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Conclusion. The problems connected with the proper and effective organization of the man-power and resources of the country so as to be readily available in any locality where they may happen to be required in time of emergency are difficult ones. They are none the less important. The matter is one where the success of the organization is dependent 011 a ready response by all organizations and individuals affected from one end of the Dominion to the other. That, such response is forthcoming is increasingly apparent from the information that I am daily receiving. I believe that the work that has already been done and the ready response by local authorities and numerous other representative bodies and individuals affected is resulting in an organization being set up fully prepared and fully equipped to cope with any emergency situation which may arise in any part of the Dominion.

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