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Page 138
... furnaces in the large three - storied building which holds the present furnace . The new furnaces were rectangular , cast - iron columns , 17 ′ 6 ′′ high and 3 ′ 6 ′′ wide , and each furnace was crowned by high iron stacks , and ...
... furnaces in the large three - storied building which holds the present furnace . The new furnaces were rectangular , cast - iron columns , 17 ′ 6 ′′ high and 3 ′ 6 ′′ wide , and each furnace was crowned by high iron stacks , and ...
Page 150
... furnaces . Believing that Trent's decision to enlarge the furnaces on the pattern of those used by Dr Carpenter at Deadwood , U.S.A. , was the cause of the trouble , he re - erected smaller furnaces with larger fuel grates and safer ...
... furnaces . Believing that Trent's decision to enlarge the furnaces on the pattern of those used by Dr Carpenter at Deadwood , U.S.A. , was the cause of the trouble , he re - erected smaller furnaces with larger fuel grates and safer ...
Page 151
... furnaces at Dry Creek , near Adelaide , and sailed for England before they were lit. Again the mists closed on Crotty as the small blast furnaces were assembled on the northern edge of the plateau . The first furnace was lit on 2 ...
... furnaces at Dry Creek , near Adelaide , and sailed for England before they were lit. Again the mists closed on Crotty as the small blast furnaces were assembled on the northern edge of the plateau . The first furnace was lit on 2 ...
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A Silver Lining | 6 |
gorge 1896 | 39 |
Miners gathered at the mouth of the bonanza tunnel | 74 |
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