NEW ZEALAND DEFENCES.
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(fey- CorießponflenM' '•<.- ----" ■■■■ WELLIiTGTdiT, this .day.: ; ; Apropos of tiie discussion at the recent ■lonvention. 6f... the National Defence League''in Wellington ■on the alleged defenceless coaditibn of Auckland, I hive very good reason to believe that a report has already been drafted by the Council of Defence in which a' comprehensive scheme is, outlined for placing the foui principal ports of the Dominion in suchf a position as to tnake them conipara> tively safe from the attack of a foreign foe.; It is Understood that .special provir sion is made to ensure the defences of Auckland placed On. it. satisfactory footing. The report is to be laid before Major Head, the newly appointed Director, of the Permanent Force, lor fiis.consideration and revision. The necessary vote will, it is expected, be placed on thp Estimates this cbming' session:'
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Auckland Star, Volume XXXIX, Issue 98, 24 April 1908, Page 4
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141NEW ZEALAND DEFENCES. Auckland Star, Volume XXXIX, Issue 98, 24 April 1908, Page 4
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