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My great-grandfather was a coal miner, who worked in Pennsylvania mines when carts were pulled by mules and mines were l
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"My great-grandfather was a coal miner, who worked in Pennsylvania mines when carts were pulled by mules and mines were lit by candles. Mining was very dangerous work then"

- Tim Murphy

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This quote by Tim Murphy speaks with the hard work and dangerous conditions of coal mining in the past. His great-grandfather was a coal miner in Pennsylvania, a time when carts were pulled by mules and mines were lit by candle lights. This was a time before the development of modern-day technology, when miners needed to rely on manual labor and primitive tools to do their work. The work was exceptionally hazardous, with the danger of cave-ins, explosions, and other mishaps. The miners were brave and hardworking, and their efforts assisted to power the commercial transformation. Regardless of the threats, they continued to work in the mines, providing a valuable resource for the country. The quote functions as a reminder of the sacrifices made by these miners and the significance of their work.

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Canada Flag This quote is written / told by Tim Murphy somewhere between September 11, 1952 and today. He/she was a famous Politician from Canada. The author also have 17 other quotes.

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