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Date:	11th August 1905
Colliery:	Etherley, Rush Pit
Company:
Cause:	Fall of stone
Lives Lost:	1
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Etherley Miner's Death

The death of Mr. John Pedelty (55) landlord of the "Pot and Glass" Low Etherley took place last Friday afternoon. The deceased was engaged in his duties in the Grange Pit belonging to Messrs Henry Stobart & Co when he received serious injuries by a fall of stone. An inquest was held on Monday morning by the Coroner, J. T. Proud and a verdict of "Accidental death" was returned.

Source: Auckland Chronicle, 17th August, 1905

See also: a1905-08

	Pedley, John, aged 55, Shifter, he was preparing a place for a gig incline when a fall of stone occurred , causing severe injuries, from which he died the same day; the roof was full of "slips."
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