The Magazine of History: With Notes and Queries. Extra numbers, Issue 181, Volume 46 - Issue 188, Volume 47W. Abbatt., 1933 |
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Page 153
... rock . " In very many places this bed rock assumes upon its surface the form of basins deep beneath the great earth ridges , and these basins are frequently found to be exceedingly rich in their golden deposits . To reach the bed rock ...
... rock . " In very many places this bed rock assumes upon its surface the form of basins deep beneath the great earth ridges , and these basins are frequently found to be exceedingly rich in their golden deposits . To reach the bed rock ...
Page 160
... rock , upon an inclined table or " hopper " at B , on which a small stream of water is conveyed through a pipe from above , and by which the quartz is washed down the hopper to a solid cast - iron bed - plate at H , and beneath the ...
... rock , upon an inclined table or " hopper " at B , on which a small stream of water is conveyed through a pipe from above , and by which the quartz is washed down the hopper to a solid cast - iron bed - plate at H , and beneath the ...
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... rock , or bottom of the claim , where it lies coiled about on the rock and dirt like a huge serpent . As the upper end of the hose is much larger than the lower end , the water running in , keeps it full to the very top ; and the weight ...
... rock , or bottom of the claim , where it lies coiled about on the rock and dirt like a huge serpent . As the upper end of the hose is much larger than the lower end , the water running in , keeps it full to the very top ; and the weight ...
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