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Surname
CAMPBELL
Forename
Alexander
Day
07
Month
05
Year
1934
Age
50
Occupation
Miner
Mine/Quarry Name
Newcraighall, No.3 Pit
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Niddrie & Benhar Coal Co. Ltd
Location
Newcraighall
County
Edinburghshire
Details of Event
7 May 1934: Newcraighall Pit Fatality - A Musselburgh miner, Alexander Campbell, was killed in a pit accident yesterday. He was working underground in No.3 Pit, Newcraighall Colliery, when he was caught by a fall from the roof. He was removed to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, where it was found that he was dead. Campbell, who was 50 years of age, resided at 10 Bush Terrace, Musselburgh. [Scotsman 8 May 1934]