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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D1920/2/2/55/25
TitleMedical Appeal Tribunal case file for John Cowlishaw, aged 56, Screen hand at Swanwick, relating to an Industrial Accident
Date1957
DescriptionDate of birth: 12/10/1900
Marital status: Married
Address: 157 Birches Lane, Oakerthorpe
Type of injury: Injury - ankle
Description of accident: Slipped and fell through hole in floor of screens
Further information: This man has sub taloid arthritis which is attributable to the relevant accident, and which is an unforeseen aggravation'. Cowlishaw wrote to Kitts, NUM Compensation Agent, 9 November 1951: 'I feel it my duty to write you a line thanking you for the manner in which you took my case at the Tribunal [...] I can see by your kind attitude to the men who belong to you that you are a very trustful representation of the NUM'. The response included: ''It is very nice to know that someone does appreciate what you try to do, although I am afraid there are many who do not realise the work that is put in on their behalf'.
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LevelFile
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
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Archive CreatorNational Union of Mineworkers (NUM) Derbyshire Area
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