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would be sufficient to keep up knowledge Refficiency - & that this Ockachment would for the remainder of the year be available by the KS. Department. to which, I thenle they would be a

valuable aid.

member for "I have stated & double thumber for was time (100) - as it would be

necessary men as

to Employ

wurkilled

labourers _ to do the rougher

'the work. While & heavy portions of the trained betachments would be billy Cupayed in the laying out of

the mixes

The Artillery Auxiliary,

Local

War str

force must, the appears be largely Nt Artiller invcreased in time of sour : unters (Local) the European Battery could be increased. as the joint force of European & Socal Auxiliarii. (560) would be, I thick the lowest possible figure. for the :inting of 26 widely distributed

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team

It is presumed thick, if the Torpedoe launches. practics be carried out, a dufficient

number of Steam launches & boats will beproceed for the purpose : But in addition to there, I would suggest that ableash theree SteamLaunches be provided for permanents Emploquent in peace time.

I would also strongly recommend some system of preparation for the Employment of a large number of steam launches - fitted with spar - Torpedoes - in the event of war.

& fitments required are not considerable. & I think that no systeño of Defence_

y

The Stores &

could be better suited, or runt adaptable_

to a Harbour of this description

I have the honour, lobe.

Sir,

your most obedient Servant.

J. B. Firma Leather

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