DISCARDED RIFLES.
SOLD IN MELBOURNE .
DEFENCE MINISTER’S ORDERS
United Press Association— Copyright
MELBOURNE, May 14
Inquiries show that about 1903 several thousand discarded Martini rifles were sold at auction. They were purchased by a Melbourne firm, and in 1906 between 8000 and 9000 were sold to Greeners, of England, a firm of gun-makers. Tho Minister of Defence was surprised at learning this, and has now issued instructions that none are be sold unless rendered absolutely useless.
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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2502, 15 May 1909, Page 5
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76DISCARDED RIFLES. Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2502, 15 May 1909, Page 5
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