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Member Since: August 2004 Posts: 169 Send Message	Gloria	Report	28 Aug 2011 18:44
Member Since: August 2004 Posts: 169 Send Message	Shot Firing In Coal Mine what does this mean please. 1901 census occupation for my Ancestor. Gloria :-)
Member Since: April 2004 Posts: 795 Send Message	Janet	Report	28 Aug 2011 18:48
	Google brought this up Shotfirers assemble, position and detonate explosives to break or dislodge rock and soil or to demolish structures. Duties check blasting areas to make sure that safety regulations are met decide quantity of explosives required insert detonators and charges into holes connect and test or inspect the blasting circuit fire charges inspect area to make sure all explosives have detonated declare the area safe check site safety after blasting (e.g. falling rock hazards, underground mine roof supports and harmful fumes).
	Researching: Campbell, Page ,Phippen, Alder, Rivett, Beinder, Mandy and Gainsbury,
Member Since: August 2004 Posts: 169 Send Message	Gloria	Report	28 Aug 2011 19:09
Member Since: August 2004 Posts: 169 Send Message	Thank you so much Janet.