The Evening Star. PUBLISHED DAILY AT FOUR P.M. Resurrexi. SATURDAY, JULY 25, 1885.

Thames Star, Volume XVII, Issue 5155, 25 July 1885, Page 2

The Evening Star. PUBLISHED DAILY AT FOUR P.M. Resurrexi. SATURDAY, JULY 25, 1885.

Now that mining matters are assuming a brighter aspect, there is one thing which might be Tory seriously taken into consideration by those interested in the welfare of the field. Ever since the opening of the district there has Dot been — strange to say—any attempt made at the constitution of a board whose duty it should be todiligently watch the miner's rights and privileges, for such men really are the backbone of the place—without them, where would it be ? There are many questions affecling mining which could' be well looked after by a beard selected by the prople, without any Act of Parliament being required to legitimise its birth; and we would suggest to those whose interests are affected, the advisableness of forming such a body without delay. All the watchfulness of members of Parliament, and all the sessional thunderings capable of being produced, hare frequently very much leas effect than can be adduced from a [timely and well put action by those immediately con* cerned. Many matters of vital interest within oar boundary are of very small moment without it, and little consideration would be paid to them were their importance not duly considered and pushed by those personally interested. No shadow of doubt can be thrown on the statement that were a judiciously selected mining board or committee appointad to \cok after the district and its welfare much benefit would result, and action when required easily taken. Such bodies have been formed in other parts of the world, and with very beneficial results. The chief duties of such a board would be to vigilantly observe legislature, to meet and discuss district wants, ventilate grievances and initiate movements for their removal, oppose any action likely to be takea to the detriment of the place, and generally to exercise a careful watch over mining affairs. There are a ta~ge number of well qualified men in tbe district very largely interested in its progress, wbc—we feel ass jred—-woeld wilUagly become members of such a committee, and we would urge that this matter command serious attention at once, and steps be taken for its foimaVfoa without unnecessary delay.