MILITARY SERVICE.

Auckland Star, Volume XLVIII, Issue 139, 12 June 1917, Page 6

MILITARY SERVICE.

HEARING AUCKLAND APPEALS FIRST BOARD'S CASES. The First Auckland Military Service Board is still hearing local appeals for exemption and applications for leave. MEN WITH DEPENDENTS. James D. Carlton, of Onehunga, who said he was the sole support of his parents, one of whom was in delicate health, was granted leave till August 23. John J. O'Connell, of Ponsonby, represented that he supported a widowed mother and young brother, nine years of age. He had a brother a baker's apprentice, and a sister, who earned 10/ a week. He desired leave till September to complete certain work about the home, which belonged to his mother, who was in ill-health. Leave was granted till August 23. John McKandry, machinist, of Ponsonby, said he was the main support of hie parents, the father being an invalid. His younger brother was killed in Gallipoli, and another brother, a married man with a wife and three children, who had seen service in South Africa, was again on service. Appellant said his sisters were only earning enough to keep themselves. The Board decided to adjourn the case sine die. George W. Shipton, nurseryman and market gardener, Parneil, said he was the sole support of his aged mother and two sisters, one of whom was not strong. He owned six acres of land, on which was a mortgage. His nursery was productive. He could not get anyone to take his place, and if he had to go on service the place 'would have to be closed down. One acre was in orchard, an acre in grass, one and a-half ncres in market garden, and the rest in nursery stock, lie considered he was in the same position as a married man. The case was adjourned sine die. DID HIS DUTY. Henry J. D. Thornton, saddler, Otahuhti, appealed as he was the onlyj saddler between Auckland and Papatoetoe. Appellant said he had the business for three years, and had been unable to get labour. He had married in September, 1015, when the authorities pointed out that men not going to the front would be doing their duty to the count— ' by getting married. (Laughter.) He desired leave till September. This was granted. FAMILY OF SUFFERERS. Andrew Sheridan, farmer, Pukekohe, said he and his brother and two sisters would not be able to carry on the farm without his assistance. "The property was 00 acres in extent, in two parte. Twenty-seven cows were milked by hand, one sister assisting in this work. " Dairying and cropping 'were done on the property. He had a brother called up also, and he thought the latter would |be appealing. Appellant asked for two months' exemption to complete crop-1 ping. Appellant mentioned that his brother and sisters suffered from indigestion. Appellant said he also suffered from pains and aches, but he principally wanted to get the crops in. Major Conlan said there were really no grounds \>f appeal. Exemption was granted till 26th July. A SHEARER EXEMPTED. Bronte W. Hodge, who was able to prove that he was a shearer, was granted exemption sine die, appellant undertaking to engage in farm work when, shearing was not available. TO-DAY'S PROCEEDINGS. . GENCINE SEAMEN. The secretary of the Seamen's Union appealed on behalf of George M. Powle, Frederick Black. Francis G. Walker. James M. Coffey, Alfred H. Grant, Joseph K. Latta) Wm. H. Myers, Frederick H. Newton, Donald Mcpherson, Samuel Doherty (marine firemen), and William T. Drlnkwatcr, Joseph Davics, John McDougall, John M. Nolan, Wm. J. Sutcliffe, Albert G. Barnett, and Donald Urquhart I able 6eamcn). The appellant detailed the various vessels to which the men were attached, or in other instances, where the men were last heard of. With the exception of Nolan all had been regularly engaged on marine occupations for the last twelve months, Nolan being engaged for the last six months at sea. Previously he had been consistently employed at sea. With the exception of the case of Newton, which was adjourned for a fortnight for inquiry, the appeals were adjourned sine die, provided the men remained at their present occupations. ON THE HARD ROAD. Henry H. Willinms, quarryman, Tuakau. appealed in the public interest, saying he desired seven weeks to complete contracts of roadwork for the Tuakau Town Board, and also to arrange some private matters. Appellant said he had two partners. Major Conlan pointed out to appellant that as he desired seven ■weeks from the time ho lodged his appeal, he. had just about had the time lie was requesting. The ballots were drawn a month ahead to give men a chance to make preparation for tlieir departure. The Board decided to give exemption till June 28. A NOVEL PLEA. Richard Wilkinson, coach-painter, Parklicld Terrace, said he was engaged painting vehicles for farmers' use. He was also a sign-writer. Good men in the trade were very scarce, and appellant wanted time to complete work in hand. The Board refused to see any reason in the plea offered, and said the public could do their own painting of this kind if necessary. The public interest was not concern in this case. Appellant said he was married on Christinas Day, and he would require six weeks to make arrangements with regard to his home and to the disposal of his painting stock. Major Conlan said the man was drawn in the May ballot, and should go away this month. The Board decided to extend a little consideration, and gave him till July 20. ROMAN CATHOLIC PRIESTS. The Administrator of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Auckland (Monsignor Mahony) appealed on behalf of the Rev. Fathers O'Brien (Devonport), and OWlalley (Ponaoniby). Monsignor Mahony, Administrator of the Diocese, in a statement stressed the shortage of clergy. Recently he had been unable to supply a fourth chaplain. Two districts of the diocese were without priests. The formal certificate from the Minister of Defence in respect of Father O'Brien was received. Monsignor Mahoney explained that with regard to Father O'Malley the certificate had not come forward owing to n change of address. Evidence wrts taken to show that both clergymen were ordained to the religious order, and the cases were adjourned sine; di* 1