A NAVAL BASE.
THE CLAIMS OP PICTON. Tho opinion expressed by Captain Halsey, R.N., as to tho suitability of Picton Harbour as a naval, base, was mentioned in tho Houso of Representatives yesterday by Mr. E. Newman, M.P. Ho asked tho Minister for Defenco whether he would inquire fully as to the suitability of Picton Harbour for tlio purpose. Tho Hon, James A lien said that no doubt tho hvdrographical conditions 0/ Picton rendered it a suitablo harbour for tho sheltering of ships, naval and merchant, but there wore mauy more important considerations to be taken into account in tho selection of a naval base for tho Dominion. In selecting a naval base for New Zealand, tho Admiralty would be consulted.
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Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1798, 10 July 1913, Page 6
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121A NAVAL BASE. Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1798, 10 July 1913, Page 6
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