AUCKLAND HARBOUR. DEFENCE.
(.PRESS ASSOCIATION- . TELEGRAM.) AUCKLAND, November 2S. In consequence of the representations made by a deputation to the Mayor concerning the strength of tho ' garrison at the Auckland forts. Mr C ■ .1. Parr communicated with tho Minis- « tor of Defence, who has reolied: "No ; material re-arrangement is bein<r niadc in -the forts at Auckland., Should be glad if you would accept *y personal assurance that every precaution has been taken for the protection of Auckland. Neither tho Chamber of Commerce nor tho Harbour' Board need have the slightest apprehension. I am unable to disclose the position in the Pacific, but, in my opinion, it is sufficient! v .satisfactory to advise you to inform the deputation that their fears are quite groundless.'"-
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Press, Volume L, Issue 15138, 30 November 1914, Page 8
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