IN EVENT OF WAR
Command in the East ANGLO-FRENCH CONFERENCE AT SINGAPORE United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph —Copyright Independent Cable Service SINGAPORE, June 20. The closest secrecy is being maintained here concerning the subjects to be discussed at the British and French talks on defence, beginning on Thursday. It is understood that th: main items will be co-ordination of sea, lam and air defences and joint naval patrols to guard shipping lanes, the carrying of food supplies, frank exchange of information regarding the disposition oi forces and defences and the common use of French and British aerodromes and naval stations. The discussions will also include the question of a supreme commander M the British and French Far Eastern forces in the event of war.
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Timaru Herald, Volume CXLVI, Issue 21378, 22 June 1939, Page 9
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124IN EVENT OF WAR Timaru Herald, Volume CXLVI, Issue 21378, 22 June 1939, Page 9
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