3. As regards the Colonial powder magazine, the local Committee should state how much powder is usually stored there, and whether, in their opinion, it is desirable that the powder should be removed further inland in the event of war. If so, the measures and time required for this purpose should be stated.
4. The scheme of defence should lay down clearly who would be responsible for removing the buoys and extinguishing the lights.
5. In the absence of the means of establishing telephonic communica- tion between the lighthouses and the shore, the Colonial Defence Com- mittee consider that heliographing might be advantageously employed.
6. In view of the possibility of a boat attack, what measures could be taken to put the sea and river part of the town in a state of defence, and what time would be needed for the purpose?
G. S. CLARKE, Secretary,
1st March, 1888.
Colonial Defence Committee.
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