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TRADE UNION OPPOSITION TO CONSCRIPTION. ATTITUDE OF BIRMINGHAM ENGINEERS. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright. (Received This Day, 10.30 a.m.) LONDON, May 10. The Birmingham section of the Amalgamated Engineering Union, which has a membership of 35,000, is opposing conscription and considering advising members to refuse to serve. This decision at present affects only 1200 Birmingham members. MEN ABROAD LIABLE IF IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES. BUT NOT IN BRITISH TERRITORY. (Received This Day, 10.30 a.m.) LONDON, May 10. The “Evening Standard” says conscription will apply to men living in foreign countries, but they may receive special consideration. It will not apply to'men living in the Dominions or other British territory.
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Wairarapa Times-Age, 11 May 1939, Page 7
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