Mexborough & Swinton Times — Saturday, 14 March 1914
The Mines Act
Matches in the Pit
Fred Burgin, a miner, was summoned by the Denaby and Cadeby Main Colliery for a breach of the Mines Act on Feb. 29th.
Mr. Frank Allen prosecuted on behalf of the company, and said that when searched the defendant was found with a box of matches in his possession. It was a very dangerous practice, and one which caused the company considerable trouble.
The defendant pleaded guilty and was fined 20s. and costs.