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abe samples, though not nearly to such an extent as the following one :— 
(No. 3).—Mrranpa Coat, 
(Found on Mr. vee? land, at the Miranda). 
Analysis— 
Volatile and organic matter a ae 83-60 
Fixed carbon vis “Hf ee a 44-00 
Ash as we ae a Eas 2°80 
Bafphur es eae cH pe an “40 
Water af ae oe fis tes 19°20 
100-00 
From the large proportion of water in this sample it would not prove a 
very good steaming coal, but still, it could be used for a great many 
purposes, and, as it can be got out very cheaply it could be sold at a some- 
what smaller price than the others. I believe that a small quantity of this 
coal has already found its way into the market. 
The last coal, to which I will call your attention, is found on Mr. 
Walton’s farm (near Whangarei), and of which, the following is the 
analysis :— 7 
(No. 4).—Watton’s Coat. 
Volatile and organic matter... a nel 46°40 
Fixed carbon... a es ae a 38°40 
Ash ae a bs 6:00 
Sulphur tase ctimated) oe nie res — 
Water ... ae sis van ve 9°00 
100-00 
This I have no doubt would prove a very fair coal for steaming purposes, 
though not quite suited for household use, as from the large percentage of 
volatile or tarry matter, it would be what is termed a smoky coal. 
In conclusion I would remark that a better coal than that from 
Whareori could not be desired. It can be used for every purpose for which 
a coal is used, excepting the manufacture of gas, and I hope, before long, 
to see the Whareori coal as well known as that from the Bay of Islands. 
