AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE.
Melbourne, Jan. 18, The defence Commission recommend the reduction of the light at Gape Lenin and its connection by telegraph with Albany ; also to locate a battery of artillery there until arrangements for a federal regiment are completed ; that the permanent garrison at King George’s Sound be furnished by Adelaide. The Commissioners further recommend that a local artillery force be raised at Albany, where an infantry force is necessary, which in time of war should not number less than 300 men. The cost of the armaaent offered by the Imperal Govern-
went is £15,275, and that recommended by the , Commiesoin' wiU copt £285 more. ; ]
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Temuka Leader, Issue 2152, 20 January 1891, Page 4
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106AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE. Temuka Leader, Issue 2152, 20 January 1891, Page 4
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