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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.