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Surname
HOGG
Forename
David
Day
29
Month
08
Year
1915
Age
Occupation
Mine/Quarry Name
Polton
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Lothian Coal Co. Ltd
Location
Bonnyrigg
County
Edinburghshire
Details of Event
29 August 1915: Miner killed at Polton colliery - While some alterations were being made at the Polton pit of the Lothian Coal Company (Ltd) yesterday, one of the workmen engaged, named David Hogg, was fatally injured through a large stone from the roof falling upon him. He resided at 15 Poltonhall, Bonnyrigg. [Scotsman 30 August 1915]