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New Zealand Vital Statistics For 1936.

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Modernising The Army

A memorandum issued by Mr. Duff Cooper, Secretary tor War, on

was explained in the statements already issued relating to the Government's defence policy.

the Army Estimates says that the increased, expenditure which they represent is due mainly to the ex- pansion and acceleration of the programme for bringing our mill- Preliminary figures, exclusive oftary preparations up to date, which Maoris, of the pricipal heads of vital statistics for the year 1936 are contained in the February number of the Abstract of Statistics, and

The past year had been one of show that the number of marriages ceaseless activity in every sphere of in 1938 (13,740) is the highest ever military polley-the mechanisation recorded in New Zealand. The and modernisation of the army; the rate (9.21 per 1,000 of mean popu- Improvement of coast and air de- lation) is also the highest with the fences at home and abroad; the exception of the post-war year ¦ organisation under à new depart- 1920. The number for 1936 repre- ment of the War Office of sources sents an increase of 13 per cent. of supply for munitions; the much- over 1935.

needed improvement in barrack The mounting annuaj total of ¦ accommodation and the provision marriages during the last four of amenities for soldiers and their year a has not been without its families; the problem of recruiting for the Regular and the Territorial tinues the statement. Whereas Army" and the supply of material prior to 1936 the birth-rate for 11 for their training; the conversion years in succession was pronounced of the major part of two divisions, the lowest on record, the rate of of the Territorial Army inte anti- decline has of more recent years aircraft divisions, with the special been checked, while the recorded problems of fresh accommodation birth-rate for 1936 (18.64) registers and increased personnel. a slight increase over that for 1935 '(16.17) and is the reghest obtained since 1032.

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ADEQUATE FORCES The alm. Mr. Duf Cooper ex- The death-rate for 1938 (8.75), forces which will be adequate to to produce military plains, "is

while the highest since 1923, a

the supply of garrisons in peace nevertheless lower than in soy

at home and overseas, the main- year prior to 1921, and maintains

tenance of order in the Empire. the low level that has been in evi-and the provision of a force to dence in New Zealand for many

years past, in spite of the steady ageing of the population. The "total number of deaths was 13056 "(774 infants).

The infant mortality rate since 1932 has been moving very steadily upward, while still maintaining. annually the position of the lowest rate in the world. In 1936, how- ever, an appreciable drop was re- corded. reducing the rate to the lowest Agure ever recorded (31.15).

formed into which Cavalry Signala and Tank Brigade Bignals will be

absorbed; a second corps Bignals will also be formed, and the me- chanisation of the five Divisional Signals will be completed.

All buttallons of Foot Guards and Infantry serving at home, with the exception of units of the 4th Division, will be reorganised, or be in process of reorganisation, as rifle or machine-gun battallons with mechanised first-line trana- port by April 1, and battalions in colonial garrisons will commence reorganisation on October 1 next.

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FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 1987 COMMENCING at 10,00 Á‚M. Two battalions of infantry will be raised and added to the Royal AT No. 5 "AIGBURTH HALL",' Inniskilling Fusiliers and the Royal Irish Fusiliers," which have only one battalion each,

In the Royal Tanks Corps the 7th Tank Battalion will be formed.

RECRUITING

The strength of the Regular Army, inclusive of British troops In India and Burma, at the begin ning of the financial year will be approximately 980 officers and 20,- 200 other ranks below the recruit- ing establishment, and during the year the number of men leaving the coloure will be approximately 27,000. The recruits, required will therefore be about 47.200,"

Commenting on this, Mr. Duff Cooper says that recruiting, “al- though it has improved in the last few weeks, is below both our hopes and Our needs, but certain measures which I have in contem

support the policy of his Majesty's plation will, I trust, lead to a

Government in the defence of the Empire and in the discharge of their International obligations. A promising beginning was made in 1936, and in 1937 it is hoped to make substantial progress in all directions."

The increases in personhel-to 168,000 (exclusive of India). as

compared with 158,400 in 1936 are due mainly to the proposal to raise two of the four infantry bat- tallons referred to last year, to the expansion of the Royal Tank Corps

The King's Visit To and of anti-aircraft units to the

Duchy Tenants

The King paid his first visit to the South-East London estates of the Duchy of Cornwall on the 600th anniversary, of the creation of the Duchy.

Hundreds of children greeted him with cheers when he arrived at the new building of the Christ Church United Clubs; opposite the. Oval Cricket Ground.

The club, which has been built on a alte presented by the Duke of Windsor when he was Prince of Wales; was formally opened by Lord Hallfix on April 20:

The King was so absorbed in the work of the club that he spent four minutes longer than the time, allotted by schedule.

At King George's House, Stock- well, he watched two of the boys playing billiards In the games room. As he saw a rather intr-

cate cannon brought off he smiled and remarked, "They play a jolly good game."

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WITH OLD TENANTS Visiting Denny-crescent, his Ma- jesty inspected the gardens which have been laid out by Mr. R. D. Hell, assistant land steward to the Duchy, to commemorate the 600th anniversary.

A small open space had been left in the centre. Here the King planted a tree, and later greeted 75 tenants as they filed past him.

During a visit to the Old Ten- ants' Hostel, the King asked to see one of the Hats.

modernisation of the coast de- fences of certain defended ports, and to the requirements of the army on mobilisation.

