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Progress At Five Bores

THE progress of the oil-boring opera tions in Papua, during August, is thus reported by the Australian Petroleum Co. Pty., Ltd.:— Hohoro: The hole has deepened 131 feet from 2,192 feet to 2,323 feet. As previously reported, a core taken in the last 16 feet drilled revealed a low oil con tent, Resumption of drilling awaits the arrival of barytes.

Upoia:: The depth remains at 2,662 feet. Pressure drilling equipment re cently received from overseas is being installed.

Oroi: The hole has been deepened 1,947 feet, from 2,096 feet to 4,043 feet.

Malalaua; Road formation has been completed, the rig site levelled and foundations commenced. Construction of staff quarters and industrial buildings is in progress.

Wana: Area development has been in progress in preparation for receiving the drilling outfit.