Transcribed by Ann Selchick. Geo. THE WHITEHAVEN NEWS, SEPT. 19. 1907 COLLIERY PROSECUTION AT WORKINGTON _____ DANGEROUS PRACTICE AT ALLERDALE PIT. At the Workington Police Court on Wednesday, Henry WILSON (29), Andrew JOLLY (30), John M’TEAR (24), shifts men, and William COGGINS (30), coal hewer, were summoned by Mr. James GILCHRIST, Great Clifton, colliery manager, for unlawfully riding upon the engine plane of William Pit, Clifton, on the 24th inst. Mr. SKERRY prosecuted on behalf of the Allerdale Coal Company. He said defendants were riding on a bogey down the engine plane, thus infringing the rule. The bogey was quite free, and going at a big speed. Four men were thrown out, and three of them were injured. It was a serious matter not only on account of the danger to other men’s lives, but because if the men had been killed the Company would have been liable under the New Workmen’s Compensation Act to pay £700 or £800. It was necessary therefore that the men be taught to obey the rules. As, however, the defendants had pleaded guilty the Company didn’t wish to press the charge severely. They were compelled though, to bring the action as a warning to others. The Bench said it was a serious offence, and probably if Mr. SKERRY had not mentioned that the Company did not wish to unduly press the charge the penalty would have been higher. Each would be fined 20s. Including costs. ______