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The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 73

Analysis of the Te Aroha Hot Springs

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Analysis of the Te Aroha Hot Springs.

Analysis of the Te Aroha Hot Springs

TTe Aroha (Prov. Auckland), New Zealand, 350ft. above see level, 115 miles by rail (special railway carriages are provided for invalids) S.E from Auckland, and 36 miles by steamer or coach from Thames, a gold mining township on the Thames river, at the base of Mt. Te Aroha. The climate is equable, dry and salubrious. The scenery is exceedingly interesting. Post and Telegraph Office, Library and Reading Room, Domain (40 acres) with Pleasure Grounds and Tennis Court. There are a number of springs situated in the centre of the township, 18 in all, of which 15 are hot or tepid, also 6 bath-houses, all of which are most comfortably fitted up, and leave nothing to be desired as regards privacy or cleanliness; also a large building containing private single baths and a summer house with fountain, providing the mineral water for internal use. These baths are open from 0.30 a.m to 10 p.m. The waters, which are used both externally and internally, are, with the exception of the sulphur spring (No. 16) saline and feebly alkaline, and strongly charged with carbonic acid gas, which is constantly escaping from the springs in large quantities, rendering them effervescent and pleasant. These springs are very similar to those of Vichy (France), Ems (Germany), and Bilin (near Teplitz, Bohemia), and are stated to possess curate properties of a most extraordinary character.

The following Analysis of the various Springs has been made by Sir James Hector, Government Meterologist:—

Bath No. 1 (9ft 10in x ft) is very much used, and is set apart for females, the water is clear and colourless. Analysis (in grains per gallon): Bicarbonate of Soda 461.56, Chloride of Sodium 60.25, Chloride of Potassium 1.72, Sulphate of Soda 88.32, Carbonate of Lime 1077, Carbonate of Magnesia 6.86, Silica 7 56, Alumina and Iron Oxide traces—or a total of 585.99 grs. of mineral matters in one gallon. Temperature, 102. fah.

Bath No. 2,9ft x 7ft 3in (is famous for relieving persons suffering from rheumatism; a large building containing 2 bath, rooms, with waiting and dressing rooms attached. Analysis (in grains per gallon): Bicarbonate of Soda 426.29, Chloride of Sodium 60.45, Chloride of Potassium 1.90, Sulphate of So la 32.67, Carbonate of Lime 7.12, Carbonate of Magnesia 4.21, Silica 7.12, Alumina and Iron Oxide traces—or a total of 539.76 grs of mineral matters in one gallon. Temperature: 112. fah.

Bath No. 3 is a reservoir of hot, clear and colourless water, which supplies 8 private single baths in a building 200ft distant from it; this reservoir contains altogether about 15,000 gallons of water. Analysis (in grains per gallon): Bicarbonate of, Soda 429' 19, Chloride of Sodium 60.51, Sulphate of Soda 32.82, Carbonate of Lime 7 24, Carbonate of Magnesia 4.20, Silica 7.21, Alumina, Iron Oxide and Potas page break shim traces—or a total of 541.17 grs of mineral matters in one gallon Temperature: From 90. to 112. fah.

Bath No. 4 (11ft 9in, x 9ft 9in) is largely used, and has a building erected over the spring; the water is of a pale yellow colour. Analysis (in grains per gallon): Bicarbonate of Soda 246.49, Chloride of Sodium 34.24, Sulphate of Soda 19.16, Carbonate of Lime 4.62. Carbonate of Magnesia 2.14, Silica 5.17, also traces of Alumina, Iron Oxide and Potassium, or a total of 311.82 grs of mineral matters in one gallon. Temperature, 92. fah.

Bath No, 5 (11ft.x 9ft) is largely used, and has a building erected over the spring, the water of which is clear and colourless. Analysis (in grains per gallon): Bicarbonate of Soda 476.58, Chloride of Sodium 687 7, Sulphate of Soda 36.92, Carbonate of Lime 6.91, Carbonate of Magnesia 3.15, Silica 6.10, also traces of Alumina, Iron Oxide and Potassium,—total 398.43 grs of mineral matters in one gallon. Temperature 100. fah.

Bath No 6 (11ft 2in x9ft) is largely used, and has a good building erected over the spring, the water of which is clear and colourless. Analysis (in grains per gallon): Bicarbonate of Soda 499.75, Chloride of Sodium 66.23. Sulphate of Soda 35 14, Carbonate of Lime 7.12, Carbonate of Magnesia 2 99, Silica 7.14, also traces of Alumina, Iron Oxide and Potassium, total 618.37 grs of mineral matters in one gallon. Temperature: 104. fah.

Spring No. 7 is tepid and not much used. Analysis (in grains per gallon): Bicarbonate of Soda 444.20, Chloride of Sodium 67.13, Sulphate of Soda 34.04, Carbonate of Lime 7.46, Carbonate of Magnesia 4.34, Silica 7.01, also traces of Alumina, Iron Oxide and Potassium, total 564.18 grs of mineral matters in one gallon. Temperature: 86. f.

