EXEMPTION AND LEAVE

New Zealand Herald, Volume LV, Issue 16851, 16 May 1918, Page 6

EXEMPTION AND LEAVE

AUCKLAND RESERVISTS.

BLACKSMITH'S CASE ADJOURNED. The First Auckland Military Service Board yesterday continued the hearing of appeals for leave and exemption. Messrs. Stonex and White appealed for the exemption of Frederick Cutler, the last remaining blacksmith in-their employ. Albert Stonex said that the Blacksmiths' Union could not supply another man to replace Cutler. The firm, he said, was engaged in range-making and general iron work. They usually employed three or four smiths. He had advertised for another man without success. James J. Holland, builder and contractor, said he. was depending upon Messrs. Stonex and White to carry out an urgent contract. He endorsed the evidence as to the scarcity of general smiths. The chairman said he would have an inquiry made as to the scarcity of blacksmiths. An appeal for the exemption of Victor J. Lidgard gasfitter, was made by the Northcote Gas Company, which produced evidence as to the shortage throughout New Zealand of this class of labour. Sine die exemption was granted, the company undertaking to employ a married man li cue was available.

Samuel W. J. Audain, Archhill, whose case was previously adjourned until one of his soldier brothers returned, reported that a brother had now come home, and therefore he was willing to' go to camp immediately. Leave was granted until. June 20. James D. Carleton, tannery employee, Onehunga, who had already received a year's leave on account of his mother's health, was informed that he must go to camp in June unless the medical authorities altered his classification. The appeal of Charles A. Christini, labourer, Mount Albert Road, was further adjourned until May 29 to ascertain whether a brother employed at Ohakune in the railway works would apply to be transferred to Auckland. The appeal of Joshua Wallace of Otahuhu, was allowed, he having satisfied the board that he was a reservist of Class C of the Second Division. The adjourned appeal of Walter H. Hamon, farm assistant, Helensville, came before the board, who again adjourned it sine die or until the return of a brother from the front. Appellant's mother said her husband waa now in bed suffering from overstrain, and no suitable labour was available. OASES AT TE AWAMUTU. FARMERS BEFORE THE BOARD. [BY TELEGRAPH.OWN CORRESPONDENT.] TE AWAMUTU. Wednesday. The Second Auckland Military Service Board dealt with various appeals at Te Awamutu. The adjourned appeal of Geo. Bell, farmer, Para\rera, was withdrawn, appellant having proceeded to camp. E. W. Boyes, creamery manager, Te Kawa, asked for time to close the present dairying season and to shift his home. He was allowed until July 4. Frank Coe, fanner, Parawera, whose appeal had been adjourned until the end of the milking season, was ordered to enter the CI camp on June 6. P. A. Cullen, farmer, Kihikihi, classed CI, said he was the only worker on two farms, one brother being already away. Exemption sine die was granted, conditional on the return of the brother being notified to the group commander. The adjourned appeal of H. Forkerfc, farmer, Ohaupo, was recalled, appellant, who is a married member of the \_First Division, expressing his objection to serving while unmarried men are allowed to remain. His appeal was dismissed, he being allowed until August 15 to arrange his affairs. J. H. Garfit, farm assistant, Te Awamutu, appealed on religious grounds, stating that, as a member of the Christadelphian Society, he was opposed to the bearing of arms. Appellant s employer also appealed for Garfit, » stating that he was an essential worker. The appeal was allowed. Mrs. H. Harris, Pirongia, appealed for her son, S. A. Harris, on the ground that he is under age. His desire, she said, was to enlist voluntarily. The appeal was allowed. A. 7*. Keam, farmer, Pokuru, stated that he La " a dairy farm of 100 acres, was milking 40 cows, and was the last man on the farm. A sine die exemption was allowed. B. May, farmer, Matapara, said he had a farm ef 512 acres and managed 1800 acres for a man at Masterton. His only brother was in France, and he had no relatives to ; relieve him. He was ordered to the CI camp on June 6. J. W. McKinnon, of Roto-o-ratagi, applied for the return of his sole surviving son of military age. Gunner W. G. McKinnon, who has been on service since January, 1916. Three sons had been killed in action, and the soldier on whose behalf he applied had been wounded twice. It was decided to make the desired recommendation, Mr. McKinnon being congratulated on the family record. V. Nicklington, railway surfaceman, Te Awamutu, said he was the sole support of his mother and sister, but, on learning of the financial assistance to soldiers' dependants, withdrew his appeal, and is to go to camp on May 23. C. H. Sale, farmer, Mangaohae explained that he had a farm of 180 acres partially improved, and had found it impossible to sell the place. He was the only worker, and had no relatives whom he could summon to his aid. Exemption sine die was granted. The appeal' of T. Salvation, fisherman, of Hauturu, was allowed the appellant being a native. The appeal of L. Sittauer, farmer, Ohaupo, was allowed on account of his enemy parentage.