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HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

March 28, 1939.

Rise In Navy Estimates For 1939 WHITEAWAY'S

Statement Issued By First Lord

Considerable progress has been made' were of a tactical nature. An important has been maite whereby afficers whom it' by the Commonwealth Government to exercise by the Home Fleet was also not intended to employ again can be wards the completion of navni senward, held in the North Bea during the sun placed on the retired list without delay. In which aircraft of the Coastal Instead of being kept on half-pay for long defences for the main ports in order to mer,

of the AF. cooperated.| periods, secure them against allocks by sub- Cominand marines and minelayer Munitions pro- These exercises afforded excellent tray.

In addition to the grant of marriage auction has been increased, ahore facilling to elicers and men, and valuable allowance to naval pilizers, which was ties of defended ports are being expanded, experience was gained.

explained in the White Paper presented and an increase in personnel has been

by the First Lord that May (Cmd. 5740), ninde to meet additional requirements.

there have been minor increases in the scales of pay for Lieutenant-Commanders and Commanders.

The fixed sunsi defences of all 'Aun-

tralian defended ports are being further

The Navy Estimates for 1939 (Stationery Office, No. 60, price 7s. 6d.) were issued recently. They were ac-rengthened. companied by a statement by the First Lord of the Admiralty and the customary Notes on matters of general interest (Cmd. 5952, prico 4d.). The First Lord's statement is as follows:

The provision proposed for the Naval Service in 1939 is £147,779,000. This compares with £125,307,500 provided in the original Estimate for 1920 and the Supplementary Estimate of last May, in increase of £22,471,500.

The Navy Baumster for 1030 (Stationery (43.000 tons, while retaining the maximu Otice, No. 6, price . Od.) were snued gun calibre of in, Germany, U.S.S.H. recently. They were accompanied by and subsequently Italy and foland also statement by the First Lord of the afgued similar Protacale recognizing the Admiralty and the customary Notes on new linit. matters of general interest Cins. 3952, price 4d.). The First Lord's statement) in as foliaɑw-

The provision proposed for the Naval Service in 1039 in £147,779,000. This com- paren with 125,307,500 provided in the ozginal Estimate for 1938 and the Supple. Sentary Extimate of last May, an increase 01 22,431,500,

Of the total required for 1930, it is propened to meet £80,000,000 from hor rowed money, against £30,000,000 in 1938. It follows that £69,300,000 will require to 1939, ainsi be met from revenue in *90.117,500

decrease 20,710,500.

This Majesty's Government announced their intention not to, exceed for the pre- sent a maximum displacement of 40.000 tons and expressed the hope that other European Powers would find it possible to abide by this voluntary limit.

Cannda now possesses a naval force of Kise modern destroyers. The addition of a fuillin leader, to be purchased from the Royal Navy,, In under "consideration, New Zealand

der.

COOPERATION BETWEEN

of

The rate of marriage allowance for men of the Royal Navy ant Royal Marines has been increased to 17, a week. specint service engagements have been

The rates of pay of naval ratings on raised to correspond with the rates of Roval ratings entered for continuous service,

The gunnery branch bax, so far as rat- ings are concerned, been reorganked to provide the larger inconure of specializa: tho progressive increase in complex tion which is now required by reason of mechanism and the development is anti- aircraft gunnery.

Steps have been taken to expand the particular, anti- atreraft training is being introduced in Naval Reserve. In the R.N.V.R. with the object of providing trained guns' crows for ships in reserve. A considerable increase in the establisis- ment of the B.N.V., will be involved, and additional divisions will be set up at Southampton, Hall, and Cardiff,

A new "immediata" ejass of the Royal:

of men who undertako to serve, if requir

Reserve has nut been called lato actual service. These men will receive a larger retainer than the ordinary reservists.

