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Article : 24 wordsThe Greta Coal mine, plant, property, lease, and goodwill were offered for rale by auction to-day. The bidding started at £7,000, and went tip to £9,000, when ...
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The Inquirer and Commercial News (Perth, WA : 1855 - 1901), Fri 12 Aug 1898, Page 5
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