Coal Mines Act, 1911 : regulations and orders relating to safety and health / Ministry of Fuel and Power.

  • Great Britain. Ministry of Fuel and Power.
Date:
1953
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Licence: Public Domain Mark

Credit: Coal Mines Act, 1911 : regulations and orders relating to safety and health / Ministry of Fuel and Power. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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