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Wairarapa Times-Age, 29 June 1939, Page 4

ARMY RECRUITING TOWARDS NATIONAL Wanted for SUCCEEDS SECURITY v, ~ I Primp Miniqtpr made an anneal 8 infantry (Machine Gun “AS Minister of Defence,’’ the Hon. F. Jones states, “I am grateful to the ‘Times-Age’ I N toaiififNewzXde g re C for’the Defence of New Zealand and to P ” t0< "” A f o r this opportunity to give a message to the people of New Zealand, asking for men to all nt New Zealanders to P Reserve In' some areas the appeal has been transport drivers (In- of the right type to offer their services m preparing for the defence of New Zealand. In enlist m the Territorial Forces J' m , h been re i n f orce d bv fantry) 9 this Centennial year, we should appreciate how the development of the last hundred years very successful especially in those centres wherein my own app establish- “ has increased our standard of living, compared, for example, with the dreadfully harassed local efforts on the part of mterested crfzens In some locahtresjhej — establish, s, J rnpnt aimed at has been attained, and men in excess ol the mm S . I , ~ , *j j j kcal however the local quotas have not yet been filled, although recruiting progresses I — homes we enjoy; the facilities for education and recreation so generously provided; and, lULcuiuca, -i aoove all, our freedom. steadily. — — “ *— “ ~ ~ “That is our heritage, built up not Today we publish the number of re- - z only by the pioneers whose memory cruits still necessary if each locality is , XAlillli it . we honour this year, but also by British to find its quota towards New Zealand ////If forbears through centuries of struggle, defence. We list the quotas of towns f- develop tlut heritage, but, in and localities for the puipose of / of war, can we hold it? The answer to couraging citizens where the quota has t r ‘ ‘ that question depends on you, the men not been attained to engage in recruit- 1/111 f/g WNi" >, of New Zealand, individually and coling Defence is a national concern, but 1 N VgJßf. . lectively. Will the security of New each locality must shoulder its proper- f BE'77 z Zealand be safe in your hands? Retion of the task, and public-spirited membering the freedom, the material , , +bo 7,' and social benefits you enjoy as a citicitizens in each locality can assist the zen of this Dominion and a member of Government of New Zealand to recruit 'w ////'' the British Commonwealth of Nations, men by creating interest in and good- wW'z' ■ - I feel sure y° u agree that personal will toward the local unit. Citizens B// //////' service to the community in some form past'military age or fitness can play a Bl //>' '''' Or ? nother is the only return you can b ? J art -z n t ? e r^forcS 1 b? mt mak?n° vili’ I//'//''' <■ li the men who are fit enough phyot New Zealand s forees by makiy 1/'///// , J»\ sically, and who are mentally alert, I each map. wno 01 Anncpimis of the Hi // /'//■ v A submit then the greatest service you defence of the coupt y, ■ J can offer is to prepare yourselves for fact tnat„the, locality is pioud °£ ts „ /Ul / f the defence of vour Homeland and own volunteer that Jhe volunleor ton- WMW» / your owi folk brining Ute ours his district ds Hiqiricts in New ' *I / ial Force - We are expanding it to a 1 ask ?Lb zen3 of al * f 1 strength of approximately 15,000. That Zealand wneie quo districts in ; -z . is > to the size recommended by the P^ etea to vie /. ‘ tbnf Mew 7ea Sr^ Pacific Defence Conference as adequate healthful competition, so tnat New Zea- B&A v i. , u -u land may enhst tha number of men IF A m Pe T /1 > UP deemed to be essential. The Govern- ar ™ yfor b° me def !^ e m war ‘ ueenicu iu u « “It is not a case of ‘Every young man ment is P™ u . f n r P qnrvieo in the S " r should be a Territorial,’but rather that has offered him.selMor service in the wanted in the Terdefence of his nation. I want each . Only the best are wanted in tne ler- , j ;io ~n i ,i ru o ov feVvz ■■■• -.