These chaps were dismissed by Great Northern Railway in 1899 for having a bit too much...
Pallender, J.W. - Parcels Porter, Peterboro' Passenger [station], for being asleep and under the influence of drink when on duty.
Thorndike, Geo. Wm. - Superior Foreman Prorter, Manchester Goods [station], for being under the influence of drink, and asleep in a wagon whilst on duty.
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Source: The National Archives, RAIL 236/160, Traffic Committee Minute Book, 5/10/1899, p.257
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