The Rush that Never Ended: A History of Australian MiningMaps on lining papers Includes index Bibliography: p 344-357. |
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Page 155
... ground . The foundations of buildings above the lode cracked as the ground subsided . The wise practice of filling the abandoned under- ground chambers with rock sent down from the surface was rarely followed . The Proprietary mine was ...
... ground . The foundations of buildings above the lode cracked as the ground subsided . The wise practice of filling the abandoned under- ground chambers with rock sent down from the surface was rarely followed . The Proprietary mine was ...
Page 156
... ground fell in the stope and bellowed a tremendous concussion of air along the narrow drive , lifting them ' off their feet like mere feathers ' and smashing them to pieces . The Broken Hill lode was widest at the south end and there ...
... ground fell in the stope and bellowed a tremendous concussion of air along the narrow drive , lifting them ' off their feet like mere feathers ' and smashing them to pieces . The Broken Hill lode was widest at the south end and there ...
Page 238
... ground seemed to inflate the shares . While the company's freehold land was safe , the claims on the sidelines were held under mining law , and that law could be challenged . The company had envisaged the danger , and on the advice of a ...
... ground seemed to inflate the shares . While the company's freehold land was safe , the claims on the sidelines were held under mining law , and that law could be challenged . The company had envisaged the danger , and on the advice of a ...
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The Rush That Never Ended: A History of Australian Mining. -- Geoffrey Blainey No preview available - 2021 |
The Rush That Never Ended: A History of Australian Mining Geoffrey Blainey No preview available - 2021 |
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