AUSTRALIA’S DEFENCE
A SYDNEY DEPUTATION. (By Telegraph.T-Press Association.— Copyright.) SYDNEY, January 23. Received January 23, 10.10 p.m. A deputation representing tire British Immigration League and a number of leading citizens asked the Lord Mayor to convene a public meeting to discuss the necessity of completing the defence system, particularly increasing the supply of rifles and ammunition. The deputation had no desire to embarrass the Commonwealth, but assured the Government that, any action which would expedite the organisation of the defences would receive the united support of the citizens. The critical state of European politics was used as one argument in favour of the need of Australia being prepared. The statement was made that no ammunition for the few reserve rifles in the country was possessed. The Lord Mayor promised consideration of the matter, but advised the deputation to see Mr Fisher.
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Southland Times, Issue 14632, 24 January 1911, Page 5
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141AUSTRALIA’S DEFENCE Southland Times, Issue 14632, 24 January 1911, Page 5
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