Certificate - 1st Year Course in Mining
code: LVSAV1987.030.004
Description
Certificate from West Calder School Board, dated 1910-1911 for John Stein, age 16, passing his 1st year's course in Mining with a summary mark of Excellent.
John Stein spent his working life in the shale oil industry: 1910-1915 Apprentice / Assistant Mine Surveyor with Young's Paraffin Light & Mineral Oil Company Ltd (Western District Mines) 1915-1920 Chief Surveyor / Mine Surveyor with Young's Paraffin Light & Mineral Oil Company Ltd (Western District Mines) 1920-1937 Assistant Mining Agent with Scottish Oils Ltd (Western District Mines) 1937-1954 Mining Agent (Western District Mines based at Westwood) with Scottish Oils Ltd 1954-1957 General Mining Manager (based at Middleton Hall) with Scottish Oils Ltd.
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