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Estate coal field prospectus shows vast output and profits
The estate near Neath and Briton Ferry in Glamorganshire covers about 1812 acres with coal and iron ore, plus an adjoining 700 acre Nant-y-Bat lease. Reports claim inexhaustible supplies and potential annual coal output of 860,000 tons with high returns, aided by a new railway link and extensive underground works. Shares offered with dividend benchmarks and coal-access privileges for holders.
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Thomas Parkyns
Brewster
W. A. Richards
Messrs. Richards
the Darran
Neath
Fford
Raglan
Michaelston-Super- Afon
Glamorganshire
Briton Ferry
Swansea
Nant-y-Bat
Nant-y-Bar
Richardson
Great Western Coal Company
Industrial Coal Company
Swansea Bituminous Coal Company
Monkland Coal Company
Sheepbridge Coal and Iron Company
Silkstone Fall Company
Benhar Company
Staveley Company
David Peacock
Messia
Christie
Leith
Veacon
Solicitors
National Bank of Scotland
Company
Messrs. Stewart and Lambe
Moorgate-street
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