NAVY AS CAREER
GOOD CHANCES FOR BOYS (By Telegraph.—Special to Times) WELLINGTON, Monday A recruiting appeal to boys on behalf of the New Zealand naval forces was made tonight by the Minister of Defence, the Hon. F. Jones. The Minister said the Government planned to man eventually ships of the New Zealand Squadron with New Zealanders, so that after the war the Navy would be a boy’s life career. H.M.S. Philomel, the training school, he added, was soon to be replaced by modern buildings ashore at Devonport. A certain amount of desk work was necessary, but the training was mostly practical. All recruits had to learn discipline, which led to swift and sure action, as in the River Plate battle. Physical training was a part of their routine. Each boy’s career in the Navy depended on the boy himself, continued Mr Jones. But every boy had a great chance for advancement. Every boy was assured of a rich and varied life and would see the world. He would at the same time be serving his country. The Navy offered a fine career.
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Waikato Times, Volume 127, Issue 21178, 30 July 1940, Page 7
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182NAVY AS CAREER Waikato Times, Volume 127, Issue 21178, 30 July 1940, Page 7
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