Court Hearing – Chichester Observer – Wednesday, 03 May 1916

West Sussex Appeals Tribunal. The proprietor of the Selsey Cinema applied for his electrician {33). He said the man was absolutely indispensable, working the electric plant and operating the projecting apparatus, the work of two men. A total £l50 had been collected in charities for the Hall, which had been used for other patriotic purposes. Application was made on the ground of serious hardship. The Military Representative pointed out that this was out of order, applicant being the employer. He acknowledged, however, applicant’s assistance in the work of recruiting. Applicant said he could not attend to the projector himself because of bad eyesight. It was decided not to alter the decision of the local Tribunal, but in order to give applicant a chance to put his affairs in order it was decided not to promulgate the decision for a fortnight, giving him altogether a month's extension in effect.