Mexborough and Swinton Times July 13, 1928

Two Fatal Accidents At Cadeby.

Two fatal accidents, caused by falls of roof, have occurred at Cadeby Colliery during the past two days.

George Hollingsworth, a collier, of 17, Melton Hill, High Melton, was following his employment in the Parkgate seam on Wednesday afternoon when he was injured by a heavy fall of dirt. He was removed to the Fullerton Hospital, where he died at 9 o’clock the same evening.

The second accident, which occurred at 4-30 a.m. yesterday, was also in the Park gate seam. James Brown (45), a married man, of Hobcroft Common, Conisboro’, was following his employment as a contractor when he was crushed by a fall of roof and killed instantly.

Following the usual practice, the pit “stood” a shift yesterday.