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EMPIRE CONTRIBUTION

In Men and Materials, DOMINION SECRETARY’S TRIBUTE. RUGBY. May; 17. The Dominions’ Secretary (Lord Cranbourne)- speaking at Lewes, said that the passionate attachment of the- British' people to their liberties is reflected by the great Dominions overseas. “They are hot near, and they might have easily looked the other way. There is nothing in the Statute of Westminster to prevent them doing so, but they did not. They weighed in with . all, their strength. ’To-day Canada Has 165,000 men mobilised, for active service." AL ready 60,000 are ' serving’ overseas. The Royal Canadian Navy is playing an important part k in winning the battle of the Atlantic. Canada’s shipyards are building ships of war;' her factories are producing 160 pltines monthly, as well as weapons of war of all kinds. As early as July df last year, the Australian Imperial Force already' amounted to 90,000. men and recruiting has steadily proceeded ever since. This is in addition to the Home Defence Force of 250,000 men. , The New Zealand Expeditionary Force in November last amounted to 38,<>00 men, in addition to a Home Defence Force of 100,000. “It is unnecessary for me to stress the magnificent feats of arms ot these two Dominions in Libya and Greece. This is apart altogether from their contributions in the naval sphere and the continued and increasing expansion of their war factories. The Union of South Africa has raised an army of 120,000 men, to which has been mainly due our victories in East Africa and Abyssinia. In addition the Dominion pilots have shown themselves among the most daring in the world, and are playing a full part in driving the enemy from the skies. I have spoken of the Empire’s war effort. We honour them for it. But they would be the first to say that the'main burden must inevitably rest on us. Let< us shoulder that burden boldly. By doing so we shall not only make vic- ' tory more certain, but we shall also' bring it nearer. This is one of thegreat moments of history. Let’us b« worthy of it!” .. ’ \ : •

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Grey River Argus, 20 May 1941, Page 7

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EMPIRE CONTRIBUTION Grey River Argus, 20 May 1941, Page 7

EMPIRE CONTRIBUTION Grey River Argus, 20 May 1941, Page 7

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