Spring No. 8 is known as the drinking fountain, the water, which is clear and colourless, is freely used by all those suffering from dyspepsia, &c., and affords great relief to many. The fountain is built over the spring, so that the water may be drawn from a tap. Analysis (in grains per gallon): Bicarbonate of Soda 451.97, Chloride of Sodium 66 14, Chloride of Potassium 1.96, Sulphate of Soda 32.91, Carbonate of Lime 7.47, Carbonate of Magnesia 4.21, Silica 8 60 also traces of Alumina and Iron Oxide, total 573.26 grs of mineral matters in one gallon. Temperature: 109. fah.

Spring No 9. Analysis (in grains per gallon): Bicarbonate of Soda 301.17, Chloride of Sodium 41.29, Sulphate of Soda 22.16, Carbonate of Lime 4.95, Carbonate of Magnesia 2.61, Silica 6.44, also traces of Alumina and Iron Oxide, total 378 61 grs of mineral matters i one gallon. Temperature: 112. fah.

Spring No 10. Analysis (in grains per gallon): Bicarbonate of Soda 27619, Chloride of Sodium 35.24, Sulphate of Soda 1919, Carbonate of Lime 4.67, Carbonate of Magnesia 2.31, Silica 6., also traces of Alumina and Iron Oxide, total 343.60 grs of mineral matter in one gallon. Temperature: 96. fah.

Spring No 11. Analysis is grains per gallon): Bicarbonate of Soda 261.44, Chloride of Sodium 34.69, Sulphate of Soda 2012, Carbonate of Lime 5.11, Carbonate of Magnesia 2.56, Silica 6.11, also traces of Alumina and Iron Oxide, total 330.03 grs. of mineral matter in one page break gallon. Temperature: 88. fah.

Spring No. 12. Analysis (in grains per gallon): Bicarbonate of Soda 300.97 Chloride of Sodium 41.66, Sulphate of Soda 22.96, Carbonate of Lime 512, Carbonate of Magnesia 2.99, Silica 7.11, also traces of Alumina and Iron Oxide, total 380.81 grs of mineral matters in one gallon. Temperature: 88. fah.

Spring No. 13, the water of which has a pale yellow colour, is run into No. 5 Bath. Analysis (in grains per gallon): Bicarbonate of Soda 301.64, Chloride of Sodium 40.65, Sulphate of Soda 21.86, Carbonate of Lime 6.11, Carbonate of Magnesia 3.13, Silica 6.86, also traces of Alumina and Iron Oxide, total 380.27 grs of mineral matters in one gallon. Temperature: 120. fah

Spring No 14, the water of which has a pale yellow colour, is run into the reservoir (No 3), Analysis (in grains per gallon): Bicarbonate of Soda 321.64, Chloride of Sodium 42.61, Sulphate of Soda 23 16, Carbonate of Lime 7.14, Carbonate of Magnesia 3.49, Silica 6.66 also traces of Alumina and Iron Oxide, total 404.70 grs of mineral matters in one gallon. Temperature: 122. fah.

Spring No 15, known as the "Onslow Spring," the water of which is clear and colourless, and largely used for drinking. Analysis, in grains per gallon: Bicarbonate of Soda 331.76. Chloride of Sodium 4311, Sulphate of Soda 22.16, Carbonate of Lime 6.91, Carbonate of Magnesia 3.61, Silica 7.05, also traces of Alumina and Iron Oxide, total 414.60 grs of mineral matters in one gallon. Temperature: 139. fah.

Spring No 16, known as the "Sulphur Spring," is a cold spring of an acidic and hepatic character. Sulphur is found in small quantities in the surrounding clay, and strong sulphuretted hydrogen gas is emitted. A building, 24ft x 16ft, containing 2 bath-rooms, has been erected over this spring, and is new known as No 7 Building. The spring is largely used, and is of great benefit in cases of cutaneous diseases. Analysis, in grains per gallon: Sulphate of Soda 1.82, Sulphate of Lime 0.61, Sulphate of Magnesia 0.36, Sulphate of Alumina and Iron Oxides 0.20, Silica 7.04, Hydrochloric Acid, free, 1.11, Sulphuric Acid 0.21, total 11.35 grs of mineral matters in one gallon

Spring No 17 is a cold spring. The water, which is used for bathing the eyes, is rather turbid, owing to the presence of precipitated sulphur. Analysis, in grains per gallon: Bicarbonate of Soda 9 36, Chloride of Sodium 2.71, Sulphate of Soda 3.92, Carbonate of Lime 0.64, Carbonate of Magnesia 0.27, Silica 4 21, total 21.11 grs of mineral matters in one gallon. Also 1.4 of Sulphuretted Hydrogen.

Spring No 18 is a cold soda water spring, clear and colourless. Analysis, in grains per gallon: Bicarbonate of Soda 131.72, Chloride of Sodium 16.12, Sulphate of Soda 8.16, Carbonate of Lime 1.97, Carbonate of Magnesia 1.101, Silica 13.14, also traces of Alumina and Iron Oxide, total 172.12 grs of mineral matters in one gallon.

Special Indications: Efficacious in Gouty and Rheumatic Affections, Chronic Dyspepsia, Disorders of the Urinary Organs, Cutaneous Diseases, Splenic and Hepatic Disorders, Diseases due to excess of Acidity, Neuralgia, Sciatica, etc.

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From Auckland to Te Aroha by rail and steamer

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Map showing routes from Auckland to Te Aroha