Fleet Reserve is being formed, composed led, at a time when the Royal Fleeti

THE SERVICER The international situation during 1930 interfered to some extent with combined

Various minor Improvements have also exercises in conjunction with the other 10.M. Canadian Ships Ottawa (late two Services It has, nevertheless, proved been made in the conditions of servico Crusader and Testicouche italo Comet) possible to carry put valuable exercises for Warrant Officers which, with the were commisioned on April 6, 1938, and of this nature both at home and abroad, marriage allowance, should increase the June 13, 148, respectively, for service in with the object of practising the landing attractions of that rank for the more

the defences of senior ratings. Canadian waters, having been purchased, of troups and testing by the Dominlari.

porte.

The usual excrelses briween the Staff colleges of the three Services have taken place. As in previsten to practise Squa years, every oppor iunity has been drons of the Coastal Command I.A.F. in The Dominion has related in comunis-

An Inter Service Training and Develop on the iwe enuisers of the New Zealand; locating and attacking 1.M. ships. Divison, H.M. Ships Achilles and Leanent Centre, under the command of

Captain, Royal Navy. tips been establish- South Africa

The fixed defences at Simonatown anded at Portsmouts with the object Capetown are to be further increased studying and save on all questions

THE FLEET. AIR ARM and modernized, Pending ite cumpletion relating to Combined Operations. Erebus, which is being reconditioned and; Steady progressing made in the of the defences at Capetown, the monitor

ministratie control, by, the Admiralty. Last December solltleation was received Frame nt the expense of the Union arrangements for the assumption of ad- The whole question of South African The difficulties of trannter are really from Germany of her intention to exer- Government, will proceed to Capetown. cise her right under the Anglo-German is Naval Agreement of 1913 to build up to defence animal seaborne attack was dis-enhanced by the expansion of the Fieri In addition, the ruin of £1,020,000 required in 1930 for the service of pre-100 per cent. of the British submarine cussed with Mr. Pirow, the Union Minister Air Art, which is taking place simul

also for Defence, during his vixit 10 this taneously. At the samne time she

As was explained in the First Lord's vious issues from the Consolidated Fund tonnage.

Statement last year, the initial training under the Defence Loans Act, as com notified her intention of converting two country in the autumn.

of her cruisers now building from cate-India

The subvention of 100,000 annually of pilots and to training of maintenanc pared with 4610.000 in 1934.

The total pravision thus required Ingary (b) vessels armed with Gin, gans to

with category 16) vessels carrying sin, orma: paid by the Government of India i tes- peronel for the Feet or in Will compared

pect of services rendered by the Royal main the responsibility of the Air Afinis 1909 in £149,329,000, #120.117,500

1930, in

AJI Increase of mest.

Both these changes were in accordance Navy ceased on April 1, 10. Thereafter try. It is anticipated, however, that £13,281,800.

with rights reserved to Germany under India became responsible for the pro- Admiralty will assume responsibility for vision of six modern escort vessels which the specialized training of plots and would cooperate with the Royal Navy in other Rying personnel at an early date. Die Agreements of 1035 and 1037.

MOBILIZATION OF THE

war, and for the building up of her fucal With this object in view; hoped to FLEET

anval defences. The whole question of arrange for the transfer from the RAF the defence of India has been reviewed to the Fleet Air Arm, early in the pre- by an expert committee under the chair-sent year, of bases where the specialized training will be carried out, in addition mianship of Lord Chatteld.

to the training of disembarked squadrons,, in so far as the number of basea to be transferred will not be sumcient for the Navy's needs, it is proposed that the de neteney should be made up by the con- struction of new hases or by using RA.F. stations, on

be appointed to administer the Roys Naval Air Station.

A Short-Service achicine for Pilot and Observer Officers has been instituted, reviding for seven years' service in the irst instance, followed by eight years in have been entered under this Scheme and are now under training. A number of A number of 11.M. ships, which has officers have also been transferred from varied according to the requirements of the Royal Air Force in the Air Branch the situation, continue to be employed on of the Royal Navy. Officers of the Royal Limited, Walker-on-Tyne, and putraj duties in accordance with the Nyon Navy are being Trained, for the special Cammell Laird and Co., Limited, Birken- Arrangement, and in pursuance of the teclinical and anamment duties required, policy of his Majesty's Government to in the Fices Air Arm. Alford protection to British ships outaide In addition, a number of ratings are territorial Waters during the Spanish beinst trained for pitot dutler, Civil War,

