,210 53,181 50,808 -28-18 -28-73 Tatu .. 30,800 29,535 35,466 33,621 -13-16 -12-15 Waitewhena Opencast 42,932 42,932 44,427 44,427 - 3-37 - 3-37 Dennistont 75,904 66,320 MillertonJ 59,318 58,874 Stockton Mine and Opencast 214,933 209,741 264,561 258^757 -18-76 -i8-94 Burke's Creek 20,462 19,612 19,921 18,539 + 2-72 + 5-79 Garvey Creek 12,560 12,451 6,886 6,858 +82-39 +81-55 Central§ 75 68 +23-02 +23-37 Blackball 70,785 68,574 57,540 55,585 Dobson 69,121 67,230 64,125 61,778 + 7-79 + 8-83 Paparoa|| 27,651 26,865 24,887 24,154 + 11-11 + 11-22 Wallsend 55,953 53,868 50,269 47,133 + 11-31 + 14-29 Liverpool 93,114 90,220 85,055 80,740 + 9-48 + 11-74 Strongman 85,187 82,300 96,250 93,670 -11-49 -12-14 Wangaloa Opencast 45,462 45,462 42,304 42,304 + 7-47 + 7-47 Birchwood^f 22,524 21,633 6,192 5,895 Black Diamond Opencast** 35,769 35,769 15,055 14,832 + 137-59 + 141-16 Mossbank 26,350 24,790 27,679 25,915 - 4-80 - 4-34 Starft 34,690 33,285 38,082 37,166 - 8-91 -10-44 McLean's Opencasttt 8,728 8,728 + i • 28 Wairaki 66,215 61,730 63 j 817 60 j 949 + *3-76 Totals 1,426,725 1,383,678 1,221,308 1,185,084 * Mine acquired on 5th January, 1948. t Mine ceased operations on 26th May, 1947. I Mine acquired on 1st April, 1948. § Mine acquired on 21st March, 1949. 11 Mine acquired on 25th April, 1947. If Mine acquired on 28th November, 1947. ** Mine acquired on 9th April, 1947. ft Mine acquired on 2nd May, 1947. }t Mine commenced operations on 4th October. 1948.

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SALES The following table shows the total sales of coal from the State mines as compared with the previous year and the average' f.o.r. price realized by each mine exclusive of subsidy :

The difference between the output shown in the previous table and sales is accounted for by (1) coal used on works, (2) waste, (3) free issues, and (4) opening and closing stocks.

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Mine. Total Sales, Total Sales, Percentage Average Price 1948-49. 1947-48. Variation. P.O.It. Realized. Tons. Tons. s. d. Kamo 50,091 9,863 24 3-69 Glen Afton Opencast 5,686 Kemp's Opencast 68,084 58,695 + 16-00 21 10-76 Kimihia Opencast 78,340 69,694 + 12-41 24 2-66 Wilton 90,876 77,971 + 16-55 23 0-98 Mangapehi 36,230 50,812 - 28-70 22 3-08 Tatu 29,700 34,153 - 13-04 24 7-98 Waitewhena Opencast 42,932 44,427 + 10-76 26 3-15 Denniston 68,667 24 3-39' Millerton 57,790 25 8-99 Stockton Mine and Opencast 214,590 259,629 - 17-35 22 7-91 Burke's Creek 19,760 18,301 ' + 7-97 27 1-04 Garvey Creek 12,503 6,668 + 87-50 28 2-65-Central 46 26 4-15 Blackball 68,464 54,449 + 25-74 19 11-63 Dobson 66,355 61,794 + 7-38 26 0-38 Paparoa 27,035 23,693 . + 14-11 25 4-09' Wallsend 51,753 47,003 + 10-11 25 7-16 Liverpool 90,057 81,984 + 9-85 21 4-64 Strongman 84,657 92,660 - 8-64 25 10-65 Wangaloa Opencast 45,427 42,304 + 7-38 19 11-98 Birchwood 21,633 5,883 24 6-03 Black Diamond Opencast 35,769 14,827 + 141-24 19 7-78 Mossbank 24,790 25,880 - 4-21 24 7-88 Star .. . . 33,285 37,126 - 10-35 25 3-13 McLean's Opencast 8,728 27 4-86 Wairaki 61,681 60,871 + 1-33 25 3-24 Totals 1 1,389,243, 1,184,373 .. |

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OUTPUT PEE MAN EMPLOYED The following table shows (a) the output per calendar year per man employed-underground and (b) the output per calendar year per man employed (underground and surface) :

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1948. 1947. 1946. 1945. 1944. 1943. 1942. 1941. 1940. 1939. Mine " Underground. Total. Underground. Total. Underground. Total. Underground. Total. Underground. Total. Underground, Total. Underground. Total. Underground. Total. Underground. Total. Underground. Total. Kamo Wilton .. Hangapehi Tatu . .. Denniston MUlerton .. Stockton .. Burke's Creek Garvey Creek Blackball . . Dobson . . Paparoa .. Wallsend .. Liverpool Strongman Birchwood Mossbank.. Star Wairaki .. Tons. 402 617 352 447 390 780 772 341 401 431 373 480 437 354 451 585 725 790 823 Tons. 334 444 280 317 278 473 520 265 342 369 306 347 ' 344 274 335 393 555 603 604 Tons. 484 492 509 563 405 779 724 496 239 379 353 482 359 412 535 678 724 900 936 Tons. 394 363 397 339 293 489 484 344 189 312 287 371 291 293 390 456 554 653 669 Tons. 520 557 553 505 434 889 764 371 42i 316 570 357 441 564 748 854 1012 960 Tons. 426 398 434 310 317 562 509 272f 35i 257 410 282 336 403 561 592 620 686 Tons. 619 639 533 508 495 905 655 538 333 676 415 468 538 749 719 841 866 Tons. 508 456 428 311 376 592 451 41.6 271 491 329 352 394 571 544 634 624 Tons. 680 669 683 481 576 879 731 750 509 382 800 346 498 545 537 727 1019 924 Tons. I 558 478 524 303 433 625 438 531 39i 318 503 290 371 393 407 546 736 647 Tons. 686 658 714 482 614 1019 633 565 545 418 988 422 583 627 709 695 1016 955 Tons. 558 471 550 306 464 703 418 442 394 349 620 352 440 451 545 521 715 669 Tons. 615 606 722 596 717 931 782 624 595 549 878 478 672 711 772 616 946 1309 Tons. 497 459 534 364 502 707 520 456 419 453 532 369 504 463 579 441 719 804 Tons 704 834 622 341 715 955 812 655 772 540 607 466 715 694 750 523 713 800 Tons. 540 613 442 199 507 726 547 476 326 443 440 356 521 475 573 316 539 561 Tons. 590 789 587 458 632 799 852 528 350 517 718 414 528 579 668 867 720 Tons. 467 608 339* 276 461 609 576 392 179 423 509 326 410 390 523 650 538 Tons. 678 686 809 603 854 811 773 84* 463 1053 500 612 281* 547 579 714 Tons. 481 539 589 429 616 552 560 53 390 720 394 459 192 431 404 567 1938. 1937. 1936. 1935. | 1934. I 1933. 1932. 1931. 1930. Mine. Under- | ground. Total. Underground. Total. Underground. Total. Under - j ground. Total. Underground. Total® Underground. Total. Underground. Total. Underground. Total. Underground. Total. Kamo .. Wilton .. Mangapelii Tatu Denniston Millerton Stockton .Burke's Creo Garvey Creel Blackball Dobson . . Paparoa Wallsend Liverpool Strongman Birchwood Mossbank Star Wairaki.. Tons. 438 678 739 Tons. 322 549 554 Tons. 522 656 719 Tons. 387 526 629 Tons. 709 595 1135 Tons. 515 468 883 Tons. 560 753 530 Tons. 395 580 441 Tons. 331 742 40 Tons. 214 554 11 Tons. 488 Tons. 395 Tons. 903 Tons. ei3 Tons. 46i Tons. 373 Toiis. 359 Tons. 227 k ! 1 k 649 969 828 1144 565 486 633 496 561 322 783 674 425 700 557 735 314 ! 400 j 464 394 423 246 536 525 66i 963 895 867 600 481 669 587 560 550 694 543 479 685 573 585 437 388 492 456 417 426 490 412 eii 969 714 764 478 543 583 566 536 52i 851 721 425 653 460 540 328 426 428 442 396 396 6oi 463 534 936 631 574 71.3 428 771 575 556 543 722 764 396 628 388 402 444 358 582 430 408 379 532 562 420 872 587 569 476 401 801 446 407 51.4 864 702 295 564 356 416 346 331 5§8 345 304 364 eio 520 432 623 606 415 654 408 1051 520 388 576 700 656 302 421 371 308 444 341 738 389 289 440 467 410 35i 492 558 311 932 411 1092 426 392 51.7 4i.7 261 249 376 362 235 607 348 804 333 290 388 239 208 385 225 548 381 45 i . 278 950 430 481 560 63i 275 184 351 288 259 231 739 340 348 406 454 51.3 443 771 301 392 450 1048 501 552 456 564 359 374 491 205 31.9 377 782 389 397 286 420 Note.- * Mine worked portion of year only. f Separate output returns for Burke's Creek not available for 1945. —Some of the high outputs per man employed prior to 1944 are due to slack being raised from dump and credited to output.

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SCREENING OF COAL The following table shows the percentage of coal sold as unscreened and the results obtained from the screening of the balance of the output: —

ACCIDENT INSURANCE The number of compensatable accidents at State mines increased from 1,158 for the year ended 31st March, 1948, to 1,406 for the year ended 31st March, 1949. The increase is mainly due to the additional mines operated by the Department during the year ended 31st March, 1949. There has been no Substantial increase in the incidence of accidents. The cost of claims per cent, on wages paid amounted to £2 9s. 6d., as compared with £2 ss. for the previous year, the average cost" of each claim being £3O 13s. Bd., compared with £24 os. 3d. during the 1947-48 financial year. These increases reflect the increased benefits payable under the Workers' Compensation Amendment Act, 1947, and which were payable from Ist April, 1948. The Accident Insurance Working Account showed a surplus of £51,474 10s. 4d. on the year's working, as compared with £38,588 14s. 3d. for the previous year, and the Accident Insurance Reserve Account now stands at £169,776 ss. 6d.

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Percentages of Screened and Small Obtained from Coal Screened. Mine. Percentage Sold as Unscreened. Screened. Small Kamo 100-00 Kemp's 5-33 33 •17 66 •83 Kimihia 0-02 51 •43 48-57 Waitewhena 7-53 30 •14 69-86 Denniston 40-98 49-93 50-07 Millerton 32-16 65 •55 34-45 Stockton 38-07 61 •77 38-23 Burke's Creek 45-64 54-36* Garvey Creek 100 : 00 Central 25-35 74-65 Blackball 6-06 34-64 65-36 Dobson 9-26 83-52 16-48 Paparoa 73-93 76-21 23-79 Wallsend 4-15 70-73 29-27 Liverpool 100-00 Strongman 10-72 80 •16 19-84 Wangaloa 71 •64 28-36 Birchwood 66 •84 3316 Black Diamond 14-63 78 •39 2161 Mossbank 71 •91 28-09 Star 77-08 22-92 McLean's 67 •16 3284 Wairaki 77-40 22-60 Percentage of House, Kitchen, and Slack (North Island Grading). House. 1 Domestic. Kitchen. Slack. Mangapehi 13-96 40-56 45-48 Wilton 6-37 54-22 45-78 Tatu 0-08 58-32 41-68 i ' Includes unscreened nuts.

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The District Manager, State Coal-mines, Kamo, to the Under-Secretary, Mines Department, Wellington. Sir,— 21st April, 1949. I have the honour to submit my report on the workings of the Kamo State Mine for the year ended 31st March, 1949. Coal-winning.—The gross output for the year was 50,095 tons 16 cwt. 1 qr. After allowing for the quantity used on works (24 tons 0 cwt. 3 qr.), there remained for disposal a net output of 50,071 tons 15 cwt. 2 qr. Taking into account the stocks at the beginning and end of the year, the following statement shows details of the coal disposed of during the year : Ist April, 1948 — Tons cwt. qr. Tons cwt. qr. Stock on hand .. .. .. 19 10 2 Add net output for the period .. 50,071 15 2 50,091 6 0 31st March, 1949 — Less stock on hand Total disposed of .. .. .. 50,091 6 0 Disposals Tons cwt. qr. Railed to Auckland Depot .. 43,641 10 2 Local sales .. .. .. 5,335 4 3 Sales to workmen and free issues .. 1,114 10 3 : 50,091 6 0 The gross output of the mine since its acquisition by the State on sth January, 1948, totals 59,879 tons 1 cwt. 1 qr. Days Worked. —The colliery worked 241 days out of a possible 242 ordinary working-days. The difference between the ordinary days worked and the possible number of working-days is accounted for by the anniversary day of the province being an idle day. Employees—ln connection with coal-winning, the average number of persons employed in and about the mine was 154 men, made up as follows—Underground : Coal-hewers, 35 ; deputies, shiftmen, and truckers, 93. Surface : 26 men. Coal-hewers' Average Daily Earnings. —The coal-hewers' average daily earnings {gross) were £3 Bs. 3d., and after, deducting stores (explosives) their net return was £3 os. Bd., an increase of lis. 6d. per day when compared with the previous period. Daily Output.—The average daily output was 207 tons 17 cwt. 1 qr. and the coalhewers' average daily output was 6 tons 9 cwt. 1 qr., as compared with 163 tons 1 cwt. and 5 tons 6 cwt. respectively for the previous period. The total number of hewers' shifts for the year was 7,755. Deficiencies. —The sum of £8 was paid under the minimum-wage clause during the year. Accidents. —There were numerous accidents of a minor nature during the year, but no accident of a serious or fatal nature. Underground Workings.—The greater portion of the output has been won from development work in the Slant Dip section, the remainder being won from the completion of the East Dip workings and a little pillar-splitting in this section.

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Slant Dip (Top Seam)— Bottom' Section (Doel's Dip Section) : The two dips being driven in a south-easterly direction from the Main Slant Dip have been continued to a distance of 28 chains. A level was started from the bottom of these dips and a panelis being developed by seven working-places 011 two shifts. The coal is of good quality 8 ft. to 9 ft. thick. Middle Section, Top Seam : At a point 28 chains from the top of the Main Slant Dip a section has been started in which seven places are being developed on two shifts. The main levels are now 13 chains from the dip, and at present are being continued through faulty ground. The area being developed between the dip and the level faces is in good coal 8 ft. to 9 ft. thick. East Dip, Bottom Seam : The workings in this section were completed to the fault at a distance of approximately 12 chains from the Main Dip. The coal averages 8 ft. in thickness and is of good quality. Owing to the soft nature of the fireclay floor and the difficulty experienced in keeping the roads open, the pillars were split and robbed so as not to injure the upper seam. Coal-production was stopped in this area on Ist March, 1949. Arrangements are now in hand for opening up the upper seam directly above this area. No. 6 Drive : During the year this drive was completed. The total distance from the surface to the upper coal-seam is approximately 600 ft. I have, &c., J. Hadcroft, District Manager. The Manager, Wilton State Colliery, Ngaruawahia, to the Under-Secretary Mines Department, Wellington. 29th April, 1949. I have the honour to submit my annual report on the working of the Wilton State Colliery for the year ended 31st March, 1949. Output. —-The gross output for the year was 93,482 tons 1 cwt., being an increase of 11,751 tons 15 cwt. when compared with the figures of the previous year. After allowing for waste (1,697 tons 1 cwt.), and coal used on works (800 tons 7 cwt.), there remained for disposal a net output of 90,984 tons 13 cwt. Taking into account the stocks at the beginning and end of the year, the following statement shows details of the coal disposed of during the year : Ist April, 1948 — Tons cwt. qr. Tons cwt. qr. Stock in railway wagons Net output for year .. ./. 90,984 13 0 ' 90,984 13 0 31st March, 1949 Less stock in railway wagons .. • • 109 0 0 Total disposed of .. •• 90,875 13 0 Disposal Tons cwt. qr. Railed .. •• •• •• 44,739 4 0 Railway sales .. .. •• 44,905 16 0 Local and mine sales Sales to workmen and free issues .. 1,230 13 0 90,875 13 0

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The gross output from the colliery since its inception amounts to 377,437 tons 3 cwt. Days Worked. —The colliery worked 231 days out of a possible 242 ordinary -working-days. In addition, the colliery worked 2 statutory holidays, making the total number of days worked 233. The difference between the ordinary working-days (231) .and the possible number of working-days is accounted for as follows : 4f days, stopwork meetings ; 3 days, deputies' dispute ; 1 day, roads and railway flooded ; If days, power failure ; f day, bad state rope road ; f day, breakdown of haulage. Employees.—ln connection with coal-winning the average number of persons •employed in and about the mine was 199 men and 5 boys, made up as follows— Underground : Coal-hewers, 68 ; shiftmen and truckers, 81 ; Surface : 50 men and 5 boys. Coal-heivers 1 Average Daily Earnings.—The average daily earnings of the coalhewers' were £3 7s. 4d. ; after deducting explosives the net return was £3 Is. Id., an increase of 3s. Bd. per day when compared with the previous year. Daily Output.—The average daily output from the mine was 398 tons 4 cwt. and ■the hewers' average daily output was 11 tons 0 cwt. 1 qr., compared with 359 tons 13 cwt. and 12 tons 0 cwt. 1 qr. for the previous year. The number of hewers' shifts •worked was 8,498, as compared with 6,804 for the previous year. Deficiencies. —Nil. Accidents. —During the year the number of accidents which necessitated absence from work for more than three days was 168, an increase of 6 on the previous year. «On the 20th January, 1949, a trucker sustained a fracture of the right fibula. On the 16th February, 1949, a trucker sustained a fracture of small bone of the right wrist. Apart from these two accidents, none were of a serious nature. Underground Workings.—No. 2 Mine : The output from this mine was won from pillar-extraction. This mine is in its final stage of production, as only a few pillars are left to extract. No. 3 Mine : Splitting and pillar-extraction has been carried on on the west side ■of the mine. Portion of the seam where thinning occurred has been developed, but •on the whole this proved disappointing, the coal itself being of a very stony nature. An electric coal-cutter and drill is in operation on this section. No. 3 Extended Mine —No. 2 Bast section : Pillar-extraction has been continued •on the south side of the main headings and development has been completed to the north, where pillar-extraction has- been commenced. A coal-cutter and electric drill is in operation in this section. No. 3 Bast Section : Development of main headings was continued and has reached a point 31 chains from the main haulage. The subsidiary endless-rope haulage has been extended to near this point. The main headings have also reached a point where the seams have split by the intervention of a thick band of stone, together with .a thinning of seam and bad roof condition. Development has also continued to the south-west, and although the area is not large, the coal itself is of . very fine quality. A coal-cutter and two electric drills are in operation in this section. No. 4 East Section : Pillar-extraction has been continued in this section. No. 2 West Section : All coal was won from pillar-extraction in this section. No. 4 West Section : Development was completed on the south side of main heading and pillar-extraction commenced. The endless-rope haulage has been extended in a southerly direction to win coal for the Te Puroa Road area. The main heading in this new area has been driven chains. Stone-dusting.—Dusting has been carried on at frequent intervals during the year. Dangerous Occurrences. —There were no dangerous occurrences during the past year. Plant. —Major parts of various plant were replaced during the year. Various new machines were installed in workshops. An electric-driven coal-cutter with self•contained drilling attachment was installed in the mine and has been giving satisfactory results. One hundred new tubs were placed in service.

