Well Above Quota: South Devon Farmers’ Fine Record in Food Production: … … At the meeting of the South Devon War Agricultural Committee at South Brent on Monday, Mr. W. Coalton, presided … … (description of agricultural productivity) … … The Army’s Needs: The Secretary reported the man-power quota for the Division had been obtained. Mr. Pretty John said he was not satisfied with the present state of affairs. He moved that all men who were in future instructed to go into the Army should be allowed to come before the Committee and make a personal appeal. Mr. Pinsent seconded. Mr. W. Maddicott supported, and Mr. J. Cock declared that it was only English that before judgment was passed on a man, he should have a chance to defend himself …
[see also Western Times: Tuesday 25th June 1918]
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