THE NAVY LEAGUE.
£1000 TOWAUDS A KATTI.KSIIU', U'ek U:iited Pkess Association.) .WASTKR'JON", Februarv 5. The vifit of Lieutenant Knox to Masterton lias enlisted a gtiod deal of sympathy with the objects of the N-ivv league, and .1 sub-branch is endeavouring to create ;i widespread interest- in the movement. Mr A. I'. \\ batman, a well-known Wairarapa settler, has entered into a legal Ik.ii',l to contribute £1000 towards the u>st of a battleship, to lv railed the Abbotsford, tho name of Mr Whatman's station, nod to be presented to Uic British Xavv. 'Die estimated cost is about £1,000,000." It is aimtetooit that a ■nutnlvr of wealthy settlers aro being approached, and that other large subscript-ions may be announced shortly.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 14441, 6 February 1909, Page 10
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117THE NAVY LEAGUE. Otago Daily Times, Issue 14441, 6 February 1909, Page 10
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