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EXPLANATION OF ABBREVIATIONS, CLASSIFICATIONS, ETC. Abbreviations. N.Z. = New Zealand. Col. = All other British possessions, U.K. = United Kingdom. O.C. = Other countries. Classifications. A. —Men fit for active service beyond the seas. B.—Men fit for active service beyond the seas if they undergo specified medical, surgical, or dental treatment—(l) after operation in camp or public hospital, (2) after recovery at home. C. —Men at present unfit for active service beyond the seas, but fit for service in New Zealand in connection with or for the purposes of the present war : (1) Those to proceed to the CI Camp for training ; (2) those permanently unfit for service outside New Zealand. D.—Men permanently unfit, either for active service beyond the seas or for any service in New Zealand in connection with or for the purposes of the present war. Trades : Definitions. " Other trades " include— Bookbinder. Hairdresser. Ropemaker. Tinsmith. Brickmaker. Ironmonger. Saddler. Upholsterer. Brushmaker. Jeweller. Sheet-metal worker. Watchmaker. Electroplatcr. Leadlight-maker. Tiler. " Undefined " and " Various " include— Auctioneer. Driver. Musician. Tea-blender. Bacteriologist. Fishmonger. Newspaper-proprietor. Tinsmith. Billiard-marker. French-polisher. Optician. Veterinary surgeon Coal-merchant. Hospital attendant. Piano-tuner. Warder. Chauffeur. '. Indent agent. Produce-merchant. Well-sinker. Coach-proprietor. Iron-buyer. Quarry-proprietor. Whaler. Cordial-manufacturer. Lightkeeper. Stockbroker. Wickerworker Diver. Meat-inspector. Surveyor.

Table 1. —Summary. Total number of recruits examined .. .. .. .. .. 135,282 Total number of recruits rejected and classed C 2 or D.. .. .. 77,900 Total number of recruits accepted for training .. .. .. 57,382

Table 2. —Classes in which Recruits were placed, by Age. Summary for Dominion.

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Ages. Class. Totals by Classes. 20-25. 25-30. 30-35. 35-40. Over 40. A '.. Bl .. B2 .. Cl .. C2 .. t 14,830 303 1,118 2,355 12,037 799 9,657 177 714 1,213 12,285 761 10,692 174 688 1,630 14,592 657 7,655 125 510 1,223 15,015 483 3,654 58 220 386 20.760 511 46,488 837 3,250 6,807 74,689 3,211 D .. Totals by ages 31,442 24,807 28,433 25,011 25,589 .135,282