DEFENCE CONFERENCE.
CO.U.M OX WE AI /j-jj's I! El'ii En EXTA'I'IOX. Melbourne. June 10. Colonel Fusion, of Brisbane, llonoraiv Minister in tin. IMikin Cabinet, lm's :beeu seeded to icprc-ciR Australia at Hie Defc.ice Conference. There will not be a second representative. THE DELEGATES' VIEWS. Kcceived June 10, 11.35 ji.m. Melbourne, June 10. Colonel Eoxton, who represents the Coiuinonwcalth at the Defence Conference, says he is in favor of a vigorous policy of naval and military defence in Australia. The naval side' at preseit was the first in importance. Every Australian aspired to see his country make a beginning with the construction of a local navy, and in the fulness of time Australia may boast of a navy, nut for many years she must be dependent on the British navy. He would not reduce, but rather increase, the present subsidy. These were, however, his personal view's. He had yet to discuss with his colleagues the policy to be placed before the co'ii ference.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 114, 11 June 1909, Page 2
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162DEFENCE CONFERENCE. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 114, 11 June 1909, Page 2
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