Voices from Civil Defence Region 4: Eastern (Cambridge HQ)

Women's Land Army: Mrs. Kamm reported that Miss Willis had been dismissed by Messrs Campetris for insubordination and because she had an unclean head. Essex Women's Land Army Welfare Committee minutes, 1940 [...] Aftermath of Bombing: Every body complains of the defence methods. Ample time was available for all to get to safety, but no warning either public or private. This resulted in a big casualty list which could have been avoided. Area Controller, Norwich, 1940 [...] Evacuation: Suffolk people dislike being hurried and Mr. Ablett considers that the poor response to the scheme is caused by the extreme short notice. Regional Officer, Eastern Defence Region, 1940 [...] Rationing: An allegation by a neighbour that the occupier of 10 Belle Vue Rd., had improperly obtained a priority supply of milk. Enforcement Sub-Committee minutes, Romford Food Control Committee, 1945 [...] Shelter Life: In view of the experience gained of the actual effects of bombing, it would appear to be desirable to reconsider the question of Communal and Domestic Shelters. Senior Regional Technical Adviser, Eastern Region, 1940