| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 69
Appeal against conscription of: Arthur Fovargue
Age: Not stated
Address: 57 Redcar Road, South Bank
Occupation: Master joiner and builder
Local tribunal: Eston Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Arthur Fovargue
Summary of case: The original “application for postponement was refused” by the local tribunal. The business is run by himself and his brother. Appealing on the grounds that all their men have already been released for war service and they are running the business themselves. They have a contract with sub contractors for building, and materials having been purchased. If the work cannot be carried out, they will need to remunerate the subcontractors resulting in substantial loss.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 24 Mar 1916. Dismissed |