THE GOVERNOR AND VOLUNTEERING.
SPEECH AT PALMERSTOX NORTH.
(Pkr United Press Association.)
PALMBRSTON N„ July 29. Informally opening tio new orderly room Of the Manawatu Mounted Rifles to-day Jus Excellency the Governor said that he had always considerable sympathy with the \ oluntoer movement. The Volunteers of New Zealand had proved that they were always ready to assist the Empire in time of need, and though there had in the past been complaints of mismanagement, he knew that the Government was keenly inforested m the movement, and was appreciative of the work done. He knew tho views of the Prime Minister, Mr M'Nab and individual members of the Defence Department, and could say with authority that any suggestions made by officers of various corps to the department through the proper channels would receive genuine consideration. Ho conrolimeulod tho ofheors and men of the corps on their smart appearance Lord Pfunket also suggested the establishment of a military library in connection with the now building, and gave *>S to form the nucleus of a fund for that purpose.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 14279, 30 July 1908, Page 5
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