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1924, 27th December

ROBERT WILSON

KIRKCONNEL MINER’S DEATH.

Sheriff’s Inquiry at Dumfries.

Sheriff Campion and a jury held an inquiry in the Sheriff Court House, Dumfries, on Wednesday into the circumstances attending the death of Robert Wilson, miner, 24, Kelloholm, Kirkconnel, who died as the result of an accident when following his employment. The following jury was empanelled: Thomas Boyd, Netherwood Bank, Dumfries; Miss Mary Steel, Kenmore House, Glencaple; Matthew Wilson, Nessbank, Greenbrae Loaning, Dumfries; Mrs Sarah Kelly, Royal Oak, Noblehill, Dumfries; John William Waller, 49 Lockerbie Road, Dumfries; Mrs. Agnes McMillan, Eastfield View, Dumfries; William Young, Westfield House, Eastfield Road, Dumfries. The inquiry was conducted by Mr. R. Y. Mackay, procurator fiscal, and there were also present Mr J. Boreland of the Ayrshire Coal Owners Association, representing the Sanquhar and Kirkconnel Collieries, Ltd.; Mr D. Robertson, miners’ agent, representing the Miners’ Union, and Major Hudspeth, Inspector of Mines.
The evidence showed that about nine o'clock on the morning of 27th December last, the deceased, a lad of seventeen years of age, was working along with his brother John, clearing away coal at the coal face in Kirkland Dook, in the north mine section of No. 3 Pit of Fauldhead Colliery. The roof at that part was soft through the working of water, and additional propping being required, John Wilson left the coal face to get the necessary props. When he was on the way to the road end where the timber was a stone weighing about fifteen cwts. broke away from the roof and fell upon Robert Wilson, pinning him to the ground. He was extricated and removed to the surface, where he was attended to by Dr Edgar, who advised his removal to the Dumfries Infirmary, where he died on 7th March, death being due to fracture of the pelvis, rupture of the bladder, and rupture of the urethra.
The jury returned a verdict in accordance with the evidence.

Dumfries & Galloway Standard 22/03/1924 / S / 12 / E - MM22