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Michelle

Michelle Report 10 Aug 2004 19:26

Esta I've had a looked at the website, but no look The job was done by one of my great aunts aged 16. Don't know if this makes any difference Her father was a Coal Miner and Hewer. Michelle

Smiley

Smiley Report 10 Aug 2004 00:11

I bet that is supposed to read "Checker" at colliery - above ground. Sam

Esta

Esta Report 10 Aug 2004 00:02

Hi mIchelle ( again ! ) don't know if it helps but try this site. it list job types in the mining industry...you never know ! Esta :) http://www.therhondda(.)co(.)uk/figures/colliery-occupations.html

Michelle

Michelle Report 9 Aug 2004 23:43

Does anyone know what a "Cheaker at colliery abovegrd" does. Michelle