| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal Number: 324
Appeal against conscription of: Sydney Terry Pybus
Age: 23
Address: 28/30 Market Place, Guisborough
Occupation: Apprentice to chemist and druggist
Local tribunal: Guisborough Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, c) education or training, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: J F Whitwell and William C Trevor, Military representatives
Summary of case: The application is by the military representatives against the decision of the local tribunal to exempt Sydney Terry Pybus for three months to allow him to sit an examination. I am managing (with the assistance of a girl), Grocery, Dried Fish, and Seed (Garden and Agricultural) business for my mother, who is at present in a Mental Institution, and having no one else to look after same. This occupies part of my time. The greater part of my time I am serving my apprenticeship with Mr A.J. Leeming M.P.S. Chemist and Druggist (a Dispenser to Insurance Act) learning the trade of Chemist and Druggist. In my spare time when off duty I am being educated and trained to pass the Matriculation Examination to enter college as a Medical Student, with intention of entering the Medical Profession. This examination is held in June and September.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 7 Apr 1916. Allowed. Certificate to be cancelled. Leave to appeal [to central tribunal] refused. |