LOWERING THE AGE.
SECOND DIVISION PROTESTS
(Per Press Association.) WELLINGTON. Aug. 13. The Central Executive of the Federated Second Division Leagues passed the following resolution :— "This meeting, speaking in the name of the federated Second Division Leagues of New Zealand, records an emphatic protest against the rumoured intention of the Government to lower the age of conscription to 19 vearsj and ■expresses strong disapproval of any impression being allowed to go forth that New Zealand has had to fall back upon the young lads of the country in order to carry on its part in the war, as such. would be absolutely contrary to fact, and a deplorable indication' of official misjudgment; and, further, the League calls upon the Government to turn a deaf ear to all counsels of timidity inspired by financial interests, and to legislate without further delay for adequate provisions for the dependents of soldiers, so that Second Division men may immediately set about preparing for active service."
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LX, Issue 17061, 14 August 1917, Page 5
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161LOWERING THE AGE. Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LX, Issue 17061, 14 August 1917, Page 5
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