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Surname
LEE
Forename
Walter F.
Day
12
Month
05
Year
1917
Age
45
Occupation
Blacksmith
Mine/Quarry Name
South Longrigg, No.2 Pit
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
James Gemmell
Location
Netherburn
County
Lanarkshire
Details of Event
12 May 1917: Netherburn – Fatal Accident – A distressing fatality occurred in No.2 South Longrigg Colliery, Netherburn, on Saturday forenoon. Walter F Lee, blacksmith, residing at 13 New Wynd Netherburn, was engaged making repairs at pit mouth, when he fell down the shaft, a distance of 45 fathoms, death being instantaneous. Deceased was 45 years of age, and leaves a widow and family. Mr Lee was a public man of sterling character, having served from 1904 to 1913 in the parish council. He was secretary to the Dalserf Liberal Association and defended Liberalism against all comers. He was well liked and highly respected in the community. The funeral was a public one, and was largely attended by all classes. The sympathy of parish goes out to his wife and family. [Hamilton Advertiser 19 May 1917]