DOMINION NEWS.
NO REFERENDUM IN DOMINION. By Telegraph—Press Association. Wellington, Xov. 15. The Minister of Defence, replying to the request of tho secretary' of the United Federation of Labor, thai a ieferendum be taken bclore tne compulsory provisions of the Military Service Act bo enforced, states that i steady flow of reinforcements is necessary for the safety of the Empi.-j, No doubt there are many men of military age willing to serve, but who have found it difficult to judge whether their turn has come. The fairest plan in such case is to allow the ballot to decide for them. The matter ha.? been very carefully considered in all its aspects by Parliament, and it is the duty of the Government to carry out its wishes.
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Taranaki Daily News, 16 November 1916, Page 9
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126DOMINION NEWS. Taranaki Daily News, 16 November 1916, Page 9
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