Mexborough and Swinton Times November 18, 1911
Breach of Colliery Rules at Denaby
Harry Cocksedge, filler, Mexborough, was charged with committing a breach of the colliery rules at Denaby on 30 October.
Mr Charles Bury, for the prosecution, stated that defendant was driving for corves along a road in the mine. He was proceeding down an incline towards a “jinny” when the corves broke loose, and, in consequence, a horse’s leg was broken.
The rules referred to above is that no driver shall proceed along that road with a train of more than three corves.
Defendant pleaded guilty, and was fined 10/– and 10/6 costs, or 14 days.