Armed Forces Appeal Board in Feilding

Manawatu Times, Volume 68, Issue 197, 20 August 1943, Page 6

Armed Forces Appeal Board in Feilding

Yesterday the Armed Forces Appeal Board sat in Feilding, Mr. G. A. Monk (chairman) presiding. Decision was reserved in the case of Harold William James, general carrier, and in the following cases sine die adjournments were granted:—William A. Dodds, appeal by Wellington City Tramway Department (Mr. Graham); Robert C. O’Sullivan, dairy farmer (Mr. Cullinane); Fred William Crocker, dairy-farm hand, appeal by R. V. Burgess (Mr. Cullinane); Alex. C. Hartley, sheep-farm manager (Mr. Cullinane); Thomas Thompson, dairy-farmer (Mr. Pagan); Leo H. Sandbrook, dairyfarmer (Mr. Graham); Clive Fred C. Jefferies, farm -hand (Mr. Taylor), adjourned to January sitting; Allen Peck, dairy-farmer; Stanley John Coad, truckdriver (Mr. Mclnness); Alfred F. Price, dairy-farmer (Mr. Mclnness); John R. Elliott, farmer (Mr. Taylor); Eric H. Clifton, farm manager, appeal by W. T. Pratt (Mr. Taylor): Norman S Jones, appeal by A. R. Shannon (Mr. Graham); David R. Willis, farmer (Mr. Taylor); Donald H. Strahan, farmer (Mr. Taylor); Alfred William Humphrey, sheep farmer (Mr. Mclnness).

Horticulturists are finding it difficult to secure seasonal flower seeds due ter the shortage of labour engaged by commercial growers. It is reported that considerable difficulty is now being experienced in meeting the normal demands of citizens who wish to provide for their flower gardens.

After a spell of weather devoid of rain Feilding yesterday experienced particularly cold conditions with steady rain. Several heavy frosts were experienced early in the week and one was of exceptional severity. The ground was commencing to arrive at a condition suitable for gardeners, but yesterday’s rain will put gardening back again. At the weekly meeting of the First Feilding Boy Scout Troop, Major Neeve. of the Salvation Army, addressed a good attendance, his theme being education towards good citizenship. A Rugby match was arranged against the combined Sanson and Bulls troops, this to be played after the holidays. A court of honour closed the gathering.

Feilding’s demonstration air-raid shelter which was erected in Manchester Square last year was yesterday dismantled in accordance with a decision of the Borough Council. When erected during the crisis, the shelter attracted con-

siderable interest and no doubt suggest! ideas to householders as to the type < shelter to be provided in anticipation air raids.