LAYING THE NAVY GHOST.
It will have to be realised in Great Britain and in New Zealand and in every part of the Empire that the men on shore must be ready to defend themselves instead of relying solely on the Navy. The great strength of the Navy in the case of a severe war should be in its power of aggression. It is crippled in this respect because it is expected to be kept chained in British waters to keep off invaders. The men on shore should be ready and able to do that, while tile Navy could devote its attention to keeping clear the highways of the sea and protecting the mighty commerce of the Empire. So far as New Zealand is concerned, we repeat emphatically that the best assistance we can render the Motherland is to put ourselves in a < condition to protect our own country from a hostile raid. This can only be done by efficient land defences and compulsory military training. —“Wairarapa New r s. ,!
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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2516, 1 June 1909, Page 6
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170LAYING THE NAVY GHOST. Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2516, 1 June 1909, Page 6
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