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The Balmain Coal Mine Chapter 4 Excerpt
A historical excerpt discusses coal under Sydney harbour, quoting Father Curran and discussing geology. It describes Permian times, boggy Moruya regions, sediment buildup, and the slow formation of coal seams across vast tracts, with reflections on time scales and the sea’s role.
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Father Curran Fa
Tam
Sydney Harbour
Father Curran
Joe Witeimber
Mina
Maat Leni
England
Dnieper
North Carolina
Great Damal Swamp
Jonssingault
Hurley
Balmain
Sydney
Dross
Stott