NEW ZEALAND CADETS FOR CANADA
A FINE TRIP OFFERED. (United Press Association.) WELLINGTON, This Day. The Government has decided to seno 20 senior cadets to Canada in response to -an invitation to compete at the Canadian National Exhibition at Toronto. The competitions consist of drill, physical drill, an<i shooting matches. The contingent will leave in time to arrive at Toronto on or just before August 25th. next. The Canadian authorities undertake to provide all transport, sea and rail, also to provide accommodation. The cadets, to be eligible, must pass a medical test. Their height must be from sft 6in to sft 9in ; chest, relaxed. 31 inches to 32 inches; inflated. 36 inches; ag«, 16 to 18; and each must have been an efficient cadet from the age of 14, smart at drill, and a good shot. Each military district is to supply five senior cadets. Before leaving for Canada the boys will train in or near Wellington for "a month. During absence from home they will be required to devote part of each day to school work. Service with the contingent will count as qualifying service under the Defence Act.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLVII, Issue XLVII, 10 April 1912, Page 5
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