H. R. King
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Biographical Notes
King, H. R., Production Director, Scottish Divisional Board. Prior to vesting date, was in charge of the Eastern group of collieries of the Fife Coal Company, Limited. Has a wide experience of all aspects of mining and modern reconstruction work, and has paid numerous visits to U.S.A., Germany. France and Holland and also to English coal-fields. A Member of Council of the Institution of Mining Engineers, Vice-President of the Mining Institute of Scotland and Vice-President of the Scottish Branch of the National Association of Colliery Managers. Also a Member of the American Institute of Mining Engineers and author of numerous technical papers.
Source: 1955 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory
Biographical Notes
King, H. R., Deputy Director-General (Standardisation) Reconstruction Dept., Headquarters, National Coal Board, previously was Reconstruction Director, Scottish Divisional Board. Prior to vesting date, was in charge of the Eastern group of collieries of the Fife Coal Company, Limited. Has a wide experience of all aspects of mining and modern reconstruction work, and has paid numerous visits to U.S.A., Germany, France and Holland and also to English coal-fields. A Member of Council of the Institution of Mining Engineers. Also a Member of the American Institute of Mining Engineers and author of numerous technical papers. Address: Hobart House, Grosvenor Place, London, S.W.1.
Source: 1960 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory
- 1955 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
- 1960 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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