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Surname
JOHNSTONE
Forename
John
Day
08
Month
12
Year
1936
Age
32
Occupation
Miner
Mine/Quarry Name
Newcraighall, No.3 Pit
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Niddrie & Benhar Coal Co. Ltd
Location
Newcraighall
County
Edinburghshire
Details of Event
8 December 1936: Musselburgh Miner Killed - A Musselburgh miner, John Johnstone (32), 51 Inveresk Road, received fatal injuries in a pit accident yesterday. Johnstone was engaged in the underground workings of No.3 Pit, Newcraighall and was struck on the back by a fall of stone from the roof. He was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, where death was certified. [Scotsman 9 December 1936]