Historical information

In 1905 Richard Squire was manager of the West Berry Consols at Allendale, and developed an improved system of mine ventilation, which was supported in "The Age."[4] He was successful in combating and remedying the gas and ventilation troubles of the Deep Mines of Creswick and Allendale Districts after all had failed.[5]

Physical description

Small pink piece of paper that is a receipt from Shire of Cohuna for hiring of a hall for a meeting with amount recevied from R.T. Squire