Armed Forces Appeals

Manawatu Times, Volume 67, Issue 210, 3 September 1942, Page 4

Armed Forces Appeals

At a sitting of the Armed Forces Appeal Board in Palmerston North yesterday, a large number of appeals were reviewed. Bine die adjournments were granted in the following cases:—J. Brosnan, W. W. Ainsworth. L. E. Hampton, appeal by Most Rev. Thos O’Shea; E. J. Velvin, house surgeon, Palmerston North; O. B. James, dairy farmhand. Bunnythorpe; 11. A. Buchanan, farmhand, Lockwood; R. M. Aigar, farm manager, Taikorea; J. F. Spall, larin manager, Te Matai; L. J. Parsons, farmer, Kairanga; li. Teasdale, dairy farmer, Aokautere; C. E. Taylor junr., engineering works manager, Palmerston North, appeal by Taylor and Pointou Ltd; T. R. Xicol, storekeeper, Sanson; C. J. Mullin, farm hand, Sanson; A. A. Nielsen, farm hand, Tiakilaliuna; M. Huddleston, farmhand, Glen Oroua; W. R. Bond, farmer, Bain esse; L. R. Rowan, dairy farm hand, Milson; M. M. Christiansen, engineer, rind H. V. Buchanan, sheet metal worker, appeals by Berry Engineering Works Ltd; L. W. Martin, welder and turner, K. A. Martin, engineer, U. G. Weston, blacksmith’s apprentice, E. N. Davies, Tore-man-moulder, and M. L. Brougham, labourer, appeals by A. F. Martin Ltd., but the Board recommended efforts to replace Brougham; D. A. Hewlett, officer in charge of Everyman's hut, Palmerston North; 8. A. L. Thomas, bus driver, Palmerston North; R. 8. Meech, Palmerston North, appeal by Audit department; K. W. Field, farmer. Aokautere; F. J. Burton, farm hand, Bunnythorpe; J. A. Archer, dairy farmer, Whakarongo; A. D. Mackie, buttermaker, and G. J. E. Hunter, dairy biochemist, appeals by Department of Scientific and Industrial Research; F. W. C. Geange, farm hand, Rangltlkei Line; J. p. Ryan, farm hand, Bainesse; R. H. Hobbs, beekeeper, Palmerston North; W. J. Williams and S. J. 8. Winterburn, laundrymen, and R. S. Wilson, accountant, appeals by Palmerston North Hospital Board; R. Jenkins, dairy farmer manager, Newbury; J. E. Boman, farmer, Milson.

The appeals of A. J. McGregor, dairy farmer. Palmerston North was dismissed, reservist not to be called before October 31. The appeal of M. K. Waldin, fat stock drafter, appeal by Abraham and Williams Ltd., was also dismissed, reservist not to be called before January 31. 1943.

There was also a review of & number of appeals lodged on behalf of men working on high tension lines and electrical installations, by tho Public Works Department. Adjournment for three months months was granted in respect of W. A. Third, T. G. S. Triggel. 8. G. Jamieson, R. I. Fraser, G. D. Mercer, I. Booth. R. W. Campbell and C. Pfelferle. Sine die adjournments were granted In respect of A. E. Badham, A. G. Shand, J. D. H. Russell, C. W, Rodgers, L. Benjamin, G. H. Thompson, C W. Saggers and H. E. Evans.

Members of the Board were Messrs E. H. Young (chairman), T. R. Lees and T. H. B. Evens. Crown representative was Mr C. H. Clinkard.

At the Gisborne competitions John McMillan, a pupil of Miss June Scou s, competed in the Highland dancing section and won the junior championship cup. gaining first in Highland Fling, first in Sailor’s Hornpipe, second In Sword Dance and third In Seauntruibhas. Loma Hepworth, another pupil of Miss Scott's, competed at the Hawera competitions and was successful in gaining a cup given for the winner of the Irish Hornpipe and was also first in the Irish Jig. third in Seauntruibhas and Reel o’ Tulloch, second in character dance, third in operatic and tap.