LORD KITCHENER.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 9687, 11 January 1910, Page 5

LORD KITCHENER.

INSPECTION OF SYDNEY DEFENCES. ' THE LIGHT THAT FAILED. United Presß Association—By Electric Telegra Copyright. Received January 10, 9.15 a.m. SYDNEY, January 10. Lord Kitchener's inspection of Sydney's defences included a trip round the harbour by night to see the working of the electric searchlights at the various forts. Accompanied by his staff and the heads of the Commonwealth forces, the Field-Marshal embarked onfboard a steamer and made the trip, but, for some unexplained reason, the lights failed to work. An enquiry into the matter will be held. Received January 10, 5.45 p.m. SYDNEY, January 10. It is rumoured that when Lord Kitchener was inspecting the harbour defences he asked why there was no fort on North Head. He was informed that it would be so isolated from the rest of the defences that it could be easily cut off and taken, and its guns turned against Sydney. Lord Kitchener is said to have replied that if the enemy could land and take the fort it could do so if there was no fort and land guns and turn them on Sydeny. Received January 10, 9.35 p.m. SYDNEY. January 10. Lord Kitchener has departed for Litbgow, where he inspects the site of a small arms factory. Thence he proceeds via Bathurst to Melbourne. In saying farewell Lord Kitchener expressed himself highly pleased with his fisit. By Telegraph—Press Association. CHRISI CHURCH, January 10. A meeting of citizens to-day decided to cable to Lord Kitchener to enquire what he would prefer in the way of entertainment while in Chriafc church—a garden party, banquet, or presentation of address.