Newspaper Transcription MM81

1953, 3rd September

JAMES BURNS

SANQUHAR MINER DIES

After lying critically ill in Dumfries Infirmary for nine days following an accident in Tower Colliery, Deer Park Avenue, Sanquhar, died on Saturday morning. He sustained severe injuries when he was hit by a fall of stone while working at the coal face last Thursday. News of his passing has been received with regret in the district. He is survived by his widow and family. He was 48.


Dumfries & Galloway Standard 16/09/1953 / W / 4 / G - MM81