A piece of ephemera from Dad's Army days in Kent during WW2 (1942). A sheet of mimeographed paper typed both sides from the Tenterden 'Salvage Officer,' one G.D. Forder. Possibly such leaflets were from a national template, although no record of this leaflet is forthcoming. Bones were much wanted (even if gnawed by a dog) - these could be used in making glycerine (for high explosives) also candles and soap.Salvage has now become recycling and generally they don't refuse bones but no longer solicit them.
Tenterden Rural District Council
Hillside
5 East Hill
Tenterden Kent.
6th May, 1942.
G. D. Forder,
Salvage
Officer.
Dear Sir or Madam,
Salvage.
Salvage is vitally important.
Shipping is limited an many supplies formally drawn from the Far East and other countries have been cut off. So we must utilise to the utmost every bit of material which can possibly be got at home.
Local Authorities everywhere have been urged to arrange for its collection. Their resources of man power and equipment are fully taxed, and other overtaxed, and need to be supplemented by voluntary help.
Materials.
The things most urgently needed are waste-paper and cardboard, metal of all kins, bones, rags and rubber.
