SOUTH AFRICAN DEFENCE.
United Press Association —Copyright •Received July 9, 11.38 p.m. CAPETOWN, July 9. The Intercolonial Defence Commission recommends a combined scheme for the Cape Colony and the Transvaal to maintain 1000 men each, Orangia and Natal 500 each and Rhodesia 200. In the event of war or a disturbance in any colony such colony will be entitled to requisition the others for such forces as are not required by them. The report further recommends the formation of per-manently-paid forces, liable for service anywhere in the Empire.
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Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2128, 10 July 1907, Page 2
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