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Mechanization. —At present three coal-cutters are in service, also four electrically driven drills. We are awaiting delivery of three new coal-cutters (one being locally made and two from England). The hauling-apparatus of scraper loaders has arrived, and early delivery of portable slides to complete the units has been promised. One hundred new mine tubs are on order. Private Railway-line. —Maintenance work has been carried on satisfactorily during the past year. Bus Service. —Four buses operated by contractors have maintained an efficient service between Ngaruawahia and the mine. Housing and Mine Buildings.—Departmental houses situated in Ngaruawahia and Glen Massey have been kept in good order. A new ambulance-room has been built, and the old one has been renovated to suit the making and providing of tea to workmen. An additional bathhouse is in the course of construction. Several loans were granted to workmen to build their own homes. I have, &c., J. Baird, Manager. The Superintendent, Waikato Controlled Mines, Huntly, to the Under-Secretary,. Mines Department, Wellington. 13th April, 1949. Sir, — I have the honour to submit my report on the State opencast coal-mines in the Waikato district for the year ended 31st March, 1949. Kemp's Opencast, Glen Massey Coal-production has been continuously maintained during the year and indicates an increase when compared with the previous year, being 68,084 tons, as against 58,717 tons for the year 1947-48. The total overburden removed from this mine is 2,283,900 cubic yards and the total quantity of coal recovered is 227,020 tons. There is now only a limited quantity of overburden to be removed at this mine and the estimated quantity of coal remaining to be recovered is 10,000 tons. The above will complete all operations at this mine, where operations have been carried out very efficiently. The ratio of overburden to coal recovered has been approximately 10 to 1, and the coal-seam, as low as 2 ft. thick in places, has been recovered with a minimum of loss. Experimental work in surface rehabilitation has been carried out during the year in conjunction with officers of the Agriculture Department and Soil Conservation and Rivers Control Council. It is too early to forecast the results of these experiments, but much information is being obtained for future guidance. Hillcrest Mine This new area, situated adjacent to the Wilton No. 2 Mine, is estimated to contain approximately 60,000 tons of good-quality coal of an average thickness of approximately 5 ft. and overlain by approximately 360,000 cubic yards of overburden. Stripping-conditions at this mine are good, and although the new roadway of approximately one mile has had to be constructed to the coalfield, it is expected that the results of the operations will prove to be satisfactory.

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This undertaking will also allow of the complete recovery of any small areas of coal which may have to be left when under-ground operations cease at the No. 2 Wilton Mine. A total quantity of 179,200 cubic yards of overburden has already been removed and a reasonable quantity of coal is now available for immediate mining. No. 1 Area, Kimihia Opencast The output for the year was 78,340 tons, making the total production from No. 1 Area 214,344 tons. All stripping operations with the exception of a small area adjacent to the railway siding (containing approximately 12,000 tons of coal) has now been completed, but there is still a substantial amount of coal remaining to be recovered before the area is finally abandoned, probably about, the end of September of this year. The working of this area has not been devoid of its difficulties, caused chiefly by the semi-fluid nature of parts of the overburden. This condition can be understood when it is remembered that this overburden constituted part of the bed of Lake Kimihia prior to dewatering the area and working the mine. No. 5 Area, Kimihia Opencast Stripping operations were commenced on this area at the beginning of December, 1948, and have been continued continuously, except when bad weather prevailed. The plant in use is the 120-B shovel and a number of Athey wagons. A total quantity of 143,500 cubic yards of overburden has been removed and all necessary formation work for the railway, siding, and screens, &c., has been completed. Seven new cottages for married employees have been completed and all are now occupied. These houses are of a high standard with modern conveniences. A tennis-court has been constructed, and this should prove of great value during the summer months. Callagahan's Dip Area (Taupiri Coal-mines, Ltd.) A plan has been arranged to drill this area before preparing plans for coal-winning probably by opencast methods. The quantity of coal recoverable from this area will probably be considerable. I have, &c., Job. Hughes, Superintendent. The District Manager, State Coal-mines, Bennydale, to the Under-Secretary, Mines Department, Wellington. 9th May, 1949. .Sir, — I have the honour to submit my report on the working of the Mangapehi and Tatu Mines and the Waitewhena Opencast for the year ended 31st March, 1949. Mangapehi Colliery Output. —The gross output for the year was 38,189 tons 18 cwt., a decrease of 14,961 tons 3 cwt. when compared with the figures for the previous year. After allowing for waste (1,009 tons 18 cwt.) and the quantity used on works (970 tons), there remained for disposal a net output of 36,210 tons.

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Taking into account the stocks at the beginning and end of the year, the following statement shows details of the coal disposed of during the year : Ist April, 1948 —- Tons cwt. qr. Tons cwt. qr. Stock in bins and yard .. .. 78 14 0 Add net output for year .. 36,210 0 0 36,288 14 0 31st March, 1949 Less stock in bins and yard .. .. 58 9 0 36,230 5 0 Disposals Tons cwt. qr. Local and mine sales .. .. 1,282 0 0 Bailed .. .. .. .. 34,277 16 0 Bales to workmen and free issues 670 9 0 ' 36,230 5 0 The gross output since the colliery was taken over by the State Coal-mines is 441,209 tons 1 cwt. Bays Worked. —The colliery worked 225 days 6 hours out of a possible of 242 ordinary working-days. In addition, the colliery worked on 2 statutory holidays, making a total of 227 days 6 hours worked. The difference between the ordinary days worked and the possible number of working-days is accounted for as follows : Union meetings, 5 days ; deputies' strike, 3| hours ; truckers' strike, 3 days ; dispute, 3| : hours ; power failure I day 1 hour ; transport (damaged bridge), 5 days ; mechanical breakdown, 3| hours ; no turnout of men last backshift of year, hours. Employees. —In connection with coal-winning, there were employed in and about the mine an average of 129 men and 2 boys, made up as follows —Underground : Coalhewers, 30 ; deputies, shiftmen, and truckers, 72. Surface : 27 men and 2 boys. Daily Earnings.—The coal-hewers' average daily earnings were (gross) £3 lis. 3d., and after deducting stores (explosives) their net return was £3 Bs. lid., a decrease of 2s. 2d. per day when compared with the previous year. Daily Output. —The average daily output was 169 tons 5 cwt. and the average per coal-hewer was 5 tons 19 cwt. as compared with 231 tons 4 cwt. and 8 tons II cwt. the previous year. Note. —In addition, 4,580 tons of stone were filled during the year. Hewers' Shifts. —Hewers' shifts worked were 6,411. Deficiencies. —No amounts were paid under the minimum-wage clause during the year. Accidents. —There were 64 accidents reported during the year, 3 being of a serious nature. Underground Workings.—No pillar-extraction was done this year. The output was obtained from solid workings and from the fallen coal filled out of the airways. No. 2 East level was driven 24 chains, and " C " Panel headings and " D " Panel headings were driven 6 chains and 7 chains respectively. The Slant Dip was advanced 12 chains and the No. 3 East level, off this dip, has been driven 3 chains. In all the above development places the coal was of good quality. A 27 ft. upthrow fault was encountered in both the No. 2 East level and in the "D " Panel headings. It was successfully crossed and the seam picked up again. Excessive amounts of slack coal, constituting a fire hazard., were filled-out from a total length of 97 chains of airways.

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The dewatering of No. 1 East Extension section, preparatory to extracting some pillars, is nearly completed. A fire, caused by the spontaneous heating of loose coal lying on top of wooden sets, occurred near the Main Sump, and was successfully dealt with by flooding. The endless-rope haulage installed in No. 2 East level was extended to a distance of 40 chains. Because of floor heave, continuous brushing and/or lifting of floor had to be carried on in main roadways to maintain sufficient height. A concrete air-crossing was constructed in the Main Dip, and a portion of the East Return near the outlet was strengthened by the erection of concrete arching. A 50 h.p. electric winch and a portable air-compressor were installed in the Slant Dip. Heavy rains washed out the road bridge near the mine bins, and another had to be built. Totvnshi]). —A bridge joining up the back road to the main road near the Public Hall has been completed. Twenty houses which were receiving their water-supply from rain-water tanks have now been connected to the main water-supply. The painting of thirty houses was completed during this period. Two four-roomed baches for single men and two huts as extra accommodation for two married miners have been built. Tatu Colliery Coal-winning. —The gross output for the year was 30,800 tons 2 cwt. a decrease of 4,665 tons 8 cwt. —when compared with the figures of the previous year. After allowing for waste (1,073 tons 15 .cwt.) and the quantity of coal used on works (191 tons), there remained for disposal a net output of 29,535 tons 7 cwt. Taking into account the stocks at the beginning and end of the year, the following statement shows details of coal disposed of during the year Ist April, 1948 — Tons cwfc. qr. Tons cwt. qr. Stock in bins .. • • • • 49 3 0 Add net output .. .. 29,535 7 0 Surplus stocks brought on charge .. 155 19 0 * 29,740 9 0 31st March, 1949 — Less stock in bins .. • • • • • • 40 0 0 Total disposed of .. .. •• 29,700 9 0 Disposals Tons cwt. qr. Railed •• 27,729 15 0 Mine sales •• -• •• 1,319 9 0 Workmen .. • • • • 599 2 0 Free -• •• •• 52 3 0 29,700 9 0 The gross output from the colliery since inception amounts to 240,853 tons .16 cwt

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Days Worked.—-The colliery worked 219 days 1 hour out of a possible 242 ordinary working-days. The difference between the ordinary days worked and the possible number of working-days is accounted for as follows : 1 day, death of workman ; 5 days 1| hours, disputes ; 4 days 2£ hours, union meetings ; 4 days 3 hours, drive unworkable ; 4 hours, bus breakdown ; 1 day, late payout; 1 day, no miners ; 4 hours, bus strike ; 1 day, deputies' strike ; 6 hours, power failure ; 1 day, aerial under repair ; 5 hours, machinery breakdowns ; 1 day, no backshift; 1 hour, licensing poll. Employees—-In connection with coal-winning the average number of men employed in and about the mine was 92 men and 2 boys, made up as follows—Underground : Hewers, 19 ; deputies, shiftmen, and truckers, 36 ; others 6. Surface : 31 men and 2 boys. Total, 94. Coal-hewers' Daily Average Earnings.—The coal-hewers' daily earnings were (gross) £4 Os. 7d., and after deducting stores (explosives) their net return was £3 12s. 2d., a decrease of Is. 7d. per day when compared with the previous year. Daily Output— The average daily output was 140 tons 5 cwt. and the average daily output per coal-hewer was 8 tons 12 cwt., compared with 158 tons 13 cwt. and 9 tons 7 cwt. respectively for the previous year. The total number of hewer shifts for the year was 3,592. Deficiencies. —The total amount paid under the minimum-wage clause was £lOB. Accidents.—During the year there were no serious accidents, but there were 41 minor accidents. Workings.—Throughout the year the main South headings were driven in goodquality coal parallel to the Victory Fault, making the length of the main haulage road 60 chains. Operations ceased in the Barrier section, where working conditions were very difficult because of floor heave and a tender roof. Pillar-extraction ceased temporarily in No. 2 Rise panel where an accumulation of black-damp took place, this section being sealed off until the main return airway is connected up, when pillar-extraction will be resumed. Approximately three-fifths of the pillars in this section remain to be extracted. Development work proceeded in No. 3 Rise Panel, which is being developed up to the Cunningham Fault. A pair of exploring headings have been started in coal from a point near the end of the South headings. They will ultimately cross the Cunningham Fault to recover the' seam on the downthrow side. The main return airway has been driven a distance of 280 ft;., and should require about 20 ft. of driving to hole through. An 8-chain section of the airway previously driven still requires cleaning out. This work has been delayed through shortages of labour and mine skips to handle the debris. Floor heave necessitated the brushing of a section of the main haulage road to make sufficient head room. During the Christmas - New Year holidays a new aerial rope was installed and, after adjustments to the clips, has given satisfactory service. Considerable trouble was experienced, however, with the aerial towers, particularly Nos. 5 and 6, where some sole-plates and legs required renewing. These towers were out of alignment through the timber-work rotting away, and the mount beams were off the level to the extent that the buckets were striking the towers. Difficulty was experienced in dealing with water during the wet weather with the existing pumping systems, but it is expected that the installation of the new 6 in. centrifugal pump and the excavation of a new sump will overcome the difficulty.

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Waitewhena Opencast Coal-winning.—The net output for the year ending 31st March, 1949, was 42,931 tons 14 cwt., a decrease of 1,494 tons 18 cwt. 2 qr. when compared with the previous year. The following statement shows details of coal disposed of during the year : —- Ist April, 1948- Tons cwt. qr. Tons cwt. qr. Stock on hand Add net output .. .. 42,931 14 0 Less stock on hand, 31st March, 1949 42,931 14 0 Disposals Tons cwt. qr. Railed .. .. .. .. 42,909 14 0 Workmen .. .. .. 22 0 0 42,931 14 0 The net output of the opencast since its inception amounts to 151,070 tons 9 cwt. 3 qr. The year's output has been won from No. 2 Area, and coal stripped but not extracted at 31st March, 1949, was 13,000 tons, with a further 40,084 tons of coal to be stripped to complete the No. 2 Area. The opencast worked 270 days. The average daily output was 159 tons. For the period 16th November, 1948, to 26th November, 1948, small outputs were produced due to a major alteration to the Waitewhena Siding screening plant. After this period the output consisted of crushed slack. Further alterations to the plant enabled sized domestic coal to be produced from the output, and to date the plant is capable of producing total output of crushed slack or sized domestic and crushed slack. The change over from one class of output to the other requires approximately fifteen minutes to effect. Employees. Normally 38 employees are engaged in the stripping, production of coal, cartage, and screening at the opencast and are employed by the Ministry of Works, coal cartage and excavating contractor, and the State Coal-mines. Accidents. There were no accidents of a serious nature during the year. Stripping.—Stripping was carried on by the Ministry of Works and the coal cartage and excavating contractor. Ministry of Works plant consists of five D 8 tractors and blades and four 12-cubic-yard carryalls, together with a compressor and boring equipment for boring the sandstone overburden when blasting is necessary. Two rock-rooters are also used for breaking hard overburden. The coal cartage and excavating contractor's plant consists of ten motor-trucks with an average capacity of 5| tons per load for carting the coal twelve miles from the mine to the Waitewhena Siding. A compressor and boring equipment is used at ■the mine for breaking out the coal and a f-cubic-yard shovel excavator is used for loading the coal. Earthwork plant consists of one f-cubic-yard shovel excavator with dragline equipment, one T.D. 14 tractor with angle blade, and one' 12-cubic-yard carryall. I have, &c., T. Young, District Manager.

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The District Manager, State Coal-mines, Ngakawau, to the Under-Secretary r Mines Department, Wellington. g IR 31st May, 1949. I have the honour to submit my report on the workings of the Buller State mines for the year ended 31st March, 1949. Stockton State Coal-mines Output. —The gross output for the year from the Fly Creek and Mines and " E " Hill Opencast was 214,933 tons 4 cwt. 1 qr., a decrease of 49,627 tons 12 cwt. 1 qr. when compared with the previous year. Gross outputs of the individual mines were as follows : Tons cwt. qr. Fly Creek .. •• -• •• 35,345 9 1 Webb Mine .. .. 74,655 10 0 "E " Hill Opencast .. .. • • • • 104,932 5 0 214,933 4 1 After allowing for waste (212 tons 13 cwt.) and coal used on works (4,980 tons), there remained for disposal a net output of 209,740 tons 11 cwt. 1 qr. Taking into account the stocks at the beginning of the year, the following statement shows details of the coal disposed of during the year : Ist April, 1948 Tons cwt. qr. Tons cwt. qr. Stocks on wharf .. •• 1,975 19 0 Stock in bins and yard .. 2,512 14 0 4,488 13 0 Add surplus stock taken on charge .. •• •• 1,707 0 0 Add net output for year .. 209,740 11 1 : 211,447 11 1 215,936 4 1 31st March, 1949—■ Less stock in bins and yard .. 1,800 0 0 Less stock on wharf .. .. 1 , 822 14 0 3,622 14 0 Total disposed of .. 212,313 10 1 Disposals Tons cwt. qr. Shipped .. .. •• 146,932 14 0 Railed 18,112 1 2 Railway sales .. .. •• 39,473 10 2 Local and mine sales .. .. 6,611 14 1 Workmen and free issues .. 1,183 10 0 -212,313 10 1 The gross output of the collieries since being taken over by the State on Ist July, 1944, totals 1,041,129 tons 4 cwt. 2 qr.

