SAFETY IN MINES.
QUESTION" OF CENTRE PROPS. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) WELLINGTON, this day. A deputation waited on the Hon. G. J. Anderson to urge the abolition of centre props in the State coal mines, which the men consider dangerous. The Minister quoted expert opinion, which was ill favour of centre props. His instructions to inspectors and managers were that the safety of the men should be the first consideration. The matter would be further considered and he would then give a reply. His idea was to set up a committee to inquire into the matter.
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Auckland Star, Volume LVI, Issue 218, 15 September 1925, Page 6
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