ORGANISATION CHANGES The principal changes proposed in organisation are

In the Cavalry of the Line, five regiments at home are "in, the pro- cess of mechanisation and two re-

substantial and progressive ame- lioration of the position.

"The recent increase in recruits is due almost entirely to some modifications of the physical stan- dards for certain corps. The in- troduction of mechanisation has permitted Д relaxation of the standards of physical fitness, par- ticularly those concerned with de- fects of the feet These modified standards came into force on Dec. 1 last, too late to affect the rejec- tion rate for the recruiting year which ended. on September 30. Nevertheless, the rejection figure. for that year reached the low level of 296.79 a thousand, compared with: 305.70 a thousand in the pre- vious year

"The quality of enlisted men, however, has been excellent, and some 84 per cent of applicants are in some form of employment when they offer themselves. The Alder-

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A SELECTION OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE

Comprising

Fine Upholstered Walnut Drawing Boom Suite, Tables, Decks, Book." CASOS, Carpets, Etchings, Fice Japanese i rints, Bronzea, etc, etc..

Dining Table and Chairs, Ward- robes, Dressing Tables, Curtains, etc., etc.

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also

One G. E. Refrigerator One Delco Dehumidifer

And

Some Fine Old Clocks (English) |

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THE 29TH APRIL 1987.

TERMS:-Cash on DeliVERY,

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shot experiment made to test the of the following Valuable Leasehold siments in Egypt will be on, an experimental mechanised basis,

possibility of bringing recruits be- Property situste as or near Victoria, în In the Royal Artillery it is hoped low the physical standard up to the Colony of Hong Kong, being All that to complete the mechanisation of standard within reasonable time piece or parcel of ground · registered the Field Artillery. A second Sur-by physical training and Improved in the Land Office JA Inland vey Company will be formed.

diet was a success, and barracks at Lot No. 471, together with the In the Royal Engineers the sex- Canterbury are being adapted to

mesauage erections and buildings ond half of the Anti-aircraft Bat-continue this work on a more per- tallón required for the 2nd A.A. manent basis. Arrangements are thereon known as No. 8, Wing Wo

being made for establishing a com- Street, Victoria aforesaid. ". group will be formed.

In the Royal Corps or Signals a í bined recruiting depot for the three mobile divisional Signals will be services at Liverpool"

PROFIT IN PIGS

In 1932 Mr. Smith, of Aston, Ox- ford, bought a litter of piglets at 5s. each.

From them he bred 217 animals, which be sold as bacon, realising | £750.

Mr. Smith. was fourth prize-win- ner in the second British Oil and Cake Mills National Bacon Pig Competition.

The Earl of Radnor distributed the prizes and the principal win- ners were: 1, The Grange Floor Covering Co., Ltd., of Westbury- on-Seven: 2, Mr. A, J. Hounslow, of Buckingham: 3. Mr. Frank Wilkinson,

Nunburnholme, Yorkshire.

of

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provision

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APRIL 29, 1937.

COMMENCING AT 2,30 P.M.

A THIN SALES. ROOM”

DUDDELL STREET.

A QUANTITY OF VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE

Comprising:-

Area 606 Square feet. Annual Crown rent $14.00.

To be Sold

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TUESDAY,

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Widespread powers to set up of the Grants Committees, to "Fitter Britain" clubs and camps, make advances towards the "cost throughout the country are ac-of facilities for physical training corded to local authorities by the and recreation. Government's Physical Training These may include and Recreation Bill, the text of and equipment of gymnasiums, playing fields, swimming baths. It is estimated that the cost of holiday camps and camping altes, grants and other measures for and other buildings. which the Bill provides will be The words "whether as a part £170,000 year, in addition to of wider activities or not make it the £2,400,000 to be spent on the clear that grants are not restrict scheme between now and Marched to accommodation or equipment

for physical training or recreation Fans, Radio Gramophone and Radio Hong Kong, 28th April, 1937. in the narrow sense, but extend to Bets, Cabin and Wardrobe Trunks,

1940.

WIDE POWERS

Black Wood Ware, Teuk Bed Boom-Dining Room Drawing Room and Office Furniture, Carpete, Bugs, Ornaments, Cutlery, Clocks, Porcelain and Glass Ware, Brass & E. P. Ware, Fictures, Filters, Dupli- calor, Typewriters. Sewing Machines, Gramophones and Records, Cooking Stove, Flectric Table Lamps, and

The main objects of the Bill clubs or community centres afford-Electric Refrigerators, Books, etc.,

are:

ing it.

(1) To give faller definition to. COMMUNITY CENTRES

Another clause extends the the work of the National Advisory Council and the Grants Commit- | powers of local authorities to tees, and of the Local and Recover not merely athletic but so- gional Committees which they are cial or educational objects. They setting up:

will thus be able to provide com- (2) To enable the Board ofmunity centres and wardens, tea- Education or Becretary for Scotchers, and leaders. land to make grants to voluntary bodles and local authorities;

(3) Tovider the existing powers of local authorities.

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The Bill also provides for the compulsory acquisitión: of land. A local authority (other than parlati council) which cannot ac- The Board or the Secretary for quire land by agreement will be Scotland are empowered, in ac-'] enabled: to do so compulsorily by a cordance with recommendations Ministry of Health order.

etc.

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