Mexborough & Swinton Times, November 20th, 1891
Breaches of Colliery Rules at Denaby
Henry Bunting, of Market Street, Mexborough, was summoned for having violated special rule 66 at the Denaby Main Colliery, on the 30th ult., by neglecting to fix a backstay behind a train of corves, also for having infringed special rule 90 by riding on an underground road without permission.
Mr. Hickmott prosecuted.
About eight o’clock on the morning of the day in question a deputy named Robert Wright saw the defendant riling on an underground road on a train of four full curves. There was no backstay attached. The deputy spoke to the defendant, who, however, was travelling at such a speed that it was impossible for him to stop. When the defendant came back with four empty corves, he discovered that he had no back-stay. The incline was one inch to the yard. Defendant asked the deputy to look over the matter, promising not to offend again.
Evidence was also given by Wm. Soar chargeman, who corroborated the deputy’s statement.
Defendant contended that his horse set off and having no refuge hole to get into he was compelled to jump on to the corves, or would have got under them.
Witnesses were called staring that there was plenty of room, which, however defendant denied.
A fine of 10s , including costs, was imposed.
Henry Sunderland was fined 10s, including costs, for having violated special rule 90 at the Denaby Main Colliery, by riding on an underground road without permission.
Herbert Wright, deputy, proved the case.