BRITAIN'S MEROHAKA FLEET.
SPLENDID PART IN THE AY. .. (United Press Association—Cocyrir 3 * . (Received July 25. 10.20 p.m. LONDON. Ju v 28 Kir Edward Haiti, speaking at * meeting of the .London SLip-own*:; to Britain's preparedness, h r merchantmen were ready for aU demands and wore instantly available for world-wide service. The work of the mercantile marine came next- in importance to the valour and devotion of the navy. Without their aid, the* splendid achievements of the fighting forces would be impossible, and -t would be iuipossiote to maintain c - nomie life with resourceful courage, i .* was unjustifiable to charge'shipowners wait imposing excessive freights. The transport department, from the- oommenoement of 191-5. by mutual agreement, secured the tonnage required for the national service at half i3w* ruling rates.
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Gisborne Times, Volume XLV, Issue 3994, 29 July 1915, Page 5
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126BRITAIN'S MEROHAKA FLEET. Gisborne Times, Volume XLV, Issue 3994, 29 July 1915, Page 5
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