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Days Worked. —Fly Creek Colliery worked 237f days out of a possible 242 days. In addition, the colliery worked two substituted statutory holidays, making the total days worked 2394. The difference between the ordinary days worked, 237-f, and the possible number of working-days is accounted for as follows : disputes, 3f days ; polling day, \ day ; funeral of employee, 1 day. Webb Colliery worked 237f days out of a possible 242 days. In addition, the -colliery worked 2 substituted statutory holidays, making the total days worked 239f. The difference between the ordinary days worked, 237f, and the possible number of working-days is accounted for as follows: disputes, 3f days; polling day, i- day; funeral of employee, 1 day. "E " Hill Opencast worked 237 f days out of a possible 242 days. In addition, the colliery worked 2 substituted statutory holidays, making the total days worked 239f. The difference between the ordinary days worked, 2374, and the possible number of working-days is accounted for as follows : disputes, 3f days ; polling day, I day ; funeral of employee, 1 day. Employees.—ln connection ' with coal-winning, the average number of persons •employed in and about the mine was 339 men and 14 boys, made up as follows : Underground— Fly Creek — Coal-hewers .. .. .. .. .. 24 Deputies, shiftman, and truckers .. .. .. 43 Webb mine— Coal-hewers .. .. .. .. .. 32 Deputies, shiftman, and truckers .. .. .. 65 Surface—- " E " Hill Opencast— Machine operators and truck-drivers .. .. .. 39 Haulage, banking, screening, and loading, &c. — Men .. .. .. .. .. .. 136 Boys .. .. .. .. .. 14 Coal-hewers' Average Daily Earnings. —Fly Creek Colliery: The coal-hewers' average daily earnings (gross) were £4 Os. 7d., and after deducting stores (explosives) their net return was £3 17s. 2d., an increase of 13s. 2d. per day when compared with the previous period. Webb Colliery. —The coal-hewers' average daily earnings (gross) were £4 6s. 2d., and after deducting stores (explosives) their net return was £4 Os. lid., an increase of 7s. 9d. per day when compared with the previous period. Daily Outputs.—Fly Creek Colliery : The average daily output was 147 tons 10 cwt. 3 qr. and the coal-hewers' average daily output was 7 ton 7 cwt. 1 qr., as compared with 122 tons 9 cwt. 1 qr. and 6 tons 13 cwt. 2 qr. respectively for the previous year; The total number of hewer shifts was 4,798. Webb Colliery : The average daily output was 311 tons 12 cwt. 2 qr., and the -•coal-hewers' average daily output was 10 tons 13 cwt. 1 qr., as compared with 292 tons 14 cwt. and 9 tons 14 cwt. 1 qr. respectively for the previous year. The total number of hewer shifts worked was 7,000. "E " Hill Opencast : The average daily output was 438 tons as compared with 635 tons 14 cwt. 2 qr. for the previous year. Accidents.—There were 140 accidents during the year, the most serious being accidents suffered by two electricians whilst working on high-tension power reticulation at Waimangaroa on the Ist March, 1949. One suffered fractures of the right oscalcis, left tibia, and lower ends of left radius and ulna, and the other suffered a fracture of the right patella.

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Underground Operations. —Fly Creek Colliery : Operations were confined? mainly to pillar-extraction in the South section under very wet difficult conditions. In the East, development continued along the escarpment from the new dip, a few thousand tons of excellent coal being won opencast. Development now completed, no pillar-extraction possible. Underground hydro bin and haulage way therefrom completed. In the Old Mine, extraction continued in No. 4 and 5 sections. An excellent grade of coal being won under very wet conditions. The limit of safe extraction from the present haulageway has now been reached. Arrangements are being made to penetrate the area from the escarpment at a much lower level, ensuring recovery of a large area of pillars below the level of the present haulage way. Webb Mine : Development has continued satisfactorily. The main headings have advanced 54 chains from the mine entrance. The seventh panel to the south has just been formed. In order to leave as much of the thick coal to the west as possible for opencast, the new line of development is towards the north, where the coal is thinner and the overburden of greater thickness. Headings in this direction, breaking off the main West heading at a point 44 chains from the mine entrance, have advanced 10 chains in very good coal. The seam dips to the north, having dipped 30 ft. in 10 chains, and will reach a point 70 ft. still lower about 28 chains from the present heading face. A new power-line has been erected over Webb Mine and the power conveyed by cable down a bore hole near the working-places. A pump has been installed in the north dip. Opencast: Production during the past few months has shown a decline, largely because of the thicker overburden. This difficulty will be solved with the arrival of additional machines within a month or so. A large area just ahead of the present opencast workings has been proved by bores to contain over 1,500,000 tons, average thickness 35 ft., overburden not exceeding 2to 1. Analysis reveals that the coal is of high quality with medium sulphur and ash content. Close boring at 200 ft. centres continues over an adjacent area of 250 acres where it is expected to prove several million tons of coal capable of being won by opencast methods. During the year we were successful in recovering coal from abandoned areas previously worked underground where coal that could not be safely won by underground methods was recovered by opencast working. Area 1, Coal Island : 20,000 tons were recovered twenty-seven years after underground extraction had been completed. This figure represents more than 50 per cent, of the original coal in the area. Area 2, Stable Pillar Fire Area : In this area a fire broke out twenty-seven years ago and continued to burn until about twelve years ago. The coal was 30 ft. thick, with the floor of the old workings 20 ft. above the stone floor. The fire had destroyed all coal above the level of the floor of the old workings, but had not damaged the unworked coal below. Thirty-five thousand tons of excellent bottom coal were recovered. The rock overburden had disintegrated in the heat of the fire, rendering it comparatively easy to remove by bulldozers. Millerton State Colliery Goal-uHnning—The Department commenced to operate this mine on the Ist April, 1948. The gross output for the year from the colliery was 59,317 tons 13 cwt. After allowing for waste (296 tons 19 cwt.) and coal used on works (147 tons 4 cwt.), there remained for disposal a net output of 58,873 tons 10 cwt.

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Taking into account the stocks at the beginning of the year, the statement shows details of the coal disposed of during the year : Ist April, 1948 —- Tons cwt. qr. Tons cwt. qr. Stock on wharf . . .. 22 16 0 Stock in bins and vard .. 130 0 0 152 16 0 Add net output for year .. .. .. 58,873 10 0 59,026 6 0 31st March, 1949 Less stock in bins and yard .. 648 1 1 Less stock on wharf .. .. 420 9 0 __ 1,068 10 1 Total disposed of .. .. 57,957 15 3 Disposals Tons cwt. qr. Shipped 30,548 9 0 Railed 21,864 14 2 Railway sales .. .. .. 3,589 0 1 Locai and mine sales .. .. 989 4 0 Workmen and free issues .. .. 966 8 0 57,957 15 3 Days Worked. —The colliery worked 2391 days out of a possible 242 days. In addition, the colliery worked 2 substituted statutory holidays and 5 annual holidays, making the total days worked 246f days. The difference between the ordinary days worked, 239f and the possible number of working-days is accounted for as follows : union meetings and cavils, 2f days ; polling-day, } day. Employees. —In connection with coal-winning, the average number of persons employed in and about the mine was 121 men and 7 boys, made up as follows : Underground — Hewers .. .. .. .. .. .. 25 • Deputies, shiftmen, and truckers .. .. .. 53 men 2 boys Surface .. .. .. ■. . • • • 43 men 5 boys. Coal-hewers Average Daily Earnings.—The coal-hewers average daily earnings (gross) were £3 6s. 4d., and after deducting stores (explosives) their net return was £3 2s. Bd. Daily Outputs. —The average daily output was 240 tons 17 cwt and the coal-hewers' average daily output was 11 tons 11 cwt. The total number of hewer shifts worked was 5,137. Accidents. —There were 45 accidents during the year, none being of a serious nature. Underground Workings.— l Old Dip Mine : Pillar-extraction has been carried on during the year on the Settlement section and in the lower areas of this mine. In the Settlement, a line of strong concrete dams was built in an endeavour to hold a barrier of water between a recent fire and the present workings. Good extraction has been obtained here by the four pairs working in high coal.

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In the lower Old Dip Area, two pairs were engaged on pillar-extraction with, good results, and another pair is splitting through old pillars in an endeavour to reach a small area of unworked ground. This work was interrupted by a large stone " roll" in the floor. Mine Creek : In the early part of the year a start was made with the extraction of the Mangatini rope-road pillars. Three pairs are engaged here. Mining conditions are difficult as the area carries a large volume of water in wet weather. In Pollocks Level, ■one pair has maintained good extraction in high coal, but trouble was experienced in the latter part of the year with heatings. A large amount of material has been recovered and taken to the " Cross Cut Flat," which gives access to the second, third, fourth and sixth west fire areas, in readiness for another line of stoppings for fire protection. In the North-east section, four places are being driven along the t(3p edge of a hill through which there is every possibility of the continuity of the seam. It is proposed to have this hill bored and, should results be favourable, the seam worked from the lower •end. Bathhouse. —A scheme for the improvement of the bathhouse was put into operation during the year and will be completed when the remainder of the heating-apparatus comes to hand. Cottages.—A considerable amount of interior renovating has been done to the •cottages both in Millerton and Granity. First Brake Engine.—During the Christmas holidays the main lowering hydraulic •engine situated at Millerton was given an extensive overhaul. Denniston Colliery Coal-winning.—The Department commenced to operate this mine on the Ist April, 1948. The gross output for the year was 75,904 tons 9 cwt. After allowing for waste {627 tons 10 cwt.) and the quantity used on works (8,957 tons 5 cwt. 2 qr.) there remained for disposal a net output of 66,319 tons 13 cwt. 2 qr. Taking into account the stocks &t the beginning and end of the year, the following statement shows details of the coal disposed of during the year : Ist April, 1948 — Tons cwt. qr. Tons cwt. qr. Stock in bin and yard .. .. 2,200 0 0 Stock on wharf .. .. 525 5 0 2,725 5 0 Add net output for year .. .. 66,319 13 2 Add surplus taken on charge .. .. 502 0 3 31st March, 1949 69,546 19 1 Less stock in bin and yard .. 150 0 0 Less stock on wharf .. .. 755 5 1 905 5 1 68,641 14 0 Disposals Tons cwt. qr. Shipped .. .. .. .. 57,616 19 2 Railed .. .. .. .. 4,018 8• 2 Railway sales .. .. .. 413 11 0 Local and mine sales .. ... 4,476 18 0 Sales to workmen and free issues .. 2,115 17 0 • 68,641 14 0

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Days Worked.—The colliery worked 2371 days out of a possible 242 ordinary workingdays. In addition, the colliery worked 2 substituted statutory holidays and 5 annual holidays, making the total days worked 2441 days. The difference between the ordinary days worked, 2371, and the possible number of working-days is accounted for as follows : 2 days, no doctor available ; 2f days, stop-work meetings. Employees.—ln connection with coal-winning, the average number of persons employed in and about the mine was 259 men and 28 boys, made up as fpllows Underground Coal-hewers, 51 ; deputies, shiftmen, and truckers, 98 men and 5 boys. Surface, 110 men and 23 boys. Coal-hewers' Average Daily Earnings.—The coal-hewers' average daily earnings (gross) were £2 17s. Bd., and after deducting stores (explosives) their net return was £2 13s. Daily Output. —The average daily output was 310 tons 18 cwt. and the coal-hewers' average daily output was 7 tons 14 cwt. 2 qr. The total number of hewer shifts for the year was 9,844. Accidents.—The accidents for the year totalled 194. There were no fatal accidents, although 3 were of a serious nature. Underground Operations.—Practically the entire output this year has been produced from pillar workings. In the Third and Fourth South and Nine Box Jig sections, pillars are being split and robbed, the stumps being left to support the beds of surface creeks. Early in the year an encroachment of the fire in the Extension section necessitated sealing off the heated area. This job was completed without loss of material, and as pillar-extraction was practically completed very little coal was lost. Outbye from this section the job of isolating a section of pillars by means of an artificial barrier is proceeding slowly. An intrusion of stone occurs in the seam between Forsyths, Birchalls, and Waterloo Dip Section which increases in thickness up to 20 ft. The "lower section of the seam has been prospected from the main rope road at Kitchen's Landing and inside Birchalls section. The quality of this coal is good and the average thickness is approximately 6 ft. Fair progress is being made with four headings. Unfortunately, however, these places are wet and progress is thereby retarded. This new section is being satisfactorily ventilated as a separate split with a new auxiliary fan. On the 15th February, 1949, the new stone haulage drive at the Whareatea Steps was commenced, and up to date a distance of approximately 120 ft. has been driven on a grade of lin 5. The completed drive will be 500 ft. long. Surveyors are working on the proposed road to the Extension opencast area adjacent k to Birchalls section, where a programme of boring and prospecting is practically completed. Results so far are satisfactory, as upwards of 20 ft. of good coal has been proved in country once thought to be barren of coal. I have, &c., T. H. McGhie, District Manager.

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The District Manager, State Coal-mines, Reefton, to the Under-Secretary, Mines Department, Wellington. 27th May, 1949. Sir, — I have the honour to submit my annual report on the workings of the Burke's Creek Central, and Garvey Creek State Coal-mines, and Wangaloa Opencast for the year ended 31st March, 1949. Burke's Creek Colliery Coal-winning.—The gross output for the year was 20,461 tons 10 cwt., an increase of 540 tons 10 cwt. when compared with the figures for the previous year. After allowing for loss in measurement and waste (475 tons 10 cwt.) and the quantity used on works (374 tons) there remained for disposal a net output of 19,612 tons. Taking into account the stocks at the beginning and end of the year, the following statement shows details of the coal disposed of during the year:— Ist April, 1948 —- Tons cwt. qr. Tons cwt. qr. Stock in bin and yard .. .. 247 3 2 Stock on dump .. .. .. 40 0 0 287 3 2 Add net output for year .. 19,612 0 0 19,899 3 2 31st March, 1949 Less stock on hand .. .. 100 4 1 Less stock on dump .. .. 40 0 0 l4O 4 1 Total disposed of .. .. 19,758 19 1 Disposals Tons cwt. qr. Railed to Canterbury, &c. .. .. 16,77712 2 Local and mine sales .. .. 2,393 0 0 Sales to workmen and free issues .. 588 6 3 19,758 19 1 The gross output of the colliery since its acquisition by the State on 3rd June, 1946, totals 54,836 tons. Days Worked.—The colliery worked days out of a possible 242 ordinary workingdays. In addition, the colliery worked 2 substituted statutory holidays,' making the total days worked The difference between the ordinary days worked, 241|-, and the possible number of working-days is accounted for as follows : \ day (back shift only), internal union dispute. Employees.—ln connection with coal-winning, the average number of persons employed in and about the mine was 88 men and 5 boys, made up as follows —UndergrouncT: Coal-hewers, 24 ; deputies, shiftmen, and truckers, 45. Surface : 19 men and 5 boys. Coal-hewers' Average Daily Earnings.—The, coal-hewers' average daily earnings (gross) were £3 os. 4d. per day, and after deducting stores (explosives) their net return was £2 17s. Id., a decrease of 2s. lOd. per day when compared with the previous period. Daily Output.—The average daily output was 85 tons 10 cwt. and the coal-hewers' average daily output was 5 tons 5 cwt. 2 qr., as compared with 81 tons 12 cwt. and 6 tons 13 cwt. respectively for the previous period. The total number of hewer shifts for the year was 3,847.

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Deficiencies. —There were no payments made under the minimum-wage clause during the year. Accidents.—Two serious accidents occurred at this colliery. On 28th May, 1948, a rope-boy suffered a fracture of the right tibia and fibula when crushed between two trucks. On 15th September, 1948, a trucker suffered a fracture of the right radius when caught between two trucks. Stone-dusting.—This work was carried out regularly in the dry portions of the mine. Underground Workings.—The output for the period was obtained from the completion of pillar-extraction in the Slant Dip section and from development work in the north-east Bayne Area and in extending the dip. Slant Dip Section: On the completion of all pillar-extraction in December, this area was sealed with concrete stoppings. North-east Levels : The development levels from the Friction Winch Dip were extended to within 7 chains of the north-east boundary of the Bayne Area. Twelve chains north-east of the main haulage both levels encountered a sharp synclinal fold trending approximately north and south, with associated vertical dips in the trough. Bast from the trough of the syncline the dips flattened to 32° and then increased again to an average of 60°. Two rise headings with levels off them were driven outbye of the syncline on an average grade of 27° to develop the area to the south-west of the folding and to provide a new return airway for the north-east section. The coal in this section, with the exception of that in the trough of the fold, was of good quality and of a minimum thickness of 8 ft. where steepening occurred. Chutes facilitate coal handling. Main Dip Haulage: The now disused 340 ft. landing was graded out during the Christmas vacation and heavy-gauge rails were connected through, giving the use of the additional 450 ft. of haulage from the 144 ft. datum. This eliminated the need for two subsidiary dip haulages. Dip Extension : From the west development dip sunk from the 144 ft. main level, a level was driven north-east and south-west at the 54 ft. datum. From the north-east Extension a rise at a normal grade of 26° was driven to connect with the bottom of the present main haulage. The level was then extended a further 108 ft. north-east and a parallel rise heading to the 1.44 ft. level driven for a return airway. On the west side of the development dip the level was driven a distance of 3 chains in coal of excellent quality 8 ft. thick. The sinking of the Main Dip was recommenced, and at a datum of 28 ft. another level was begun with the object of developing a panel area to the dip on each side of the main haulage. On this and the level above the quality of coal to the north-east has shown some inconsistency, patches of soft coal being encountered whilst to the north-west and south-west a general thinning of the seam is indicated. Main Sump : A level 6 chains in length providing new standage for water was driven below the north-west 144 ft, horizon. Reconditioning : The reconditioning of the main return airway above the 340 ft. level and to the north-west of the main haulage was completed for a distance of 3 chains. Pumps : With the completion of the new bottom sump, a scheme to rearrange the pumping system and eliminate the necessity of dewatering in three lifts was commenced and it is now nearing completion. Winches : Six winches on order from overseas were delivered and five put into service. Electric Cables : The main feeder underground was replaced with one of higher carrying-capacity, and with the installation of a new sub-station at 144 ft. level a new cable was laid into the north-east section.

