Disaster Fund Opened

The first action of members called to a special meeting of Easington Rural Council to-day to establish a distress fund for the dependants of the victims of the explosion was to stand and observe a silence as a token of respect to the men, many of whom are close friends of councillors.

Coun. J. Burnip, presiding, announced that newspapers had stated they would give every assistance in publicity and that one had already set in motion its own fund. The Council wished, and this newspaper had agreed, that the Council’s should be regarded as the central fund, which would be known as the Easington Colliery Miners’ Disaster Fund, and all donations should be sent to the Chairman, (Coun. J. Burnip), Easington R.D.C. Offices, Easington Colliery, County Durham.

Coun. Gordon Henderson, the Council’s spokesman, said the tragic happening at Easington was only a reminder that the price of coal cannot be reckoned in pounds, shillings, [… rest of article missing]

Sunderland Echo Support

The Sunderland Echo welcomes the decision of Easington R.D.C. to launch an appeal fund of the men who have lost their lives in the Easington pit disaster and will give the fund its fullest support.

With the Chairman, Coun. Burnip, we trust that there will be a generous, nationwide response to the appeal.