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Edwin Purstow
| Age: | 45 |
| Died: | 7th Jun 1875 |
| Accident: | 7th Jun 1875 |
| Year Born: | abt. 1830 |
| Colliery: | South Roman Gravels (Metalliferous) |
| Company: | South Roman Gravels Mining Co. |
| Occupation: | Watchman |
| Notes: | The deceased went to his dutes in a state of intoxication, and although told by his fellow watchman that all was made right below, and that there was no need of his going underground, it is supposed he must have descended as soon as his collegue left the mine. From the position in which his body was found it was concluded that he had slipped and fallen away from the ladder |
| Buried: | [not known] |
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- 1875 Mines Inspectors Report (C. 1499), Anglesey, Brecon, Cardigan, etc. District by T. Fanning Evans, H.M. Inspector of Mines, Page: 390, Accident Number: 14 Where to find this report
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