Miller's Flat is a mining and farming settlement in the County of Tuapeka, and is situated on the banks of the Molyneux River. It is twentyeight miles north-west from Lawrence—with which it is connected by a daily coach service—and eighty-eight miles from Dunedin. The Mount Benger range rises on the western side, and the settlement, which is situated on both sides of the Molyneux River, is connected by a large traffic bridge. Dredging is an important industry at Miller's Flat, and some of the largest dredges on the Molyneux are working in the neighbourhood. The township has a school, post, telegraph, Money Order, and savings bank offices, and a Roman Catholic church. Other religious denominations hold their services in the school. There are also stores and two Hotels.

Miller's Flat Post And Telephone Office , which was opened in a building adjoining Mr. Laffey's hotel, is now conducted in a wooden building fronting the main street. It consists of a public lobby, postal and telephone room, and private residence. Mrs. W. Duffy is postmistress.

Malcolm, William , General Blacksmith and Horseshoer, Main Road, Miller's Flat. This business was established in 1890, and the premises, which are erected on a residence area, consist of a wooden smithy with two forges, and various engineering machinery, including a vertical borer. The residence adjoins the shop. Mr. Malcolm was born in Kinross-shire, Scotland, in 1859, and came to Port Chalmers by the ship “City of Dunedin,” in 1875. He learned his trade in Dunedin, and subsequently worked for about seven years in that city, and for four years at the Taieri. After five years at Ettrick, he came to Miller's Flat, and established his present business. Mr. Malcolm was a member of the Moa Flat school committee, and also of the Domain Board. He was married, in 1885, to a daughter of Mr. A. Weir, of Mosgiel, and has three sons and two daughters.

Island Block Gold Mining Co.'s Works.

The Last Trip Of The Miller's Flat Punt.

John, Ezekiel , General Storekeeper, Miller's Flat. This business was established in 1891 by Messrs Ridd Bros., and has been conducted by Mr. Johns since August, 1892. The premises are erected on leasehold land, and consist of a wooden store and dwelling, with office. Mr. Johns was born in Victoria in 1869. He arrived in New Zealand with his parents in 1877, and was educated in the Colony, and brought up to the trade of a carpenter. He afterwards entered mercantile life, and settled at Miller's Flat in 1892. Mr. Johns was married in July of that year to a daughter of the late Mr. J. Cousins, of Blue Spur, and has two daughters and one son.

Pringle, Francis , Farmer and Miner, Miller's Flat. Mr. Pringle was born in 1869, at Miller's Flat, where he was educated and brought up to farming and mining pursuits. Since 1890 he has been largely interested in mining. Mr. Pringle was married in October, 1896, to a daughter of Mr. J. Falconer, of Waitahuna, a retired miner, and has one daughter.

Mr. And Mrs F. Pringle.