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Surname
DALLING
Forename
George
Day
13
Month
08
Year
1925
Age
Occupation
Lead Miner
Mine/Quarry Name
Queensberry Mine
Mineral Worked
Lead
Owner
The Wanlockhead Lead Mining Co. Ltd
Location
Wanlockhead
County
Dumfriesshire
Details of Event
13 August 1925: Leadhills – Fatal Accident – On Thursday morning, 13th inst., while George Dalling lead miner, son of Mr Wm Dalling, Mossbank, was engaged at his usual work in the Wanlockhead lead mines, a violent explosion rendered him unconscious, when he was removed to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. Shortly after admission he expired, never regaining consciousness. His remains, which were interred in Leadhills Churchyard on Sabbath afternoon, were followed by the largest crowd of mourners ever witnessed in the village. Much sympathy is felt for his widow and children, as well as for his father and mother. [Hamilton Advertiser 22 August 1925]