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Surname
STEWART
Forename
Hugh
Day
09
Month
08
Year
1920
Age
Occupation
Miner
Mine/Quarry Name
Woodmuir
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
United Collieries Ltd
Location
West Calder
County
Edinburghshire
Details of Event
9 August 1920: Fatal Mining Accident at West Calder - Hugh Stewart, miner, residing at Briech Terrace, lost his life in Woodmuir colliery, belonging to the United Collieries (Ltd.). He was at work when about a ton of material fell from the roof and buried him. Deceased was a married man, and leaves a widow and family. [Scotsman 13 August 1920]