Valleyfield Colliery disaster : newscuttings
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Main title:
Valleyfield Colliery disaster : newscuttings / Dunfermline & West Fife Journal.
Imprint:
Dunfermline : Dunfermline & West Fife Journal
Source:
Dunfermline & West Fife Journal
Collation:
[loose photocopies]
Contents:
1939-40:Valleyfield pit disaster;Lord Elgin's appeal; Pathetic scenes at memorial service; Inquiry to be held in Edinburgh; Inquiry: ''Excessive use of explosives'' suggested; Breaches of regulations denial-explosion caused by gas, says agent; ''Shotfiring caused explosion'' allegation; Coal dust big factor in explosion-expert gives evidence; Doubt about use of explosives; Inquiry ends-counsel's five hours address; 1940-41: Inquiry report; Sequel to pit disaster-company and offcials charged; Objections to relevancy of charge; Mine disaster sequel- amended charges?; Amended charges allowed; Court sequel; Trial sequel; Trial adjourned; Defence evidence; Crown evidence concluded; Hearing of evidence ends; Trial finished; Officials fined for ''technical offence''.
ISBN:
M0103980FF (invalid)
Local class:
FI/MIN OS
Language:
English
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BRN:
3419260
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