THE DEFENCE FORCES
GENERAL OFFICER’S REPORT. By Telegraph—Press Association WELLINGTON, Sept. 27. Discussing the report of the General Officer Commanding- the Defence Forces, which was presented in the House or Representatives this afternoon, Mr J. Hargest (Invercargill) said it was deplorable that nothing was being done to give Dominion officers an oportunity to secure the latest knowledge in military affairs. He was of opinion that New Zealand should have at least one representative in a Military College overseas. The Government had sent Colonel Thoms to England at an expense of £2OOO, and had then dispensed with his services. That money had been lost to the Dominion, but he hoped the Minister of Defence would make an effort to send another officer at an early date, so that new ideas could be brought to New Zealand. The Department was to be congratulated on the success of the voluntary scheme, but the status of the Volunteer Forces should be raised. The discussions was Interrupted by the adjournment at 5.30.
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Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVII, Issue 19299, 28 September 1932, Page 10
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