| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1710
Appeal against conscription of: Matthew Allen Bell
Age: 22
Address: Semerdale, Hollyhouse Farms, Raydaleside, Askrigg.
Occupation: Shepherd and beast-man
Local tribunal: Aysgarth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: W.A. & R. Bell, employers
Summary of case: Appellants have two farms and allotments totalling 400 acres. They have cattle including milk cows, calves and over 500 sheep. Matthew Bell is the only reliable man they have for active work, and if taken they would have to reduce their stock. He is indispensable and if taken it would not be in the National interest. They ask for a temporary exemption for three months to cover tupping time.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 7 Oct 1916 Dismissed |