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SAFETY OF DOMINIONS. AVIATOR’S OPINIONS. LONDON, Nov. 13. “Unless the Empire is given communications, making it an economic and political entity, I doubt whether it will hold together,” said Commander Burney, who framed the Empire air scheme, emphasising the importance of airships for the future defence and development of Australia. “Instead of Great Britain being the world’s workshop, as formerly, she will presently be' competing with Europe, Asia, and America. Britons do not realise that three-quarters of the population of the world is coloured. Until support is given, Australia will continue to be a bait for Asiatic races. I am interested in the political more than the commercial aspect. Once Australia and New Zealand are more closely connected. with England and Canada, resulting in the interchange of ideas of leading statesmen, it will enable public opinion all over the Empire to realise these Dominions’ jeopardy.”
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Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 1 December 1924, Page 5
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