MILITARY APPEAL BOARD.

Taihape Daily Times, Issue 220, 25 April 1917, Page 4

MILITARY APPEAL BOARD.

TAIHAPE SITTING.

(Continued.)

Thomas Oldfield, farmer, Owhango, stated that he had two brothers in France and two in camp, and he had been left to look after their interests. The appeal was adjourned sine die. Bertram Cecil Turner, said he would be ready to go into camp any time from th c 27th May, and an order was made accordingly, George Elliot, shepherd, for whom his employer asked for exemption till after erutching work was over, was ordered to go into camp on the 24th June.

Phillip Burgess,, labourer, Eactihi, and Frank White, farm hand, Eaetihi, did not appear, and their appeals were dismissed.

Eobert Floyd, farmer, Taihape, stated that he was managing a farm for his mother, who was a widow, his brothers were cither in France or in camp. His mother was in ill health and unable to do hard work. The appeal was adjourned sine die. Patrick MrCarten, farmer’s assistant, Utiku, asked to be again medically examined, and an adjournment was granted till the next sitting of the Board.

Robert Allen, farmer, Ohakunc, stated that he was a farmer and butcher. His appeal was allowed on the grounds of public interest. Cornelius Hanlon, shearer, Taihape: no appearance. Appeal dismissed. John August Brandt, farmer, Taihape. This appeal was adjourned from 27th March for Efficiency Board’s report. It was further adjourned till next sitting in Taihape. Henry Edmonds, ;sheagen, Taihape, did not appear, and his appeal was dismissed.

Albert Bunning, farmer, Mangawcka, was exempted till 27th May. Gilbert Claude Armstrong, chemist, Mangawcka, appealed on grounds of public interest. He stated that since he was before th e Board on 27th March he had advertised Iris business for sale in several newspapers, and had made other efforts to dispose of it. The Board decided to consider this appeal in camera, and it was allowed to stand over till the close of the sitting.

Donald George Eustace, dairy farmer, Ohingaiti, whose appeal had been adjourned for two months* was ordered” to attend the next sitting of the Board at Taihape. James MeKinlay, tailor, Matiere, asked for time till 27th May. Granted. Frank Routley, sheep farmer, Mataroa, whose appeal had been adjourned on 23rd February for two months, asked for further exemption. He had not advertised his farm or stock for sale, nor for a man to manage it. He had spoken to three people, but could not come to terms. He was ordered to go into camp on 27th May. Timothy James Sullivan, farmer, Ruahinc, was ordered to go before the Medical Board, and his appeal was adjourned for that purpose.