the ring was in between the wires. Coroner: That is the most extraordinary point about it. In returning it verdict as stated, the Coroner said it was a curious case.

24 April 1937   Colliery Accident   Mr. William Evans, Brynteg-street, fractured his leg whilst working at Ogilvie Colliery. He was conveyed to Merthyr General Hospital.

15 October 1938   Pit Accident   As a result of an accident at Ogilvie Colliery, Mr. George Williams, Pentwyn, was removed to Merthyr General Hospital, where he is making satisfactory progress.

10 December 1938   Accident   Mr. Tom Jones, Glyn-terrace, fractured his legs at Ogilvie Colliery on Thursday. He received first aid from Dr. McCarty, and was then removed to Merthyr General Hospital.

5 August 1939   Colliery Death: Evan John Thomas, Hill-row, aged 19    While following his employment at Ogilvie Colliery, Evan John Thomas was killed. He is the son of Mr. & Mrs. William Thomas.

26 August 1939  Inquest   An inquest was held at Fochriw on Friday, on Evan John Thomas, aged 19 years, a repairer's assistant, of Pentwyn, who was killed by a fall of stone weighing three tons at Ogilvie Colliery on August 1st. Mr. R. J. Rhys was the coroner, and a verdict of "Accidental Death" was returned.

26 October 1940   Accident At Work   Mr. George Davies, 10, Brynteg, is a patient at Merthyr General Hospital after an accident at Ogilvie Colliery. His friends wish him a speedy recovery.

15 February 1941   Colliery Accident    While working at the Ogilvie Colliery, Mr. Gilbert Harris, Plantation-street, injured his hand. He was conveyed to Merthyr General Hospital.

8 March 1941   Fatal Accident   It is with regret that we announce the death of Mr. Ronald Williams, aged 19, son of Mr. & Mrs. Williams, South Tunnel Pit Houses. He met with a fatal accident while working at Ogilvie Colliery.

15 March 1941   Slipped in Front of Tram: Young Fochriw Miner’s Fate    “This is one of those cases where there is no evidence to show exactly how the deceased got under the journey of trams. The position where the body was found makes it perfectly clear that six trams passed over him and that the seventh stopped on top of him. The only thing that I can submit is that the deceased must have slipped while walking in front of the trams, and could not recover himself in time to get clear.” These remarks were made by the Deputy Coroner, Capt. W.F.T. James, when he conducted an inquest on Ronald Baden Williams, aged 19, of South Tunnel, Cwmbargoed, who died at Merthyr General Hospital on February 28 as a result of an accident at Ogilvie Colliery, where he was employed as a rider and shackler. The lad’s father, William Henry Williams, said his son was well experienced with this type of work, and had been in charge of a journey of trams before. Dr. Islwyn Davies, house surgeon at Merthyr General Hospital, gave evidence on the injuries that the deceased had suffered. Frederick Williams, 4. Martin-street, Fochriw, said the accident occurred about 8.45 p.m. He had noticed some trams going up at a walking pace and Williams was walking between the rails about four or five yards in front of the leading tram. There was sufficient room at some places to enable him to walk on the left hand side of the rails. He thought that the journey had gone up too high, and after shouting to Williams, he went up and found him lying with his head towards the dump. There was no fall of roof, and there was no obstruction to the rails. Williams was the only man in charge of the trams, and it was a regular practice of his to walk in front of the trams.  Thomas Jones, a colliery rider of 7, Brynteg-street, Fochriw, said it was a regular practice to walk in front of the trams. In answer to Mr. G. Jenkins, H.M. Inspector of Mines, Jones said that Williams had an electric cap lamp worn on his safety helmet. The lamp, which was still lit, was lying between the rails close to Williams. Evidence was also given by Glanmor