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DEFENCE.

PROTECTION FROM'INVASION. A HOPEFUL OUTLOOK. Press Association-By Telegraph-Copyright LONDON, Oct, 22. At the Cutlers' Feast at Sheffield, Sir Reginald Talbot, ex-Governor of Victoria, dwelt on the necessity for nn adequate navy as a. protection from invasion. Sir Edward Grey, Minister of Foreign Affairs, speaking later, declared that so far as Britain was concerned protection from invasion was insufficient if the Empire was to be preserved. The navy must also keep the sea communications open. The outlook • on international politics was hopeful. The manner in which the Balkan, Persian, and Moroccan troubles had been met was'a good augury for the future. FEDERAL PROPOSALS. MELBOURNE, Oct. 23. The House of Representatives inserted a new clause in the Defence Bill providing that promotions to the rank of officer shall be made from those who have served in the ranks.' HOME FOR BATTLESHIPS. Received 5.5 p.m., Oct. 24th. LONDON, Oct. 23. Tho "Times" states that Harlancl and Woolff. the Allan line, and the. Dominion Government will unite in the construction of a dry dock and repairing nlant at St. John. New Brunswick, capable of accommodating' the largest bnttlnshin. the Government civiii" a subsidy of 3 per cent, not exceeding £9OOO y earl v.

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Timaru Herald, Volume XIIC, Issue 14040, 25 October 1909, Page 5

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DEFENCE. Timaru Herald, Volume XIIC, Issue 14040, 25 October 1909, Page 5

DEFENCE. Timaru Herald, Volume XIIC, Issue 14040, 25 October 1909, Page 5