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In June a Dunedin syndicate was granted an area exceeding 200 acres near the Manorburn Creek as a ground-sluicing claim. This syndicate will require its water-supply from the Alexandra Race. As yet no work has been done upon this claim. From the way the upper section is constructed, three miles and a half of its length has to be constantly watched, as its outer side is dry-stone built and constantly leaking. This part, through its faulty construction, will be a continuous source of trouble through breaks, especially if required to be filled to its entire carrying-capacity. I have, &c, R. Murray, Manager.

ANNEXURE E.

MINING STATISTICS. Statement showing the Whole of the Quartz-crushing Machines and Appliances for treating Auriferous and Argentiferous Ores in the Hauraki Mining District for the Year ended the 31st December, 1908.

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