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Bathhouse.: This building was completed and used early in the year. Surface Buildings.—Two Army huts were re-erected for storage of machinery. Screening Plant. —A new screen building adjacent to the mine has been erected and is now ready for the installation of the plant. Extension of Railway to New Screen Building.—Formation was brought up to within 10 chains of new screen building and excavation completed in readiness for gravelling this last section. Locomotive.—A 24-ton locomotive was purchased, reconditioned, and put into service. Drilling.—With the arrival of a new drill, a boring programme was commenced on a structural contour 10 chains approximately to the dip from the lowest mine workings. Of three holes, two have'been completed to the greywacke basement, with disappointing results. Garvey Creek Colliery Coal-winning.—The gross output for the year was 12,559 tons 10 cwt., an increase of 5,673 tons 10 cwt. when compared with the figures for the previous year. After allowing for the quantity used on works (109 tons), there remained for disposal a net output of 12,450 tons 10 cwt. • Taking into account the stocks at the beginning and end of the year, the following statement shows details of the coal disposed of during the year : Ist April, 1948 — Tons cwt. qr. Tons cwt. qr. Stock in bin and yard .. .. 39 0 1 Add net output for year .. 12, 450 10 0 - 12,489 10 1 31st March, 1949 Less stock in bin and yard .. 128 16 1 Total disposed of .. .. 12,360 14 0 Disposals Tons cwt. qr. Shipped .. •• 2,634 16 1 Railed to Canterbury, &c. .. . • 9,696 7 3 Local and mine sales . . • • 10 10 0 Sales to workmen and free issues .. . 19 0 0 12,360 14 0 The gross output from the colliery since its inception totals 19,445 tons 10 cwt. Days Worked.—The colliery worked 239 days out of a possible 242 ordinary workingdays. In addition, the colliery worked 2 substituted statutory holidays, making the total days worked 241. The difference between the ordinary days worked, 239, and the possible number of working-days is accounted for as follows : 1 day, dispute re pay deductions on account of stop-work meetings ; 1 day, washout on road ; 1 day, dispute re appointment of deputy manager. Employees. —In connection with coal-winning, the average number of persons employed in and about the mine was 43 men, made up as follows—Underground : Coalhewers, 12 ; deputies, shiftmen, and truckers, 23. Surface : 8 men. Coal-hewers' Average Daily Earnings.—The coal-hewers' average daily earnings (gross) were £3 15s. 7d. per day, and after deducting stores (explosives) their net return was £3 9s. 9d., an increase of 12s. 3d. when compared with the previous period.

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Daily Output.—The average daily output was 54 tons 1 cwt. and the coal-hewers r average daily output was 5 tons 6 cwt., as compared with 28 tons 9 cwt. and 7 tons 12 cwt. respectively for the previous period. The total number of hewer shifts for the year was 2,460. Deficiencies. —There were no payments made under the minimum-wage clause during the year. Accidents.—No serious accidents were reported at the Garvey Creek Colliery during the year. Stone-dusting.—This work was carried out regularly in the dry portions of the mine. Development.—Vertical Seam —North-west Side : A fourth level 60 ft. above No. 3 was commenced and driven a distance of 8 chains. The three lower levels were continued to a point 22 chains from the portal of No. 1 Level on the 1,300 ft. datum. Rises at 1-chain intervals connect the workings. The coal, though soft, is of excellent quality, and the thickness of the seam as proved .by crosscuts averages 20 ft. Much less trouble was experienced with stone bands than previously. The average workable thickness, allowing for stone intrusions, is estimated at 18 ft. To facilitate development of the upper portion of the north-west block above the 1,686 ft. contour, a single-track incline from this level to the present bins has been formed for a distance of 12 chains, the gradient on the upper section being 24° and that on the lower part 37". Provision was also made for a retarding conveyor of the same length to parallel the haulage track. Delivery of this conveyor from the United Kingdom is expected at an early date. South-east Side : No. 2 Level, 66 ft. above No. 1 (datum, 1,300 ft.), was driven a distance of 6J chains before encountering the fault or pinch met with in No. 1 Level. Driving was stopped temporarily at this point and four further levels at 1-chain vertical intervals were driven between No. 2 and the top of the ridge. Nos. 3 and 4 Levels encountered the fault, in the former 2 chains beyond its located position in the lower drive, and in the latter a further 2 chains in advance of No. 3. No. 5 Level penetrated the surface on the Wellman Creek side of the ridge. In No. 6 Level 1 chain below the crest of the ridge the seam averaged 12 ft. in thickness but in Nos. 4 and 5 Levels crosscuts disclosed a thickness of from 30 ft. to 45 ft. of goodquality coal. It is intended to project No. 1 and 2 Levels to prospect beyond the fault. A sandstone intrusion encountered in the lower levels persists through this block of coal. South-east Side Opencast : In January a contract was let and stripping-work commenced on the top of the ridge in order to expose the coal proved by the South-east Level drives. Overburden to a maximum depth of 45 ft. has been removed, .and the contractors have commenced installing equipment to transport the coal to the road-head at Garvey Creek. Reconditioning : All levels and necessary connecting rises were maintained in good working order. Electric Poiver. —The Grey Electric-power Board connected the mine with its supply early in February and conversion of existing Diesel and petrol drives was made immediately. The following plant was coupled with electric motors : One 240 cubic-feet reconditioned compressor, 60 h.p. ; one main ventilating-fan ; three booster fans ; One 10 h.p. winch on 12-chain incline ; one 10 h.p. winch for hauling mine timber and supplies to tram level.

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A portable compressor was also installed but not connected. This will supply power for compressed-air drills at the opencast workings. Mine Buildings.—A new substation was erected with switch distributor gear and -main panel. A building was erected to house the 60 h.p. compressor. A shelter building for timber winch was constructed and a new explosive magazine completed. Central Colliery Coal-winning.—The gross output from 21st March, 1949, when the colliery was purchased by the State, to 31st March, 1949, was 75 tons. After allowing for waste (7 tons), there remained for disposal a net output of 68 tons. Taking into account the stocks at the beginning and end of the period, the following statement shows details of the coal disposed of during the period : 21st March, 1949 Tons cwfc. qr. Tons cwt. qr. Stock in bin and yard .. .. .. 28 0 0 Add net output for period .. .. 68 0 0 96 0 0 31st March, 1949 — Less stock in bin and yard .. .. - • 49 14 3 Total disposed of .. . • • • 46 5 1 Disposals Railed to Canterbury, &c. .. - • • • 46 5 1 The gross output from the colliery since its purchase by the State on the 21st March, 1949, totals 75 tons. Bays Worked. —The colliery worked 9 days out of a possible 9 ordinary working-days. Employees.—ln connection with coal-winning, the average number of persons employed in the mine was 8 men, made up as follows : Coal-hewers, 4 ; deputy, shiftman, and truckers, 4. Coal-hewers' Average Daily Earnings. —The coal-hewers' average daily earnings (gross) were £2 15s. lid., and after deducting stores (explosives) their net return was £2 13s. 7d. Daily Output. —The average daily output was 8 tons 6 cwt. 3 qrs., and the coalhewers' average daily output was 5 tons 17 cwt. 1 qr. The total number of hewer shifts for the period was 13. Deficiencies— There were no payments made under the minimum-wage clause during the period. Accidents. —No serious accidents were reported during the period. Underground Workings.—This mine was acquired by the State just prior to the close ©f the present financial year. Work to date has consisted mainly of reconditioning the mine, particularly the main return airway, the substitution of the main haulage winch by a more efficient unit, and the provision of improved pumping facilities. On reorganization and the provision of better access to the underground workings it is expected that this mine, conveniently situated to the Town of Reefton, will provide valuable entry to an area of Crown land known to contain the Reefton coal measures extending for a distance of approximately one mile to the Burke's Creek State Mine.

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Wangaloa Opencast During the year ended 31st March, 1949, a total of 45,461 tons 10 cwt. of coal was produced and 141,178 cubic yards of overburden were removed. The total amount of stripping involved in the present workings is now 719,180 cubic yards, of. which 418,118 cubic yards have been moved to date, plus 23,563 yards in drains, roads, &c. The estimated quantity of coal remaining is now 209,800 tons. The all-over ratio of estimated total stripping to estimated total extractable coal is 2-127 cubic yards to 1 ton, while 1-496 cubic yards of overburden covered each ton of coal won to date. The total production since October, 1945, is 128,376 tons 2 cwt. The removal of overburden presented the most difficult part of the operations, as wet conditions immobilized the plant for approximately one-third of the available working-time. Owing to plant breakdowns the average plant available for stripping the top cut on the south-east side was two tractor-carryall units, one tractor-rooter, and one angledozer. On the swamp side one dragline was used in conjunction with an Athey wagon unit, and overtime was worked where possible with this unit, as a result of which this winter's poal-supply is assured from this area. Coal-production was carried on successfully during the period, averaging over 1,000 tons per five-day week of actual working-time. Production was suspended from 10th to 27th February as the supply exceeded the demand. Opportunity was taken to improve the access road and repair the Castle Hill screens. The main coal-seam averages 24 ft. in thickness and a 10 in. to 18 in. seam of mudstone separates it from the top seam, which is up to 7 ft. thick. The top seam and mudstone are hand-sorted after pulling or shooting and up to 50 per cent, coal is obtained. A 3|-day stoppage at the screens was caused by the necessity for replacing the electric motor. The complete length of the railway siding from Kaitangata to the Castle Hill screens was lifted and repacked during the year. The access road to the mine remained in fair condition and 108 cubic yards of gravel were used for maintenance, while 36 cubic yards of rock were used in the pit. A 4 in. pump operating periodically kept the main sump water in check. The erection of the Quonset hut at the mine has since been completed and is now in use as a meal-room for the men. Investigations are in hand for the extension of operations on to the leasehold property near the south corner of the present workings. I have, &c., R. T. H. Dale, District Manager. The Superintendent, State Coal-mines, Greymouth, to the Under-Secretary, Mines Department, Wellington Sir' 27th May, 1949. I have the honour to submit my annual report on the workings of the Liverpool, Strongman, Blackball, Wallsend, Dobson, and Paparoa State Coal-mines for the year ended 31st March, 1949. Liverpool Colliery Goal-winning— The gross output for the year was 93,114 tons, an increase of 8,058 tons 11 cwt. when compared with the figures for the previous year. After allowing for waste (1,258 tons) and the quantity used on works (1,636 tons), there remained for disposal a net output of 90,220 tons.

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Taking into account the stocks at the beginning and end of the year, the following statement shows details of the coal disposed of during the year : Tons cwt. qr. Tons cwt. qr. Ist April, 1948 Stock in bin and yard .. .. 811 4 0 Stock on wharf .. .. .. 147 1 0 958 5 0 Add net output for year .. 90,220 0 0 Add surplus stocks .. .. 2,500 0 0 92,720 0 0 93,678 5 0 31st March, 1949 Less stock in bin and yard .. 2,458 17 1 Less stock on wharf .. .. 715 8 2 3,174 5 3 Total disposed of .. .. 90,503 19 1 Disposals Tonp cwt. qr. Shipped 55,180 12 2 Railed to Canterbury, &c. .. .. 28,964 5 1 Railway sales . . .. .. 943 16 1 Local and mine sales .. .. 4,674 14 0 Sale? to workmen and free issues . . 740 11 1 _ 90,503 19 1 The gross output from the colliery since its inception totals 4,447,225 tons 17 cwtDays Worked. —The colliery worked 210 days out of a possible 242 ordinary workingdays. The difference between the ordinary days worked, 210, and the possible number of working-days is accounted for as follows : 5 days, deaths and funerals of workmen ; 1 day, slip on railway incline ; 1 day, heating in mine ; 1 day, mechanical breakdown ; 1 day, miners did not work ; 1 day, prosecution of employee ; 22 days, strike. Employees.—ln connection with coal-winning, the average number of persons employed in and about the mine was 293 men and 14 boys, made up as follows—•Underground : coal-hewers, 70 ; deputies, shiftmen, and truckers, 166. Surface : 57 men and 14 boys. Coal-hewers' Average Daily Earnings. —The coui-hewers' average daily earnings (gross) were £3 15s. 2d., and after deducting stores (explosives) their net return was £3 12s. Id., an increase of Bs. sd. per day when compared with the previous year. Daily Output.—The average daily output was 443 tons 8 cwt. and the coal-hewers'" average daily output was 6 tons 17 cwt., as compared with 371 tons 8 cwt. and 6 tons 5 cwt.'respectively for the previous year. The total number of hewer shifts for the year was 13,621. Deficiencies. —There were no payments made under the minimum-wage clause during the year. Accidents. —On 21st April a trucker was severely injured by a runaway truck, and died at the Greymouth Hospital the same evening. On 19th August a trucker received a fracture of both legs and left forearm, also as the result of a runaway truck. On 10th January a shiftman collapsed and died in the mine.

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Stone-dusting.—Work under this heading was continued during the year. The number of samples taken from the Liverpool Colliery and analysed was 516. In addition, 172 samples from co-operative mines and 150 samples of coal from other State coal-mines -were also analysed. Underground Workings.—Anderson Dip : Four pairs of miners splitting and extracting pillars. Average thickness of coal is 11 ft. Kimbell West Level (Fire Area) : One pair of miners has advanced a distance of 7 chains below and parallel to the old Kimbell West Level. This level has now connected to No. 2 Bank and pillar-extraction commenced. The area had been sealed off for some time because of heating. Average thickness of coal is 18 ft. Kimbell West Dip : Three pairs of miners have been driving to the West fault and •extracting pillars in this section. Average thickness of coal, 12 ft. Morgan East Dip, West Side : Two pairs of miners have advanced parallel headings ..3 chains each in a north-easterly direction. Average thickness of coal, 16 ft. Morgan East Dip, No. 1 Panel: Five pairs of miners employed extracting pillars from this panel. Average thickness of coal, 10 ft. Morgan East Dip, No. 2 Panel: Six pairs of miners are developing this panel in an ■easterly direction from the main heading. In the top levels the coal thinned 2 chains from the back heading, finally cutting out. Bottom levels encountered similar trouble about 5 chains from the back heading. Driving for a distance of 5 chains proved 5f ft. of coal. The coal appears to have jumped up about 4 ft. In the overlying Kimbell seam similar local trouble was encountered, but the coal continued to the Main East Fault. The average thickness of coal was 6 ft. before thinning. Hadcroft's Dip : Two pairs of miners developing main dips. Grade 1 in 2 and very wet. Much pumping is required. Dips have advanced 2| chains. Average thickness •of coal, 10 ft. Level Off Dips : A pair of levels has been advanced 7 chains in an easterly direction. Average thickness of coal, 10 ft. Morgan East Top Panel: Three pairs of miners continue to extract pillars from this panel. Average thickness of coal, 25 ft. No. 2 Bank, Morgan West: One pair of miners splitting and extracting pillars in this section. Average thickness of coal, 18 ft. No. 2| Bank, Morgan West: Three pairs of miners developing. The workings have been advanced 5 chains in a north-easterly direction, forming pillars on each side of heading. Average thickness of coal, 18 ft. No. 3 Bank, Morgan West: Two pairs of miners developing and extracting pillars. Average thickness of coal, 18 ft. Morgan West Dip : Four pairs of miners employed. Three pairs extending main levels in an easterly direction and one pair prospecting off bottom level, Main levels advanced 8 chains. Average thickness of coal, 14 ft. Morgan West Level: Prospecting work is still going on in this level, but up to date the results have not been encouraging. Strongman Colliery Coal-winning.—The gross output for the year was 85,187 tons 5 cwt., a decrease of 11,062 tons 19 cwt. when compared with the figures for the previous year. After allowing for waste (2,419 tons 5 cwt.) and the quantity used on works (468 tons), there remained for disposal a net output of 82,300 tons.

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Taking into aecount the stocks at the beginning and end of the year, the following statement shows details of the coal disposed of during the year:— Ist April, 1948 — Tons cwt. qr. Tons cwt. qr. Stock in bin and yard .. .. 534 10 0 - Stock on wharf .. .. .. 838 9 1 1,372 19 1 Add net output for year .. 82,300 0 0 Add surplus stocks . . .. 1,150 0 0 —83,450 0 0 84,822 19 1 31st March, 1949 Less stock in bin and yard .. 153 19 3 Less stock on wharf .. .. 580 3 3 : 734 3 2 Total disposed of .. .. 84,088 15 3 Disposals Tons cwt. qr. Shipped ... .. .. .. 56,837 12 0 Railed to Canterbury, &c. .. .. 13,077 5 0 Railway sales .. .. .. 2,672 10 0 Local and mine sales .. .. 7,736 0 3 Sales to workmen and free issues .. 3,765 8 0 84,088 15 3 The gross output from the colliery since its inception totals 898,626 tons 12 cwt. Days Worked.—The colliery worked 213 days out of a possible 242 ordinary workingdays. In addition, the colliery worked 2 substituted statutory holidays, making the total days worked 215. The difference between the ordinary days worked, 213, and the possible number of working-days is accounted for as follows : 5 days, deaths and funerals of workmen ; 22 days, strike ; 1 day, dispute re trucking by miners ; 1 day, timbermen dispute. Employees.—ln connection with coal-winning, the average number of persons employed in and about the mine was 249 men and 5 boys, made up as follows — Underground : Coal-hewers, 70; deputies, shiftmen, and truckers, 118. Surface: 61 men and 5 boys. Goal-hewers' Average Daily Earnings.—The coal-hewers' average daily earnings (gross) were £3 15s. 9d., and after deducting stores (explosives) their net return was £3 lis. 9d., an increase of Is. Bd. per day when compared with the previous period. Daily Output.—The average daily output was 396 tons 4 cwt. and the coal-hewers' average daily output was 6 tons 1 cwt., as compared with 407 tons 17 cwt. and 6 tons 13 cwt. respectively for the previous year. The total number of hewer shifts for the year was 14,038. Deficiences. —The total amount paid under the minimum-wage clause was £5lB. Accidents. —On 29th April a shiftman was caught by a moving truck, sustaining a fractured leg. On 7th February a trucker was struck by a fall of stone, causing severe injuries to his right leg necessitating amputation. Stone-dusting.-—Work under this heading was continued during the year. The total number of samples taken from the Strongman Colliery and analysed was 455. Underground Workings.—Main East Heading : Main heading advanced 3 chains. The average thickness of the coal is 10 ft. There are three pairs of miners in this section. South Sections: Five pairs of miners have been engaged developing towards the Bob Fault. Average thickness of coal, 9 ft.

