CALEDONIAN SHAFT.
The water has, during the last day or two risen very rapidly, and?s now 12 feet above the No. 4 level. It was supposed that these workings would take some time to fill, but they have been submerged in a most unaccountably rapid manner. I am informed that the rods of the pump will require Co be looked to speedily, or the rise of the water and gas will render the'r adjustment, should the pumps start again, a matter of great difficulty.
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Thames Star, Volume X, Issue 3159, 3 April 1879, Page 2
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84CALEDONIAN SHAFT. Thames Star, Volume X, Issue 3159, 3 April 1879, Page 2
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