Record

Browse this collectionThis entry describes an individual archive record or file. Click here to browse the full catalogue for this collection
Archive Reference / Library Class No.D1920/2/1/12/43
TitleLocal Appeal Tribunal case file for John William Hallam, aged 60, Packer at Woodside
Date1961
DescriptionDate of birth:
Marital status: Married
Address: 10 Church Drive, Ilkeston
Type of benefit claimed: Special Hardship Allowance
Type of injury: Injuries - back and neck
Further information: For December 1959 Special Hardship Allowance Local Appeal 'Been in pit 40 years, excluding Army Service' (favourable to Hallam). Aggravation of pre-existing osteo-arthritis noted and NUM representative used a Commissioner's previous decision in a similar case to make the point that despite the presence of this condition, Hallam had been able to do his job up to the time of the accident. Hallam wrote a letter of thanks to Messrs Parkin and Barlow at the NUM and in reply: 'It is encouraging to know that you appreciate the services of this department. We are always pleased when we are able to satisfy our members'.
Extent1 file
LevelFile
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
Archive CreatorNational Union of Mineworkers (NUM) Derbyshire Area
Add to My Items