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1870 | 1870 “The Machine Tunnelling Company (Limited) was formed in April, 1870, as a pioneer organisation, to prove the system and perfect the machinery of the Patent Diamond Rock Borer.” <Ref> Railway News - 14 Dec 1872 – Prospectus for the Diamond Rock-Boring Company Limited</Ref> | ||
1870 Demonstrated rapid rock boring on the property of the [[Croesor United Slate Co]] | 1870 Demonstrated rapid rock boring on the property of the [[Croesor United Slate Co]], using [[Frederick Beaumont|Beaumont]] and [[Charles James Appleby|Appleby]]'s diamond boring apparatus.<Ref> London Evening Standard - 12 Sep 1870 </Ref> | ||
1872 A public company, the [[Diamond Rock Boring Co]] was formed to acquire the business of the [[Machine Tunnelling Co]], <ref>The Times, Dec 07, 1872</ref> | 1872 A public company, the [[Diamond Rock Boring Co]] was formed to acquire the business of the [[Machine Tunnelling Co]], <ref>The Times, Dec 07, 1872</ref> | ||
Latest revision as of 12:23, 27 February 2025
1870 “The Machine Tunnelling Company (Limited) was formed in April, 1870, as a pioneer organisation, to prove the system and perfect the machinery of the Patent Diamond Rock Borer.” [1]
1870 Demonstrated rapid rock boring on the property of the Croesor United Slate Co, using Beaumont and Appleby's diamond boring apparatus.[2]
1872 A public company, the Diamond Rock Boring Co was formed to acquire the business of the Machine Tunnelling Co, [3]
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