For other previously used measures and coinage, see http://www.btinternet.com/~johnandsandy.colby/measures/
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John
> from: John Shoebridge <[log in to unmask]>
> date: Wed, 28 Aug 2002 00:01:14
> to: [log in to unmask]
> subject: Re: (no subject)
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> Hi Group
>
> fireclay:- generally any clay deposit (often an in-seam band) from which
> bricks can be made.
> undeground roadways:- in Australia up to five miles.
> fathom:- six feet
>
> Regards
> John
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Mary Reynolds <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2002 3:38 AM
> Subject: (no subject)
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>
> > could somebody tell me what fireclay is ? and how far from the pithead do
> > underground roads reach---average?how many feet is a fathom? thanks.
> >
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