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Surname
MURPHY
Forename
James (Injured)
Day
14
Month
01
Year
1930
Age
Occupation
Miner
Mine/Quarry Name
Easthouses
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Lothian Coal Co. Ltd
Location
Easthouses
County
Edinburghshire
Details of Event
14 January 1930: Killed and Injured – Two men in Easthouses Pit Accident – A fall of material from the roof of one of the workings of Easthouses Colliery occurred yesterday, by which Thomas M’Que was killed, and James Murphy was very seriously injured. One or two other miners also suffered from the accident, though their injuries are not serious. M’Que was 45 years of age, and resided at Montieth’s Close, High Street, Dalkeith. He leaves a widow and a son aged 4 years. Murphy, after receiving medical attention, was removed to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. [Scotsman 15 January 1930]