COL. E. T. WALLACK', C.B., Commandant of No. 2 Military District (New South Wales). ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 18 wordsHIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL, Lord Denman, Commander-in-Chief of the Australian Army. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 11 words"Form fours—right—left—wheel—quick march!" Thus the staccato command of the naval lieutenant began the march of the 20,000. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 641 wordsThe Chief Justice, Sir William Cullen: "It is the grandest movement that Australia has ever witnessed. The effects upon the physical and moral standard of the boys cannot be anything ...
Article : 38 wordsThere was no lack of band music yesterday to keep amused the crowds that patiently awaited the coming of the cadets, and to mark the time for the marching columns. ...
Article : 152 wordsMrs. George Sly (wife of Dr. George Sly): "The system is magnificent, and will be beneficial to all Australian lads." ...
Article : 26 wordsCommander Brownlow: "What do I think of it ? Why, I don't think at all. The show speaks for itself. You cannot get away from the fact that in six or seven years' time these ...
Article : 55 wordsMr. E. C. Day, Inspector-General of the N.S. Wales Police, said: "From my own personal experience, it is one of the finest things that has happened for the ...
Article : 89 wordsMrs. P. G. Collins (wife of Dr. Collins): "As a mother of sons, I am decidedly in favor of the compulsory training. It gives the lads a chance to show what they are made of, and ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 99 wordsMr. J. Conway, principal of Cleveland-street School:—"This is the second year our two special school companies of cadets, with a total strength of 275, have been in existence, and I ...
Article : 134 wordsMinister for Education, Mr. A. C. Carmichael: "The march past to-day is not only representative of the military spirit that exists in the hearts of the boys; it is also a striking ...
Article : 59 wordsRev. C. J. Prescot:—"Newington College has had a cadet corps for many years, consequently the introduction of universal service has not affected it as much as a school that had no ...
Article : 624 wordsTo criticise thoroughly the bearing and general efficiency of the cadets who marched past the Governor-General yesterday afternoon it is necessary to take into consideration two facts. ...
Article : 722 wordsMrs. MacCallum (wife of Professor MacCallum): "Certainly, I am in favor of Universal Service. I think it is a magnificent thing. You ...
Article : 96 wordsThe voluntary parade of the militia forces for the purposes of lining the streets along tie line of route was well attended. It may have been that the presence of younger brothers and, in ...
Article : 143 wordsMr. Jas. Rickard, Headmaster of Petersham Superior Public School: "I am an ardent supporter of the Defence System, but think there are grievances which should be redressed." ...
Article : 145 wordsMrs. F. J. Bayldon (wife of Capt. Bayldon, R.N.R.): "It is one of the finest things that has happened in Australia. I am very glad that ...
Article : 157 wordsThe police, mounted and dismounted, have become a most popular feature of all Sydney's outdoor functions. Whenever there is a procession or a parade of any kind, the public are ...
Article : 114 wordsMr. J. Nangle, superintendent of the Sydney Technical College:—"From my knowledge of the boys here, I should certainly say there is an improvement in them. They are a little smarter ...
Article : 216 wordsMrs. Arthur J. McDonald (wife of Captain McDonald, of the 21st Battalion): "I have always taken a keen interest in the military forces of the State, and made it a ...
Article : 142 wordsEvery assistance was given the military authorities by the Tramway Department, not only in the way of special trams to and from the parade, but also by suspending traffic ...
Article : 62 wordsTHE KHAKI-CLAD AND STURDY SENIOR CADETS IN THE THICK OF THE CROWD. THE NAVAL CADETS HEAD THE MARCH OUT IN PERFECT FORMATION. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 29 wordsMrs. Percy Colquhoun (wife of the President of the Australian Tennis Association): "There can toe no two opinions about the matter. It is a magnificent scheme, and no ...
Article : 82 wordsMrs. Kenna (wife of De. Kenna): There is no doubt whatever that it is a splendid thing for the Australian boy. It tends to make him healthy, and take a pride in himself. ...
Article : 70 wordsMrs. Mackenzie (mother of Lieut.-Colonel Mackenzie, of the Scottish Rifles): "I am a firm believer in Universal Service, and I think that the lads like it more than they ...
Article : 82 wordsMrs. F. Finlayson: "I think that no mother can object to her son undergoing a course of military training, and as for the boy, no one konws better than ...
Article : 52 wordsMrs. F. P. Bundock: "I have a son marched in the procession with the cadets this afternoon, and I am glad to think that he can participate in a movement so beneficial in all ...
Article : 103 words"A great lesson—a great lesson." "Aye, and one that Australia should be proud to say she has learnt." Only the remark of one man to another, as ...
Article : 112 wordsThe six brigades massed in two divisions. In the inner Domain were concentrated the Naval Cadets, the winning team of Senior Cadets (Newington College), the fifth and the ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 227 wordsMrs. Rogers: "As a mother or sons I am satisfied that the best thing yet achieved for the welfare of Australia is universal service. In fact, in such a short time it is noticeable ...
Article : 50 wordsMr. C. Edwards, manager of David Jones, Limited: "I am afraid I have not any information that would be of service to you on the subject, and really, hardly sufficient time ...
Article : 111 wordsMrs. Dransfield (wife of Mr. Harry Dransfield. "So highly, do I think of the training for the of the Commercial Bank): boys of this country, that I am looking ...
Article : 112 wordsMrs. Donald McDonald: "No boy who places a value on his country demurs at the training. It is one of the grandest systems that could have been introduced into Australia." ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 48 wordsThe State Premier, Mr. J. T. S. McGowen: "It is simply magnificent. It is the best advertisement that ever was for a universal service, which is a good thing for the country and ...
Article : 82 wordsMrs. Russell Watson (wife of Lieut.-Colonel Watson): "I am quite enthusiastic concerning this great military movement. Having just returned ...
Article : 97 wordsMr. E. A. Palmer:—"There is no doubt the syste mis a good one. However, I have not noticed that the boys are any smarter. Certainly the training has knocked a little more ...
Article : 44 wordsMr. W. Lowe:—"I consider compulsory training one of the finest things Australia has done yet. I wish they had had compulsory training when I was a boy, for I feel as if I would like ...
Article : 171 wordsAdmiral King-Hall: "I think they are going along with a tremendous lot of vim about them. They are displaying a lot of spirit. I think it is such a great thing for the ...
Article : 82 wordsMr. Williams, the headmaster of the Boys' High School, Ultimo:—"The discipline of the school helps the cadets, and the discipline of the cadets helps the ...
Article : 150 wordsMrs. Allen Uther (wife of the well-known solicitor): "No mother ought to be against this movement, which is in the best interests of the boy. It may seem hard at first—the severe discipline ...
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Sunday Times (Sydney, NSW : 1895 - 1930), Sun 4 May 1913, Page 5
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