William Noble
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| Died: | 29th Apr 1843 |
| Accident: | 29th Apr 1843 |
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| Colliery: | South Hetton |
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| Notes: | explosion |
| Buried: | [not known] |
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Three men died in an explosion at South Hetton Pit on Friday, 29 April. Two bodies were recovered shortly afterwards, but the body of Morris Dale wasn't found until after the inquest, which was held on the following Saturday. Under-viewer, Anthony Bryden testified that he was called up by one of the workmen early in the morning "stating his fears that something had happened in the pit." Accompanied by Roseby Henderson, he went to the pit and, once down the shaft, was convinced that an explosion had taken place. William Noble and James Robinson were found lying face down about 300 yards to the north side of the incline. Bryden said he had been in that part of the pit on Tuesday last "and found it free from danger, and in a perfectly good state." It was the duty of the three men — two deputies and an overman — to see that the pit was safe. No reason could be given for the explosion, which had occurred at about 1 a.m. Friday. Broken timber showed the severity of the blast. It was also stated that the mine was safe enough to work using naked candles : Davy lamps being considered unnecessary.
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| 05 May 1843 | News (Sunderland & Durham County Herald) |
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- Text kindly provided by Jim Grainger from his research into early newspapers (primarily the Durham Advertiser and Durham Chronicle).
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G G G Grandson
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