ARMY REFORM
Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright LONDON, August 6. Air Haldane’s (Secretary of War) memorandum in connection with the question of army reorganisation definitely allots the Volunteers’ functions in war lime. They will man the naval fortresses and points on the coast, and repel raids, thus liberating the regular army for oversea service. It is proposed to establish county associations to manage the affairs of the local Volunteers. to foster rifle clubs, assist in recruiting regulars, find employment for exsoldiers, organise patriotic efforts, and help the armv in war time.
Permanent link to this item
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/ESD19060807.2.39
Bibliographic details
Evening Star, Issue 12885, 7 August 1906, Page 6
Word Count
89ARMY REFORM Evening Star, Issue 12885, 7 August 1906, Page 6
Using This Item
Allied Press Ltd is the copyright owner for the Evening Star. You can reproduce in-copyright material from this newspaper for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons New Zealand BY-NC-SA licence. This newspaper is not available for commercial use without the consent of Allied Press Ltd. For advice on reproduction of out-of-copyright material from this newspaper, please refer to the Copyright guide.
Log in