staking rush

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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a movement of persons intending to stake claims for mining purposes.

Quotations

1953

There are possibilities of an additional poll in the Marion River area, where a staking rush is now under way.

1964

A miniature "staking rush" to the Pine Point area took place during the following winter. . . .