Report of the Board of Inquiry; (Appointed Under Executive Minute, Dated 7th February, 1902) to "Inquire Into and Report on the Lindon Bates Dredges Recently Acquired by the Government of This State" Together with the Minutes of Proceedings, Minutes of E (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1902 Excerpt: ...happened to be in the room when this affair was on, and I remember it. 2611. Did Mr. Bates say that he would undertake to do it at his expense? No; I do not remember that he did. 2612. To the best of your recollection, did Mr. Bates seem to admit that there was some necessity for this alteration? Yes, 1 think he practically admitted--and Mr. Cantwell also--that he thought that a metal CDnncction would be much better than a rubber one on account of the rubber sleeves having a tendency to break or tear. 2613. So far as you could gather, they were apparently contemplating that whatever expenditure would be incurred in effecting this alteration should be borne by the Queensland Government? I do not know that I would be quite justified in saying that, but, so far as my knowledge went, I was under the impression that it would be borne by the Queensland Government. David Morgan, Assistant Operator on the dredge "Hercules," examined: 2614. By the Chairman: What position do you occupy on the "Hercules "? Assistant operator at j. Morgan, present.----_--, 2615. When were you appointed to that position? I was appointed operator on 24th June, 190L. 10Mar 1902 2616. And you are now assistant operator? I believe so. 2617. Were you reduced in status? I am not aware of being reduced. It was merely through altering the rating on board. 2618. And Mr. Hughes was placed over you? Well, he was there before me. He was master. 2619. Did you receive a letter of appointment? No. 2620. Who appointed you? I received a letter on my first appointment from Captain Sunners hands in letter, which was read by the Chairman' --Marine Department, Brisbane. 21st June, 1899. Memorandum, --You are hereby appointed to the position of operator of the s. dredge " He...