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This defence would also include the

portion of the town, South

of

ltie

Singapore river, in which the principal

Mercantile establishments are situated.

2

ind.

The protection of

the Roadstead

(Singapon Roads) and the portion of

the town and Suburbs North of the Singapore river.

ов

for the actual requirements

H. M. Fleet, and for the securitiz

of the

Nurcantile

marina

it would.

1

No doubt only be necessan, to provide

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for then defences comprized under the

first of

these heads

viz - those

required to protect the New Harbour-

These would also

Ensure thie

Safety

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