Sunnybrow. J. T. Heslop, 26, beltman.
Died on December 28th, 1915, as the result of injuries received on January 15th, 1914, whilst pushing a tub. The Registrar's certificate of death states (1) Curvature of spine; (2) Strain of groin (1 year and 11 months), and general tuberculosis.
The family consisted of the following :—
Deceased 26, beltman £1/7/8.
Brother 21, soldier 14/3 (Government allowance).
Nephews 10, 12.
Weekly payments prior to death, £63/2/6.
Claim made by the mother.
The owners alleged death was due to natural causes, and the Committee failed to agree.
Source: NEEMARC - Ref: NUMDA/1/6/41, D.M.A. Minutes, Circulars etc. for 1916 (one volume: covers Jan-Jun)