COMPULSORY TRAINING
CANADA’S NEW PROGRAMME. SIX SALIENT POINTS. OTTAWA. Salient points in the new compulsory training programme in Canada, as announced by the Prime Minister. Mr Mackenzie King, are as follow:— 1. The present thirty-day period is replaced by a four-month period. 2. The first call-up under the new programme is scheduled for March 15, with succeeding calls each, month thereafter.
3. Men reaching the ago of 21 will be summoned. This class is expected to provide the number needed, about 6.000 monthly. 4. Men called will have two months basic drill, then specialise. Preferences for various branches will be considered.
5. There will be no general exemptions, although, postponements may be considered. 6. Training will be carried out at the regular army camps.
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Wairarapa Times-Age, 18 April 1941, Page 6
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