N.Z. SALVAGE CAMPAIGN

Grey River Argus, 7 May 1942, Page 5

N.Z. SALVAGE CAMPAIGN

Controller Appointed RECLAMATION NOW MORE URGENT. PA WELLINGTON, May 6. The Minister of Supply, Hon. p. G. Sullivan, to-night announced the appointment as Controller of salvage, of Mr J. B. Lymburm, who previously was employed bv the Dunedin Engineering and Steel Coy. Ltd. Mr Sullivan stated there was a necessity for the reclaiming of every essential commodity for use in connection with the war effort. This had become vital. At the present time, the hulls of several ships were being broken up in order to salvage the greatest possible tonnage of usable steel plate in sections, and the Waipori pipe line in Otago was being steadily dismantled. This work, together with other major schemes for salvage on a national basis, would be under the. supervision of Mr Lymburm. The Minister expressed appreciation of the splendid work being done' by the National Council foi’ the

Reclamation of Waste Material, and by the Provincial and District Councils established within, that organisation. These voluntary bodies, which had done such good work in organising the assistance of societies, will continue their activities in particular spheres, and will have the benefit of any assistance that the Controller can render. Mr Sullivan emphasised the obligation of all citizens to assist to the limit of their ability in the work of the reclaration of waste material, which was becoming a more and more essential part of the war effort.