During the year slips have pastile opportunity of rendering hu- manitarlat asaistance in conexion with provision of the maintenance ratings who Geurge Y class, Duke of York, Jellicoe,. the civil war In Spain, and, in partl will be required for the maintenance of and Beatty is proceeding satisfactorily at Fleet Air Artik material. A number of, the works of Messrs. John Brown and cular. In the ryaetation of refugees.

riggers, mechanics, and R.AT. Co. Limited, Clydebank; Mesir, Swan October 1.M. alips Fowey and fitters, Deptford were sent to Debai as a pre-apprentices have volunteered for transfer! Hunter and Wisham Richardson, Limited. cautionary measure for the protection of to the Navy, and arrangements are being Wallsend-on-Tyne; and Messrs. Fairfield made for large numbers of personnel. Shipbuilding and Engineering Company, iritish subjects.

The escort vessels stalloned in the Gulf provided by volit:cers from th. Fleet Limited. Govan, respectively. These klipa have continued their work of assisting and entries from gulside, to be trained in will be launched In the financial year

Nevertheless, for 1039. the paticul niflcers in maintaining our, the various grades, treaty obligations to the various Arausame time to come the Navy will have to: rulers, and have also maintained the depend on the RAF, for the provision

for many of these salings, particularly su anti-slavery patrols, &c.

HMS. Ajax proceeded to Jamales in view of the time taken to provide the

1930,

The largest element in the increase over Inst year's Fallmates is on account of New Construction. Apart from the bigger pro vision for work on this year's farger which in being started earlier programme, in the financial year, this increase in que to the fact that the three programmes of 1836, 1937, and 1938 are now at a stage A which the heaviest expenditure being incurred on them.

BUILDING PROGRAMME

The nailization of the Fleet during the September crisis was carried out valuable test noothly, and afforded a of organization.

The majority of the Reserve Ficet ships In were

rendy tor en considerably advance of the notice of which they were placed.

One of the most satisfactory features of the mobilization was the due pairiotism displayed by the personnel of all the seserves, who responded to the call an their services with great readiness and promptitude,

The New Construction Programme for i

1939 in-

2 Capital slupa.

1 Aircraft Carrier.

Cruiser.

Fiolan c Destroyers,

Submarinen,

FAT Excort Vessels.

Escort Vessels. (normal type).

Minesweeper.

Fast Mindlayer.

Depot Ship for

Boats.

liver Gunboat.

1 Jlowpita! Ship,

Motor

Melur Torpedo floats.

2 Boom Delenco Vessels,

DISTRIBUTION OF THE

FLEET

FLEET

ACTIVITIES

Patrol Duties in The Mediterranean

This Stajesty the King visited the fame Fleet at Weymoull on June 21 and IZ.

The Royal Naval Volunteer Wireless) Reserve has been constituted under the Naval Forces Act, 1903. In place of the loyal Naval Wireless Auxiliary Reserve to provide for the training of amateur wireless operator for service in the Navy in war,

Arrangements are being made to pro- vide, training in gunnery for Merchant Navy Scamen, to ensure that the de- fensive armaments which may need to be

efficiently operated by inen of the Merchant Navy.

1938, when he led the Fleet to sea In the Admiral win shared basis. A Rear 1 installed in merchant ships Jói war can be

Flagship of the Commander-in-Chief for

exercises.

Their Majesties, were conveyed across the Channel, on the occasion at their There have been no major changes in visit to the President of the French Re the Reserve. A large number of officers Battleshipi

public in July, by 11.MS. Enchantres, Fleet distribution during the past year. other than the transfer of the Baitle sorted by the 4th Destroyer Fullin, Cruiser Squadron from the Mediterranças to the lone Station, Battleships and Battle Cruisers

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The Repulse in being filted out convey Their Majesties on their visit to Canada, Newfoundland, and the United coming

the

Torpedo States of America during

Suminer, Aircraft Carriers

The Ark loyal, on completion, joined the Home Fleet as Flagship of View Admiral, Aircraft Carriers,

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Fleet Target Service Tug di number of miscellaneous inall craft. In the principal categories of ship, this programme ta larger than that of 98 by two destroyer follas, 20 fast escort vessels of a new type, and 10 mine- sweepers. A new hospital ship is includ: ed, in replacement of the all vessel Maine, which has passed the limit of tier economical life..

