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GERMANY AND HELIGOLAND. '• (United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright). LONDON, June 17. The “Daily Telegraph’s” naval correspondent says: Germany is re-iortify-ing the island of Heligoland. That island was permanently demilitarised under Versailles Treaty.
The work is reported to be proceeding with the utmost energy. A new harbour is being constructed. Powerful batteries are being installed. The correspondent" adds : There are other German North Sea islands being re-fortified and heavily armed. These are Borkum and Wanderoog, which guard the entrance to the Wilhelmshaven naval base. The island of Norderney and Sylt are also reported to be strongly defended.
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Hokitika Guardian, 18 June 1936, Page 5
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