Voices from Civil Defence Region 6: Southern (Reading HQ)

Peter Ciuffetti

24 May 2022

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Rationing: They considered one case, and decided to prosecute Frank Edward Cantle of Wickham Common for selling meat contrary to Article 5 of the Livestock Slaughtering Order. Droxford Food Control Committee minutes, 1942 [...] Aftermath of Bombing: It has been held since early in the war by the General Electric Company as reserve accommodation in case they were bombed out of London. Regional Commissioner, Southern Defence Region, 1942[...] Evacuation: The allowances which were being paid [...], in respect of Mrs. Manser and her six children ceased accordingly on Mrs. Manser's return to this country in September 1941 and the Mother became entirely responsible for any arrangements which were made for the care of her children in Eire. Mary Woodall, Ministry of Health, 1942[...] Home Guard: The Bonded Store close by was hit and in flames and the released spirit running down unto the gutters was burning merrily causing a serious menace all round the basement of the Switchouse. The Old and Bold Electricity Home Guard, 17th Hants Battalion Portsmouth [...] Shelter Life: It is felt that everything possible should be done by the Local Authorities to induce people to make use of the shelters at their homes instead of sleeping in the public shelters. Regional Technical Advisor, Southern Region, 1940 [...] Women's Land Army: The difficulty which Mrs. House has been experiencing with some of her land girls and the best way of overcoming it was discussed. Hampshire Women's Land Army Executive Committee minutes, 1940