WAR EFFORT

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24372, 9 August 1940, Page 6

WAR EFFORT

COUNCIL AND CABINET GOOD WORK ACCOMPLISHED PRIME MINISTER'S APPRECIATION (Per United Press Association) WELLINGTON, Aug. 8. The machinery set up by the Government to control the Dominion's war effort is working smoothly and efficiently, though little is heard of its activities. The Prime Minister (Mr P. Fraser) to-da\ acknowledged the excellent work of the War Council which, he stated, would be called together for a meeting next week. The council was performing a great national service and was giving fine results. The War Cabinet, also, was fully occupied in dealing with questions directly associated with the war, and met once, and sometimes twice daily. A NOTABLE RECORD At the annual meeting of the Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday night, Mr T. E. Roff, chairman of the Junior Chamber, mentioned that of the 110 members in July. 1939, ho fewer than 35 had enlisted with the forces, while an additional five members were at present in territorial camp, and the executive of 12, nine had enlisted or were in camp. This information was received with applause by the members of the senior chamber. CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS SPECIAL REGULATIONS ISSUED (Per United Press Association) WELLINGTON. Aug. 8. Special regulations have been issued exempting from inclusion in the first division of the general reserve Natives within the Native Land Act, 1931. and men whose appeals have been allowed because they conscientiously object to serving with the armed forces. TONGAN SOLDIERS JOIN MAORI BATTALION (Per United Press Association) AUCKLAND, Aug. 8. Three young Tongans who paid their fares to New Zealand five weeks ago and applied to join the Special Force were rewarded to-day by receiving notice to join the Maori Battalion undergoing training at Papakura camp. Military. Headquarters emphasised, however, that the action must, not be regarded as a precedent by other Tongans. ' CLOTHING FACTORIES INCREASE IN OUTPUT WORKERS' READY RESPONSE (Per United Press Association) WELLINGTON, Aug. 8. " Following the call made by the Government for the co-operation of citizens in the furtherance of the war effort, and particularly with reference to the need for additional workers and an increased effort in the woollen mills and clothing factories, a survey has been made of the present position in the woollen mills, which discloses a very satisfactory contribution to the war effort of the Dominion," said a statement issued by the Minister of Labour (Mr P. C. Webb) to-night. "Although there is still need for a further effort in this industry, the present position reflects an earnest endeavour on the part of the workers and the employers alike to give of their best. As a result, the output has been increased by approximately 30 per cent., and further improvements are being effected each day. At present the military requirements are being met almost fully, but there are arrears in regard to civil supplies which must be made up. Furthermore, it is necessary to build ud certain reserves of material. , ■ , ... "In practically all the mills shift work is now carried on, and untrained workers are being trained to fill theskilled positions. In one or two mills it is not practicable to work shift work, but overtime is being worked to enable the plant to be used as fully as possible." _______________