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No.' 1 South. Section has proceeded with pillar-extraction, with two pairs of Earners. Pillar-extraction is being continued in the western portion of the panel. Bottom Seam,-No. 2 Dip —Rise Panel Section: The main heading has advanced 2 chains, the average thickness' of the coal being 12 ft. Four pairs of miners employed. Slant Dip : Two pairs continuing development work towards the Bob Fault. Five levels have reached the fault. Average thickness of coal, 12 ft. One pair driving back to Main Slant Dip and one pair developing level off Companion Dip. Two pairs developing 5 chains down slant dip. Average thickness of coal, 9 ft. Development work nearing completion in this section. No. 3 North Section : Two headings are proceeding northwards. Five pairs of miners engaged in this section. Coal 15 ft. to 16 ft. thick. No. 2 North Sections : No. 3 Panel almost completed ; three pairs of miners in this area. No. 4 Panel has advanced 3 chains in coal 6 ft. thick containing stone bands, Four pairs of miners engaged in this section. No. 2 North extended chains, with four pairs of miners in this area. Average thickness of coal, 24 ft. Stone Drive : From No. 2 North Heading a stone drive has been commenced, and is being driven, on a gradient of 1 in 4 due west to reach a seam of coal, approximately 100 ft. vertically above the present workings. Blackball Colliery Coal-winning.—The gross output for the year was 70,784 tons 17 cwt., an increase of 13,244 tons 12 cwt. when compared with the figures for the previous year. After allowing for waste (1,808 tons 17 cwt.) and the quantity used on works (402 tons), there remained for disposal a net output of 68,574 tons. Taking into account the stocks at the beginning and end of the year, the following statement shows details of the coal disposed of during the year Ist April, 1948 Tons cwt. qr. Tons cwt. qr. Stock in bin and yard .. ... 1,432 17 0 Stock on wharf 1,432 17 0 Add net output for year .. .. 68,574 0 0 70,006 17 0 31st March, 1949 Less stock in bin and yard .. 1,471 8 0 Less stock on wharf .. .. 46 19 0 1,518 7 0 Total disposed of .. .. 68,488 10 0 Disposals Tons cwt. qr. Shipped .. .. .. 29,647 3 0 Railed to Canterbury, &c... .. 16,922 6 0 Railway sales .. .. •• 16,496 16 0 Local and mine sales .. .. 3,887 15 0 Sales to workmen and free issues .. 1,534 10 0 68,488 10 0 The gross output from the colliery since it was taken over by State Coal-mines on sth July, 1941, totals 413,128 tons 14 cwt.

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Days Worked. —The colliery worked 240f days out of a possible 242 ordinary workingdays. In addition, the colliery worked 2 substituted statutory holidays, making the total number of days worked 242f. The difference between the ordinary days worked, 240f, and the possible number of working-days is accounted for as follows : f day, union meetings ; f day, backshift idle as a result of a protracted union meeting ; -1- day, licensing poll; f day, death of Roa mine-manager. jEmployees.—ln connection with coal-winning, the average number of persons employed in and about the mine was 176 men and 4 boys, made up as follows—Underground : Coal-hewers, 52 ; deputies, shiftmen, and truckers, 96. Surface : 28 men and 4 boys. Coal-hewers' Average Daily Earnings.—The coal-hewers' average daily earnings (gross) were £3 6s. 4d. per day, and after deducting stores (explosives) their net return was £3 2s. 6d., an increase of 6s. 4d. per day when compared with the previous year. Daily Output. —The average daily output was 291 tons 19 cwt. 3 qr. and the coalhewers' average daily output was 6 tons 10 cwt. 3 qr., as compared with 248 tons 15 cwt.. and 5 tons 18 cwt. 3 qr. respectively for the previous year. The total number of hewer shifts for the year was 10,833f. Deficiencies.—There were no payments made under the minimum-wage clause during the year. Accidents.—On 28th April a miner was caught by a fall of coal and suffered severe contusions of the lumbar region. On 2nd August a miner suffered a fracture of the left leg as a result of a fall of coal. On 22nd September an electrician severely crushed the fingers of his left hand whilst repairing a winch. Underground Workings.—During the year the Main Dip was extended a distance of 5£ chains in coal 15 ft. thick. The floor was undulating, the general tendency being to dip. Haulage is difficult owing to the uneven gradient, and a considerable amount of floor brushing still requires to be carried out. No. 3 Heading was extended a distance of chains in coal 16 ft. thick. In the Sump Dip Section south of the main heading, pillar-extraction was continued in 20 ft of coal. A heating which occurred was sealed off. In the No. 2 South Section, pillars were extracted, commencing in coal 2 ft. 6 in. thick. The average thickness of the coal in the section was 12 ft. Main South Heading : Work in this heading was stopped throughout the year, the coal in the face being of inferior quality with stone bands. The seam is being proved by extending Dunn's Dip, which is being driven parallel in the same direction. Dunn' Dip : The trouble met with in the Main South Heading has not yet been encountered in Dunn's Dip, which has been extended south 2| chains in coal 10 ft. in thickness. In the Crow's Nest Section east of Dunn's Dip, pillar-extraction has been continued within the panel. A level has been driven in an easterly direction for a distance of 4 chains in coal 10 ft. thick. This level shows evidence of approaching a thinning of the seam previously found to the rise. Wallsend Colliery Coal-winning.—The gross output for the year was 55,953 tons 4 cwt. 1 qr., an increase of 5,684 tons 6 cwt. when compared with the figures for the previous year. After allowing for waste (971 tons 4 cwt. 1 qr.) and the quantity used on works (1,114 tons), there remained for disposal a net output of 53,868 tons.

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Taking into account the stocks at the beginning and end of the year, the following statement shows details of the coal disposed of during the year : Ist April, 1948 — Tons cwt. qr. Tons cwt. qr. Stock in bin and yard .. .. 82 6 1 Stock on wharf .. .. 207 4 0 289 10 1 Add net output for year .. .. 53,868 0 0 31st March, 1949 54,157 10 1 Less stock in bin and yard .. 1,543 5 2 Less stock on wharf .. .. 399 11 0 1,942 16 2 Total disposed of .. .. 52,214 13 3 Disposals Tons cwt. qr. Shipped .. .. .. 24,305 18 0 Railed to Canterbury, &c. .. 8,150 7 0 Railway sales .. .. .. 17,562 4 0 Local and mine sales .. .. 2,057 3 3 Sales to workmen and free issues .. 139 1 0 52,214 13 3 The gross output from the colliery since it was taken over by State Coal-mines on 22nd February, 1943, totals 322,906 tons 2 cwt. Days Worked. —The colliery worked 234f days out of a possible 242 ordinary workingdays. In addition, the colliery worked 2 substituted statutory holidays, making the total number of days worked 236f. The difference between the ordinary days worked, 234f, and the possible number of working-days is accounted for as follows : 2y days, union meetings ; 1 day, dispute within union re isolated trucking; 3 days, protracted union meetings ; 1 day, fan stoppage ; \ day, licensing poll. Employees.—ln connection with coal-winning, the average number of persons employed in and about the mine was 141 men and 7 boys, made up as follows —Under ground: Coal-hewers, 39 ; deputies, shiftmen, and truckers, 76 ; and boys 3. Surface: 26 men and 4 boys. Coal-hewers' Average Daily Earnings.—The coal-hewers' average daily earnings, (gross) were £3 lis. lid., and after deducting stores (explosives) their net return was £3 9s. Id., an increase of Bs. per day when compared with the previous year. Daily Output.—The average daily output was 236 tons 7 cwt. 2 qr. and the coal hewers' average daily output was 6 tons 19 cwt 3 qrs., as compared with 235 tons 11 cwt. 3 qr. and 6 tons 11 cwt. 2 qr. respectively for the previous year. The total number of hewer shifts for the year was B,ool^. Deficiencies. —There were no payments made under the nimimum-wage clause during the year. Accidents.- —On 3rd June a trucker had his right index finger torn off when he caught it on a clip chain on the endless-rope haulage. On 26th August a miner was struck by a fall of stone and suffered fractured ribs and a fracture of the scapula. On Bth November a surface worker slipped on a flat sheet and sustained a fracture of the left arm. On 10th January a miner was caught by a fall of coal and received severe scalp injuries and a fracture of the left forearm. On 21st February a shiftman fell whilst carrying pipes and suffered a fracture of the fifth and sixth ribs and a fracture of the third metacarpal, right hand.

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Underground Workings.—All development, work having been completed, the whole of the output was won from pillar workings. Pillars are being extracted on the crush system. In the No. 1 Dip Section, splitting and robbing of pillars is being continued. No. 2 Dip : The work of pumping the water from the lower portion of this dip was continued throughout the year. It is proposed later to extend the main dip a short distance to the Taylorville Fault in order to carry out prospecting operations in the hope that a small area of-coal may be found where the Taylorville and Dobson Faults join. No. 1 Slant Dip : During the year the endless-rope haulage system was replaced with an ordinary haulage winch which could handle coal from the adjacent workingplaces more conveniently than the endless-rope. No. 2 Slant Dip : Pillar-extraction in this section was continued throughout the year. Dobson Colliery Goal-winning. —The gross output for the year was 69,121 tons 9 cwt. 3 qr., an increase of 4,996 tons 14 cwt. 1 qr. when compared with the figures for the previous year. After allowing for waste (1,649 tons 3 cwt. 3 qr.) and the quantity used on works (242 tons 6 cwt.) there remained for disposal a net output of 67,230 tons. Taking into account the stocks at the beginning and end of the year, the following statement shows details of the coal disposed of during the year : Ist April, 1948 Tons cwt. qr. Tons cwt. qr. Stock in bin and yard .. .. 1,286 9 0 Stock on wharf .. .. .. 45 2 0 1,331 11 0 Add net output for year .. 67,230 0 0 68,561 11 0 31st March, 1949 Less stock in bin and yard .. 2,182. 6 3 Less stock on wharf .. .. 444 5 0 2,626 11 3 65,934 19 1 Less stock written off .. .. 451 5 2 Total disposed of .. .. 65,483 13 3 Disposals Tons cwt. qr. Shipped .. .. .. .. 40,524 2 0 Railed to Canterbury, &Ci .. .. 16,162 13 3 Railway sales .. .. .. 4,558 0 0 Local and mine sales .. .. 1,955 8 0 Sales to workmen and free issues .. 2,283 10 0 65,483 13 3 The gross output from the colliery since it was taken over by State Coal-mines on 22nd February, 1943, totals 377,271 tons 2 cwt. 3 qr.

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Days Worked. —The colliery worked 232f- days out of- a possible 242 ordinary working-days. In addition, the colliery worked 2 substituted statutory holidays, making the total number of days worked 234f. The difference between the ordinary days worked, 232f, and the possible number of working-days is accounted for as follows : 2f days, union meetings ; 2y days, breakdown of main haulage winch ; \ day, break in haulage rope ; f day, gas in mine ; 3 days, death and funeral of former workman ; 1 day, breakdown of fan motor ; y day, licensing poll; f day, union decision on cavil day. Employees.—ln connection with coal-winning, the average number of persons employed in and about the mine was 226 men and 5 boys made up, as follows —Underground ; Coal-hewers, 58 deputies, shiftmen, and truckers, 134. Surface : 34 men and 5 boys. Coal-hewers' Average Daily Earnings.—The coal-hewers' average daily earnings (gross) were £3 10s. 2d., and after deducting stores (explosives) their net return was £3 7s. 7d., an increase of 6s. 2d. per day when compared with the previous year. Daily Output.—The average daily output was 294 tons 17 cwt. and the coal-hewers' average daily output was 5 tons 18 cwt. 2 qr., as compared with 276 tons 14 cwt. and 6 tons 1 cwt. respectively for the previous year. The total number of hewer shifts for the year was 11,671-f. Deficiencies. —There were no payments made "under the minimum-wage clause during the year. Accidents.—-On 13th April a trucker fell from a trolly and suffered a facture of the right fibula. On the same date another trucker also fell from a trolly and suffered a compressed fracture of the eighth thoracic vertebrae. On 18th May a carpenter amputated his right thumb when it was caught on the planer head in the carpenters' shop. On 26th August a trucker fractured two bones of his foot when caught by a race of trucks. On 20th August a miner caught his finger between the rope and a jig wheel and the finger was amputated at the terminal phalanx. On 13th December a trucker was caught by a race of trucks and sustained multiple facial injuries and a fracture of the right clavicle and ribs. Underground Workings.—During the year the output has been won from development work in the Main Dip and fifth West Sections. A fault to the west of the Main Dip (a continuation of that struck in the No. 2 Dip area) has been crossed by a stone drive 60 ft. long. The main endless-rope road has been extended 18 chains to a point where the dip became level. Particulars of the development for the year are as follows : No. 5 West driven a distance of 7 chains to a fault. Coal 9 ft. thick. Inside Dip extended 11 chains in a westerly direction. Coal 9 ft. thick. No. 1 Dip : No further development. Dip to east of No. 2 driven 7 chains to fault. Development stopped. The fault was pierced from No. 2 Dip in a westerly direction, the coal being 15 ft. thick when encountered. From the face of No. 2 Dip a place was started and driven for a distance of 5£ chains south-west, grade 1 in 3-5, coal 15 ft. thick. No. 1 Dip extended for a distance of 3 chains, the usual gradient of 1 in 3 having changed to level course. Coal 15 ft. thick. To the south of No. 1 Dip a place has been commenced and driven on a gradient of 1 in 2-5 for a distance of 3 chains. Coal 15 ft. thick. Viaduct Dip east of No. 1 Dip has been driven on the strike of the seam for a distance of 4-5 chains. Coal 15 ft. thick.

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To the east of No. 1 Dip a place has been driven for a distance of 3| chains, grade 1 in 1-25. Driving from the Viaduct Dip to the east, a place has been driven 4-5 chains on a gradient of lin 1-|. At present the tendency is for the gradient to easeCoal in the East Sections, 15 ft. Paparoa Colliery Coal-winning.—The gross output for the year was 27,651 tons 5 cwt., an increaseof 2,764 tons 1 cwt. when compared with the figures for the period 25th April, 1947, to 31st March, 1948. After allowing for waste (574 tons 4 cwt.) and the quantity used on works (212 tons), there remained for disposal a net' output of 26,865 tons 1 cwt. Taking into account the stocks at the beginning and end of the year, the following statement shows details of the coal disposed of during the year : Ist April, 1948 Tons cwt. qr. Tons cwt. qr. Stock in bin and yard .. .. 687 3 0 Stock on wharf .. 687 3 0 Add net output for year .. 26,865 1 0 Add surplus stocks .. .. 300 0 0 27,165 1 0 27,852 4 0 31st March, 1949 — Less stock in bin and yard .. 1,029 8 0 Less stock on wharf .. .. 49 1 0 — 1,078 9 0 Total disposed of .. .. 26,773 15 0 Disposals Tons cwt. qr. Shipped .. .. .. .. 9,378 1 0 Railed to Canterbury, &c. .. .. 9,999 0 0 Railway sales .. .. .. 5,487 9 0 Local and mine sales .. .. 1,710 15 0 Sales to workmen and free issues .. 198 10 0 26,773 15 0 The gross output from the colliery since it was taken over by the State Coal-mines ©n 25th April, 1947; totals 52,538 tons 9 cwt. Days Worked.—The colliery worked 235f days out of a possible 242 ordinary workingdays. In addition, the colliery worked 2 substituted statutory holidays, making the total number of days worked 237f. The difference between the ordinary days worked, 235f, and the possible number of working-days is accounted for as follows : l r day, six-hour shift on pay-day ; 1 day, dispute re travelling-time ; li days, union meetings ; 1 day dispute re dismissal of trucker ; 1 day, wet clothes in bathhouse ; 1 day, dispute re trucking contract shifts ; f day, extra-wet day ; A day, licensing poll; 1 day, death of mine-manager. Employees. —In connection with coal-winning, the average number of persons employed in and about the mine was 76 men and 3 boys, made up as follows—Underground : Coal-hewers, 16 ; deputies, shiftmen, and truckers, 40. Surface : 20 men and 3 boys.

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Coal-hewers' Average Daily Earnings.—The coal-hewers' average daily earnings <gross) were £3 Bs., and after deducting stores (explosives) their net return was £3 ss. lid., an increase of ss. per day when compared with the previous year. Daily Output.—The average daily output was 116 tons 10 cwt. 3 qr. and the coalhewers' average daily output was 9 tons 1 cwt. 3 qr., as compared with 118 tons 18 cwt. 2 qr. and 9 tons 9 cwt. 2 qr. respectively for the previous year. The total number of hewer shifts for the year was 3040f. Deficiencies. —There were no payments made under the minimum-wage clause •during the year. Accidents. —On 18th March the mine-manager was electrocuted when the bus in which he was travelling from Blackball to Roa came in contact with a fallen power-line. Underground Working.—The output from both the West and Aerial Mines has been mainly from pillar-extraction. Development work has been continued in the Waterfall Creek Section, where a pair of levels are being driven in the direction of the main Roa Fault. These levels are now 12 chains beyond the limit of the Paparoa Coal -Co.'s workings and are approximately 12 chains from the main fault. They have passed through faulted country and, in places, inferior coal, but they are now in hard, goodquality coal. To drive a stone drift to give direct haulage from this area, a compressor plant is being installed and will be completed early in April. The old West fan has been installed at the Waterfall Creek Section of the Aerial Mine and has improved the ventilation throughout the mine. The erection of the high-tension power-line from Middle Flat to Soldiers is completed and awaits linking up with the Power Board's supply line. Repairs and maintenace to the bins and bottom tunnel have been carried out. Satisfactory tests have been made with the radio transmitting and receiving sets to be used on the man hauler and at the winch-house. They will be installed as soon as new trolleys are completed. I have, &c., C. J. Strongman, Superintendent. The District Manager, State Coal-mines, Ohai, to the Under-Secretary, Mines Department, Wellington. 23rd May, 1949. I have the honour to submit my report on the workings of the Mossbank, Wairaki, Star, and Birchwood Mines, and Black Diamond and McLean's Opencast Mines for the year Ist April, 1948, to the 31st March, 1949. Mossbank Colliery Coal-winning. —The gross output for the year was 26,350 tons 7 cwt., a decrease of 1,329 tons 2 cwt. 3 qr. when compared with the figures for the previous year. After allowing for waste (585 tons) and the quantity used on works (975 tons 16 cwt.), there xemained for disposal 24,789 tons llcwt.

