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| 1930, 24th December ROBERT HYSLOP FUNERAL OF KIRKCONNEL MINER Robert Hyslop, who met his death under tragic circumstances in Fauldhead
Colliery, was laid to rest in Kirkconnel New Churchyard on Saturday
afternoon. There was a very large body of mourners present, including
hundreds of his fellow workman, and the entire village mourned the
loss of a respected citizen. He was a well-known figure in Kirkconnel,
and took an active part in the sporting life of the place. He was
a member of committee of the Athletic Games, and also a member of
Kello Rovers' committee, Of a pleasant and obliging disposition, he
was held in the highest esteem by everybody. Only 33 years of age,
he leaves a widow and four young children to mourn his loss, and to
them the sympathy of the entire district is extended in their tragic
bereavement.
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