THE DEFENCE ACT.

Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume LXXI, Issue LXII, 14 May 1912, Page 5

THE DEFENCE ACT.

QUESTION OF ITS ENFORCEMENT

BY TELBGRAPH—rftEfi ASSOCIATION.

PALMEHSTON N., May 13

The Chamber of Commerce Has received forty-one replies so far regarding its resolution congratulating the Minister for Defence on his determination to enforce the Act. They are from local bodies and chambers of commerce. Thirty-eight express hearty approval. The Auckland Harbor Board and Masiterton Borough were non-committal, and only the Sumner Borough Council is adverse. Further replies are coming to hand daily.