Richard,
This morning (Sunday) I unexpectedly found myself within a reasonable distance of the Civic Centre, with some spare time available. So knowing that the West Glamorgan Archives only work Monday to Friday, I called instead, into the Civic Centre branch of the library service and had a quick look at their local Newspaper Archive and found the following news item in the "South Wales Daily Post, Tuesday, March 8, 1904" FATAL ACCIDENT AT
FFORESTFACH
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COLLIER KILLED BY A FALL AT
GENDROS PIT
Fforestfach, on Tuesday afternoon. A fall
took place, Benjamin Thomas, collier,
Carmarthen Road, Fforestfach, was killed on
the spot. Thomas who was 35 years of age,
leaves a widow and three young children.
Deceased recently acted as overman during
the absence of the overman with a broken
leg. On Monday night he took part in the
voting for the election of Parish Councillor.
Only twelve months ago last August
Thomas's brother lost his life in the same
colliery.
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I trust that although you didn't specifically ask for a newspaper search, that you find the above to be of interest.
Needless to say, I shall be returning to the Civic Centre as soon as is practical to complete the original commitment.
JohnG_Swansea.