ANALYSES OF WELL, SPRING, MINERAL AND ARTESIAN WATERS, 9] 
silica, alumina, etc. On heating, the water gave off a strong 
aromatic odour, somewhat resembling the essential oils yielded 
from the Eucalypti, also a foul smell on opening the bottle. On 
tasting the water it was strongly saline, and on ignition the residue 
strongly darkened, thereby showing the presence of a considerable 
amount of organic matter. The small amount of water sent pre- 
cluded a more detailed analysis being made, but sufficient has 
been shown that the water is totally unfit for stock purposes or 
for irrigation. id 
(26.) Rylstone. 
Grains per Gallon. In 1000 parts. 
Soluble saline matter ... so 652-40 9-3201 
Insoluble mineral matter ate 30°24 say “4320 
Total solid matter 682-64 9-7521 
Sulphuric Anhydride (SO,) .... 310°807 4-440] 
Chlorine 95-200 1-3600 
Remarks.—The soluble saline matter was found to consist 
largely of magnesia, soda, potash, lime, etc., combined with 
sulphuric acid and chlorine. The insoluble, of carbonates of lime 
and magnesia, alumina, silica, etc. The water had a peculiar 
harsh taste due to Epsom’s salts in solution, and should possess 
medicinal properties. The quantity of water received was small, 
and precluded a more detailed analysis of the total solids being 
made. A larger sample of this water was asked for, but up to 
date has not yet been received. 
(27). Curlewis.—W ater from a well one hundred and ten feet deep, 
containing fifty feet of water. | 
Grains per Gallon. In 1000 Parts. 
Soluble saline matter ... 
849-60 SOUPS} 
Insoluble mineral matter ao 79:20 Bye 
Total solids .. 928°80 © 13-2667 
Chlorine 530-720 75818 
