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Record 1,  Textual support,  English

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... the majority of surface workers were not craftsmen or men in important positions. They were general surface labourers, many of whom were ex-colliers who through injury or old age were no longer fit enough to work below ground.  2, record 1, English, - surface%20labourer

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT

In practice the division covers a wide range of work in the coal mining industry including production, surface labourers and maintenance/trades employees in underground mines, washery operators, truck drivers, tradespeople and labourers in open cut mines and labourers at coal loaders.  3, record 1, English, - surface%20labourer

Record 1,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT

Dans les bassins houillers, le choix du métier de mineur relevait d'une sorte de tradition familiale. [...] On ne se bousculait guère pour les ateliers; encore moins pour être manœuvre de surface. Ces emplois étaient réservés aux véritables artisans, ou à des hommes affaiblis qui voulaient continuer à travailler, en acceptant des salaires fortement réduits.  2, record 1, French, - man%26oelig%3Buvre%20de%20surface

Record 1,  Textual support,  Spanish