New Zealand Considers Mass Levy Question
Auckland December 21 A question to Acting Prime Minister James Allen about applying a levy en masse in New Zealand was met with cautious reply. He said the issue is too big to decide without the Prime Minister and Sir Joseph Ward in London and stressed Cabinet work on employment and sustaining productive industries while preserving front line forces. He noted farmers and others have helped but more is needed to mobilize the workforce.
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Auckland
New Zealand
Dominion
Britain
James Allen
Aileen
Joseph Ward
London
Piat
Call for Employers to Appeal For Essential Workers Exemption
Acting Prime Minister and A M Myers lay down the duty of employers to appeal for exemption of workers in essential industries. They explain that employers must review ballot lists and submit appeals when their staff are urgently needed, and unions may act as employers for workers without a definite employer.
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Auckland
A. M. Myers
Huntly
Military Service Board
Allen
War Regulations Prohibit Meetings Under Police Notice
Wellington reports an Order-in-Council under the War Regulations empowers the Commissioner of Police to ban meetings related to the war at any place. Unlawful meetings may be prosecuted, owners and attendees liable, and notices must be publicly posted or exhibited. The power extends to entry by a constable to prevent obstructions, with measures lasting until revoked.
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Wellington
Commissioner of Police
Absent Enlistees Urged to Report for Medical Exam
Wellington cabal urges 63 men in city group to present for medical Board evaluation. Twenty four have explained absence. thirty nine failed to appear and face possible arrest as deserters, with obligation to mobilise and report at the due date.
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Wellington
Medical Board
Undue Hardship Denied In Otago Military Service Board
In Dunedin the Otago Military Service Board rejected a farmer’s son appeal over undue hardship, noting possible wealth of his father, and that the son offered services to manage the farm. A railway worker seeking conscientious objection had his appeal adjourned for one month to allow inquiries.
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Dunedin
Otago Military Service Board
Outram
Taicri
Froe
Fis
Invitation to Unfit Men for Home Service and Reinforcements
Auckland report on December 20 quotes the Defence Minister outlining a plan to recruit medically unfit enlistees for the First Division. Men previously rejected may re‑volunteer, be re‑examined, and placed on the reserve or invited to home service until fit for future reinforcements.
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Auckland
Defence
Defence Department
Medical Board
Mr Allen
Groun
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