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NEATH MAN. Question of Electricians Dismissal. Glamorgan ASMZCS on Wednesday, Deform Mr. Justic-c LuslJ, a civil action •was heard in which .John William Bar- iivity a former electrical superintendent at the Xeatii iioral District Council j\ic"ctncal Station trom 190S tT> ]<)1S, houiiJit. damages from Geornc Hamilton 'I hoinusoi). the manager of the .station, for allege <lli.l»el in lettvj.s written 'to i i.e Dockers' Union. :\11-, MarJay Samson and Mr. St. John F^ rancis Williams (instructed by Messrs. M'itls. Lockyer and Mills, London) peared for the j)laiutiff, and defendant v as represented by Sir Kllis. Jritfitlis, K.C.. and Mr. Trevor Hunter (instr i -J by Mr. l'idward Powell, Neath). Mr. Marla\' Samson explainer! tb•:t plaintiff held his position under the Neath Council front 1908 to March, 3 918. whilst defendant was the ninna^rr for the whole of that time and .still con- tinued to hold that position. When plaintiff "as looking for a new post the defendant on October 3rd, 1U17. gave him an excellent testimonial, stating that he always found him most trust- worth." energetic and sober, and woil- litted to hold a more responsible position SUMMARILY DISMISSED On March oth, 1918, plaintiff was dis- missed without notice. The alleged libel was contained in a letter written by de- fendant to the secretary of a branch oi the Dockers' Union. A number of work- men had represented to the Couiu l that Barnett's behavious had been abu- sive and insulting, and that his manner towards them was of a bullying charac- ter. It was submitted that plaintiff's 'dismissal was brought about because ue gave offence to his superior officer. roceed ing.)

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