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Fochriw 1 February 1919 Strike Both collieries were idle on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday as a result of the strike in the district.
Fochriw 8 March 1919 Strike Owing to the strike, both the Fochriw pits are idle, all the horses having been brought to the surface.
Fochriw 15 March 1919 Strike The strike still continues. On Saturday last, a huge procession from Dowlais and Bedlinog, headed by a brass band, marched into Fochriw, where an open-air meeting was held. Speeches were delivered by Mr. S. O. Davies, miners’ agent, Mr. D. B. Jones, Enginemen and Stokers' agent, and others.
Strike Items 16 April 1921 Strike Items The coal strike is going on very quietly in the village. Every thing is peaceable. During the past week, the workmen have been busily engaged on their respective allotments in readiness for the season. Others are busy searching for coal in the colliery tips, which are once again the scene of much activity. Also a lot of football is being played.
The Strike 22 May 1926 The Strike Perfect peace prevails in the village. The Strike Committee are working hard to organise different events to bring in funds to help relieve the distress prevailing in the village.
Fochriw 8 March 1919 Strike Owing to the strike, both the Fochriw pits are idle, all the horses having been brought to the surface.
Fochriw 15 March 1919 Strike The strike still continues. On Saturday last, a huge procession from Dowlais and Bedlinog, headed by a brass band, marched into Fochriw, where an open-
Strike Items 16 April 1921 Strike Items The coal strike is going on very quietly in the village. Every thing is peaceable. During the past week, the workmen have been busily engaged on their respective allotments in readiness for the season. Others are busy searching for coal in the colliery tips, which are once again the scene of much activity. Also a lot of football is being played.
The Strike 22 May 1926 The Strike Perfect peace prevails in the village. The Strike Committee are working hard to organise different events to bring in funds to help relieve the distress prevailing in the village.
From reports contained in the Merthyr Express for the period between 1903 and closure in 1924, the colliery was frequently “on stop” due to a shortage of railway wagons. A sample of these reports is given below.
28 November 1903 Accident to pump at Fochriw No1 Pit – Idle on Monday.
28 November 1903 Accident to pump at Fochriw No1 Pit – Idle on Monday.
14 November 1903 Pit Idle The Rhas Las Pit, Fochriw, was idle on Wednesday whilst repairs were being effected.
26 September 1908 Collieries Idle The annual demonstration of the Dowlais District of the Miners was held on Monday at the Oddfellows’ Hall, Dowlais, and as a result, both pits were idle on that day
19 December 1908 Colliers Idle Both pits were idle on Saturday last, owing to the shortage of wagons.
9 January 1909 Collieries Both pits were idle on Friday and Saturday last, owing to a shortage of wagons.