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The Case of Edward Ridley Pioneer Prospector
The article profiles Edward Ridley, renowned pioneer prospector in lead and copper in the Northampton district. It details his discoveries the Yomgamooka Was exegola Wheel of Fortum and other mines, their peak production, closures due to copper price slumps, and Ridley’s ongoing search for support including a proposed government pension. It notes potential reopening with modern methods and cheap freight, and highlights Ridley’s long career and his ailing, aged wife seeking aid.
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Edward Ridley
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Minister For Mines
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