BRITISH SEA CADETS
t - - -• i ADMIRALTY JAKES OVER CONTROL , KING ACCEPTS POSITION OI ADMIRAL 1 (Rec., II a.m.) Rugby, Jan., 25. The First Lord of the Admiralty, Mr 1 R. V. Alexander'told a parade of sea cadets in London that the King—him - self a sailor—was graciously pleased to accept the position of Admiral of the . i Sea Cadet Corps. Mr Alexander said ‘ the Admiralty had always been interested in the work of the Sea Cadet i Corps and was grateful to the Navy League and other associations for their I continued interest and help. The Ad-j mirally has now decided to take over . i the training and the control of cadets I Heaving the administration of the corps) ! i to the Navy authorities. “We depend to-day as much as any time in our history upon the maintenance of our sea lines and communications. We must always prepare for. j the future and you lads have shown •your willingness by giving up your) time.” ! The corps has made a great expansion j from 12.000 to 25.000 boys.—B.O.W.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume 77, 26 January 1942, Page 5
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