Charles Bradwell

Durham Miners' Association
Compensation Committee

Murton. Charles Bradwell, 57, wasteman.

Died on June 8th, 1914, from septic pneumonia. It is alleged that this condition was the result of a blow from a prop on May 20th, 1914. This accident was not reported, but on May 26th, 1914, Bradwell reported that he had that day received a blow from a prop. He had been at work from May 20th to May 26th, but had been attending the Doctor for pain in the chest. The Coroner's Jury found that death was due to septic pneumonia, but that there was not sufficient evidence to show that this had been caused by an injury.

Deceased leaves a widow, one daughter aged 19, and two sons aged 13 and 11, wholly dependant.

He had been employed since April, 1912, and had earned on an average £1/7/8 per week.

Adjourned for our side to further consider the evidence.

Source: NEEMARC - Ref: NUMDA/1/6/39, D.M.A. Minutes, Circulars etc. for 1914 (two volumes: covers Jan-Jun, Jul-Dec)

Durham Miners' Association
Compensation Committee

In the cases of Charles Bradwell, Murton, aged 57, wasteman, T. Clifford, of Hedley Pit, hewer, aged 54, and W. J. Hobbs, 54, deputy, of Burnhope. The Committee could not agree, and we shall have to consider whether we shall proceed further with any or all of them.

Source: NEEMARC - Ref: NUMDA/1/6/39, D.M.A. Minutes, Circulars etc. for 1914 (two volumes: covers Jan-Jun, Jul-Dec)