The Couroucous has temporarily taken over training dutles from the Furious. while the latter is refiting.

cadeta al

under review H.M.

take continued to

every

PILOTS FROM RA.F. Progress to being reade in the?

The Argus has been reconditioned as pareni alp for “Queen Bee" aircraft, and should prove a valuable addition to the A.A. training facilities of the Fleet.

Theseaplane carrier Albatross has been transferred from the Royal Australian Navy and was cominlestoned in the Royal Provision I also made for the com- Navy In September, 1938. mencement of work on a new Royal | Cruisers Yacht in place of the Victoria arut Albert. The Frobishier has replaced the Erebus which was completed in 100!, and in tons harbour training ship tw

May in connexion with the rioting which inore skilled grades. since overdue for replacement.

Portsmouth,

Fifty will also be necessary, for some con- The Encha has completed her hrged broken out in that Isind."

marmies were Innded, but their services siderable time, to supplement the pilots repair and re-arming, and has replaced were not called upon. Alex' aircraft of the Fleet Air Arm by plots fent from Arranzements have been this Hawkins as flagship of the Vice-

clid retal work in salating the local the R.A.F. Admiral Comminandig Reserve Fleet. authorities.

agreed upon between the Departments The Cairo and Calcutta are boint can!

The cruisers Exeter and Ajax, of the for the administration during the transi

lonal period of all personnel thus lent. verled to A.A. ships, and other crutser, south American Division, have been, of the saine class are to be similarly deal actively engaged in rellef work in con- Attention has been paid to the provision with in 1939.

next with the recent earthquake In of increased reserves of personnel for the The Berwick has joined the Fight Chile. Large numbers of refugees have Pieri Air Arm. In particular, a new Air Cruiser Squadron, and will shortly be been transported and maintance has also Branch of the R.NV.R. for omcers on roine Ragship of the America and West been given in the earringe of vaccines been Instituted. Indleu Station,

Substantial orders for aircraft of the The Kent as completed large repairs ] and has reused duly fashion behalf of the Government and people ar, various typer, for delivery over the next

in; clete bán, been recgived. The China Station,

The total cost of the 1930 programme. excluding that of the Royal Yacht design of which is not yet suficiently advanced to permit al estimate to be made, la expected to be £60,000,000.

Apart from new construction, the

increase

this year are on account of the Fleet Air Arm. Works, tend the targer bearing of personnet. These matters are dealt with in greater detail in the weilon headed "Notes al Mallery of General Interest"

heaviest

An in previous years, allowance has been made for anticipated under-spending an contract work..

STANHOPE. Admiralty, February 23rd, 1039.

NAVAL TREATIES

-------- The - Racalatur. Clause---- The Notes on matters of general julcrest are as follows:-

by air. An expression of gratitude on

twn to three years, have been placed tol J.M. slips have boon, stationed, as meet the expansion programune, It i The new cruiser Manchester nas mrived necessary, to give the greatest assistance expected that the transfer of Fleet Air on the East Indies Station, an

will and protection practicable in British Arm aircraft, stores and equipment. from Miority he Jobed by the Gloucester and

the Air Ministry to the Addistraity will. the Liverpool. Destroyers

Undine.

tionats and Interest,

Sweden on December 21, 2030. The only | tedistribution of subiṇarines in the Home: As in previous years the Admirallyed to rerve in the Air Ministry Depart-

A force composed of officers and men, lake place early in the new financial year, from the squadron was sent to -1Tankowe-tile-of-the member of Us Board i The 1st Tribal Destroyer Flotilla in telur to the Japanese occupation, in order of Admiralty responsible for Naval Air

Mediterranean has been completed. The "In the negotiations for the Anglo-Italian (2nd Teiliai Finfilia, which is relieving the

le provide inerented protection for British makters in een altered to Fth Sen Sife and property.

