MILITARY SERVICE

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24672, 30 July 1941, Page 3

MILITARY SERVICE

APPLICATIONS FOR EXEMPTION LARGE NUMBER OF CASES A sitting of the Armed Forces Appeal Board—Messrs J. R. Bartholomew, S.M. (chairman), J. Price and H. Hodgsonwas held yesterday, when a large number of cases was dealt with The board will be sitting for the remainder of the week. Mrs N. Briggs (Mr W. M. Taylor) appealed on behalf of her son, Alan Ward Briggs, on the grounds of public interest and undue hardship.—The appellant asked for a postponement of service until her son could complete his time as a plumber's apprentice and pass his examination in November.—The appeal was dismissed on condition that the reservist was not called for service before November 30. , William Lindsay (Mr W P. Hartstonge), farmer, of Allanton, appealed on behalf of his son, Thomas Shaw Lindsay, on the grounds of public interest and undue hardship to himself.—The appellant stated that he had lost the services of his best employee and required his son for the successful carrying on of his farm. —The appeal was adjourned until the September sitting of the board Arthur Henry (Mr J. M. Paterson). of Purakanui, appealed on the grounds of undue hardship, and a similar appeal was lodged by his mother, Mrs Margaret Henry (Mr C. J. L. White).—The reservist stated that he .was building up a motor service and if his appeal were dismissed he would like time in which to dispose of his business.—Mrs Henry stated that she and her husband were dependent on their only son for the conduct of a store, post office and motor service.—Decision was reserved. James Poland appealed on oehali of Robert Coker, aged 41 years, a slaughterman employed at the municipal abattoirs, on the grounds of public interest and undue hardship.—The appellant stated that it was almost impossible to replace the reservist, but he could spare him for three months.—The appeal was adjourned sine die, on condition that the reservist was transferred ,to the Territorials and served during August, September and October.

Mrs C. F Meiklejohn (Mr G. T. Bayleej appealed on behalf of Douglas Haig Meiklejohn on the grounds of undue hardship. The appellant stated that she had two sons in the forces, and the reservist was the only one living with her. She would be unable to keep her home going without her son.—Mr Baylee stated that the reservist had volunteered for the navy, but had not been accepted on account of his age, and was at present studying to enter the Air Force should this appeal be dismissed.—The appeal was dismissed, on condition that the reservist was not called for service before August 31.

C E. Griffin appealed on behalf ot his son. George William Henry Griffin, on the grounds of public interest and undue hardship.—Mr J. P. Ward, who represented the appellant, stated that the reservist was engaged in his father's business as a carrier and storekeeper at Macrae's Flat. It was impossible for the appellant to carry on the business without his only son. who also assisted in carrying scheelite from the mines to Dunedin. If the board could not grant the appeal, time was asked to enable the appellant to sell his business.—Decision, was reserved.

Ralph Holland, butcher. Mosgiel, appealed on behalf of his son, Donald David Holland, on the grounds of undue hardship.—Mr E. J. Anderson represented the appellant.—Evidence was given stating that the reservist's services were essential to his father in the carrying on of hi& butchery. The appellant had made every endeavour to secure a man to replace his son, but without success.—Mr Anderson said that the appellant did not desire exemption for his son but rather a postponement of service until he could be replaced.—The board reserved its decision.