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Title: War Economy

Author: Baker, J. V. T.

Publication details: Historical Publications Branch, 1965, Wellington

Part of: The Official History of New Zealand in the Second World War 1939–1945

This text is the subject of: ‘Something of Them Is Here Recorded’: Official History in New Zealand

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War Economy

CHAPTER 2 — Preparation for War

Contents

The Need to Prepare p. 27
Failure to Prepare p. 29
Facilities for Pre-war Planning p. 31
Pre-war Manpower Planning p. 32
Proposals for a National Register p. 33
Reserved Occupations and Essential Industries p. 34
The Manpower Committee's Achievements p. 35
Supply Uncertainties p. 36
Stocks at the Outbreak of War 1 p. 38
The Need for New Industries p. 40
Perishable Exports
Cool Storage Inadequate p. 43
Power Development Neglected p. 46
Earthmoving Equipment p. 47
Assessment of Pre-war Economic Planning p. 49