Richard Jones, 30, Fitter and Turner now in occupation of Messrs D. Roberts + Sons Ltd.
Grounds:
Reasons: I am at present engaged at the Brewery and have to undertake all ordinary repairss to the Engines and machinery during the illness of my father who generally managed the Machinery. I am expecting daily to be called up for service by my late employers, Messrs J Mathias Sons, Shopowners - I was rejected twice for Military service and am suffering from pains in my head and ears ever since I had an attack of Scarlet fever.
Verdict: Exempted till 8th .August1917 Grounds (d) and (g) JUN 8 - 1917 John Evans Chairman
Hugh Parry, 39, Timber hauling for the Government
Grounds:
Reasons: (Firstly) That I have joined the Army and served with the South Wales Borderers and I have been discharged from the Army as unfit for service (2nd). That I have all my brothers serving their King and Country, one of them being on active service abroad since Aug 1914 ( and has not been home once in that time) my other brother is on active service abroad nearly 3 years and been wounded twice, and another brother been on active service abroad nearly two years and missing since July 19th nothing having been heard of him since. I feel sure Gentlemen you will agree that this is a Patriotic and good record out of one Family and as I stated before I have served my King and Country myself and been discharged and in the low category of C2. I am also engaged in work of National Importance on which I wish to remain (with your kind permission). In consideration of the above facts Gentlemen I beg to ask you to kindly exempt me from Military Service so long as I remain on work of National Importance.
Verdict: That the man be exempted from being called up for Military service, the exception is temporary viz for three calendar months Ground a. November 2nd 1917, John Jones, Chairman
Richard Morris, 40, Widow
Grounds:
Reasons: Morris is the only man employed on 6 acres of land - part kitchen garden - part hay - + a bit of plough for oats + potatoes. Casual help is very "casual" even if it was to be had - which it is not. Vegetables are sold to hostel for women students + our own household entirely supplied - Morris helps a neighbour in his garden whenever he can be spared.
Verdict: Exempted till 24th March 1918, the Exemption not to be open to renewal or variation except upon an application made with the leave of the tribunal. Grounds (a) and (d) JAN 24 1918 John Evans Chairman
John Henry Thomas, 41, Fisherman and Mariner
Grounds:
Reasons: I am a deep sea fisherman by occupation and am 41 years of age and married. I am now engaged as a seaman in the British Mercantile Marine and have been refused enrolment in the Royal Naval Reserve as being medically unfit. Since 1904 I have been engaged as a deep sea fisherman in Cardigan Bay and I have an intimate knowledge of the fishing grounds in the Bay. I have been requested by Aberystwyth Town Council to apply for exemption in order to enable me to resume my occupation of fisherman and if my application is granted I intend to dispose of all my catches of fish at Abersywtyth for the benefit of the inhabitants of the town and district. In view of the great shortage of food, I claim that my services as a fisherman shaould in the national interest be utilised at Aberyswtyth for increasing the local food supplies and I apply for exemption to carry out my desire to resume my former occupation.
Verdict: THAT the man be exempted from the provisions of the Military Service Act 1916, the exemption is CONDITIONAL on his being engaged in deep dea fishing in Aberystwyth and the district. Ground --- Occupation. March 15th 1918 John Jones, Chairman.
George Henry Reeves, 17, Warehouseman
Grounds:
Reasons: Owing to my being responsible as Distributor I have to be away 2 or 3 days every week, and it is of vital importance that I have someone trustworthy to take charge of the business in my absence. Beside this business I am obliged to carry on my Father's work as Market Gardener, this work falls to us and has been done for the past 4 years
Verdict: Adjourned to next meeting to give the man an opportunity of being examined by a Medical Board. MAR 1 - 1918. John Evans Chairman. Exempted till 19th May 1918. Ground (a) APR 19 1918 John Evans Chairman