THE BRITISH NAVY.
• CHANGES IN COMMANDS. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. Received 24, 5.5 p.m. London, November 23. General naval changes are announced, Rear-Admiral Jirram has been appointed to the command of the China squadron.
Rear-Admiral King-Hall has been appointed to the command of the Cape station.
Vice-Admiral Sir G. May succeeds Admiral Sir Wm. May as commander-in-chief at Plvmouth. "
Vice-Admiral Sir H. Jackson succeeds Rear-Admiral Ironbridge as private secretary to the First Lord of the Admiralty. Some surprise is expressed at the appointment of a rear-admiral to the China station, which is interpreted to indicate that the Eastern fleet will be placed un'der the supreme command of the Admiral of the Australian squadron.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 161, 25 November 1912, Page 5
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112THE BRITISH NAVY. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 161, 25 November 1912, Page 5
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