Dear Alan,
I think I have a good rough date as to when this might be.
I am currently reading J.A.Buckleys' excellent book on South Crofty Mine, and
on p.76, 5th para., I found this, quote:-
At the meeting of the adventurers on January 6 1882, it was resolved, "That
steps be taken for Insuring the miners working in this mine, against
accidents, under the Employers Liability Act".
So, we have a quide start date! - it must have been pretty close to 1882 I
should imagine.
Regards, Bernard.
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