RETURN of MACHINES to 31st March, 1878.

Great improvement has been made in the roads generally by the Borough, and especially by the county; in some parts new roads have been opened, to the great benefit of the miners. H. Goldsmith, Mining Inspector.

MARLBOROUGH GOLD FIELD. No. 4. Mr. Warden Whiteuorn to the Under Secretary for Gold Fields. Sic — Havelock, Ist April, 1878. I have the honor of enclosing my annual report of the Marlborough Gold Fields, and returns of the various matters required in connection therewith. I have, &c, W. Whitehoen, The Under Secretary for Gold Fields, Wellington. Warden.

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