SHEARING NEEDS
RELEASE OF MEN FROM* ARMY Christchurch, Oct. 14. Men in overseas units of the Army were now being released for shearing, stated the Minister of Agriculture Mr Barclay, in a telegram received by the North Canterbury District Council of Primary Production. Mr Barclay said he had made representations on the council’s behalf to the National Service Department, which advised him to this effect. The Minister's telegram was in reply to one sent by the secretary of the council. Mr Lvttle, stating that a critical situation was developing, and that shed itineraries were being disorganised through the transfer of nominated men into overseas units. apparently since the nomination. Mr Lyttle said to-night that the shearing situation in Canterbury was extremely difficult. The information from the Minister might ease the situation. but would not solve the sheepowners’ difficulties entirely.—P.A.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume 77, 15 October 1942, Page 2
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