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Robert [John-deleted] Scott foreman of the Wellington Mine having been duly sworn states.

Question by Inspector of Mines. Is it customary for the miners to put up there own stringers when stailing away a mine of the heading.

Ans. It is customary.

Taken before me at Wellington this 14th day of June 1880. | Robert Scott [illegible] R. Spalding Coroner