AUSTRALIA'S NAVY.

King Country Chronicle, Volume XII, Issue 1174, 15 February 1919, Page 5

AUSTRALIA'S NAVY.

A GIFT FROM BRITAIN

London, Thursday,

Sir Joseph Cook states tost Australia haa accepted Britain's offer of six destroyers and six submarines of the most modern type, in racognition of the intimate co-operation of the Australian and British navies. The British offer comprises six destroyers of the S class, or alternatively a leader, possibly the Anzac, with five S destroyers and six J class submarines. The vessels, which were built during the war period, are the largest and best of their kind. In size, speed, seE-going qualities, and fighting value they are far in advance of the Australian destroytrs and E class submarines.

ALWAYS READY

London, Thursday

The British Government exyressed admiration 8t the readiness of the Australian Navy throughout the war to accede to every Admiralty request regarding the employment of the Australian naval forces. It is suggested that the acceptance of the destroyer Anzac would be a fitting commemoration of the Gallipoli campaign. All the vessels are the bent of their kind, and are particularly adapted to distant overseas work.