NAVAL DEFENCE.
AUSTRALIA'S POLICY. C 3 , « RELYING ON BRITISH FLEET. By Assn.—CoiSyrlafht. Received Sept. 24, 7.20 p.m, Melbourne, Sept. 24, The naval estimates have been framed with a view of reducing the Commonwealth indebtedness, and therefore it is proposed by the end of June next to reduce the personnel from 6628 to 4.651, but it is intended to provide a reserve of complete ratings required to fully man the fleet. Steps will also be taken to build up an adequate reserve of ammunition, oil fuel, and coal as soon as funds are available. Aerial co-operation with the fleet is considered of first importance, and provision is made for this branch. The arming of merchant vessels in time of war is also provided for. The Minister pointed out that the scheme was not regarded as in any way adequate for the defence of the country, but it merely provided the nucleus of a fleet on a local defence basis, expandable when circumstances permit. In the meantime the country must rely on the British navy.—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn.
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Taranaki Daily News, 25 September 1920, Page 5
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