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M. H. G. Murdoch, Engineer at No.6. Sworn:-
By Mr. Potts:- Were you on duty on the 15th of July last?
A: Yes, on the day shift.
Q: Then did you leave?
A: I left about five o’clock.
Q: That time did the second shift come on?
A: That is the afternoon shift?
Q: Yes.
A: Came on about three o’clock.
Q: That was the shift that was in about the time of the explosion?
A: Yes.
Q: You lowered the miners?
A: Yes.
Q: Did you have any report from the firemen being lowering?
A: No.
Q: The firemen did not report to you the condition of the mines?
A: No.
Q: You have a copy of the Rules. Now, Special Rule No.15 says (reads). You received no report from the fireman at all?
A: No, sir.
M. H. G. Murdoch
Take upon oath and acknowledge this 14 day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and three, before me, James Abrams, Coroner.