24.

Thomas Bickle, miner. Sworn :-

By Mr. Potts :- You assisted at the rescue of the miners on the 15th of July?

A: Yes.

Q: What time,

A: Between 7 and 8 sometime.

Q: Did you go into the Second South Level?

A: Yes I was there.

Q: Did you make any search of that level?

A: I made no search at all, I simply helped to take out the dead bodies.

Q: Did you see any pit lamps or open safety lamps there?

A: I didn't see any pit lamps. I saw a safety lamp but it was