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Surname
RHODES
Forename
Joseph
Day
16
Month
02
Year
1929
Age
Occupation
Night Fireman
Mine/Quarry Name
Auchinraith
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Merry & Cunninghame Ltd
Location
Blantyre
County
Lanarkshire
Details of Event
16 February 1929: Blantyre - Colliery Accident - Early on Saturday morning, Joseph Rhodes, who resides at 67 Craig Street, Blantyre, and was employed as a night fireman in Auchinraith Colliery, was engaged in his usual duties when he was suddenly caught by a fall of stones. He was removed to the surface, where medical aid was summoned, and a doctor ordered his removal to the Royal Infirmary for fuller examination. We learn that he was found to be suffering from severe internal bruises but is getting on quite satisfactorily. [Hamilton Advertiser 23 February 1929]