RESERVE CORPS.
POSITION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES (Per Press Association). WELLINGTON, October 31. The position of State and local body employees who desire to serve in the Emergency Reserve Corps and who aye engaged in essential occupations was referred toi by the Minister of National Service (Hon. R. Semple) to-day.. The Minister said it had been decided that all State and local body employees who desired to join might do so, but the enrolment of those in essential occupations would' be accepted only upon,' the distinct understanding that; if ah emergency should arise, they must immediately report for duty to their Department or local authority. Briefly, said the Minister,, the. classes ofmemployees indicated were free to join, but certain individuals engaged in essential services might be detailed to special units ‘ : ■ "
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 61, Issue 18, 1 November 1940, Page 5
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