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Surname
GREENLEES
Forename
Robert
Day
30
Month
09
Year
1940
Age
67
Occupation
Miner
Mine/Quarry Name
Newcraighall
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Niddrie & Benhar Coal Co. Ltd
Location
Newcraighall
County
Edinburghshire
Details of Event
30 September 1940: Musselburgh Miner Killed - A 67-year-old miner, Robert Greenlees, who resided at 7 Grove Square, Musselburgh, was fatally injured at Newcraighall Pit early yesterday morning. He was crushed by a fall of coal. Death was certified at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. [Scotsman 1 October 1940]