W. H. John
(Born: 1876)
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Biographical Notes
John, W. H. Born, Clydach Vale, 1876. Educated in Cardiff. Became pupil Harris Deep Navigation Colliery, Treharris, 1893-1896, and three years later appointed Colliery Surveyor, Powell's Tillery Collieries, Abertillery. Resigned latter position in 1904. Joined Powell Duffryn Co., Aberaman, 1904-1906. Is now chief Colliery Manager of the Ebbw Vale group of collieries. Member of the South Wales Institute of Engineers.
Source: 1923 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory
Biographical Notes
John, W. H. Born at Clydach Vale, 1876. Educated in Cardiff. Became pupil Harris Deep Navigation Colliery, Treharris, 1893-1896. Appointed Colliery Surveyor, Powell's Tillery Collieries, Abertillery. Resigned latter position in 1904. Joined Powell Duffryn Co., Aberaman, 1904 to 1906. Appointed Manager and Agent of Powell's Tillery Collieries, Abertillery, 1906 to 1917. Is now Agent of the Ebbw Vale group of collieries. Member of the South Wales Institute of Engineers. Address: The Firs, Ebbw Vale, Mon.
Source: 1933 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory
- 1923 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory. Published by The Louis Cassier Co. Ltd., from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian
- 1933 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory. Published by The Louis Cassier Co. Ltd., from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian
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