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The following statement shows details of coal disposed of during the year : Ist April, 1948 — Tons cwt. qr. Tons cwt. qr. Stocks in yard Add net output for year .. 24,789 11 0 31st March, 1949 Less stocks in yard Total disposed'of .. .. 24,789 11 0 Disposals' Tons cwt. qr. Railed .. .. .. .. 24,530 11 0 Local and mine sales .. .. 2 0 0 Workmen and free issues .. .. 257 0 0 24,789 11 0 The gross output for the colliery since taken over by the State on 2nd October,. 1944, totals 115,445 tons 0 cwt. 3qr. Days Worked. —The Mossbank Colliery worked 232 days out of a possible 242 ordinary working-days. In addition, the colliery worked 2 statutory holidays, making the total days worked 234. The difference between the days worked and the possible number of ordinary working-days is accounted for as follows : 4 days, prolonged union meetings ; 1 day, funeral of ex-member of Miners' Union ; 1 day, heating in workings • 3 days, power failures ; 1 day, union meeting. ' Employees. —In connection with coal-winning, the average number of persons engaged in or about the mine was 45 men and 2 boys, made up as follows —Underground : Coal-hewers, 15 ; deputies, shiftmen, and truckers, 20. Surface : 10 men and 2 boys. Daily Output.—The average daily output was 112 tons 14 cwt. and the coal-hewers' average daily output was 8 tons 7 cwt., as compared with 116 tons 16 cwt. and 8 tons 14 cwt. respectively for the previous year. Deficiencies. —Eight payments aggregating £9 15s. Id. were made to coal-hewers under the minimum-wage clause. Goal-hewers'' Average Daily Earnings.—The coal-hewers' average daily earnings (gross) were £3 Bs. 10d., and after deducting stores (explosives) their net return was £3 4s. 4d., an increase of 3s. 9d. per day when compared with the previous year. Accidents.—Only a few minor accidents occurred during the year under review. Stone-dusting.—This work was done regularly throughout the year. Underground Workings.—Pillar-extraction was continued throughout the year in the lower (south-west) part of the mine and in No. 1 rise panel. The completion of a new access drive released the coal-seam underlying the original drives and enabled production to be continued at a higher output towards the end of the year. Stone work carried out in the access drive consisted of one drive 780 ft. in length rising towards the surface at a grade of 1 in 3J and a cross-cut connection to the surface 170 ft. in length falling at the rate of 1 in 40. At the junction of both drives a 75 h.p. flameproof hauler was installed hauling a maximum load of 10 trucks with a gross weight of 15 cwt. each when loaded. Six electric lights enclosed in flameproof fittings were also installed in the new drive. The altered transport system resulted in the elimination of a steam-driven aircompressor, a steam-driven hauler, and two boilers. The extension of the bathhouse was completed, and preparations are proceeding for the installation of an electric air-conditioning system.

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One case of spontaneous heating occurred in the mine, the area being sealed off and subsequently flooded with water. The coal was of good quality with a thickness varying from 9 ft. to 24 ft. Plant.—All plant operated satisfactorily and the engineering staff efficiently attended to repairs and maintenance. . Black Diamond Opencast Coal-winning.—Opencast operations were continued throughout the year. The gross output for the year was 35,769 tons 2 cwt., all of which was available for disposal, an increase of 21,203 tons by opencasting when compared with the output for the previous year. The following statement shows details of coal disposed of during the year : Ist April, 1948 — Tons cwt. qr. Tons cwt. qr. Stocks in yard Add net output for year .. 35,769 2 0 31st March, 1949 — Less stocks in yard Total disposed of .. .. 35,769 2 0 Disposals Tons cwt. qr. Railed .. • • • • • • 30,495 9 0 Local and mine sales .. - - 5,232 7 0 Workmen and free issues .. . . 41 6 0 35,769 2 0 The gross output for the colliery since taken over by the State on 9th April, 1947, has totalled 50,823 tons 12 cwt. Bays Worked.—The Black Diamond Opencast worked 192 days out of a possible 242 ordinary working-days. In addition, the opencast worked 16 Saturdays and 2 statutory holidays, making the total days worked 210. The difference between the days worked and the possible number of ordinary working-days is accounted for as follows : 1 dav, union meeting ; 1 day, funeral of ex-member of Miners' Union ; 3 days, cleaning out a sunken pillar ; 1 day, cleaning up pit; 10 days, wet weather ; 34 days, stripping. Employees. —The average number of men employed at the opencast was 20. Daily Output.—The average daily output was 186 tons 6 cwt. Workings. —Coal-production was maintained throughout the year except on occasions of exceptionally wet weather until March, when production ceased temporarily to allow further stripping to be carried out. . During the year 387,600 cubic yards of overburden were stripped, making a total of 595,995 cubic yards stripped since the commencement of opencasting. From the spoil dumps 21 tons 10 cwt. of coal was recovered by hand loading. The coal has been of good quality throughout with a high percentage of screening. Plant.—The following plant units were operated in stripping and coal-winning operations • two Diesel shovels of § cubic yard and f cubic yard capacity respectively ; four tractors and bulldozers ; three tournapulls of 12 cubic yards capacity ; four 3-ton trucks; tne Diesel grader. . All plant was maintained in good order and condition throughout the year.

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Wairaki Colliery Goal-winning.—The gross output for the year was 66,214 tons 17 cwt., an increaseof 2,397 tons 15 cwt. 3 qr. when compared with the previous year. After allowing for waste (1,791- tons 8 cwt.) and the quantity used on works (2,693 tons 5 cwt.), there remained for disposal a net output of 61,730 tons 4 cwt. The following statement shows details of coal disposed of during the year : Ist April, 1948 Tons cwt. qr. Tons cwt. qr. Stocks in yard Add net output for year .. 61,730 4 0 31st March, 1949 — Less stocks in yard Total disposed of .. 61,730 4 0 Disposals Tons cwt. qr. Eailed .. .. .. .. 57,594 8 0 Local and mine sales .. .. 3,531 10 0 Workmen and free issues .. .. 604 6 0 61,730 4 0 The gross output for the colliery since taken over by the State on 27th January,. 1945, totals 280,093 tons 3 cwt. 2 qrs. Days Worked. —The Wairaki Colliery worked 234 days out of a possible 242 ordinary working-days. In addition, the colliery worked 2 statutory holidays, making the total days worked 236. The difference between the days worked and the possible number of ordinary working-days is accounted for as follows : 1 day, union meeting; 1 day, funeral of ex-member of Miners' Union; 2 days, power failures; 4 days, prolonged disputes meetings. Employees.—ln connection with coal-winning, the average number of personsemployed in and about the mine was 101 men and 5 boys, made up as follows—Underground : 35 ; deputies, shiftmen, and truckers, 42. Surface : 24 men and 5 boys. Daily output. —The average daily output was 280 tons 11 cwt. and the coal-hewers - average daily output was 8 tons 7 cwt., as compared with 271 tons 11 cwt. and 8 tons 6 cwt. respectively for the previous year. Deficiencies. —Five payments aggregating £ll ss. sd. were 'made to coal-hewers, under the minimum-wage clause. Coal-hewers' Average Daily Earnings.—The coal-hewers' average daily earnings, were (gross) £3 10s. 3d., and after deducting stores (explosives) their net return was. £3 3s. 10d., an increase of 4s. lid. per day when compared with the previous year. Accidents. —One fatal and several minor accidents occurred during the year under review. Fatal Accident. —On 4th May, 1948, a miner was accidentally crushed under a fall of coal,, the accident resulting in instantaneous death caused by a depressed fractureof the right side of the skull. Stone-dusting.—-This work was done regularly throughout the year. Underground Workings.—No. 1 Mine : Extraction of pillars on the east side was. continued and at the end of the year the number of places was reduced to one pillar place operated on day shift and backshift. Underground prospecting, combined with drilling from the surface, proved an. additional area of good coal approximately 8 chains wide and 14 chains long between No. 1 Mine and the old workings of No. 2 Mine. The area is being developed from a new-

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slant dip connecting with, the Main Dip at a point 1 chain from the mine entrance. It is estimated that sufficient coal has been proved to extend the life of the mine a further twelve to fifteen months. No. 3 Mine : Operations were confined to development work in the following sections: No. 5 West Section : Following the acquisition of Star Mine, two main levels were .advanced beyond the boundary and under the workings of Star Mine for a distance of 12 chains in coal of excellent quality. * Panel headings to the rise and dip were opened •out and panels partly formed as development proceeded in the levels. The existence ■of two distinct seams on Star property has been definitely proved by underground driving and surface drilling, the upper seam being operated in Star Mine and the lower seam in Wairaki Mine. No. 6 East Section : Two levels were driven a total distance of 19 chains from the Main Dip. Splitting of the seam accompanied by minor faultings was encountered, but the upper portion of the seam remained of good quality with an average height of 12 ft. For the purpose of concentrating the work at the lower end of the mine the section was stopped and the miners transferred to Nos. 8 and 9 Sections. No. 8 East Section : Development of main levels and rise panels continued under good conditions for a distance of 18 chains from the Main Dip. A downthrow fault between No. 8 Section and No. 9 Section gradually disappeared and the prospect of an extensive area of clean coal existing to the south-east of the Main Dip is bright. The •coal is of good quality with an average thickness of 26 ft. No. 9 West Section : The developing levels are located at the lower end of the Main Dip 49| chains from the mine entrance, and have been advanced a distance of 10 ■chains towards the Star-Wairaki boundary. Stone intrusions have so far rendered the lower 6 ft. of the seam unworkable, but the upper 18 ft. consists of clean, hard coal. The coal generally is of good quality, with a decided tendency to improvement in quality and structure in the deeper workings in the mine. Underground Fires. —No heatings of coal were experienced during the year. Plant. The steam-driven main-and-tail hauler situated at No. 1 Mine was converted to electric power and is working satisfactorily. Foundations for a new 175 h.p. hauler at No. 3 Mine and two electrically operated -air-compressors, each of 110 h.p., were completed in readiness for the installation of the •equipment on its arrival from England. General. —A new bulk store and a double garage were erected and a fire-fighting system constructed consisting of a reinforced-concrete reservoir of 70,000 gallons capacity. A combined fire-fighting and pumping unit and the necessary fire-fighting accessories were installed adjacent to the surface screening plant and buildings at Wairaki Mine. Repair work was carried out in the intake and return airways, the latter being secured with heavy steel rails instead of timber. Relaying of the main haulage road in No. 3 Mine with rails of 30 lb. per yard weight was also proceeded with as rails became available. In both mines hand-drilling of the coal was eliminated by the introduction of -compressed air rotary drills, and water was reticulated throughout No. 3 Mine for the .suppression of coal-dust. Star Colliery Coal-winning.—The gross output for the year was 34,690 tons 9 cwt. 2 qr., a decrease of 3,391 tons 1 cwt. when compared with the previous period (2nd May, 1947 to 31st March, 1948). After allowing for waste (839 tons 9 cwt. 2 qr.) and the quantity used on works (566 tons 9 cwt.), there remained for disposal 33,284 tons 11 cwt.

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The following statement shows details of coal disposed of during the year :—■ Ist April, 1948 Tons cwt. qr. Tons cwt. qr. Stocks in yard Add net output for year .. 33,284 11 0 31st March, 1949 Less stock in yard .. .. ' Total disposed of .. .. 33,284 11 0 Disposals Tons cwt. qr. Railed .. .. .. .. 32,928 11 0 Local and mine sales .. .. 5 0 0 Workmen and free issues ~ .. 351 0 0 33,284 11 0 The gross output for the colliery since taken over by the State on 2nd May, 1947, totals 72,772 tons. Days Worked. —The Star Colliery worked 235 days out of a possible 242 ordinary working-days. In addition, the colliery worked 2 statutory holidays, making the total days worked 237. The difference between the days worked and the possible number of ordinary working-days is accounted for as follows : 1 day, fatal accident; 1 day, funeral of ex-member of Miners' Union ; 1 day, union meeting ; 2 days, breakdown of machinery ; 1 day, power failure ; 1 day prolonged cavil meeting. Employees. —In connection with coal-winning, the average number of persons engaged in and about the mine was 55 men, made up as follows —Underground : Coal-hewers, 20 ; deputies, shiftmen, and truckers, 18. Surface : 17 men. No boys were in regular employment at the colliery. Daily Output.—The average daily output was 146 tons 5 cwt. and the coal-hewers' average daily output was 8 tons 7 cwt,, as compared with 178 tons 7 cwt. and 8 tons 8 cwt. respectively for the previous year. Deficiencies—Twelve payments aggregating £l7 Is. 4d. were made to coal-hewers under the minimum-wage clause. Coal-hewers' Average Daily Earnings.—The coal-hewers' average daily earnings (gross) were £3 7s. 2d., and after deducting stores (explosives) their net return was £3 2s. Id., an increase of 4s. lid. per day when compared with the previous year. Fatal Accident. —On 30th September, 1948, a miner was accidentally crushed under a fall of coal, the accident resulting in instantaneous death caused by a fracture dislocation of the neck. Serious Accident.—On 28th June, 1948, a miner suffered a fractured ankle when he slipped whilst walking over a bench of coal. Minor Accidents. —Several minor accidents occurred during the year. Stone-dusting.—This work was done regularly throughout the year. Underground Workings.—Pillar-extraction was again the only source of production and was carried out in Nos. 2 and 3 East Levels and to a lesser extent in Magee's Dip Section. Satisfactory results were obtained from pillars and top coal in the rise sections, but in Magee's Dip, soft coal and a weak roof resulted in the loss of some coal and a subsequent heating involving the erection of eleven stoppings to seal the area. Underground Fires. —A heating occurred in Magee's Dip Section early in the year. Barriers had not been formed on the line of dip, and as a consequence eleven stoppings Were required to connect the upper strike barrier to a fault at the lower side of the affected area. In No. 2 East Level an old roadway not shown on the mine plan was exposed while extraction was proceeding. Due to a leakage of black-damp from old rise workings the area was localized and sealed by means of three permanent stoppings.

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Plant. —A centrifugal pump operated by alO h.p. flameproof motor was installed in the Main Dip and will be replaced by a larger pump when the necessary equipment is available. All plant operated satisfactorily and repairs and maintenance were efficiently attended to by the engineering staff. Buildings.—An extension to the bathhouse was completed, and a new explosives magazine was erected near the mine entrance. Birchwood Colliery Coal-winning.—The gross output for the year was 22,524 tons 1 cwt. Afterallowing for waste (407 tons 15 cwt.) and the quantity used on works (483 tons 15 cwt.) there remained for disposal 21,632 tons 11 cwt. _ The following statement shows details of coal disposed of during the year : Ist April, 1948 Tons cwt. qr. , Tons cwt. qr. Stocks in yard Add net output for year .. 21,632 11 0 31st March, 1949 — Less stocks in yard .. .. •• Total disposed of .. 21,632 11 0 Disposals Tons cwt. qr. Railed 21,290 11 0 Local and mine sales .. • • 24 -0 0 Workmen and free issues .. 318 0 0 21 5 632 11 0 The gross output for the colliery since taken over by the State on 28th November, 1947, totals 28,716 tons 2 cwt. 1 qr. Bavs Worked— The Birchwood Colliery worked 230 days out of a possible 242 ordinary working-days. In addition, the colliery worked on 2 statutory holidays, making the total days worked 232. The difference between the days worked and the possible number of ordinary working-days is accounted for as follows : 1 day, union meeting , 1 day, funeral of ex-member of Miners' Union ; 1 day, power failure ; 3 days, machinery breakdowns: 6 days, prolonged disputes meetings. Employees. —In connection with coal-wmnmg, the average number of persons engaged in and about the mine was 53 men, made up as follows Underground : Coalhewers, 19 ; deputies, shiftmen, and truckers, 21. Surface : 13 men. No boys were m regular employment at the colliery. , , , , , Daily Output.—The average daily output was 97 tons 1 cwt., and the coal-hewers average daily output was 5 tons 14 cwt., as compared with 84 tons 16 cwt. and 5 tons 4 cwt respectively for the previous year. (Note.— These figures are based on coalproduction only, and do not include stone dumped ex the mine, of which there was a mnSl payments aggregating £l3 16s. Bd. were made to coal-hewers under the minimum-wage clause. Coal-hewers' Average Daily Earnings. —The coal-hewers average daily earnmgs (gross) were £3 Bs. 10d., and after deducting stores (explosives) their net return was £3 2s. lOd. a decrease of 2s. per day when compared with the previous year. Accidents. Only a few minor accidents occurred during the year. Stone-dusting work was done regularly throughout the year. . Underground Worlcings.—Development work m Nos. 3 and 4 Dips terminated m stony coal less than 4 ft. in thickness and pillar-extraction commenced m the area to the north-west of the main drive.

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In the workings advancing to the south-east between the Main Dip and the Ohai Indicate s old workings stone intrusions, faultings, and weak roof resulted in extremely difficult mining conditions. Development was, however, continued at every point where workable coal existed, but at the end of the year the width was reduced by converging faults and thinnings to 3 chains. The proportion of stone produced in recovering coal at this mine is approximately 1 ton of stone to 3| tons of coal. Plant.—All plant operated satisfactorily and repairs and maintenance were efficiently attended to by the engineering staff. McLean's Opencast Stripping of an area of 20 acres in the Ohai Yalley to the north of Star Mine and containing approximately 70,000 tons of coal was commenced in October, 1948. Work was continued until the Christmas holidays, when coal-production commenced. During the holiday period the total output from the opencast was 2,072 tons 6 cwt. Coal-winning. Production commenced on 20th December, 1948. To the end of the year the gross output was 8,728 tons 11 cwt., all of which was available for disposal. The following statement shows details of the coal disposed of during the operating -jI T , , „ Tons cwt. qr. Tons cwt. qr. -Net output for year .. .. 8,728 11 0 31st March, 1949 Less stocks in yard Total disposed of .. .. 8 728 11 0 Disposals Tons cwt. qr. « Raile <i •• •• •• .. 8,728 11 0 Local and mine sales Workmen and free issues .. 8,728 11 0 Days Worked. McLean's Opencast worked 55 days out of a possible 59 ordinary working-days. In addition, the opencast worked 14 colliery holidays and 1 Saturday making the total days worked 70. The difference between the days worked and the possible number of ordinary working-days is accounted for as follows : 3 days stripping • 1 day, wet weather. ' The difference between the days worked and the possible number of ordinary working-days is accounted for as follows : 3 days, stripping; 1 day, wet weather. Employees.—The average number of men employed at the opencast was 14. Daily Output.—The average daily output was 124 tons 14 cwt. General—The coal is an extension of the seam operated in Star Mine and consists of two splits, the upper split having an average thickness of 5 ft. and the lower split an average thickness of 9 ft. A stone band from 3 ft. to 6 ft. thick intersects the seam. Stripping and excavating are performed by men employed by the Ministry of Works. The coal is conveyed from the opencast to Star screening plant, a distance of one and a quarter miles, in lorries of 5 tons capacity. Plant. The following stripping and coal-winning units are in operation : two Diesel .shovels of f cubic yard and 1|- cubic yards capacity respectively ; four tractors and bulldozers ; two carryalls of 8 cubic yards and 12 cubic yards capacity respectivelv • two 5-ton trucks. r I have, &c., J. McArthur, District Manager.

