COAL MINER'S INJURY
CLAIM FOR COMPENSATION ARBITRATION COURT HEARING Compensation for an injury alleged to have occurred in the course of his employment was sought by a coal miner, Thomas Winstanlcy, of Huntly (Mr. C. J. O'Rcgan, of Wellington), in the Arbitration Court yesterday from Wilton Collieries (1934), Limited (Mr. Hore). Mr. Justice O'Regau presided, and with him were Messrs. A. L. Montoith and W. Cecil Prime.
Plaintiff in his statement of claim alleged that on December 22, 1937, while lifting a full skip of coal on to rails-,, he strained his back and was incapacitated as a result for nine weeks. Plaintiff claimed £4O 10s compensation, costs, and such further relief as might be just. The defence was a denial of the accident. if one had occurred, then plaintiff had failed or neglected to give notice of it in writing as soon as practicable after the happening. Evidonce was given by several witnesses, after which the case was adjourned until to-day to allow further evidence to be heard.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23191, 10 November 1938, Page 17
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169COAL MINER'S INJURY New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23191, 10 November 1938, Page 17
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