From James Bolton and party, Waipori, applying for assistance to bring a water-race on to some ground they propose to work about four miles from Post-office Creek. They sunk to a depth of 26ft, but could go no further without a pump, and decided to cut in the race, as the only means of effectually testing the ground. Should it turn out payable, there would be room for a large number of miners along the line of the lead. — Considera tion deferred.
From Robt. J. Pitchers, Roxburgh, asking that a decision should be aiyived at as soon as possible by the Council with regard to his application for assistance for the working of Anderspn's Flat.— Consideration deferred.
From John Brook, Evans Flat, requesting to be furnished with particulars of a transfer of certain lands sent him by the Council. — On the motion of Cr Henry, the matter was left in the hands of the Chairman to deal with.
From Reid and Goodwin, miners, Tuapeka Mouth, stating that the bridge known as " Keenan's," on the Tuapeka River, had been partially carried away by the last two floods, the wreckage breaking their dam, causing damage to the extent of nearly £100. They requested the removal of the remaining por tion, which could be done by two men in one day. — The Chairman was requested to attend to the matter as early as possible.
