The Cambridge History of the British Empire: pt. 1. Australia. pt. 2. New ZealandArthur Percival Newton, Ernest Alfred Benians The University Press, 1933 - Great Britain |
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... Defence Act , several colonies acquired a number of ships suitable for coast and harbour defence . " The colonies were advised by military and naval commandants employed by them , and from time to time imperial officers were obtained to ...
... Defence Act , several colonies acquired a number of ships suitable for coast and harbour defence . " The colonies were advised by military and naval commandants employed by them , and from time to time imperial officers were obtained to ...
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... Defence Act of 19094 and the Naval Defence Act of 1910.5 As with British Territorials , the obligation on the citizen to serve did not extend beyond the limits of his country . But troops might be enlisted to serve abroad , and in such ...
... Defence Act of 19094 and the Naval Defence Act of 1910.5 As with British Territorials , the obligation on the citizen to serve did not extend beyond the limits of his country . But troops might be enlisted to serve abroad , and in such ...
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... Defence Conference should be held in 1909 , to deal with both military and naval defence , and the Admiralty , while adhering to its strategic ideas , nevertheless conceded that other considerations should have weight . In the ...
... Defence Conference should be held in 1909 , to deal with both military and naval defence , and the Admiralty , while adhering to its strategic ideas , nevertheless conceded that other considerations should have weight . In the ...
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