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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Sep 05, 1942
Page
3
Under the Emergency Powers Act 1940 the Governor in Commission has issued regulations dated August 24 1942 at St John s. The notice defines the authority and scope of the new regulations during wartime and sets the effective date for enforcement.
The document interprets key terms under the Commissioners for Public Utilities and Newfoundland authorities. It sets definitions for competent officer, deputy registrar, registrar, registrant, registration district, and registration period within Newfoundland including Labrador. It references Chapter 1 of the Consolidated Statutes for interpretation.
The Governor in Commission may appoint a Registrar to oversee Newfoundland registration, issue instructions, and perform duties. Proclamations set registration periods, with rules for residents aged sixteen to sixty five, exemptions for naval and certain crews, and penalties for noncompliance. New entrants and returning residents must register. late or refused registrations require attendance before a competent officer.
The Commissioner may create as many divisions in Newfoundland as he deems proper and may authorize boundary revisions of any division. This grants authority to adjust regional boundaries to fit administrative needs.
The document outlines appointment of deputy registrars, oath requirements, and procedures for registering residents. It details methods for ill or absent registrants, certificate issuance and delivery, Lost certificates, and retention and secrecy of registration cards under Newfoundland regulations. It also covers offenses and penalties for nonregistration and the authority of constabulary to question registration statuses.
The notice promotes Gillett's Pure Flake Lye for cleaning tasks and lists regulatory registration requirements. It details offender penalties for false answers and certificate possession and outlines employer duties to verify workers' registration by specified deadlines and reporting obligations to registrars or police by October date in 1942, with exemptions possible.
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