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Thomas Holliday
| Age: | 50 |
| Died: | 25th Jul 1897 |
| Accident: | 22nd Jul 1897 |
| Year Born: | abt. 1847 |
| Colliery: | St. Helen's, Workington |
| Company: | St. Helens Colliery and Brickworks Co., Ltd. |
| Occupation: | Hewer |
| Notes: | Fall of roof. Three examinations had been made during the shift prior to the accident, but neither the deceased nor the officials appear to have apprehended danger. The stone, what is called a "kettle-drum," seems to have fallen suddenly, giving no warning. Died July 25th [Inspection made & inquest attended] |
| Buried: | [not known] |
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| 29 Jul 1897 | Pit Fatality At Flimby (Whitehaven News) |
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- 1897 Mines Inspectors Report (C 8819), Newcastle District (No. 3) by J. L. Hedley, H.M. Inspector of Mines, Page: 25, Accident Number: 250 Where to find this report
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Elsie Reed
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Interested in mining deaths of men from the parish of Dearham, Holliday was buried in the Churchyard there.
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