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Surname
GRAHAM
Forename
John
Day
16
Month
07
Year
1936
Age
Occupation
Mine/Quarry Name
Barony, No.1 Pit
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Bairds & Dalmellington Ltd
Location
Auchinleck
County
Ayrshire
Details of Event
16 July 1936: Miner Killed At Auchinleck - John Graham, who resided at Trabboch, Tarbolton, was killed at the Barony Colliery, Auchinleck, on Thursday night. He was engaged in repair work in No.1 Pit when a large stone weighing several tons fell from the roof, killing him instantaneously. It was several hours before the body could be extricated. He leaves a wife and young family. [Scotsman 18 July 1936]