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'— Eamo. Wilton. Mangapehi. Tatu. Denniston. Millerton. Stockton. SALES ACCOUNTS Sales of coal, f.o.r. and f.o.b. Subsidy Less N.Z.R. haulage Coal sales net f.o.r. WORKING ACCOUNTS Stocks on band, 1st April, 1948 Wages .. Materials used Royalty Haulage Rail and bus fares .. Electric power purchased Repairs and maintenance Coal-miners' Relief Fund Rescue station levy Workers' compensation premium Coal purchases Less stocks on hand, 31st March, 1949 Cost of coal sold .. ' Gross profit Gross loss PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNTS Rents, postages, printing and stationery, audit fees, and general expenses Salaries Depreciation Rates and grants in lieu of rates Commission .. .. Less rent received Net profit/transferred to General Profit 1 Net loss \ and Loss Account / £ £ 61,045 64,710 £ £ 141,668 78,401 £ £ 40,484 65,133 £ £ 36,643 42,354 73 997 £ 111,488 £ £ 82,033 33,456 £ £ 45,903 37,706 125,755 80 220,069 34,129 105,617 99 214,900 12,475 °0° 1°5 115,489 7,730 107 759 83,609 6,396 77 °13 24 90,183 9,217 3,463 i j 584 4,004 4,389 209 5,250 11ft POQ 121,937 15,245 1,996 3,481 4,862 1,262 7,741 382 405 7,054 103 76,754 8,979 5 j 562 962 1,715 1,075 155 166 4,128 41 53,383 7,607 2 >67 2,438 1,098 124 3 j 148 3,234 133,304 19,877 1,545 4 j 400 2,498 11,592 313 337 8,024 179 61,150 7,722 341 "692 1,032 6,813 246 259 3,576 1,037 52,661 8,323 156 1,870 149 174 3,215 164,365 120 1«-l OAK 99,599 64 QQ 70,706 49 7H AK7 185,124 1,783 1 ftP Q 4 1 82,010 2,017 7Q QQQ 72,983 1,112 71 ft71 J. JLO } 0£jO 7,352 646 2,752 4,262 322 J.U4: , 21,695 1,339 2,972 13,837 84 4,149 »y,ooi) 5,983 1,136 1,654 7,817 200 /U, DO/ 8,340 1,095 1,648 6,955 625 loOjOii 19,084 1,105 5,135 10,852 3,379 /y,yyo 27,766 962 1,698 3,198 2,473 * 1 , O ! J. 5,342 441 1,864 3,160 199 7,9$2 630 22,381 686 10,807 4,824 Qft3 10,323 1,983 ft Q/tn 20,471 1,387 i q nftj. 8,331 681 5,664 322 Pi Pd.9 1fOUi i j Otfw o, »oo ■ O, O^fcU It?, UO'Jt I , ODU 20,116 O , A

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— Webb. Burke's Creek. Garvey Creek. Blackball. Dobson. Paparoa. Wallsend. SALES ACCOUNT Sales of coal, f.o.r. and f.o.b. Subsidy ... £ 60,818 £ 26,766 34,740 £ £ 18,829 9,556 £ £ £ 75,628 83,307 £ 94,096 97,553 £ £ 36,666 30,311 £ £ 71,149 66,153 £ Less N.Z.R. haulage Coal sales net f.o.r. 158,046 13,944 144 102 61,506 108 61,398 28,385 1,155 27,230 158,935 7,439 191,649 7,549 184,100 66,977 2,638 64,339 137,302 4,632 132,670 WORKING ACCOUNTS Storks on hand, 1st April, 1948 Wages Materials used Royalty Haulage Rail and bus fares .. Electric power purchased Repairs and maintenance Coal-miners' Relief Fund Rescue station levy Workers' compensation premiums Coal purchases 2,571 86,378 19,503 413 9,332 2,963 10 j 327 313 355 5,014 263 40,288 6,148 "258 1,185 1,459 1,848 87 88 2,390 299 23,083 5,973 i j 363 " 25 226 53 55 1,323 — 10.1. 1,554 103,522 20,916 159 3,746 8,196 298. 301 6,047 2,167 129,098 20,022 3,198 "766 5,957 8,002 279 293 7,597 1,015 41,517 10,005 685 ' 143 724 3,213 114 122 2,365 1,305 89,703 11,275 2,195 "682 5,367' 6,613 230 242 5,020 Less stocks on hand, 31st March, 1949 Cost of coal sold 137,169 2,127 135,042 54,014 142 53,872 7,526 35,400 224 35,176 7 j 946 144,739 1,808 11° 9°1 177,379 2,493 174,886 9,214 59,903 1,336 58,567 5,772 122,632 3,302 119,330 13,340 Gross profit Gross loss 9,060 8,565 PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNTS Rents, postages, printing and stationery, , audit fees, and general expenses Salaries .. Depreciation Rates and grants in lieu of rates Commission 1,039 2,414 5,824 427 652 1,385 4,993 496 629 1,337 1,083 1,076 2,984 5,473 434 920 2,857 5,501 729 626 2,234 3,029 166 901 2,627 9,815 567 Less rent received 9,704 644 - - 9 060 7,526 3,049 10,'995 9,967 1,402 O KflC 10,007 793 9,214 6,055 283 5,772 13,910 570 13,340 Net profit/transferred to General Profit! IS et loss \ and Loss Account f i O , t>Ov>

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— Liverpool. Strongman. Birchwood. Mossbank. Star. Wairaki. SALES ACCOUNT £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ Sales of coal, f.o.r. and f.o.b. 109,035 120,737 27,846 30,652 42,153 79,106 Subsidy ... 126,998 50,632 9,475 11,069 12,223 24,224 Less N.Z.R. haulage 236,033 171,369 37,321 103,330 13,103 ■ 222 930 11,859 1,225 nofi ±-\ 791 K/l o>7a 780 1 no ctn WORKING ACCOUNTS ™ 00 j uyo <*± , 1UL ,0 10 IUZJOOU Stocks on hand, 1st April, 1948 2,185 2,777 Wages .. .. 168,511 130,767 36^091 28 j863 37 j 618 69 j897 Mater'als used 19,982 23,846 4,420 3,720 4,367 9,591 Royalty 702 1,414 2,342 Haulage 883 1,062 1,538 2,732 Rail and bus fares 997 4,937 65 Electric power purchased 5,207 4,954 1,123 '986 1^480 1,078 Repairs and maintenance 8,887 10.678 1,265 535 779 1,253 268 Coal-miners' Relief Fund 393 350 92 108 141 Rescue station levy 425 377 92 107 141 269 Workers' compensation premium 9,314 7,733 1,975 1,709 2,051 3,800 Coal purchases .. 215,901 186,419 Less stocks on hand, 31st March, 1949 5,351 965 Cost of coal sold 210 550 1°5 151 A Q FiOQ 01 oon iOjUUD - 0 1, I 4:y,ozy yi, iiou Gross profit 12,380 3,929 4,847 11,320 Gross loss 25 j 944 9^910 PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNTS Rents, postages, printing and stationery, audit 3,686 1,586 294 370 423 953 fees, and general expenses Salaries 3,282 3,203 1,0.19 908 1,091 1,608 Depreciation 6,336 9,634 1,963 2,667 3,327 3,319 Rates and grants in lieu of rates 193 132 61 9 18 106 Commission 13,497 3,337 3,954 5,986 Less rent received 1,117 46 25 631 - 12 380 11 555 0 or\i Q Q9Q r QCC Net. profit/transferred to General Profit and\ 0, 6u± — 0 j v&y •ijooy O,o00 5,965 Net loss \ Loss Account / 40 ,'499 13,201 ' '12

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Opencast Mines Revenue Accounts for the Year Ended 31st March, 1949

— 1 Kemp's. Kimihia No. 1. Waitewhena. Stockton. Wangaloa. Black Diamond, j McLean's (a). .. .. »% * *tm * ' m*m » <£« ' » ; £ »« £ £ Subsidy* .. .. .. .. •• •• 15,938 18,279 10,018 24,660 10,637 7,972 2,149 162,391 45,482 Coai e s S ates 7 nS'/ 1 o.r ,age .. 90,483 113,155 66,302 143,635 56,060 43,246 14,145 WORKING ACCOUNTS • Stocks on hand, 1st April, 1948 .. .. . • •• •• 5,173 m'kor. «'q7q SSBasSSSS,. :: :: :: :: 8:» > *«' < 5:8 > «« M {S;3§ • »;«« goad access and maintenance .. .. .. J16 .. 6,009 33 .. .. Coal-miners' Relief Fund .. .. .. •• 285 326 198 440 191 149 36 Rescue station levy .. .. .. . • 300 346 .. 448 Boring, &c. .. .. .. .. .. 342 .. .. Haufagef .. !! " !! " " M66 X 58*,520 I. *788 'iw Sundry coal-winning expenses .. .. .. 753 107 701 39 75 5o 378 Restoration of surface .. .. .. • • 426 489 268 656 284 132,503 1 " 81s^ •; ;; - 9 " fl2 ?06 - 78j898 2 ' m 13 0,392 " 38,140 " 31,435 " 10,733 Gross profits i! !! !• !• 20!359 13,243 17,920 11,811 3,412 Gross loss .. .. .. .. •• 4,940 .. 12,596 PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNTS _ AnJ „„„ Qn7 19 „ Rents, postages, printing and stationery, audit fees, and 370 400 294 1,404 Hi Safari^ 1 eXPenS6S 685 784 818 2,532 473 878 413 Depreciation 9,189 4,059 2,383 6,854 4,030 1,438 1,604 Rates 339 .. .. 624 .. 78 10,583 5,243 11,414 3,201 Less rent received - 371 10 212 ** 5,199 " 3,495 10,585 - - 4,775 2,579 " 2,189 Net profit/transferred to General Profit and Loss\ .. 15,160 .. 2,658 13,145 9,232 1,273 Net loss \ Account / 15,152 .. 16,091 (a) Production, commenced 15th December, 1948.

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— Kamo, Wilton. Mangapehi. Tatu. Denniston. Millerton. 1 Stockton. Ordinary tonnage subsidy •Special subsidy £ 31,534 33,176 £ 53,832 24,569 £ 21,327 43,806 £ 18,528 23,826 £ 64,536 46,952 £ 33,456 £ 20,841 16,865 Subsidy as per Sales Account Amount recovered in respect of Saturdays, holidays, and miners' tools and credited to wages and materials used 64,710 2,059 78,401 3,774 65,133 2,471 42,354 2,086 111,488 5,177 33,456 3,296 37,706 2,222 Total subsidy 66,769 82,175 67,604 44,440 116,665 36,752 39,928 .a ,a © £ a> g r w 4 >3 05 a □3 •O 1 s d o £ o p cS 1 1 1 1 £ Ordinary tonnage subsidy Special subsidy £ 43,405 17,413 £ 15,245 19,495 £ 9,556 £ 42,072 41,235 £ 47,273 50,280 £ 18,944 11,367 £ 33,099 33,054 Subsidy as per Sales Account Amount recovered in respect of Saturdays, holidays, and miners' tools and credited to wages and materials used 60,818 2,830 34,740 1,344 9,556 602 83,307 4,163 97,553 2,748 30,311 1,758 66,153 2,884 Total subsidy 63,648 36,084 10,158 87,470 100,301 32,069 69,037 o ' s 53 13 o M ah 0 ft 1 3 5b o -£> m 1 c3 ■o o s 1 CO 1 c4 £ 8 2 II s p Ordinary tonnage subsidy Special subsidy £ 59,210 67,788 £ 50,632 £ 9,475 £ 10,444 625 £ 12,223 £ 24,224 £ 619,856 430,451 Subsidy as per Sales Account .. .. .. : Amount recovered in respect of Saturdays, holidays, and miners' tools and credited to wages and materials used 126,998 2,154 50,632 3,734 9,475 1,561 11,069 1,055 12,223 1,482 24,224 3,152 1,050,307 50,552 Total subsidy 129,152 54,366 11,036 12,124 13,705 27,376 : 1,100,859 1 M ce i 8 5 <s fl ,s £ S3 a 3 O l m as o If oS £ ■d d I ffl si e8 1 g J> 1 Sg Ordinary tonnage subsidy as per Sales Account £ 15,938 £ 18,279 £ 10,018 £ 24,660 £ 10,637 £ 7,972 £ 2,149 £ 89,653 £ 709,509 Special subsidy 430,451 Amount recovered in respect of Saturdays, holidays, and miners' tools and credited to wages and materials used 4,937 188 8,149 67 113 13,454 1,139,960 64,006 Total subsidy 20,875 18,279 10,206 32,809 10,704 7,972 2,262 103,107 1,203,966

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Auckland. Wangamii. Wellington. Christchurch. Timaru. Dunedin. TRADING ACCOUNTS ££££££££££ ££ Sales of coal .. .. .. ..936,649 17,259 862,782 267,336 30,303 50,989 Sales of coke, wood, &c. .. .. .. .. 1,388 24,852 7,879 1,725 989 936,649 18,647 — 887,634 275,215 32,028 51,978 Stocks on hand, 1st April, 1948 ... .. 363 594 3,552 17,028 2,632 1,203 Purchases of coal ,. .. .. 14,744 492,872 212,718 21,520 43,388 Purchases of coke, wood, &c. .. .. .. 1,093 14,707 7,506 884 1,182 Wharfage and marine freights .. .. 248,602 41 261,533 Inward charges .. .. .. ..24,668 232 85,951 35,277 4,330 4,760 919,095 16,704 858,615 272,529 29,366 50,533 Less stocks on hand, 31st March, 1949 .. 724 900 2,194 17,283 2,049 2,752 Cost of coal, &c., sold .. .. .. 918,371 15,804 -- 856,421 255,246 27,317 47,781 Gross profit .. .. .. .. 18,278 2,843 31,213 19,969 4,711 4,197 PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNTS Wages: Yard .. .. .. ■ .. .. 270 2,490 4,176 586 96 Repairs and maintenance .. .. .. .. 169 307 917 110 298 Cartage out .. .. .. .. .. 627 4,973 3,524 807 1,516 Sacks ... .. .. .. 15 .. 964 1,006 234 303 Advertising ........ 15 8 15 15 8 7 Commission .. .. .. .. 26 .. 399 155 Rates .. .. .. ..14 24 226 55 84 53 Rents, postages, printing and stationery, audit 1,012 96 1,343 1,222 365 571 fees, and general expenses Salaries .. .. ., ..1,810 521 4,251 3,424 845 539 Depreciation .. .. .. .. .. 237 441 1,377 199 448 2,892 1,952 15,409 15,871 3,238 3,831 Net profit; To General Profit and Loss Account 15,386 891 15,804 4,098 1,473 366 Note. —Depots at Auckland, Wanganui, Christchurch Timaru, and Dunedin, previously operated by the Westport Coal Co., Ltd., incorporated in these accounts as from 1st October, 1948.

