AUSTRALIA’S NAVI

Hokitika Guardian, 19 November 1919, Page 4

AUSTRALIA’S NAVI

LORD JELLICOE’S report.

Admiral Jellicoe’s report, presented to the Federal Parliament, is largely on the lines of his New Zealand renort, but contains matter of separate interest as affecting the Commonwealth.

Th e Far Eastern Fleet, the report states should be provided by those constituent parts of the Empire, in eluding Great Britain, for which it is of vital necessity, and that there should be the closest co-operation, with unity of direction in war, between the various squadrons composing that fleet. It is assumed that it will be composed of: 8 Battleships of modern Dreadnought type. 8 Battle-cruisers, also of modern type. 10 Light cruisers. 40 Modern destroyers. 3 Flotilla leaders. 2 Depot ships for destroyers. 36 Submarines (excluding those stationed in Indian 'waters). .. 4 Submarine parent ships. . 4 Aircraft carriers. 12 Fleet minesweepers. 1 Large seagoing minelayer.

2 Fleet repair ships. AUSTRALIA’S SjETARI’I—£4,OOO,OOO. The sum required fqr tfio maintenance of the Far Eastern fleet and its depreciation is roughly estimated at an annual total of £19,704,700. To tip's the contribution would be:

United Kingdom, 75 per cent.' £14,778,£25 Australia 2Q per cent. ... £3,949,940 New Zealand, 5 per cent. £985,235 The battleships should he provided and maintained by the United Kingdom, becaues they can at present oniy •be produced there, and the officers aid men of the illoyal Navy have the experience required in their use. For the Scame reason, six of the battle-cruisers, of which the New Zealand is one, should come under a similar rule at present. THE YEARLY COST.

According to Admiral Jellicoe’s recommendations, th e cost of Australia s naval commitments yearly would work out as follows:—1920-21, 1921-2, £3,960,000; i 922-3, £5,348,653; 1923-4, £5,486,013; 1924-5, £5,378,473; 1925-6, £5,933,833; 1926-7, £6,278/;98; 1927-8, £6,052, 733. By 1925-6 all the vessels required under the proposed scheme would be provided- In 1927 the Australia would be 15 years pld, and the progranime provides for her replacement in 1928. discipline. Admiral Jellicoe emphasises the importance of elections on discipline. I have heard it stated,” he says, “that the Australia will not submit tp discipline. It is impossible to beloive that those who give expression to such .in idea are r.eally acquainted with the .nature and object of the discipline which they criticise. Discipline >hnuld be instilled, however, got by undue severity, but by other and better methods which almost unconsciously, breed the sense of duty and the spirit of discipline, especially in the young. For this reason officers and men should 1 e entered at an early age. This is especially necessary' in Australia, where the young are not quite under the same parental control as in England. Discipline is instilled with comparative ease by those who understand the temperament of the young and it is Junefore essential to select with great care those who will have the upbringing of the future generations of Royal Australian naval officers and nien. Once however, those trainers of youths aie selected, it is essenial that as long as their action is correct they should he supported by authority.”

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