Following on from the 5th March 1878 overwinding accident at Dixons Pit 3, an inquiry took place. The report as follows: From Hamilton Advertiser Saturday 27th April 1878 The Blantyre Overwinding Accident Arthur Clelland was accused of culpable homicide, having been employed as an engineman at No 3 Pit, Blantyre Collieries, belonging to Wm Dixon, […]
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Trial of Auchinraith Miners
Following the pit disaster at Auchenraith Colliery in August 1930, an inquiry was held and reported on in detail in local newspapers. The report is as follows. The photo shows the relatives of the miners arriving at Auchenraith colliery in August 1930 to find out what had happened to their loved ones. “The first […]