THE HOME GUARD
Statement By The Minister Of National Service At our request the Minister of
National Service
(the Hon.
R.
Semple
has supplied us with
the following statement on the duties and purpose of the Home Guard: Pas |’ has rapidly become apparent that this war is assuming a vastly different complexion from anything hitherto known, and it entails upon New Zealand, in common with other parts of the Empiré, the necessity of making full and complete provision for the protection of our own shores and our own homes, "The decision of the Government therefore to establish the Home Guard and to link it up with the Emergency Precautions Scheme to ensure the continuance of communal activities and services in time of need, is being enthusiastically received by the community, particularly by those men who by reason of age or other circumstances are precluded from serving in the military forces. "Let there be no doubt about it‘New Zealand is in the danger zone, and it is certain that should the necessity ever arise here-which God forbidevery available man would step forward to protect his home, his children and his freedom. Even should there be carping critics at the moment, the call to action would most certainly find such people ready and anxious to do their part.~ "It is of course obvious that many are not able to bear arms nor to take part.in active military campaigning, and there are others who have conscientious scruples against such forms of service, but it is equally obvious that such persons can find ample scope for their energies with the allied Emergency Precautions organisation, which would be called. upon to help in a multitude of ways if a disaster such as earthquake or fire should occur, whether the latter should arise from enemy action or otherwise. "After: all, most people want to help, It must be admitted that there has been a feeling of frustration among our men -particularly those over the age of forty-five, because they are doing so little. The Home Guard is their opportunity, fulfilling both the need for preparing themsélves to defend their country and also satisfying their longing to be in the picture."
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 3, Issue 68, 11 October 1940, Page 3
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364THE HOME GUARD New Zealand Listener, Volume 3, Issue 68, 11 October 1940, Page 3
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