INTERIM FORCES
AUSTRALIAN RECRUITS JAPAN AND ISLANDS SYDNEY. Feb. 14. Recruiting will begin immediately for the Australian interim forces to provide relief and reinforcements for the troops in Japan, the islands and Australia. The period is for two years, except in the case of serving members who have already volunteered for service in Japan for a minimum of 12 and a maximum of IS months. Relief will be arranged within IS months of arrival in Japan. The age minimum is 18 years, but men under 21 must obtain their parents’ consent.
The pay is as prescribed for the wartime special forces, and service pay and allowances while out of Australia will be tax-free. Recreation leave equivalent to two days per month will be granted on return to Australia. Service in the interim forces up to September 2, 1946, will count for war gratuity entitlement.
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Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 21947, 15 February 1946, Page 3
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