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Lyre Bird mine sale triggers Haviland bankruptcy shock
In HarGl en the Lyre Bird mine passed to original owners after mortgagee Bartlett won a buyers bid of 130 pounds amidst a drama of Gaffer's lease board intrigue. Arthur Haviland’s collapse follows heavy mining speculation and lawsuits, with Privy Council affidavits shaping the case as Watty and Muriel's circle watches.
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Gaffer
Arthur Haviland
Harglen
Bartlett
Privy Council
Mines Department
Watty
Haviland
James Gaffer
Millie
Barbrook
Maurice
O' Riley
Galton
Mr. Bartlett
Tam
Muriel
Belle
Mrs. Mayhew
Mr. Gordon