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28th November 1907
The Colliery Explosion at Whitehaven
The inquest was opened yesterday on the bodies of Joseph Kennedy, 22, and William Vincent Fitzsimmons, 23, who lost their lives in the colliery explosion at Whitehaven on Tuesday. The coroner expressed the sympathy of himself and the jury with the relatives. Mr. Helder, who represented the Whitehaven Colliery Company, associated himself with the coroner's remarks. After evidence of identification the inquiry was adjourned until Tuesday. The Mayor of Whitehaven received a telegram yesterday from Mr. Burnyeat, member for the division, expressing regret for the loss of life and the hope that the injured were progressing favourably. All the injured are progressing favourably.
| Name | Age | Occupation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnyeat, — | |||
| Fitzsimmons, William Vincent | 22 | Deceased, Individual Page | |
| Helder, — | |||
| Kennedy, Joseph | 22 | Deceased, Individual Page |
| Pub.Date | Article (Newspaper) |
|---|---|
| 18 Nov 1907 | The Colliery Explosion at Whitehaven (The Times) |
| 18 Nov 1907 | Latest News, The Whitehaven Colliery Explosion (The Times) |
| 27 Nov 1907 | Colliery Explosion at Whitehaven (The Times) |
| 28 Nov 1907 | The Colliery Explosion at Whitehaven (The Times) |
| 28 Nov 1907 | Gas Explosion In William Pit, Whitehaven, Five Men Killed And Seven Injured (Whitehaven News) |
| 28 Nov 1907 | The Whitehaven Colliery Explosion, Latest News (The Times) |
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| 05 Dec 1907 | The Gas Explosion At William Pit, Whitehaven, The Inquest (Whitehaven News) |
| 09 Jan 1908 | The Explosion At William Pit, Whitehaven, The Resumed Inquiry (Whitehaven News) |
| 23 Jul 1908 | Whitehaven Colliery Explosion, Mine Inspector's Report (Whitehaven News) |