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    COL. E. T. WALLACK', C.B., Commandant of No. 2 Military District (New South Wales). ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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    HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL, Lord Denman, Commander-in-Chief of the Australian Army. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  4. THE MARCH OF THE 20,000

    "Form fours—right—left—wheel—quick march!" Thus the staccato command of the naval lieutenant began the march of the 20,000. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  5. GRANDEST MOVEMENT IN AUSTRALIA.

    The 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 ...

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  6. BANDS IN PLENTY.

    There 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. ...

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  7. A MAGNIFICENT SYSTEM.

    Mrs. George Sly (wife of Dr. George Sly): "The system is magnificent, and will be beneficial to all Australian lads." ...

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  8. "A VITAL FORCE."

    Commander 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 ...

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  9. THE POLICE.

    Mr. 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 ...

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  10. GIVES THE LADS A CHANCE.

    Mrs. 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]

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  11. DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT IN PHYSIQUE.

    Mr. 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 ...

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  12. "GREAT NATIONAL SPIRIT."

    Minister 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 ...

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  13. THE SCHOOL TEACHERS

    Rev. 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 ...

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  14. THE MARCH OUT CRITICISED.

    To 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. ...

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  15. AND THE MOTHERS.

    Mrs. MacCallum (wife of Professor MacCallum): "Certainly, I am in favor of Universal Service. I think it is a magnificent thing. You ...

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  16. THE OLD GUARD.

    The 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 ...

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  17. BREAKING DOWN THE STREET CORNER HABIT.

    Mr. 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." ...

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  18. PHYSICAL AND MORAL IMPROVEMENT.

    Mrs. 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 ...

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  19. POLICE PARADE.

    The 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 ...

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  20. FOR THE MAKING OF SMARTER TRADESMEN.

    Mr. 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 ...

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  21. EVERY MOTHER SHOULD PEEL PROUD.

    Mrs. 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 ...

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  22. TRAFFIC SUSPENDED.

    Every 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 ...

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  23. THE TWO ARMS OF THE CADET FORCES.

    THE KHAKI-CLAD AND STURDY SENIOR CADETS IN THE THICK OF THE CROWD. THE NAVAL CADETS HEAD THE MARCH OUT IN PERFECT FORMATION. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  24. WOULD NOT LET-HER BOY MISS A DRILL.

    Mrs. 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 ...

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  25. MAKES THE BOY APPRECIATE HOME LIFE.

    Mrs. 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. ...

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  26. A FINE BODY OF YOUNG SOLDIERS.

    Mrs. 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 ...

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  27. NO MOTHER CAN OBJECT.

    Mrs. 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 ...

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  28. MY BOYS LOVE IT.

    Mrs. 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 ...

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  29. THE LESSON.

    "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 ...

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  30. HOW THE CADETS MASSED.

    The 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]

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  31. BOYS ARE BRISKER AND HEALTHIER.

    Mrs. 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 ...

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  32. THE BUSINESS MEN.

    Mr. 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 ...

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  33. PROVIDES THE BEST EQUIPMENT FOR THE BATTLE OF LIFE.

    Mrs. 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 ...

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  34. ONE OF THE GRANDEST SYSTEMS.

    Mrs. 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]

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  35. PUBLIC MEN.

    The 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 ...

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  36. REMARKABLE PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT.

    Mrs. Russell Watson (wife of Lieut.-Colonel Watson): "I am quite enthusiastic concerning this great military movement. Having just returned ...

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  37. BETTER MANNERS NOTICEABLE.

    Mr. 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 ...

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  38. A GENERAL IMPROVEMENT IN ALERTNESS.

    Mr. 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 ...

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  39. "A TREMENDOUS LOT OF VIM."

    Admiral 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 ...

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  40. HELPS DISCIPLINE IN SCHOOLS.

    Mr. 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 ...

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  41. PROUD THAT MY BOYS WILL BE CADETS.

    Mrs. 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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