COMPULSORY TRAINING.
TO COMMENCE SHORTLY. Per Press Association. 'AUCKLAND, March 30. It is freely stated, in volunteering circles in Auckland that the enrolment of all men between the ages of 17 and 'JL for compulsQry military training will commence shortly after Easter. . It is understood that the announcement will be. made by the Prime Minister in his policy speech to be made next week. WELLINGTON, March 30. The New Zealand Times understands that instructions'have been issued by the Government for the preparation of a record of able-bodied young men. This will be known as the nominal'defence roll. Its preparation will probably be entrusted in the smaller centres to the police, while the volunteers will also be probably asked to assist by suggesting the inclusion of any individual known to be eligible.
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Timaru Herald, Volume XIIC, Issue 13866, 31 March 1909, Page 5
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131COMPULSORY TRAINING. Timaru Herald, Volume XIIC, Issue 13866, 31 March 1909, Page 5
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