OVERSEAS SERVICE

Grey River Argus, 27 September 1941, Page 8

OVERSEAS SERVICE

WEST COAST APPEALS Board’s Sitting Concludes The Greymotfth sitting of the Armed Forces Appeal Board was concluded yesterday morning, when a miscellaneous selection of appeals was heard and reserved decisions were given. Mr F. F. Reid, S.M., (Chairman), had associated with him Messrs A. H. McKane and G. M. Hall. Mr W. F. Tracey appeared for the Crown. The Public Trustee, Greymouth, appealed on the grounds of oublic interest and undue hardship for George Robert Wheatley, factory manager. Mr W. Kane, District Public Trustee, gave evidence in supnort of the appeal, stating that Wheatley had been employed in the position for eleven years. The whole business as a going concern had been extensively advertised. The appeal was adjourned sine die, to be reviewed in March next. Arthur Redmond Honey, farmer (Mr A. M. Jamieson), appealed on the grounds of public interest and undue hardship. He said his brother was aged 22 and had enlisted, failing to pass the medical examination. He was as able to do the job in six months as now, but at present he was cutting silver pine. To Mr McKane. He wished to discharge his obligations at the end of the season. To Mr Hall: His brother would probably take his place, but he had not discussed it with him. The appeal was dismissed, reservist not to be called up before April I, 1942. John Clark, storekeeper, Roa (Mr J. W. Hannan), appealed on the grounds of public interest. Mr Hannan said that the appellants were really Griffen and Smith, who owned the business. Evidence was given by Errol William Smith, manager of Griffen and Smith, Ltd., who stated that the firm had taken over the business from Mr O’Donnell. They had several managers, but Clark was the only one who was successful. His firm had endeavoured to get suitable managers, but had not been successful. Alphpnsus O’Donnell, mine manager at Roa, said that there were at present 72 men employed. There was difficulty in getting men because of the fact that there were no shops there. A good portion of the men lived in huts and the shop was open at night for their convenience. One Blackball greengrocer delivered once a week in Roa, and there was no ’bus service. Without the store it would not be possible to keep men at the mine. Robert Duggan. Vice-President of the Miners’ Union, corroborated the evidence of Mr O’Donnell. The Union had unsuccessfully endeavoured to get a ’bus service to Roa. The appeal was dismissed, reservist not to be called up before January 7 1, 1942. Mrs Mabel Jones appealed on the grounds of undue hardship for Clifford Jones, civil servant. Appellant, who was represented by Mr W. D. Taylor, submitted a written statement. Her son was at present at Fort Dorset and had served in the Territorial Force since January 9. He had been in the Land and Income Tax Department for two years. The appeal was dismissed. The Director of National Service appealed on the grounds of public interest for John Thomson Jacobs and William Thomas Jacobs, farm hands. Mr E. B. E. Taylor appeared for reservists. Evidence was given by George C. Jacobs, father of reservists, who submitted a written statement. He said there were three sons. John Thomson Jacobs conducted witness’s farm and William Thomas Jacobs had had a farm for the past five years. Another son had been rejected as permanently unfit, being unable to do heavy work'. Witness was aged 67 years. William Thomas Jacobs also gave evidence and said he purchased 165 sheep this week. He had not appealed as, at the time he was called up, there was a general hold-up o f shipping space and the produce outlook did not appear to be secure. Decision was reserved. The appeal for John Thomson Jacobs was adjourned sine die and that for William Thomas Jacobs was dismissed, reservist not to be called up before April 1, 1942. Stewart and Sons., butchers, appealed on the grounds of public interest and undue hardship for John Joseph Knowles. The appeal was withdrawn by leave of the Board. The Dunedin Engineering Co. and Atarau Dredge contract appealed for Frederick Rigby on the grounds of undue hardship and public interest. The appeal was struck out. there being no appearance of either appellants.

