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64. The banksman and onsetter shall not allow any person to ride on the cage without the cover, unless by special permission.

The following special rules shall be in force at any mine where any incline or engine-plane is in use :—

Brakesman on Incline and Engine-planes.

65. The brakesman shall, during work, see that the machinery, ropes, signals, &c., are in proper working order, and, if he perceive anything wrong, at once report the same to the underviewer or his deputy. He must be cautious in conducting the wagons, and see that they are securely coupled. He shall pay attention to giving and receiving the necessary signals.

66. The underviewer or his deputy shall see that proper stops and blocks are fixed at the top of each incline.

The following special rules shall be in force in any mine where steam-engines are used :—

Enginewright.

67. The enginewright or some competent person shall daily inspect the engines, boilers, steam-gauges, water-gauges, feed-pumps, safety-valves, indicators, brakes, drums, ropes, chains, cages, and all other machinery used for the purpose of raising men or materials from the mine, and shall cause the same to be in a state of efficient repair.

68. The enginewright or some competent person appointed must daily examine the state of the shaft by which persons ascend or descend, and the guides and conductors therein.

69. The enginewright shall see that the walling and timbering of the pumping shaft and the pumping apparatus are frequently examined. The fixed and suspended stages, cradles, land-loops, ropes, chains, gin, and capstan shall be examined before being used.

70. The enginewright shall see that competent persons of not less than eighteen years of age are employed for working the machinery used in lowering and raising persons employed in the mine.

71. The enginewright shall see that the bells and signals required by the Act are fixed and maintained in working order, and that the engineman understands the code of signals.

72. The enginewright shall see that every cage used for the purpose of raising and lowering persons in the shaft shall have a proper covering overhead.

73. The enginewright shall see that all ropes are carefully attached to the drum, and when the cage is at the pit-bottom there must not be less than two rounds of rope on the drum.

74. When a winding-shaft rope requires "capping" or "splicing," it shall be done under the direction of the enginewright or a competent person appointed by the manager.

75. The enginewright shall report any breakage or derangement of machinery to the manager or engineer.

76. The enginewright or some competent person shall see that each boiler is laid off and cleaned when required; he shall make a careful examination of the same and all its connections, and not allow it to work unless in good working order.

77. The enginewright or some competent person shall see that all the signals are fixed that are required by the Act.

78. The enginewright shall see that every fly-wheel, and all exposed and dangerous parts of the machinery, shall be securely fenced.

Enginemen and Stokers.

79. Each engineman shall, every morning before commencing work, examine his engine and all the machinery connected therewith, and immediately report any defect to the manager or enginewright.

80. The engineman must run the ropes and loaded cages slowly up and down the pit before any person ascends or descends.

81. No one shall interfere with the engine except the engineman. He shall at all times gently lift the cage from the pit-bottom, and carefully drive the engine, and not leave the handle whilst persons are in the shaft, and shall not allow any person to remain in the enginehouse. He shall pay particular attention to the indicators and signals, and shall stop the engine if any defect is perceived.

82. The engineman shall not leave his work whilst any person is underground, except when he is relieved by the engineman coming on the next shift; and, in case of sickness or lawful absence, he must give early and sufficient notice to the enginewright, so that a substitute may be provided.

83. The engineman shall make himself thoroughly acquainted, and act in accordance, with the signals laid down in these rules.

84. When work is suspended the engineman shall leave the cages in such a position that they do not impede the ventilation, and so as not to leave the pit-top unfenced.

85. Whilst any person is in the shaft the engineman shall drive the engine at a reduced speed.

86. The engineman or stoker shall from time to time during the day examine the fittings of the boilers, and at once report any defects to the manager or enginewright. The stoker shall from time to time examine the floats, safety-valves, and steam-gauges, so as to ascertain the level of the water and pressure of the steam.

Alterations in the Scale of Fares and Charges in force on New Zealand Railways.

IN accordance with section 144 of "The Public Works Act, 1882," I, Edward Richardson, Minister for Public Works, do hereby make the following alterations and additions to the scale of charges, to come into force on and after the 2nd day of February, 1885 :—

PART IV.—LOCAL RATES.
HURUNUI—BLUFF SECTION.
Rangiora, Kaiapoi, and Christchurch.

Rates for the conveyance of goods between Christchurch and Rangiora, and Christchurch and Kaiapoi, including collection and delivery within the Boroughs of Rangiora and Kaiapoi, and delivery at Christchurch :—

Kaiapoi, Christchurch, &c.

Sand and shingle from Kaiapoi to stations between Christchurch and Papanui inclusive will be charged 1s. 9d. per ton. Minimum quantity, 5 tons per truck.

Hornby, Christchurch, &c.

Sand and shingle from Hornby to stations between Christchurch and Papanui inclusive will be charged 1s. 6d. per ton. Minimum quantity, 5 tons per truck.

SOUTHBIDGE BRANCH.
Scale for Small Lots between Christchurch and all Stations on Southbridge Branch.

Where the rate per ton exceeds
But does not exceed
Not exceeding 1 cwt. and not exceeding
Above 1 cwt.

For the purpose of computing the charges for parcels conveyed between Christchurch and Springston and other