COASTAL DEFENCE
THE COMMONWEALTH POLICY. NINE INCH GUNS INCLUDED. WORK WITHIN A FEW MONTHS. (United Press Association—Copyright). (Received This Day, 10.25 aim.) CANBERRA, This Day. Work on new fortifications at North Head will begin within a few months, to provide additional protection for Sydney Harbour, and at the entrances to Newcastle and Darwin.
It is understood that nine-inch guns are expected to reach Australia from England before the end of the year. The new fortifications form part of the Federal Government's policy for strengthening the coastal defences, of the Commonwealth.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 55, Issue 126, 9 March 1935, Page 5
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