Springfield Road, Leighton Buzzard [Z1432/1/2]
Friday
6th October 1916: The Guardians of the Leighton Buzzard Poor
Law Union have been asked to provide information in relation to William Rose, a
conscientious objector from Linslade. Mr. Rose was convicted at a court
martial for disobedience of lawful commands, and his case has been sent by the
Central Appeal Tribunal to the committee for the employment of conscientious
objectors. The Home Office has provided that where such men are to be employed
on work of national importance, separation allowances will be paid to their dependents
if necessary. The Relieving Officer for Leighton is now making inquiries into the
situation of Mr. Rose’s wife, who lives at 10, Springfield Road, Linslade. He
has been asked to find out how many children the couple have, what their
average weekly income was before Mr. Rose’s arrest, and how this compares to
their current average weekly income. If it seems likely that the family would
otherwise be forced to claim poor law relief, Mrs. Rose will receive a
separation allowance.
Source:
Leighton Buzzard Observer, 10th October 1916
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