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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.
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(2.) The various methods adopted in securing
shafts and workings in a mine, showing
the relative advantage and efficiency of
each class of material used:

(3.) The various methods of ventilation, and
the construction of airways so as to pro-
duce a good circulation of fresh air in
any part of the mine:

(4.) On the areas of airways, the velocity and
divisions of currents, and the deductions
to be made for friction:

(5.) On the nature and composition of explo-
sive and dangerous gases occurring in
coal-mines, and on spontaneous com-
bustion:

(6.) On the drainage of mines, and pumping
appliances:

(7.) The haulage on planes and in shafts, also
the different systems of underground
haulage, with horse-power required to do
the work:

(8.) The theoretical and effective power of
steam-engines and boilers; also on the
strength of hauling-ropes and chains:

(9.) The incrustations in steam-boilers, and the
cause of same, and remedy therefor:

(10.) Tapping water in mines, and the mode of
constructing dams in underground
workings to keep water back:

(11.) Blasting and the use of explosives:

(12.) The effect that faults produce in coal-
seams, and how to ascertain the direction
of a coal-seam when severed by a fault:

(13.) A knowledge of the composition and
character of the different classes of coal,
and also of the character of the rocks
and formation of the country where coal
is likely to be found:

(14.) A knowledge of underground surveying
and of making plans, showing system of
working, inclination of seam, faults, and
system of ventilation:

(15.) A knowledge of arithmetic and the method
of keeping accounts:

(16.) A knowledge of the provisions of "The
Coal Mines Act, 1886."

Every applicant must be able to give drawings
to illustrate details connected with any work to
be done in or about a coal-mine.

2. Every person who has been engaged in the
   capacity of an underground manager in a coal-
   mine where not less than seven men were em-
   ployed for a period of twelve months immediately
   previous to the passing of "The Coal-mines Act,
   1886," shall make an application in writing to
   the Minister of Mines in the form set forth in
   Schedule B, annexed hereto, for a certificate of
   competency under the said Act in such capacity,
   and with such application shall transmit a fee of
   10s., and also forward therewith a certificate as
   to his character and attainments; and thereupon
   the Minister, if satisfied with his character and
   attainments, shall issue to him a certificate of
   competency of underground manager in the form
   set forth in Schedule C hereto annexed.

3. Every Inspector of Mines shall, on the issue
   to the owner or manager of a coal-mine of a

certificate of exemption from the operation of
section 17 of the Act, forward a duplicate of such
certificate to the Minister, who shall cause the
same to be recorded in a book kept for that pur-
pose.

SCHEDULE A.

UNDERGROUND MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE.

No.
This is to certify that [State the name in full, address, and
occupation of person examined] has passed a satisfactory
examination as an underground manager of a coal-mine,
as required by section 17 of "The Coal-mines Act, 1886,"
and the regulations made thereunder.
Given under my hand this day of , 18 .
A.B.
Chairman of the Board of Examiners.
Entered. Vol. , Folio .
C.D., Secretary.

SCHEDULE B.

To the Hon. the MINISTER OF MINES.

I [Name in full, address, and occupation] hereby make ap-
plication for a certificate of competency as an underground
manager of a coal-mine, and herewith enclose fee of 10s.
as required by section 17 of "The Coal-mines Act, 1886."
I also forward a certificate as to character and attainments
showing that I have been engaged in the capacity of an
underground manager in a coal-mine for a period of twelve
months immediately previous to the passing of "The Coal-
mines Act, 1886."
Dated at , this day of , 18 .
A. B.

SCHEDULE C.

UNDERGROUND MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY.

No. . Mines Department, Wellington, 18 .
In pursuance of the authority vested in me in terms of sec-
tion 17 of "The Coal-mines Act, 1886," I hereby certify that
[state the name of applicant] has proved to my satisfaction
that he has been engaged and acted continuously in the
capacity of an underground manager of a coal-mine for a
period of twelve months previous to the date of the passing of
"The Coal-mines Act, 1886."
Entered, Vol. , Folio . C. D.,
Minister of Mines.
E. F., Secretary.

SCHEDULE D.

CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTION.

I HEREBY certify that [Here state the name of owner or
manager], owner of or underground manager in [State the
name of mine or company's mine], situated at [State the
place and district], is exempt from the operation of section
17 of "The Coal-mines Act, 1886," with respect to holding
a certificate of competency, as it is my opinion that the
said mine does not require a certificated manager at the
present time.
K. L.
Inspector of Mines.
Dated at , this day of , 18 .

Geological Survey Department.

Colonial Laboratory,
Wellington, 21st December, 1886.
BY direction of the Hon. the Minister of
Mines, the following scale of fees will be
charged for analyses performed in the Colonial
Laboratory for private persons and departments
other than the Geological Survey. These charges
to come into force on the 1st January, 1887.