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#OnThisDay 1917 Brecon & Merthyr Tydfil Railway loco cleaner J O'Connell, 15, was injured at #Bassaleg, #Monmouthshire, #Wales.

His right forearm was burnt. He was off work for 5 days.

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#OnThisDay 1911 Brecon & Merthyr Tydfil Railway boiler washer T George was killed at #Bassaleg, #Monmouthshire, #Wales.

His dependents received £212 compensation (c.£29,000 now).

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In 1878, John Basham established Fairoak Nurseries at #Bassaleg. He advocated for the replanting of many orchards & worked with the Council of the time to provide farmers with instruction & small grants. The Fairoak Nurseries #BusinessArchives consists of days books, customer accounts & more.

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