■ ritonal Force. Nearly 300 years ago locality lO be proud of its volunteei, K/// that ereat citizen soldier Cantain Olito be proud of its local unit or con- Wz that great citizen soldier, captain oiitribution to a unit,-and to do every- X. er Cromwell, wrote to his friend John thing that can be done to maintain the Hampden at a very critical stage in our local unit at full strength. What has < W' OMBML struggle for freedom: ‘You must get your town or district done collectively -■< men of a spirit,’ and never have such to aid the individual to be recruited? men been lacking in time of need. But ?o°cal actlvit” Has your dislrkt con- — "May I emphasise this point? The trihujodiu proportion? Have you, per- ® 1 U I B I S" sonally, helped. WU ■ ■ MA ■ Z Major-General P. J. Mackesy, strongMen are wanted so that New Zealand K M ly endorsed the recommendation our may be ready for emergency—there is MW g M n // own Chiefs of Staff had already put no time to prepare after war has over- H / forward prior to the conference, asking taken us. The present Territorial Force H ■ DHB| Al Is / - for an increase of 6000 Territorials, has been built up to a standard of "" m / With the balanced naval, land and air which it is justly proud, and of which /! / forces we are building up, and providthe Government and the country as a Zf z ’ j n g W mo dern weapons and equipwhole is equally proud. We live in. a JKfl ment as speedily as delivery can be troubled world. This is no time to ■ // made, New Zealand will be secure, change our. system of .r ecruiting or jmt mhmm IHB That is the opinion of modern profesdo anything which will, depreciate II I sional experts. hinder the work of the present jjy “In accordance with it, we are now forces. Those people who pay lip |MBH f f confidently asking . for 3500 more Terservice to national defence at the K M lIKB'I■ ABt * ritorials, - mainly from the country dissame time decrying the successful re- M B| M v tricts, to fill'up the new establishments, 'cruiting efforts which are being made ■■ B M Mum B BWWKyXriliy ? “On joining the Territorials, you will tby the Army are, whatever their rea- H y ■ associate with young men of your own Isons, doing a grave disservice to the ' age, drawn from many diverse profescommunity. I am no soldier, and no sions and trades. You will find they one can accuse me of being a militarist, are decent-minded fellows with all but the discussions, at and conclusions sorts of views on life; as a result the reached by the Pacific Defence Confer- w BF IB ■ IB IB HB BE Bi Bi BB HI B^^.' HBI individual Territorial becomes broader convinced me of the necessity of Br 888 Br BB B| B nA Mk W j n g ou n O ok, a better and able having in New Zealand not only a M JB M M ■ H Bj jB U B H B to do a better job or work. If you are modern Air Force and Navy, but Q K 1 gg M BB HBK Mb BB Mmß ambitious, with the personality and dean Army reasonable numbers and M M M MnQ| ■■ Q IbBI BbH B B Mr* to develop executive ability, aim efficient, with a proper scale of modern M M M M BH Mnß M M K M M MwN Mtg H at being a leader. Hard work and real weapons. We want to keep a proper M gg M M B KS BB ||| BB|B 88l Bwk service will get you to the top. In our balance among all three fighting ser- B Bm BhH « B Mb W M HBH democratic army the best recruit of tovices and the general needs of the ■■ B a y will be —not ‘may be’ —the colonel community. I asked myself whether of tomorrow, responsible in war for the it was better to train more men or to lives and welfare of 600 fellow-citizens, spend the extra money on providing , “You will find so many good fellows full scale fighting equipment for the j n Territorials. Their sense of duty Sta Si ?he%rXblF“» r S t h a TAPPEAL to every patriotic New Zealander to do his duty towards the =nd am told that modern war, as with so ur<n»XTOITiDQ T TQTT I defence Of the Nation. The Way is Simple. The need is urgent. If an a pride in their self-respect that is XVtaSn* DISTRICT HONOURS LIST J_ educated de ey takes determined measures for its own defence, it hi „ P to gear. We are getting men of the right The following centres are ; nc i u d e d in the District Will not Suffer defeat if attacked. the standard, serve your country? type: footballers young farmers the Honours List because they have already completed ’ “May I just add a message to the pick of New Zealand, in tne territorial their quota for the local Territorials. It is stressed, T# vm, nva o Ural PHivon vkaonoFnl rnindorl nnvinne thnf fhlQ rniintw Rhoilld young women of New Zealand? You Force today, and we are making every however, that even although the quota is reached in If y° u are a ioyai Citizen, peaceiul mmciecl, anxious tnat tins country snouiu knbw without any explana j ion what a effort to give them the weapons, am- any centre, no recruit will be turned away : Hot; p-Q to War—Vet prepared to defend a preCIOUS heritage, the best Service tremendous influence you exert in this S c „d you can render the cause of peace in these shores is by service in the Terri- «' = ai dew E tt l NG N ToS'aTV torial Force or enrolment in the National Military Reserve. STantaS XX 6 'p°i’™?by n X: D I iNE™N H c?T C Y CITY