The Rush that Never Ended: A History of Australian MiningMaps on lining papers Includes index Bibliography: p 344-357. |
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... bought the freehold and the mineral rights of all the ground they wanted for £ 2 an acre . Many Silverton companies had been optimistic and had bought the freehold , but the owners of the largest mine of all missed their chance . In ...
... bought the freehold and the mineral rights of all the ground they wanted for £ 2 an acre . Many Silverton companies had been optimistic and had bought the freehold , but the owners of the largest mine of all missed their chance . In ...
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... bought , and on one famous night he played a game of euchre with a visitor to determine whether he would sell a one - fourteenth interest for £ 120 or £ 200 ; the visitor won and paid £ 120 for a share certificate that was soon to be ...
... bought , and on one famous night he played a game of euchre with a visitor to determine whether he would sell a one - fourteenth interest for £ 120 or £ 200 ; the visitor won and paid £ 120 for a share certificate that was soon to be ...
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... bought a mine in Nicaragua on Herbert Hoover's advice , Hannan's Pty Ltd bought a tin mine in Cornwall , and Associated Northern Blocks turned to Mexico . Great Boulder explored the old Magdala - cum - Moonlight at Stawell in Victoria ...
... bought a mine in Nicaragua on Herbert Hoover's advice , Hannan's Pty Ltd bought a tin mine in Cornwall , and Associated Northern Blocks turned to Mexico . Great Boulder explored the old Magdala - cum - Moonlight at Stawell in Victoria ...
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The Rush That Never Ended: A History of Australian Mining. -- Geoffrey Blainey No preview available - 2021 |
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