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Blackball Sawmill Working Account for the Year Ended 31st March, 1949 £ £ Sales of timber .. .. .. .. .. 9,174 Purchase of logs .. .. .. .. 2,395 Bush work .. .. .. .. .. .. 1,591 Sawing and dressing .. .. .. .. 2,827 Repairs and maintenance .. .. .. .. 569 Mill yard expenses .. .. .. .. .. 311 Workers' compensation premium .. .. .. 390 Transport from mill .. .. .. .. .. 146 Housing levy .. .. .. .. .. 134 8,363 Less stocks on hand, 31st March, 1949 .. .. 200 8,163 Gross profit .. .. .. .. .. £l,Oll Profit and Loss Account £ £ Depreciation .. .. .. .. .. 815 Salaries .. .. .. .. .. .. 555 General expenses .. .. .. .. .. 100 1,470 Less rents received .. .. .. .. 27 1,443 Net loss : To General Profit and Loss Account .. .. £432 Mac Donald Colliery Profit and Loss Account for the Year Ended 31st March, 1949 £ £ Royalties received .. .. .. .. .. 3,310 Rents received .. .. .. .. .. 180 3,490 Less depreciation .. .. .. .. .. 603 Net profit: To General Profit and Loss Account .. £2,887

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General Profit and Loss Account Dr. Gr - Net loss, 1948-49 , £ £ Net profit, 1948-49 £ £ Garvey Creek Colliery .. .. .. •• 10,995 Millerton Colliery .. .. .. . • 20,116 Strongman Colliery .. .. .. .. 40,499 Wairaki Colliery .. .. .. .. 5,965 Birohwood Colliery .. .. .. .. 13,201 Kimihia Opencast No. 1 .. .. .. 15,1b0 Star Colliery .. .. .. .. •• 12 Stockton Opencast .. .. .. .. 2,658 Kemp's Opencast .. .. .. 15,152 Wangaloa Opencast .. .. .. .. 13,145 Waitewhena Opencast .. .. .. 16,091 Black Diamond Opencast .. .. .. 9,232 Ohai Opencast .. .. 395 McLean's Opencast .. .. .. .. 1,273 Blackball Sawmill .. .. .. .. 432 Auckland Depot .. .. .. .. 15 ,dBb 96,777 Wanganui Depot .. .. .. •• 891 Kamo Colliery .. .. .. .. 33,176 Wellington Depot .. .. .. .. i 5,804 Wilton Colliery .. .. .. .. 24,569 Christchurch Depot .. .. .. .. 4,098 Mangapehi Colliery .. .. 43,806 Timaru Depot ' .. .. .. .. 1,473 Tatu Colliery .. .. .. .. 23,826 Dunedin Depot .. .. .. .. 366 Denniston Colliery .. .. .. ..46,952 McDonald Colliery .. .. .. .. 2,887 Stockton Colliery 16,865 108,454 Webb Colliery .. • .. .. .. 17,413 Net recoveries— Burke's Creek Colliery .. .. .. 19,495 Seddonville Colliery .. .. .. .. 48 Blackball Colliery .. .. .. .. 41,235 Royalties .. .. .. .. • • 4,833 Dobson Colliery .. .. .. .. 50,280 Interest receivable .. .. .. .. 13,402 Paparoa Colliery .. .. .. •• 11,367 »_ Wallsend Colliery .. .. .. .. 33,054 Net revenue from hire of plant, buildings, &c. .. .. 7UI Liverpool Colliery .. .. .. .. 67,788 Mossbank Colliery .. .. .. . • 625 430,451 Less special subsidy to meet losses on uneconomic 430,451 mines Interest on loan capital .. .. .. .. 136,345 Less remission under section 3, Finance Act, 1943 (3) 136,345 Net profit carried down .. .. .. .. .. 30,661 £127,438 £127,438 Profit and Loss Appropriation Account Dr. £ Or.. £ Loans Redemption Accounts .. .. .. .. 81,928 Net profit for year 1948-49 .. .. .. •• 30,661 Transfer from General Reserve .. .. .. .. 51,267 £81,928 £81,928

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Balance-sheet as at 31st March, 1949 Liabilities £ Assets Liability to Consolidated Fund under Section 6, National Collieries— £ Development Loans Act, 1941 .. .. .. .. 4,622,918 Machinery, plant, &c. .. .. 677,200 Deposits on contracts .. .. .. .. .. 5,664 Development and Property Debt Redemption Reserve to be applied for redemption of Accounts .. .. 1,009,204 capital .. .. .. .. .. .. 81,928 Buildings at mines .. .. 197,755 Sundry creditors .. .. .. .. .. 422,301 Cottages at mines .. .. 221,522 Reserves— £ Plantations at mines .. .. 19 General Reserve .. .. .. ..111,423 Land at mines .. .. 7,056 Accident Insurance Reserve .. .. .. 169,354 Bad Debts Reserve .. .. .. .. 1,730 2,112,756 Restoration Opencast Areas Reserve .. .. 4,132 Less provisionally written off .. 365 P 1— 286,639 2,112,391 Shares Taupiri Coal Mines, Ltd. .. .. 807, 241 Opencast mining— Purchase -price .. .. 63,730 Development, preliminary expenses, &0..T 47,061 Plant, machinery, &c. .. .. 23,522 Buildings and accommodation .. 58,122 Railway sidings, &c. .. .. 18,789 211,224 Blackball sawmill: Plant, buildings, &c 8,657 Plant, equipment, &c., on hire .. 218,142 Less provisionally written off 10 218,132 Depots : Property Accounts .. 35,399 Less provisionally written off 35,399 Head Office furniture, &c. .. .. 3,249 Purchase of land .. .. .. 3,104 Briquetting : Preliminary expenses.. .. 1,986 Prospecting on State coal areas .. .. 18,481 3,419,864 Investments .. .. .. .. •• 74,576 Carried forward .. ..5,419,450 Carried forward ~ . - .. ..3,494,440

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Balance -Sheet as at 31st March, 1949—continued Liabilities £ £ £ £ Brought forward , .. .. .. .. 5,419,450 Brought forward.. .. .. ■■ 3,494,440 Stores on hand— Collieries .. .. .. 465, 225 Sawmill .. .. .. 200 Spares for mechanical equipment.. 13,456 Stationery .. .. .. 1,449 480,330 Less provisionally written off .. .. 152 480,178 Coal stocks (bins, wharf, and afloat)— Collieries .. .. . ■ • • 22,915 Opencasts .. .. .. 2,112 Coal purchased .. .. • • 83 25,110 Stocks and stores on hand at depots .. 31,466 Less provisionally written off .. .. 5,639 25,827 Housing advances to workmen .. 89,335 Interest accrued and due .. 949 90,284 Less provisionally written off .. .. 121 90,163 Miscellaneous advances - .. .. 30,372 Interest accrued and due .. ■ . 189 30,561 Sundry debtors .. .. .. • • 1,063, 625 Less provisionally written off .. 27 1,063,598 Deposits paid on contracts .. • . • • 330 Cash in Receiver-General's Deposit Account . . .. 5,564 Cash in Public Account .. .. .. 88,737 Imprests outstanding .. .. .. 33,014 Cash in Loans Redemption Account . . • ■ 81,928 £5,419,450 £5,419,450 State Coal Mines Office, Wellington, C.l. H. H. Gibson, Accountant. A. McLagan, Minister of Mines. I hereby certify that the attached Revenue and Profit and Loss Accounts of Collieries, Opencasts, and Depots and General Profit and Loss Account and Balance-sheet have been duly examined and compared with the relative books and documents submitted for audit, and correctly state the position as disclosed thereby.— J. P. Rutherford, Controller and Auditor-General.

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Statement of Property Accounts as at 31st March, 1949 Underground Mines

— Kamo. Wilton. McDonald. Mangapehi. Tatu. Denniston. Millerton. Stockton. Webb. Burke's Creek. Garvey Creek. Central. Pyramid. Development and Property Accounts .. Machinery, plant, &c. Buildings at mine Cottages at mine Plantations at mine Land £ 62,083 23,913 5,553 10,504 6^083 £ 31,440 50,664 8,217 22,057 £ 35,340 £ 45,250 31,194 16,289 80,587 £ 41,458 40,457 6,520 38,441 £ 239,200 51,693 24,621 907 ' '208 £ 45,956 18,316 13,710 540 ' 115 £ 100,859 85,873 31,474 7,183 ' 650 £ 1,250 14,136 3,482 99 £ 32,507 21,603 6,337 1,102 £ 17,967 7,925 1,776 12 £ 198 £ 1,287 108,136 112,378 35,340 173,320 126,876 316,629 78,637 226,039 18,967 61,549 27,680 198 1,287 Blackball. Dobson. Paparoa. Wallsend. Liverpool. Strongman. Birchwood. Morley. Mossbank. Star. Wairaki. Totals. Development and Property Accounts Machinery, plant, <ftc. Buildings at mine Cottages at mine Plantations at mine Land .. £ 4,879 35,641 4,806 5,555 £ 37,958 51,685 10,992 8,017 £ 17,142 18,028 7,437 5,063 £ 17,579 51,044 9,593 9,519 £ 35,517 50,841 3,539 16,019 19 £ 121,575 68,012 30,571 £ 2,666 14,712 2,689 1,340 £ 72,406 £ 9,198 9,789 1,208 1,122 £ 26,165 8,322 3,364 1,721 £ 9,324 23,352 5,577 11,734 £ 1,009,204 677,200 197,755 221,522 19 7,056 50,881 108,652 47,670 87,735 105,935 220,158 21,407 72,406 21,317 39,572 49,987 2,112,756 0 Opencast Mines Devlin's. Hillcrest Glen Afton. Kemp's. Kimihia. Waitewhena. Stockton. Wangaloa. Black Diamond. Ohai. McLeans. Totals. Purchase-price Development, preliminary expenses, &c. .. Plant Railway, sidings, <fcc. Buildings and accommodation £ 10,084 £ 560 £ 15 £ ljl75 '285 5,835 £ 3,695 6,865 1,697 14,180 14,121 £ 39,737 12,635 4,454 4,108 4,512 £ 4 j 407 3,249 16 j103 £ 10,199 3,962 4 j 465 £ ■ 12,717 12 j178 £ ' '45 1,405 771 £ 6 j 983 '216 137 £ 63,730 47,061 23,522 18,789 58,122 10,084 560 15 7,295 40,558 65,446 23,759 18,626 35,324 2,221 ' 7,336 211 ; 224

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Statement op Receipts and Payments poe the Year Ended 31st March, 1949 £ £ £ £ Cash in Public Account, Purchase of shares—--Ist April, 1948 .. 217,564 Coal Products, Ltd. .. 33 Imprests outstanding as at Star Coal Co., Ltd. Ist April, 1948 .. 5,706 (balance) .. .. 15,957 223,270 Taupiri Coal Mines, Ltd. 807,637 Proceeds sale of coal, &c. Westport Coal Co., Ltd. 8,153 (including subsidy) .. 3,628,073 831,780 Recoveries, refunds, &c... 74,526 Purchase of— Royalties .. .. 7,940 Devlin's Opencast Interest on investments . . 3,568 property .. .. 10,084 Housing loan repayments 12,368 Morley property .. 40,000 Other loan repayments ... 10,065 Pyramid Mine .. 7,750 » 3,736,540 57,834 Realization New Zealand Expenditure oninscribed stock. .. .. 276,225 Buildings .. .. 25,917 Capital raised .. .. .. 1,500,000 Cottages .. .. 29,047 Land .. .. 844 Plant .. .. 268,939 324,747 Mines development .. 67,290 Boring and prospecting . . 1,104 Opencast coal - mining : development and working expenses .. 475,379 Audit fees .. .. 484 Briquetting .. .. 1»249 Bus and rail fares . . 37,728 Cartage .. .. 16,569 Coal-miners' Relief Fund 5,824 Compensation .. .. 40,109 Electric power .. 43,458 Fire insurance . . .. 2,884 General expenses .. 11,434 «. Haulage— New Zealand Railway 173,320 Private railway-line .. 40,194 Marine freight (1947-48) 27,133 Postages .. .. 4,494 Printing and stationery .. 2,460 Public Service Superannuation Fund .. 2,458 Rates .. .. 8,233

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Rent .. .. 1,637 Repairs and maintenance 103,314 Rescue station levy .. 8,636 Road maintenance .. 1,109 Royalty .. .. 21,878 Salaries .. .. 91,609 Stores .. .. 471,336 Travelling-expenses .. 1,976 Wages .. .. 1,605,985 Wharfage and special rate (1947-48) .. .. 3,220 Working-expenses (Blackball Sawmill) .. 5,794 3,278,208 Depots (includes marine freights and wharfage)— Auckland .. .. 251, 553 Wanganui .. .. 9,495 Wellington .. .. 360,484 Christehurch .. 38,857 Bunkering .. 11,060 Timaru .. .. 8,428 Dunedin .. .. 9,866 Coal purchased .. 40,791 730,534 Housing loans .. .. 18,662 Other loans .. .. 14,276 Repayment of loan capital:— Realization of inscribed stock .. .. 276,225 Sinking Fund instalment 81,928 391,091 Cash in Public Account, 31st March, 1949 .. 88,737 Imprests outstanding, 31st March, 1949— State coal-mines .. 3,880 High Commissioner .. 29,134 121,751 £5,736,035 £5,736,035

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Name of Works. Total Capital Expenditure. Total Amount of Depreciation Written Off. Assets as per Balancesheet, 31st March, 1949. Net Profits. Net Losses. Liabilities as per Balancesheet, 31st March, 1949. UNDERGROUND MINES Kamo Less sales, transfers, &c. .. £ 113,513 17 £ £ £ £ . £ 113,496 5,360 108,136 8,785 Wilton Less sales, transfers, &c. 160,858 8,371 152,487 40,109 112,378 34,358 McDonald Less sales, transfers, &c. .. 93,595 1,281 92,314 56,974 35,340 5,301 Mangapehi Less sales, transfers, &c. .. 222,945 7,062 215,883 42,563 173,320 3,286 Tatu Less sales, transfers, &e. .. 183,946 17,724 166,222 39,346 126,876 29,869 •• Denniston Less sales, transfers, &c. .. 329,477 1,996 327,481 10,852 316,629 •• Millerton Less sales, transfers, &c. .. 81,835 81,835 3,198 78,637 20,116 •• Stockton .. Less sales, transfers, &c. .. 276,608 10,428 266,180 40,221 225,959 •• 1,232 Webb Less sales, transfers, &c. .. 25,949 2,152 23,797 4,830 18,967 5,015 •• Burke's Creek Less sales, transfers, &c. .. 86,716 13,754 72,962 11,413 61,549 •• 2,701 •• Garvey Creek Less sales, transfers, &c. .. 28,814 50 28,764 1,084 27,680 •• 10,995 Central 198 .. 198 . ,

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Name of Works. Total Capital Expenditure. Total Amount of Depreciation Written Off. Assets as per Balancesheet, 31st March, 1949. Net Profits. Net Losses. Liabilities as per Balancesheet, 31st March, 1949. UNDERGROUND MINES— continued Pyramid £ 1,287 £ £ 1,287 £ £ £ Shares Taupiri Coal Mines, Limited Blackball Less sales, transfers, &c. .. 807,241 807,241 84,755 10,466 74,289 23,410 50,879 62,945 Dobson Less sales, transfers, &c. .. 147,578 11,869 135,709 27,057 108,652 34,654 Paparoa Less sales, transfers, &c. .. 53,437 113 53,324 5,654 47,670 Wallsend Less sales, transfers, &e. .. 135,484 4,360 131,124 43,427 87,697 29,507 Liverpool * .. Less sales, transfers, &c. .. 457,687 30,435 427,252 321,393 105,859 30,987 Strongman Less sales, transfers, &c. .. 346,892 52,072 294,820 74,662 220,158 56,952 Birchwood Less sales, transfers, &c. .. ' 24,564 ' 590 . 23,974 2,567 21,407 18,388 Morley Less sales, transfers, &c. .. 72,406 72,406 72,406 •• Mossbank.. Less sales, transfers, &c. .. 48,111 19,381 28,730 7,413 21,317 2,068 Star 4 . Less sales, transfers, &c. .. 62,533 19,092 43,441 3,869 39,572 10,185 •• •• Wairaki Less sales, transfers, &c. .. 64,308 3,999 60,309 10,491 49,818 34,920 ••

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Total Capital Expenditure. Total Assets as per Liabilities Name of Works. Amount of Depreciation Written Off. Balancesheet, 31st March, 1949. Net Profits. Net Losses. as per Balancesheet, 31st March, 1949s. OPENCAST MINES Devlin's Glen Afton Hillcrest Kemp's Kimihia Waitewhena Stockton Wangaloa Black Diamond Ohai McLean's £ 10,084 14,513 560 53,336 54,098 77,969 26,746 30,088 37,679 21,487 8,351 £ 14\498 46|041 13,540 12,523 2,987 11,462 2,355 19,266 i ;oi5 £ 10,084 15 560 7,295 40,558 65,446 23,759 18,626 35,324 2,221 7,336 £ 76,037 41,053 10,352 36,284 1,273 £ 100*827 28,943 £ DEPOTS Auckland Less sales, transfers, &c. 218 218 218 39,095 •• Wanganui Less sales, transfers, &c. .. 7,563 413 7,150 3,647 3,503 1,182 •- Wellington Less sales, transfers, &c. .. 28,216 1,832 26,384 18,650 7,734 94,333 •- Christchurch Less sales, transfers, See. .. 33,696 1,291 32,405 17,141 15,264 42,568 •- Timaru Less sales, transfers, &c. 3,347 3,347 200 3,147 1,473 •- Dunedin .. Less sales, transfers, &c. .. 5,981 5,981 448 5,533 366 MISCELLANEOUS Briquetting; Preliminary expenses Prospecting on State coal reserve Less transfers, sales, &c. .. 1,986 1,986 59,489 40,092 19,397 916 18,481 Plant, buildings, &c., on hire Less transfers, sales, &c. 277,885 13,558 264,327 46,195 218,132 13,985 •- Seddonville Colliery Less transfers, sales, &c. .. 38,243 549 37,694 37,694 36,528

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Name of Works. Total Capital Expenditure. Total Amount of Depreciation Written Off. Assets as per Balancesheet, 31st March, 1949. Net Profits. Net Losses. 1 Liabilities as per Balancesheet, 31st March, 1949. MISCELLANEOUS—continued Blackball Sawmill Head Office furniture, &c. .. Purchase of land Royalties from 1st April, 1928 Taxation Interest on investments £ 9,472 3,249 3,104 £ 815 £ 8,657 3,249 3,104 £ 24*680 £ 432 5i,929 £ COMPLETED WORKS Point Elizabeth Colliery Less sales and loss by fire.. 98,210 2,291 95,919 95,919 147,583 -James Colliery Less sales, transfers, &c. .. 74,495 6,250 68,245 68,245 2,970 Dunedin Depot Less sales of plant 2,023 641 1,382 1,382 4,248 Briquette Works Less sales of plant 16,135 2,066 14,069 14,069 22,661 •Charming Creek : Prospecting 5,957 5,957 5,545 Hulks Property Less sales 4,034 1,949 . 2,085 2,085 1,787 Beehive Opencast ■Office furniture Less sales 190 17 413 Discounts 'Cash lost (highway robbery).. "Transfer to Accident Insurance Reserve Refund, Mines Department .. Runanga water-supply .Stores sales Grand total ' Less losses, sales, transfers 173 4,91£)j 141 286,161 173 13 463 173 89 2,960 5,000 5,000 4,632,980 1,213,116 3,419,864 'Total profit and loss Balance : Profit over losses .. 812,710 619,359 193,351 812,710 812,710 Capital expenditure brought forward Investments on hand, less provisionally written off 3,419,864 74,576 531,115 •• ••

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Name of Works. Total Capital Expenditure. Total Amount of Depreciation Written Off. Assets as per Balancesheet, 31st March, 1949. Net Profits. Net Losses. Liabilities as per Balancesheet, 31st March, 1949. COMPLETED WORKS—eld. Sinking Fund investment Sundry debtors Cash in Public Account Cash in Receiver-General's Deposit Account Housing advances to workmen and accrued interest Miscellaneous advances Deposits paid on contracts .. Loan Account Bad Debts Reserve Sinking Fund General Reserve Deposits held on contracts .. Accident Insurance Reserve Restoration Opencast Areas Reserve Sundry creditors £ £ £ 81,928 1,063,598 121,751 5,564 90,163 30,561 330 £ 8i,928 111,423 £ £ 4,622,918 1,730 81,928 111,423 5,664 169,354 4,132 422,301 5,419,450 193,351 5,419,450