Mines Ventilation Bonus Board

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Establishment and Function

The Mines Ventilation Bonus Board was established in 1899 and empowered to deal with applications received for a bonus of 1000 pounds sterling offered by the Government for the best method of ventilation for mines. The Board, consisting of a Chairman and six other members, presented its third and final report on 8 February 1900. The reports detailed inspections of numerous working mines which had presented their form of ventilation as being worthy of winning the bonus.

Location of Records

The Board's reports have been transferred to the Public Record Office.