DEFENCE OF PACIFIC.
IMPORTANCE OF SINGAPORE BASE. JLiy Cable —Press Atsociation —Copyright. Australian and N.Z. CaDle Association. MELBOURNE, May; 12. “Unless a naval base is established at Singapore it will be necessary ; w establish a strong fleet of warships in the Service on tho China station,” declared Admiral Sir Guy Gaunt. The base, properly equipped for fuelling and overhauling, capital ships, would obviate the necessity for a powerful fleet. The base is primarily a good shop window. The main object is to show the British flag in these waters as business. Nevertheless, in the event of an attack against Australia, the enemy could not afford to leave, a strong base at Singapore in tho roar and a submarine and torpedo squadron would prove effective in checking aggression. - Sir Guy Gaunt scouted the idea that tho base would give offence to other nations.
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Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, 13 May 1925, Page 8
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142DEFENCE OF PACIFIC. Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, 13 May 1925, Page 8
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