Colonial Defence.
Proposals.
(KBUrER’s TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT ) Sydney, Yesterday. The papers relative to the scheme oi defence recommended to the Colonies by Admiral Tryon has been made public. He suggests that the Colonies should bear the cost of a number of vessels which will be under the control of the naval authorities. The Archer type, fast-going torpedo boats, are considered the most suitable foi the work required. Correspondence from the various Colonies shows that the New Zealand Government favours an increased expenditure of Lao.ooo per annum for the purposes of local defence. Western Australia and Tasmania doubt whether their respective Legislatures would sanction any increased expenditure, and point out that there is no information with regard to the proceedings at the recent Conference. J
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1411, 8 May 1886, Page 2
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123Colonial Defence. Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1411, 8 May 1886, Page 2
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