Questioned by Mr. Ellis Joseph as to possibilities in oil boring on the estate, the Chairman replied that up to the present time they had been unable to get a definite opinion on the subject. They had not been able to drill down deep enough. It was intended that they should continue—_ hand-drilling shortly, when a better opinion could be formed.
In answer to an another inquiry the Chairman explained that th drill referred to was not then avai! able on the estate.
The formal resolutions were then adopted.
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