THE NAVY LEAGUE.
By Telegraph—Press Association. WELLINGTON, September 23. The annual meeting: of the Wellington Branch of the Navy league was held, this afternoon, and was* well attended. Patriotic speeches were delivered by his Excellency the v Governor, Sir Joseph Ward, and Hon. T. W. Hislop, Mayor of Wellington. A letter was received from Mrs Seddon resigning the Presidency of the ladies' section. Among the officers elected were Lord Plunket, Patron for New Zealand ;• Lady Plunket, Patroness of the ladies' section; Sir Joseph Ward, President for New Zealand; Sir William Russell, Vice-President for New Zealand; Hon. T. W. Hislop, President of the Wellington Branch. Speaking of what was being done ' in connnection with the training ship Amokora, the Premier said he believed that if an application were properly made New Zealand would be able to get from the Imperial authorities one of the larger warships now being disposed of as practically obsolete. If so, they would be able to accommodate 500 or COO boys.
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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXX, Issue 8542, 24 September 1907, Page 5
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164THE NAVY LEAGUE. Wairarapa Age, Volume XXX, Issue 8542, 24 September 1907, Page 5
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