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Taranaki Daily News, 16 October 1916, Page 5

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UTILISING THE MAN POWER. ALL AVAILABLES REQUIRED. 'Received Oct. 15, 5.5 p.m. London, Oct. 14. The Daily Telegraph states t'hat the Government is determined to utilise the man-power of the country to the fullest extent. The Distribution Board is coming to the conclusion that all men of military age, apart from those in reserved occupations, must eventually be held available for national purposes, either in the' War Office or the Ministry of Munitions departments. ' GERMAN AND BRITISH 'PRISONERS, Received Oct. 14, 7.20 p.m. London, Oct. 14. In the, House of Commons, Mr. Lloyd George stated that the total German prisoners in British hands are: Military, 30.804; naval, 2-10(1. The approximate numbers of British prisoners are: Military, 29,093; naval, ■4OB. DILUTION OF LABOR. London, Oct. 13. A deputation representing all branches of tho woollen worsted industry drew attention of the War Office to tile difficulty of supplying the Allies if additional skilled workers were recruited from the industry. Major-General Maurice and BrigadierGeneral Geddes pointed out the urgency of sparing every available man and employing women to the utmost. The deputation ultimately undertook to co-operate in arranging whatever further dilution of labor was possible, and a committee was appointed to formulate and assist in carrying out the detailed proposals. D.S.O. FOR 'AVIATOR. London, October 13. Second-Lieutenant Tempest, an aviator, has been awarded the Distinguished Service Order in connection with the destruction of a Zeppelin.