A 'gusher' of water tapped in boring for oil at Kotuku.1903.

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DescriptionA 'gusher' of water tapped in boring for oil at Kotuku, Westland, N.Z. The gusher shown in the picture is proceeding from a bore put down at Kotuku, near Lake Brunner. Good prospects and oil in small quantities had been obtained in the adjacent properties, and the bore in question was sunk to a depth of 435 feet, when a gush of water prevented further operations. The water is extremely salty, and plays to a height varying from 70 to 100 feet, forming a wonderfully pretty effect.

Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections AWNS-19031119-13-04PhotographerAuckland Weekly News; Winkelmann, Henry, 1860-1931Date of Photo1903-11-19Map^[1]External LinkAuckland LibraryContributorHeather Newby

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Location (city or town)KotukuOrganisation (eg business)Oil bore , KotukuEventA 'gusher' of water tapped in boring for oil at Kotuku.

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Date Created5th August 2024CommentsNoeline Pinn
I think that the one shown in the photo is the one that was in the area we called The Gusher which from memory was further back. I could be wrong.
4h4 hours ago

Greg Hine
That would explain the old oil pump in the paddock next to one of our work paddocks on Blair’s road heading towards Kotuku settlement

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A 'gusher' of water tapped in boring for oil at Kotuku.1903.