Historical information

The Ballarat School of Mines taught Engine Driving.

Physical description

Handwritten letter on the Melbourne Office of Mines letterhead. The letter was written by George Spence, Secretary for the Board of Examiners for Engine Drivers to the Ballarat School of Mines.

Inscriptions & markings

Handrwritten
"5/1/1898
Dear Sir, I am directed to ask that you will be good enough to grant the Board of Examiners for Engine Drivers the use of a room at the School of Mines for examination purposes on 7th inst and following days.
Faithfully yours
George Spence
R.R.

The Director
S. of M.
Ballaarat"

Handwritten and circled in black ink then crossed out "1601"
Handwritten and circled in red ink "13"