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The mean of several analyses taken at different depths of 

 the main seam struck in No. 2 bore is: 



Water at 212deg. F. Vol. Hydrocarbons. Fixed Carbon. Ash 

 17.45 26.99 41.48 14.12 



At Kuntha Hill, 110 miles north of Hergott, three seams 

 have been proved, 2ft. Bin., 2ft., and 5in. thick. Analysis of 

 this coal 1 gave : 



AA T ater. Volatile matter. Fixed Carbon, Ash. 



11.68 36.63 42.70 8.99 



At Pidinga there is a 30ft. seam of lignite, but the quality 

 is not good enough for use as fuel. 



