Mines Act
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1860 Mines Act
Boys under 12 who were not able to read or write were not able to work underground
1842 Mines Act
Banned children (under 10) and women from mines, didn't create major improvements in trade or employment
1872 Mines Act
Made it compulsory for mine owners to hold a certificate of competency which was only gained after passing a national exam
1855 Mines Act
Required each colliery to draw up its rules and have them approved by the home office
