MILITARY SERVICE ACT
Sew Zealand's Government expects that every man of military age will do his duty under the .Military Service Act between now and the 16th September. The law provides that men who are not registered under tiie National Registration Act of last year must enrol by the 16th September, and that men who are already registered must inform the Government Statistician if they have changed their abode since registration. Neglect to report such a change may make the Reservist liable to a charge of desertion.
The authorities are giving Reservists all possible encouragement and facilities (at any and every post-office) to do their duty voluntarily, but it is important for men to remember that the Act provides heavy penalties for a breach. In every case under the Act onus . of proof is on the defendant. A plea of ignorance will not be available as an excuse because elaborate precautions are being taken, by posters, placards, ana lantern-slides, advertisements, and other statements in the Press, to explain the position thoroughly.
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Waikato Times, Volume 87, Issue 13269, 26 August 1916, Page 5
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