Local Appeal Tribunal case file for Percy Barnett, aged 38, Packer at [colliery not stated] Date of birth: Marital status: Married Address: 2 Cross Street, Grassmoor Type of benefit claimed: Special Hardship Allowance Type of injury: Injuries - head and ribs Further information: Accident 01 July 1955. 'I was upset because of my wife's absence during period of 6 weeks before accident. Left me in debt £70. I could not sleep and could not go to work.' 'Had matrimonial trouble.' Returned to work as odd job man, underground. Tribunal adjourned 19 January 1956 'to be heard before another Chairman'. Although having absences from work, in an earnings comparison the post-accident wages were assessed as if full time. 1956