Military Service Act, 1916.

Text reads: "War regulations require that this poster must be displayed in a conspicuous place, and its defacement is an offence. Dominion of New Zealand; Military Service Act, 1916. ...

Reservists' obligations: The reserve consists of men not less than 20 and under 46 years of age. Men not already registered must supply enrolment - card not later than the 16th September, 1916; Men already registered need not supply an enrolment - card, but must, not later than 16th September, 1916, notify present address if place of abode has altered since registration; Men reaching military age or arriving in Dominion after 16th September, 1916, must supply enrolment - card within fourteen days thereafter; After enrolment every reservist who changes his place place of abode must notify new address within fourteen days thereafter.

Employers obligations: Employers must not employ a reservist who is not enrolled - penalty on conviction - Minimum fine, £20; Employers must not employ a deserter - penalty on conviction - Minimum fine, £50, or imprisonment not exceeding three months. ...

(By order.) Malcolm Fraser, Government Statistician.".