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Newspaper
Melfort Moon
Location
Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Nov 28, 1917
Page
4
In Dundas General Mewburn minister of militia said that any farmer's son honestly working on the farm for food production who is drafted will be discharged from the Canadian forces if he returns to the farm. The remarks were made during a Saturday evening speech in Dundas.
The Winnipeg Free Press editorial from November 22 argues the local tribunal acts without fear or favor. It praises the two members as capable and impartial, weighing all considerations fairly while noting criticism of military tribunals for exemptions.
Discussion of exemption tribunals in Canada during wartime. Officials aim for impartial decisions to keep farm labor and production at maximum while allowing appeals to judges and a central appeal judge. Authorities emphasize returning workers to farms if misallocated and using mobilization powers to meet labor needs without draining farm labor.
All persons having claims against the estate of George N late of Morwick in the Province of East Australia are notified by Frederick L. Frost, the executor, and his counsel to present claims. The executor is represented by Balice & Co as solicitors for the estate.
Notice from Hill and Cairns for the Executor seeking tenders for a lease in 1918 on two wells with payment terms as cash and a sealed envelope marked plainly with the bidder's name and address. Tenders must be received by November 10, 1917 in Melfort Saskatchewan.
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