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George Edwards
| Age: | 34 |
| Died: | 21st May 1920 |
| Accident: | 21st May 1920 |
| Year Born: | abt. 1886 |
| Colliery: | South Pelaw |
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| Occupation: | Hewer |
| Notes: | he and his brother Alfred were hewing when the roof suddenly gave way and he was struck on the head by a large stone; he was killed on the spot |
| Buried: | [not known] |
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| Arbitration Committee — 7th March 1923 | |
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Durham Miners' Association
Compensation Department
Report of Proceedings
of
Arbitration Committee Meeting
held in the
The Coal Trade Offices, Newcastle-on-Tyne
On March 7th and 19th 1923
1306. South Pelaw. George Edwards.
On 12th July, 1920, the Arbitration Committee awarded £300 to be apportioned as follows :—
Elizabeth Edwards, 31, widow, £120 (25/- per fortnight).
Eric Edwards, 3, son, £80 (8/- per fortnight).
Clara Edwards, 1, daughter, £100 (8/- per fortnight).
On 22nd November, 1920, the Arbitration Committee refused the application for an increase in the fortnightly payment.
Mrs. Elizabeth Edwards asked for a grant of £80 to enable her to puchase a house.
Application granted on the usual conditions.
Source: Durham Miners' Association, Compensation Department, Minutes of Arbitration Committee - January 1923 to December 1924. Vol VI. Kindly provided by Barry J. Simpson.
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