WAR TANKS
LORD KITCHENER’S ATTITUDE
(Australian and N.Z. Cable Association
LONDON, November 30
Widespread interest in Bentley’s “tank” claim was revealed in a statement by the Judge to the effect that he had received large numbers of letters, photographs and bulky packages, and also specifications for the invention of an armoured car dated 1883.
Counsel declared that he also received large numbers of letters, while the inventors' were communicating with him day and night. General Bethune gave evidence that Bentley called at the- War Office in 1914, and spoke of an idea for an armoured traction car. Witness was not interested because he had his own work to do.
The Solicitor-General tendered a statement that it was not wished to be inferred that Lord Kitchener, because he was sceptical over tanks, was neglectful of the country’s interests. Lord Kitchener had many pressing duties, and the non-develop-ment of the tank was no reflection on his character or service.
The Court reserved its decision on Bentley’s ' claim;' " ■ ; '
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Greymouth Evening Star, 1 December 1925, Page 5
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