Document, Report on Cause of Gas or foul air innundating mines during periods of low atmospheric pressure

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.

Physical description

Hand written report on Cause of Gas or foul air innundating mines during periods of low atmospheric pressure.

Inscriptions & markings

Royal commission stamp to right hand corner dated 22 Jun 1903

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