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Surname
BLACK
Forename
William
Day
21
Month
12
Year
1931
Age
Occupation
Miner
Mine/Quarry Name
Ayr, No.1 Drumley Pit
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
William Baird & Co. Ltd
Location
Annbank
County
Ayrshire
Details of Event
21 December 1931: Miner Killed By Fall From Roof - William Black (21), a miner, who resided in the Toll House, Mossblown, near Ayr, was killed on Monday night in Drumley Colliery by a fall from the roof. He had only commenced work a few minutes before the accident occurred. Black was a well known junior footballer, and played with Mossblown Thistle. He was a son of Mr Wm. Black, who played for Ayr Parkhouse, and at a later date for Ayr United. [Scotsman 23 December 1931]