Cadeby Pit Disaster of 1912
10th July, 1912
It was now feared that 81 lives had been lost. 71 bodies had been recovered from the mine.
Mr. Redmayne, Chief Inspector of Mines returned to London in the afternoon to give the facts to the Home Office and prepare for the inquiry.
A mass meeting of miners was held at Conisborough in the afternoon. A resolution of condolence was passed. Admiration of the work done by various parties was expressed. Another resolution was carried returning thanks to the King and Queen for their visit to the scene of the disaster.
During the afternoon, the bodies were removed from the temporary mortuary in coffins which had arrived a few hours earlier. Large crowds watched the long procession of hearses.
No relief fund had been started. Messages of sympathy arrived during the day including one from Lady Scarbrough, who asked to be informed whether anything was being done for the bereaved.
It was reported that Charles Bury, general manager of the colliery and 2 other men were still at the Fullerton Hospital Denaby.
The funeral of Mr. Pickering had been arranged for the Saturday afternoon, in order that colliery officials could arrange to attend.
A memorial service was to be held at Doncaster Parish Church on the Sunday.
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