THE GOVERNMENT AND DEFENCE.
[By Telegraph.] Wellington, March 26. The question of defence is still under the serious consideration of the Government. The Defence Minister will take an early opportunity of conferring with the Governor after the latter's arrival hero, and Mr Ballance will be strongly guided by His Excellency's opinion. The necessary surveys m connection with Defence, and the instruction of the Armed Constabulary m big gun drill is being carried on with vigor. The war material ordered from England will be constructed under the supervision of the Imperial War Department, and it is not expected the first shipment of material will be here xnuoh under twelve months.
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Timaru Herald, Volume XLI, Issue 3275, 26 March 1885, Page 2
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109THE GOVERNMENT AND DEFENCE. Timaru Herald, Volume XLI, Issue 3275, 26 March 1885, Page 2
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