The following is an extract [Page A3] from the Blantyre Colliery Explosion Inquiry Report, dated 21st December 1877. In particular a sub report by Messrs Ralph Moore, TE Wales, and James Willis, Inspectors of Mines. Transcribed word for word by P. Veverka this extract comments on the need to properly ventilate the pit in order […]
The following is an extract [Page A1 and A2] from the Blantyre Colliery Explosion Inquiry Report, dated 21st December 1877. In particular a sub report by Messrs Ralph Moore, TE Wales, and James Willis, Inspectors of Mines. Transcribed word for word by P. Veverka this extract touches on lamps, events leading up to the explosion […]
The following is an extract [Page A and A1] from the Blantyre Colliery Explosion Inquiry Report, dated 21st December 1877. In particular a sub report by Messrs Ralph Moore, TE Wales, and James Willis, Inspectors of Mines. Transcribed word for word by P. Veverka it provides insight into status of Dixon’s Pits in 1877 including […]
The following is an extract [Page A] from the Blantyre Colliery Explosion Inquiry Report, dated 21st December 1877. In particular a sub report by Messrs Ralph Moore, TE Wales, and James Willis, Inspectors of Mines. Transcribed word for word by P. Veverka it provides a great insight into the disaster and indeed mining in the […]
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, […]
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 […]