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THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY.

HOME OK FOREIGN OFFICERS.

DEBATE IX THE SENATE.

By Cable—Prass Association—Copyright. Received <5, 10 p.m.

Melbourne, December 6. In the Senate Mr. McDougall moved, as a matter of national policy, that an Australian citizen army should b<» entirely composed of Australians and led by officers raised from the ranks, hut allowing for the- engagement of an Imperial officer as Inspector-General Be declared that imported English officers had a whole-hearted contempt of Australian officers. Every imported officer mean that an Australian lost a chance o ? promotion. Mr. Pearce said that he was not opposed to the motion, because it expressed what was being carried out. He explained that imported officers were exchanges. He had been told that immense benefit was derived from exchanges. The debate was adjourned.

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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 172, 7 December 1912, Page 5

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129

THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 172, 7 December 1912, Page 5

THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 172, 7 December 1912, Page 5

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