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Surname
THOMSON
Forename
George
Day
12
Month
01
Year
1925
Age
24
Occupation
Miner
Mine/Quarry Name
Kames
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
William Baird & Co. Ltd
Location
Muirkirk
County
Ayrshire
Details of Event
12 January 1925: Muirkirk Miner Severely Injured - At Kames Pit Muirkirk, belonging to Wm Baird & Co Ltd, yesterday afternoon, a serious accident befell George Thomson, miner, residing a Garrawhill, Muirkirk. While at work he was caught by an extensive fall from the roof, receiving severe injuries to the head and back, and his left leg is broken. Thomson was removed to Kilmarnock Infirmary. [Scotsman 13 Jan 1925] Muirkirk Miners Fatal Injuries - George Thomson, miner, residing at Garronhill, Muirkirk, who met with a severe accident at Kames Pit, Muirkirk, on Monday, has succumbed to his injuries in Kilmarnock Infirmary. Thomson who was 24 was married recently. [Scotsman 14 Jan 1925] Muirkirk - Miner Fatally Injured - At Kames Pit, Muirkirk, belonging to Wm. Baird and Co (Limited), on Monday afternoon, a serious accident befell George Thomson, miner, residing at Garrawhill, Muirkirk. While at work he was caught by an extensive fall from the roof, receiving severe injuries to the head and back, and his left leg was broken. Thomson was removed to Kilmarnock Infirmary, where he died the same evening. He was 24 years of age and only recently married. [Hamilton Advertiser 17 January 1925