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23rd June, 1900. Caediff fire shows to extend along the outcrops southward from Bridge. Hector outcrops are burning very fierce, 25th June, 1900. The works at mine entrance are being steadily pushed forward. There is no change to report on outcrop fire. 26th June, 1900. Owing to heavy rainfall last night, we have a full water-supply, and are able to cope with fire over Bridge approach more successful. Other works are well forward.

27th June, 1900. Pipe-line water-supply being full, the fire over Bridge approach is well under subjection. We expect to start fan about Saturday.

28th June, 1900. Weather to-day is very unfavourable for pushing forward outside work. The fire over Bridge approach is very well under, owing to full water-supply. Hector outcrop fires continue to burn strong. 29th June, 1900. Getting well on with fan-erection. Expect all work finished to-morrow ready to open mine Monday morning. There is no change to report on outcrop fire.

30th June, 1900. All work in connection with reopening mine will be completed to-night. Pour hands were suspended last night. Mr. Hayes and Dixon will be with me on Monday morning. Approximate Gost of Paper.— Preparation not given; printing (2,200 copies), £9 12s.

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