DOMINION'S PART.
THE BALLOT: DEPARTMENT WILT. NOT APPEAL. Wellington, Nov. 25, It is stated that the inauguration of the ballot was specially welcomed by the permanent staff men, who have hitherto not been allowed to volunteer for service abroad, and have had to remain behind and do their duty in New Zealand as ordered. Many of these men were included in the First Division Reserve, and in the first ballot several had their names drawn. The Defence Department being in the same position as other employers so far as appeals are concerned, is obliged, if it desires to retain a mail as indispensable, to make good - its case before the Appeal Board. The authorities do not desire to deny such men as have the luck in drawing a winning marble the opportunity of service abroad, which they have been awaiting so long. The Department announces, therefore, that it will not exercise its right of appeal as employer for those, men to be retained in New Zealand if it can possibly spare them. In the present case the Department will not appeal,
17th REINFORCEMENTS REACH DESTINATION. Wellington. Nov. 2V The Hon. James Afien has received advice that the 17th Reinforcements have reached their destination
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Taranaki Daily News, 28 November 1916, Page 5
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203DOMINION'S PART. Taranaki Daily News, 28 November 1916, Page 5
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