Title

The Arbitration Board...The case of James Freeman [artist and wood-engraver.]

Author

Author not identified

Source

Argus (Melbourne).

Details

2 May 1883, p.9, col.6.

Publication date

2 May 1883

Type

News

Language

English

Country of context

Australia

Full text

THE CASE OF JAMES FREEMAN
James Freeman artist and wood engraver, claimed damages for injuries received in the Hawthorn accident
Messrs Hodges and Madden appeared for the claimant; Messrs Walsh and Fink for Board of Land and Works.

The claimant stated that he learned his profession in London He was a first class man. He went to India by appointment to teach the natives wood engraving. During his nine years residence in Victoria he had earned an average of £10 per week, and had been employed by the best firms in the city. When the accident occurred he was going to Hawthorn in the second carnage from the engine of the ordinary train. After the collision he found himself on the ground near the funnel of the engine. He tried to help others but fell down sick and dizzy. He vomited blood. His head was cut with broken glass. He still
suffered from internal injury. His eyesight was impaired and his hand too shaky for him to work much at his profession. He could not do the best work as formerly and he now earned only about £4 per week. His connexion bad fallen off. He had not regained his normal appetite nor weight. Dr Sparling, claimant's medical attendant said he had received a severe shock. He could not direct his attention to business for any length of time. He would need 12 months rest the medical fees amounted to £60.

Mr James Troedel, lithographer, gave evidence respecting the condition of Freeman since the accident and also as to bis inability to carry on his profession.

Mr Girdlestone and Drs. Mc Crea and Robertson, who were called on behalf of the Crown, considered that the claimant would recover from the shock in less time than 12 months

The Board reserved its decision and adjourned till next morning.

[Argus (Melbourne), 2 May 1883, p.9, col.6.]