INJURY TO WORKER.
CLAIM IN ARBITRATION COURT. Per Press Association. WELLINGTON, March 31. In the Arbitration Court to-day, Herbert Jamieson, a waterside worker, claimed compensation from the New Zealand Shipping Company as a result of an accident. Plaintiff alleged that while working as a wharf labourer in May of 1928, in the employment of the company, and when picking up a lanyard, he was struck on the email of the back by a crane, and again when lying down he sustained permanent disability and had been totally incapacitated. The company had paid £233 12s 4d, equal to 88 weeks’ pay. Plaintiff claimed an additional amount and costs. Defendants denied permanent incapacity. The Court allowed £75 10s 4d, being half the full compensation for nine months, and £l2 12s expenses.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume L, Issue 106, 1 April 1930, Page 9
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129INJURY TO WORKER. Manawatu Standard, Volume L, Issue 106, 1 April 1930, Page 9
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