History
This slip suggests James Irvin was working at the coal face as his pay was deducted for the black powder he used. White miners had to pay out of pocket for materials like black powder, an explosive used to dislodge the coal, the oil used in the headlamps, and other various items.
James also worked in 1918 in No. 7 Mine at Bevan for the Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Ltd.
Description
This pay slip is from the Wellington mines.
Item Details
- Accession Number: 993.026.001
- Author: Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Ltd.
- Donor: Irvine, Bill
- Donated: 1993/07/11
- Size: 12 x 10 cm