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Surname
FARMER
Forename
Francis
Day
22
Month
04
Year
1924
Age
36
Occupation
Brusher
Mine/Quarry Name
Kinglassie
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Fife Coal Co. Ltd
Location
Kinglassie
County
Fifeshire
Details of Event
22 April 1924: Brusher Killed At Kinglassie - Result of Explosion in Pit - Francis Farmer, residing at Bogie's Buildings, Kinglassie, was killed on Wednesday by the force of an explosion hurtling rock against him. Farmer, who was 36 years of age, had been engaged as a brusher at Kinglassie Colliery, and in order to ascertain what had gone wrong with a shot he went back, when he met his death. A few seasons ago, deceased was recognised as one of the most promising backs in Second League circles when playing for Cowdenbeath. He was a great favourite at Central Park, and but for an injury to his knee might have earned highest honours on the football field. He played for Bowhill Juniors last season and part of this. He leaves a widow and seven of a family to mourn his loss. [Dunfermline Journal 26 April 1924]