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The Technology of Slate
Posted: 08/06/2011 18:26:24
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I realise I'm entering granny and eggs territory here but if anyone is interested there is a rather lengthy document on the above issued by the American Bureau of Mines in 1922. It can be found here.

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Posted: 09/06/2011 19:25:51
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Thanks for that Carnkie. At a quick perusal it looks very interesting and informative. Cheers. Thumbs Up IP: 78.150.210.226
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Posted: 10/06/2011 18:46:17
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Really interesting, thanks for posting that link. Thumbs Up IP: 81.153.235.56
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