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3.
obviously a possibility that as the trend towards
mechanization continues it will be found desirable to
increase the number of armoured cars used by the Volunteer
Corps, with resultant further expense to the Colonial
Government.
5.
While realizing the complexity of the situation
and also the magnitude of the expenditure by His Majesty's
Government on defence, not only generally but in the
Colony itself, I should be grateful if it were possible
to lay down any general principle as to the extent to
which this Government should be regarded as liable for
equipment of this nature required owing to the transfer of
duties to the Volunteer Forces.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient, humble servant,
GIAIS. NORTHCON
Governor.