STANDING CAMPS FOR THE AUSTRALIANS

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 157, 28 March 1919, Page 7

STANDING CAMPS FOR THE AUSTRALIANS

AT SALISBURY PLAIN. (Eec. March 27, 7.40 p.m.) London, March 21. With a view to retaining the Australian forces in five divisional groups while awaiting repatriation, live -camps are being established at Salisbury. Each camp will accommodate six thousand won.— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. AUSTRALIA'S WAR LESSONS SPEECH BY SIR JOHN MONASH. . . ..(Rec. March 27, 7.40 p.m.) . London, March 28. There was a large gathering at the Overseas Chub on the occasion of a luncheon to Sir John Monash, tho Australian Commander. Mr. Evelyn Wrench, who presided, announced that Lord Milner had promised to approach the-War Office to arrange for a march of Dominion troops to enable the Londoners to wish them God-speed prior to their return. • Sir John Monash, who reviewed Australia's war effort, outlined the military lessons that had been learnt in. the. war. The foremost was that finding the fighting men was relatively unimportant compared with the education of tho commanders, while provision for equipmont would be necessary for tho continuance of Australia's defence forco. But it was essential to .expend money .upon. a. highly qualified staff and most scientific and up-to-date weapons.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.