fe'llE^g'’ 6 The establishment of the Territorial Force has been increased to a total of »f"» r d y o “ “” e b‘ Menee Committee and confirmed in "fyaunNA LEViN ERV ' LLE 16,000 all ranks. I therefore appeal to all young men of spirit between the vitally concerned. GenS'p r P MX°y I am y no mile wklJau ages of 18-32 to take their place in the Territorial Force. with that splendid bToffeXVto tary expert, although I have been in- TUNANUI body of 111611 already rendering national service of the highest value. serve in the National Military Reserve, formed that strategy is common sense. rp be conditions of service and training If that is so, the people of New Zealand fh f o ]| ow ; n g al . efls are calling for volunteers to t fN/v Movgpc- Omintv rhoirmon nnrl C.nnnnillnrc: and Inpfll Gov- required have been announced recentwill, I think, agree that i can discuss complete the local establishment of Territorials. I appeal also to the Mayors, County CPaii men anci councillors anci local wv ly . A good response is being madej strategy. It has been said that the risk j he num |, er nee ded is shown alongside the name of eminent Officials tO do all ill their power to recruit their local Units Up tO particularly by returned men.” opinion. the area ’ strength. I appeal to employers of labour to assist in granting leave and facibeen said that if war comes we shall masterton si lities for employees to attend camp. A good Territorial is a good workman. i ■■■■b mo7tiVexperts tolaga bay 14 j appeal to the manhood of New Zealand, if not eligible for the Territorial this juncture that >t can be done, cer- napier GS 97 Force, to enrol in the National Military Reserve. INTERESTING S™ak cat ?m- ' Finally, the women of the Nation can do their part by encouraging enlist- TRAINING munity from attack, it may not be ment in either the Territorial Force or the National Military Reserve. The AT rS S left\o e ?he b m\Xod C ofN n ew a zea- cttt7pm<s t oiNc vat in tnr at man who is ready and willing to defend your home is worthy of your highest INCREASED land when the time comes. A.l 1 1Z.IL1N&. BKIINGr IULK LUU.aI resnect DAV! The Territorial Force is proud of it- TERRITORIALS UP TO STRENGTH! leopeci. PAY! self, and is recruiting the right type of DON'T LEAVE IT TO THE OTHER FELLOW / \ man in the places where they are re- / \ / /Va j-anniiai camp—quired to complete our military organi- Apply nearest Defence Office for particulars of pay, / lIX / «A Zi \L / * .1 10/ np - Hav sation. I have every confidence that uniform and equipment. I ,7 Jx I \ fa ° ° ayS * ST ‘ Pe ~ ° ay ’ the young men of New Zealand, de- »rm / //1 11 V z\ i A **’*’&' spite the gloomy prophecies of some of IMPORTANT NOTE: Every recriltt Who n T —lT. /I SPECIAL COURSE the older generation, will continue do- is Up to Standard will be accepted at any I /I/ 11/ ' 1 \ OF INSTRUCTION—ing the right thing now and will join training centre, even although the quota V/ V / \ 1 — 6 Days at 12/- per day. up now. for that centre may already be filled. / \1 “I am confident that now the condi- I CAMPS AND tions of service for the National Mill- .... .. .-11 I . , Ml fvfning drili r tary Reserve are widely known the V Prime Minister EVENING DR LLSnumbers required will be forthcoming , ~ 8 uays at " per aay ’ in the towns and districts to which ewF D V MAM CAM n O MIC PART vices ol men who Join up to be used E▼E ■> I | V | M NII <3 I BV I in war, but everyone in this country 4-Free Travelling to and from all will feel more secure, and happier, if Parades and Camps. those who are eligible for service do , __ — mo Every in New MWE HH HH HR fIV Zealand can provide its quota for Mg A|HHbR Ki HB Bb| HH BBS BBf B A Free of Bll ' e Uniforms ing. Men beyond the age of training IM MB jffig MM BM H 888 ABB 88 1 addition to Khaki Working Kit. and womenfolk can combine Hh MM MMm KM 888 888 BSr I Associations to give a community BM Ul MHA MH KI 888 ABB S -6- Free Boots and Great Coat. backing to the men who M ME |M| IMMRaaBrnB MM HH ABf Bk I The Territorial recruit will be proud of lya EHfe! MM Meß BgEMBM gga BKff | his unit and proud to wear his uniform |bS MB BB] Bm BwM bB BB I Equipment, when the locality proud of re- Hffi liß| gAB BAB BBr I «J| ■H Hl W|W ■ BE A TERRITORIAL! co-operate showing re- KH Hu IUI IMI BB MB B cognition that the man who joins up is I qt dfp MEN JOIN THE gJS^°he£' lN THE TERRITORIAL FORCE OR THE NATIONAL MILITARY RESERVE natzonalreserve. ently for your co-operation.” | signed: m. j. savage. H^^£9 D £9SM B! WF ll 9 ,I WKV IIB! WHB9P B WHHP3P3KSIK9?HiHKV99VH l ■' Prime Minister. IBMBSMSm.'W