Historical information
Lecturer at the Ballarat School of Mines, Prof. Alfred Mica Smith, was highly involved with a report commissioned by the Venitilation of Mines Board in 1898.
Physical description
A handwritten letter on Victorian Department of Mines & Water Supply letterhead (red logo). The letter reads:
4th Nov. 1898
F.J. Martell Esq
Registrar School of Mines
Ballaarat
Dear Sir,
I am directed by the Ventilation of Mines Board to ask whether your Council will grant my Board the use of a room on Thursday the 17th instant in which to hold a meeting.
Faithfully Yours
James Milne
Secretary Venitlation Board
Inscriptions & markings
In a red circle "639"
At lower left "Replied to 5/11/98
