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Surname
McDADE
Forename
John
Day
15
Month
05
Year
1916
Age
30
Occupation
Miner
Mine/Quarry Name
Swinhill, No.2 Pit
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Darngavil Coal Co. Ltd
Location
Larkhall
County
Lanarkshire
Details of Event
15 May 1916: Larkhall - Fatal Pit Accident - Early on Monday morning John W M'Dade (30), miner, residing at Drygate Street, Larkhall, lost his life in Swinhill Colliery, belonging to the Darngavil Coal Company, Ltd. He was working in the Kiltongue seam, No.2 Pit, at the machine walls, when a large stone fell from the roof, completely enveloping the unfortunate workman and causing instantaneous death. The body was examined by Dr Morrison. Deceased leaves a widow. [Hamilton Advertiser 20 May 1916]