RECRUITING.
TWENTY-SECOND REINFORCEMENTS,
A CANTERBURY SHORTAGE
It is stated that Christchurch is not the only gronp area in the Canterbury military district to report a serious shortage in its quota for the 22nd Reinforcements, but that other group areas arc in just- a s bad a position. Itis possible that some drastic action will shortly bo taken by the authorities to remedy tho position.
IlTC: DOMINION" SHORTAGE.
(ruKSS ASSOCIATION* TIII.KGRAM.)
WELLINGTON, October 16
For tho Twenty-second Reinforcements mobilising »-hi« week, 1(307 men have attested so far, leaving about 1200 required. A recruiting nfficor observed to-dny that this draft would probably be tho Inst wherein men would have an opportunity of enlisting on a purely voluntary batr.
It has been decided that enlistment? shall now bo confined to tho two drafts in hand.
OTAGO'S SHORTAGE
(special to "the ritESt*.")
DUNEDIN, October 16
The latest progress report of recruiting in Otago indicates that there will probably be a shortage of over 200 rccruits in the 22nd Reinforcements, leaving for camp on Thursday.
AUCKLAND 4o MEN SHORT
(PRESS ASSOCIATION" TELEGRAM.) AUCKLAND, October 16. Tho Auckland Group was asked to de* spatch 405 men to-morrow for the 22nd Reinforcements, but this number will not bo available, only a total of 360 of all arms having boon called up. YESTERDAY'S ENLISTMENTS. The following men enlisted for active ae> vico yesterday: — Arthur Milton Lc ilotteo. shopman, 301 Ferry road, single. Daniel Mendez, farmer, Lavrson street, Sydenham, single, Georgo Swanson. labourer. 8 Alfred street, Chriatchurch, married.
Sinclair Trotter, electrician, 115 Linwood avonue, Christchurcli, 6ingJe.
, Sydney Avant, 35 Trafalgar street, groom, single.
Percy Benjamin, 331 Moorbouso avenue, labourer, ningle.
George H. McLaughlin, 77 Mill road, atten' dant Mental Hospital, married.
Ronald E. McCredio, 17" MerivaJe lane, —eingle.
Alexander Kevin, 34 Cashcl btroet, labourer, single. John Pongclly, 48 Bealcy street, labourer, single.
Frank A. Reed, 35 Trafalgar street, carter, single. Reginald S. Rhind, 117 Richardaon street, clerk, single. Dennis Shcehan, 12 Derby street, gardener, single.
AVilliam S. Wriggleswnrtb. 274 Hirer road, auctioneer's clerk, single. And ono other, who is single.
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Press, Volume LII, Issue 15723, 17 October 1916, Page 6
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