100 
Since the commencement of the examinations we have observed a marked desire on the part of 
engine-drivers to acquire a more perfect knowledge of the construction and working of machinery, and a 
large demand has, we have ascertained, set in throughout the various mining centres lor all publications 
treating of the subject. On our recent visit to Ballarat, we learnt that Mr. Reed, foreman of the Phoenix 
Locomotive Foundry, had established a night school for the education of engine-drivers, and he then had 35 
students under tuition. A sectional engine showing all the working parts in motion is provided lor their 
use, aud they are examined thereon, , 
During the year 1884 two cases of overwinding by engine-drivers were brought under our notice. In 
one case the driver was cautioned, and informed that, should a similar occurrence take place at any mine 
where he was ongine-driver, the matter would he strictly investigated, and, in the event of a decision adverse 
to him being arrived at, his former ollence would be considered in awarding the punishment. In the other 
case the driver admitted that he was to blamo fqr the accident, and, upon our recommendation, his certificate 
was suspended for three months, in accordance with the provisions of section 13 of Act No. 783. 
As regards future examinations, we are of opinion that meetings should be held in the principal 
raining centres at intervals of not less than six months. We think a good work has been commenced in 
establishing these examinations, and that a few years will show a marked improvement in the status of 
engine-drivers; and although we have had many candidates who taxed our patience to a considerable 
extent, wo have dealt with them as temperately as possible, and, on the whole, wo think that the system of 
examination adopted has beeu generally accepted in a favorable light by tho engine-drivers of the colony. 
In conclusion, we cannot allow this opportunity to pass without complimenting our Secretary, Mr. W. 
II. Clegg, for tho manner in which the clerical business of the Board has been conducted by him. We 
considor the successful issue of our labours is to a great extent attributable to his assiduity, and have to thank 
the Department for allotting to us so efficient an officer. 
We have the honour to be, Sir, 
Your most obedient servants, 
E. R. MEEKISON, Chairman, ) 
ROBERT FULTON, Member, ( Boar ‘ 1 of Examiners 
> for Mining 
JOHN NA1 LOR, Member, ( Engiiie-drivers. 
JOHN COATS, Member. ) 
Melbourne, 3rd March, 1885. 
APPENDIX E. 
NAME AND ADDRESS OF EACH MINING ENGINE-DRIVER HOLDING A CERTIFICATE 
FROM THE BOARD OF EXAMINERS ON THE 3rd MARCH 1885. 
Holders op Certificates of Service (authorizing the holder to Drive any Engine used for 
Mining Purposes). 
Name. 
Address. * 
No. and Date of 
Certificate. 
Hannan, Thos. Pringle 
Moran street, Sandhurst . 
1 
1884. 
24 Juno 
Tregear, Thomas . 
off Reviere-street, Little Ironbark, Sandhurst . 
2 
24 J unc 
Lapthomc, Henry Julius 
Booth-street, Sandhurst . 
3 
24 June 
Robertson, James D. 
MoClure-street, Ironbark, Sandhurst . 
4 
24 June 
Jones, Samuel . 
Baniard-street, West Sandhurst . 1 
5 
24 June 
Borrman, Charles Henry 
Burrowes-street, Golden Square . 
0 
24 June 
Harvey, William 
Booth-street, Sandhurst . 
Grant-street, Inglewood . 
7 
24 June 
Watson, John.. 
8 
24 Juno 
Coats, John . 
Harrison-strcct, Sandhurst . 
9 
24 J unc 
Jeffery, Henry. 
Honeysuckle-street, Sandhurst . 
10 
24 June 
Lowery, George Barlow 
Woodward-road, Sandhurst. 
11 
24 June 
Lewis, Benjamin . 
High-street; Sandhurst . 
12 
13 
24 J une 
Olsson, Andrew Christian 
Golden Square, Sandhurst . . 
24 Juno 
Russell, James Johnson 
Craven’s Co., Sandhurst . 
14 
24 June 
Medland, William . 
Bullock Creek-road, Golden Square . 
15 
24 June 
Miller, Edward. 
Lockwood Post Office. 
16 
24 June 
Matthews, Joe. 
Inglewood . 
17 
24 June 
Steen, Andrew. 
Golden Gully, Sandhurst . 
18 
24 June 
Bailey, Jolm . 
Don-street, Sandhurst . 
19 
24 June 
Exeter, William Thomas 
American Reef, Long Gully, Sandhurst . 
20 
24 June 
Andrew, Richard . 
Booth-street, Sandhurst . 
21 
24 June 
Wigley, Charles. 
Bray-street, Sandhurst . 
22 
24 Juno 
Grenfell, William . 
Violet-street, Sandhurst . 
23 
24 June 
Brown, John . 
Barnard-street west, Sandhurst . 
24 
24 June 
Melling, James. 
Russell-strcot, Sandhurst . 
25 
24 June 
Muir, Henry ' . 
Pitt-strect, New Chum, Sandhurst . 
26 
24 Juno 
Palmer, John . 
Sparrowhawk, Long Gully, Sandhurst . 
27 
24 June 
Boys, Frederick. 
Hope-street, Sandhurst... .... 
28 
24 June 
James, John . 
Wade-street, Golden Square, Sandhurst . 
29 
24 J uno 
Tregear, John . 
Long Gully, Sandhurst. 
30 
24 Juno 
' Note.— Certificate holders arc requested to notify any change of address to the Secretary for Mines, Mining Department, Melbourne. 
