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(i) Operations of the National Service Department : — (i) Glasses balloted and Protection of Industry by Appeal Boards and Man-power Committees

* The above figures show percentages initially postponed ; a proportion of these were later released for service, while, on the other hand, a large number of men havo been.released from service as circumstances havo permitted. (ii) Operations of Man-power Officers Directions into essential work— Males .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 71,338 Females .; .. .. .. .. .. .. 19,120 Termination of essential employment: Applications refused .. . . 15,809 Industrial absenteeism— Warnings issued .. .. .. .. .. .. 12,757 Fines imposed .. .. ..- '..'■■ .. .. 2,589 Appeals : Overall percentage of decisions and directions appealed against .. 3%

(iii) Release of Men from Gamp and Retention of Fit Men in Industry

* As against 10,391 fit single men held in industry, more than 75,000 single men had joined the Armed Forces since the outbreak of war. 4. MAIN COMPONENTS OF NEW ZEALAND'S WAR EFFORT, 1943 Looking at the position as at the end of 1943, the major components of-New Zealand's war effort may be summarized as follows : — The Army Division in Europe. —The provision and maintenance over a period of almost four years of a Division in the Mediterranean war zone. (This Division has experienced a very great deal of action in Greece, Crete, North Africa, and Italy.) Forces in the Pacific. —The provision of various garrison Forces in the Pacific and the subsequent conversion of one of these Forces into a two-brigade combat Division. (This Division has taken part in the capture of various Pacific islands.) Home Defence. —The organization, build-up, and subsequent reduction of the home-defence Forces comprising three Divisions, along with substantial coast defence, anti-aircraft, and other fixed defences ; also the organization and training of the Home Guard (now disbanded), maintenance of overseas training camps, depots, &c. The Air Force Empire Air Training Scheme and World-wide Baltlefronls. —The regular supply of partially-trained personnel to the Empire Air Training Scheme right from the outset. After training in Canada/New Zealand airmen are fighting under Royal Air Force control in England, in the Middle East, and in the Far East. Pacific Air Force. —At present New Zealand operates a Pacific Air Force of many squadrons. Defence and Training in New Zealand. —A great deal of initial and also final Air Force training is given in New Zealand. Defence activities, expanded to meet the Japanese threat, have now been reduced.

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Percentage of Main Period. Class of Men called np, &c. Fit Men, held from kServico.* 1939-40 . . .. Volunteers .. . . .. .. ".. 1Q 1941 .. .. .. Single men called by ballot . . .. ... 27 1942 .. .. . . Married (without children) . . .. .. 35 1942 .. .. . . Married (with children) aged eighteen to thirty-one .. 41 1942 .. .. .. Married (with children) aged thirty-two to forty .. 54

Men released from Service. Category « A » Men hold m Industry-(End 1943). ' Industrial Group. _ to April, 11)43, March 1043 to Single. Married. Marcn, iwm. Marchj J944 Farming .. .. .. .. 8,200 4,800 4,634 7,928 Mines, sawmills,. &c. .. .. .. 900 900 1,106 2,118 Buildjng and construction .. .. 800 2,200 105 1,726 Transport and communication .. .. 600 3,700 1,397 5,283 Food processing . . .. .. .. 2,400 2,500 573 2,810 Metal industries and power .. .. 600 1,800 774 2,582 Other secondary industries .. .. 1,000 2,400 424 1,973 Commerce and finance .. .. .. 900 3,400 155 1,602 Others (including police, clergy, students, &o.) 900 2,200 1,223 2,601 Total .. .. .. 16,300 23,900 10,391* 28,623