COMPULSORY MILITARY TRAINING.
ALL YOUNG MEN TO BE ENROLLED. By Telegraph—Press Association. AUCKLAND, March 30. It is freely stated' in vulunteering circles in Auckland that the enrolment of all young men between the ages of 17 and 21 years for compulsory military training will commence shortly after Easter. It is understood that the announcement will be made by the Prime Minister in his policy speech to be made next week. WELLINGTON, March 30. The "New Zealand Times" understands that instructions have been issued by the Government for the preparation of a record of all ablebodied young men in the Dominion. This will be known as the nominal defence roil. Its preparation will probably be entru&ted in smaller centres to the police, while volunteers will also be probably asked to assise by suggesting the inclusion of any individuals known to be eligible.
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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 3151, 31 March 1909, Page 5
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141COMPULSORY MILITARY TRAINING. Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 3151, 31 March 1909, Page 5
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