UNIVERSAL MILITARY TRAINING.
Per Press Association. WELLINGTON, June 2. A largely-attended meeting of women was held m the Town Hall this afternoon to discuss the proposals connected with universal military training. The Mayoress (Mrs A. K. Newman) presided, and the speakers included four women. The following' motion was unanimous!" carried: "That this meeting considers that, notwithstanding the enthusiasm of the Volunteers, the voluntary system does not provide adequate ,means of defence." It therefore asks the Government to introduce a system of universal military training for young men," A committee of women was set up to co-operate with the men's committee on the matter.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume XXIX, Issue 7812, 3 June 1909, Page 4
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103UNIVERSAL MILITARY TRAINING. Ashburton Guardian, Volume XXIX, Issue 7812, 3 June 1909, Page 4
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