THE DEFENCE OF THE COLONY. [UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Wellington. Last Nisht.
The Government have received a reply from Colonel Scratchley to their request that he should visit New Zealand, and report further on the defences of the colony. Colonel Scratchley regrets that he is unable to come earlier than September, which, of course, would be too late for any vote to be taken this year. He has, however, promised to write as fully as possible, reviewing his former proposals, and revising the estimate of costs which he prepared in 1880. It is also the intention of Government to select at once a small portion of the Armed Constabulary Force who already have some knowledge of artillery work, for special training in artillery knowledge, especially in the management of heavy ordnance, so that when our big guns are mounted they might act as instructors.
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Waikato Times, Volume XIX, Issue 1569, 25 July 1882, Page 2
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143THE DEFENCE OF THE COLONY. [UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Wellington. Last Nisht. Waikato Times, Volume XIX, Issue 1569, 25 July 1882, Page 2
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