AUSTRALIA'S NAVY.

Press, Volume XLIX, Issue 14761, 3 September 1913, Page 9

AUSTRALIA'S NAVY.

WARSHIPS AT DURBAN. AN EXAMPLE FOR SOUTH AFRICA. (By Cable.—Press Association.—CopyiightJ DURBAN, September 1. Tho Australian warships were warmly welcomed. Two hundred of tho crew of the Australia marched through the streets headed by a band. Tho Mayor entertained the officers at luncheon, and complimentary speeches wero made. The Press makes complimentary references to tho visit. The "Natal Advertiser" says that tho visit brings homo to everyone that Australia is in uVudly earnest regarding naval defence, whilst South Africa is still trifling with the question, though every consideration urges her to follow the example of Australia. OFFICIAL DENIAL. . JOHANNESBURG. September 1. Router is authorised to deny the statement that the Government intend providing for an increased contribution to tho Navy by abolishing British preference. Thc Government has not discussed the subject. VISITED BY SCHOOL CHILDREN. (Received September 2nd, 12.35 a.m.) DURBAN, September 2. To-day was school children's day. Besides local pupils, over a thousand from tho country schools visited the Australia. Quito noticeable was tho large attendanco of Dutch children from tho extreme north of Natal. One party from Paulpietersburg trekked thirty miles to the railway, and then journeyed 250 miles by train.