APPEALS HEARD
CASES IN WELLINGTON. POLICY IS MADE CLEAR. INTERESTIN’G DECISIONS. (Per Press Association). WELLINGTON, This Day. The policy to he followed by ManPower Committees in dealing with appeals by men or their employers is already clear in part from decisions by the Wellington committee. A number of cases have already been dealt with. Appeals by employers of certain groups of workers whose removal from civilian occupations is considered not in the public interest have been adjourned sine die. The men dealt with in this way so far comprise 10 engaged in aircraft production, eight ministers of religion, four fire brigadesmen, 16 policemen, 12 ships’ officers, engineers and radio operators. The calling up of students preparing for examinations and who have appealed has been postponed till November .20 in the case of degree or accountancy examinations and to December 20 in the case of matriculation. The appeal of one student who had been notified since that ho has been granted a pass under the accrediting system has been dismissed -
The appeals of seven men who -enlisted for service in the Air Force were dismissed. The education board’s appeal in the case of eight primary teachers was dismissed subject to the condition that the teachers are not to be called up before December 20, when the school year ends. R-. Hannah and Co. appealed for six employees regarded as essential if factory production is to be maintained. The company stated that the factory was engaged in the production of Army, industrial and children’s footwear. The company’s representative said that at a pinch two of the men could be done without, but the others were essential.
The committee decided to dismiss the appeals of the two men referred to, and adjourned the case of the clickers for six month and of another man for three months.
The appeal of a building contractor, aged 35, a single man, who said his objection to serving was pui’ely for business reasons, was dismissed.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 61, Issue 5, 17 October 1940, Page 6
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