NAVAL MATTERS
A FAST CRUISER. Pitts Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. LONDON, November 16. The unprotected cruiser BeHcna attained a. speed of 27 1-5 knots. AUSTRALIAN DESTROYERS. LONDON, November 16. The first Australian destroyer will lie launched on the 11th December, The Australian engineers who are now in Glasgow are assisting in the construction of the Towels, and speftk wall of their general treatment. Tliey are quickly gaining knowledge under the programme arranged to give them complete experience.
THE GERMAN NAVY.'
CONSTRUCTION OF WARSHIPS.
EIiRLIN, November 16. Germany's third improved Dreadnought, tie Thuringen, will bo launched at Bremen oil Saturday, and tut armoured cruiser of the Invincible type in December. All the warships commenced in 1908 will then be afloat.
During her speed trial the armoured cruiser Bhcher developed 25| luiots. _ It is reported that Krupps are establishing branch works at Ingolstadt. WARSHIP FOR BRAZIL. LONDON, November 16. The Armstrong Company is constructing a Brazilian battleship, which will be MBlJid the Rio de Janeiro. Sho will be a 6ister ship of the Minasgeraes.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 14684, 18 November 1909, Page 7
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