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Surname
BLACK
Forename
David
Day
15
Month
07
Year
1931
Age
33
Occupation
Borer
Mine/Quarry Name
Fauldhead, No.3 Pit
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Sanquhar & Kirkconnel Collieries Ltd
Location
Kirkconnel
County
Dumfriesshire
Details of Event
24 December 1930: Robert Hyslop, who met his death under tragic circumstances in Fauldhead Colliery, was laid to rest in Kirkconnel New Churchyard on Saturday afternoon. There was a very large body of mourners present, including hundreds of his fellow-workman, and the entire village mourned the loss of a respected citizen. He was a well-known figure in Kirkconnel, and took an active part in the sporting life of the place. He was a member of committee of the Athletic Games, and also a member of Kello Rovers' committee. Of a pleasant and obliging disposition, he was held in the highest esteem by everybody. Only 33 years of age, he leaves a widow and four young children to mourn his loss, and to them the sympathy of the entire district is extended in their tragic bereavement. Hyslop, who had been working an electric boring machine in No.3 Fauldhead Colliery, on Wednesday received a heavy electric charge. For over five hours Dr Edgar and the ambulance men applied artificial respiration, but their efforts proved unavailing. [Dumfries and Galloway Standard 27 December 1930]