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D1920 - National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) Derbyshire Area - 1867-2015
2 - Area Compensation Department - 1906-1997
1 - Local Appeal Tribunals - 1948-1985
8 - Local Appeal Tribunals 1959 A-L - 1959
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Archive Reference / Library Class No.
D1920/2/1/8/19
Title
Local Appeal Tribunal case file for Joseph Connolly, aged 49, Bye-worker at Shirebrook
Date
1959
Description
Date of birth:
Marital status: Not given
Address: Not given, Not given
Type of benefit claimed: Special Hardship Allowance
Type of injury: Leg fracture
Further information: According to the Summary of facts the claimant fractured his right leg on 6 January 1958 'when he fell over an idlerback whilst proceeding in bye.' It was accepted as an industrial accident and injury benefit was paid from 6 January 1958 to 5 July 1958. There is detailed information about pre-accident earnings. The claimant's post accident work was as a screen hand. In the Claimant's grounds of appeal dated 14 October 1959 is stated 'in my opinion I was misinformed by two different clerks [...] ' The Tribunal hearing of 24 November 1959 was adjourned for more information regarding work and wages and there is detail about the arrangements with bye-workers. On 22 December 1959 the Tribunal found in favour of the claimant. Further detailed information is provided about shifts, contracts and agreements relating to bye-workers is provided on the Report of Proceedings.
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1 file
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Derbyshire Record Office
Archive Creator
National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) Derbyshire Area
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