Carl, Gustaf Adolph Uddstrom, cabinet maker, appealed on the grounds of public Interest and conscientious objection. The appeal was withdrawn by leave of the Board. The Director of National Service appealed for Wilfred John Champion, P.W.D. launchman at Jackson B'av. Evidence in support was given by Mr E. F. Evans, district Engineer, who submitted a written statement Knowledge of the Haast locality was more imoortant than experience on account of the difficult country. Reservist had been three years in tne position. The appeal was adjourned sine die The Director of National Service appealed on the grounds of public interest for James Alexander Mitchell, station operator, employed by the Public Works Department, Dobson Evidence was given by Mr A. E. Davenport, resident electrical engineer, who submitted a written 1 statement . 1 The appeal was adjourned sine die. S. A. Burges's, Divisional Superintendent. St. John Ambulance Assn.. Dunollie, appealed on the grounds ol public interest fpr WMter Albert Rose, carpenter’s apprentice. Appellant in evidence said Rose was employed bv Hart and Co Greymouth. The sole ground of the appeal was that reservist was a mem- ( ber of the St. John Ambulance. The appeal, was dismissed. Timothy Joseph Hackett, gold miner, appealed as a conscientious objector against overseas and Terntonal training. There was no appearance and the appeal was struck The Runnga Co-op. Society, Ltd. appealed for William Athol Williams, assistant manager, on the. grounds oi undue hardship and public interest. Thomas Bowes, manager of the Society gave evidence that Williams was aged 23 and had been nine years with the Company. Williams was in the Grocery Department, where seven were employed, and was classed as third counter-hand. He had been assisting witness in the office fop the .past three years. x , To Mr Tracy: They had not tried to get someone to take Williams place since the appeal was lodged. They would have to get a girl, and already had two girls. To Mr McKane: Witness worked three hours' in the office each mornThe appeal was dismissed, reservist not to be called up before January 1. 1942. , , -Tvlelvin George Sheldon, cycle dealer (Mr-W D. Taylor) appealed on the grounds of public interest and

undue hardship. Mr Taylor said reservist nad peen gradeu temporarily unfit, and transferred to tne Territorial Forces. An appeal had been heard by the Manpower Committee, which had decided that he was nor, •-o serve tnl February. Remedial treatment was recommenued. and Mr Taylor asked that the appeal pe adjourned. The Chairman said the appeal would be adjourned sine die, subject to reservist undergoing sucn remedial treatment as tne military authorities ordered. The Nelson Creek Sawmilling Co., Ltd., appealed on the grounas of public interest for Thomas Joseph Rea, head bushman in the Mackiey district. Mr .J, S. Robertson roi appellants. saiu that reservist had been a bushman all his life. The appeal was adjourned sine die on the grounds of public interest. A. R. Wallis and Co., Ltd., appealed on behalf of Albeit Kitchener Vincent. tractor driver, on the grounds of public interest and undue hardship Arthur Wallis gave evidence that reservist came from the WTitaroa Sawmilling Co. on July 9 last as winch driver. He was now working as a bushman. The appeal was adjourned sine die on the grounds of public interest. William M. McVicar appealed on the grounds of public interest and undue hardship for William James McVicar, the appeal being adjourned sine die as reservist was medically graded in Grade HI. RESERVED DECISIONS. The following decisions on appeals heard on Thursday, were delivered by the Boaia yesterday: D. and J. Ryaff for John Bouterey, farm hand—-dis-missed, reservist not to be called up before November 1, 1941. Preston Smith for Preston Ralph Smith, farmer—adjourned sine die on grounds of public interest. Albert Edward Fischer, beekeeper --adjourned sine die, to be reviewed in March next, on grounds of public interest. Riversdale Dairy Supplies, Ltd., for Arthur John Carson, truck driveradiourned sine die. , Loftus Paul. Ronchi, butcher—dismissed, reservist not to be called up before 'January 1, 1942 T. R Smithers, for Thomas William Smithers, farmer—adjourned sine die, on grounds of public intercst. Thomas William Smithers—on grounds of conscientious objectiondismissed, reservist to do non-com-batant service ; only. Cornelius Patrick O’Leary, blacksmith and ferrier, on grounds of conscientious objection —allowed. Stephen Carthcart Miller, accountant, on grounds of conscientious objection—allowed.