Lord. On further examination it has been Agreement of April 18, 1938, the Stalinn "" Clasa in the Home Fleck, will shortly

The duties of the gunboats oa the found desirable to separate from the Government underlook to accede to the he complete. London Naval Treaty (1936) on Bubmarines

Yangtze have been arduous, and at times Department of Air Material the function damperous, JEN Wha The new submarine minelayer Cochote marrow escape from bombing of it.M.3, bren, entrusted to a new Repair and exemplified by the of repair and maintenance, which has the instrument annexed to the Protocol of April 16 came into force. In tuin-hos joined the Home Fleet,

The new small submarines ment of this undertaking the tailun

Sandpiper, in the course of an air raid Maintenance Department,

} Arrangements are progressing with thei Government seceded to the London Nova) Unity, and Umula, of the "U" Class, have by Japanese at Changalia in October. Treaty on December 2 inst.

joined the 5th Flotilla at Portsmouth.

With the capture of Canton by the Air Ministry for the improvement of the A multi-lateral Agreement on the lines A number of submarines of the Japanese similar conditions have been alson between the two Departments In of researcls development and of Use London Naval Treaty (1930) was Clans are due to join the Fleet during experienced by the West River gunboats.altern

supply, nud additional Navel and signed By representatives of Great the enning financial year, Consequent

PROTECTION OF SHIPPING

Admiralty elvil officers are being appoint- Britain, Denmark, Finland, Norway and on the above, it is Intended to effect a niablo difference from the Londen Navat) anaf Mediterranean Fleets,

plans for the protection of shipping in Vote 4 on which the bulk of the ex-

in pursuance of this ohjeet. Trenty that each Scandinavian Power) It is contemplated that, on completion time of war have been constantly under perditure for the Fleet Air Arm has so has the right to lay down on will relieve the Odin on the China Station 1978, de 1

of trials, the submarine minetayer Seal review. The mobilization In September, far been borne in the shape of a Grant three versein not exceeding 8,000 tons )

possible to test certain in Al to Air Voles, will no longer appear displacement, the main armament of during the summer, the latter will re- aspects of our organization in a manter in the Estimates. The con will be which consists of guns of less than 10n. turn to the Untied Kingdom and join the not normally possible, These texts were absorbed into the normal Navy Votes for callure, but not less than pin. calibre, sin Flotilla at Poriginouth.

satisfactory, and the lessons learnt theres the services in question, eg. Personnel, This exception enables Scandinavian Submarine Depot Süips

from have enabled us to strengthen our Vote 1 and Victualling. Vote 2, 40. Powers to start replacing those coast The Cyclops has been relieved in the arrangements. defence vessels which have formed Mediterranean by the new depol ship Throughout the year close touch hna

PERSONNEL Important element or their Maytes in the Makstube, and in undergoing så exten-| been maintained with the Board of Trade, past. This Amreement has not yet been, sive refit at Malta before returning to and with the shipping interests,

Recruiting for the Royal Navy and The Talified. It enters into forer un ratifica- the United Kingdom to relieve the Titania formation of the Shipping Defence Ad- Royal Marines has continued to be very ilan by all the Signatory Powers, at Portland depot ship of the fith Sub-visory Comtaltice, referred to in the Fient satisfactory, although dimculties are being

On April 27, 1938, a bilateral Agreement marine Flotilla.

Lord's statement when presenting the encountered in providing a sufficient number of engine-room artificers, electricni m the lines of the London Naval Trenty | It is probable that the new depot ship Navy Estimates for 1838, has had most artificers and ordnance artificers for the (1038) was entered into, with Poland. Forth will a completion. reileve e valtable results, and many useful aug next two or three years, it is hoped to This Agreement was ralified and come, Luela in the Rome Fleet.

Restions received from this source have overcome these difficulties with inta force on November 23, 1931.

Escort Vessels

been acted on. On March 31, 1938, UB.A. and Great! The Auckland and Egret have been Considerable work has been

dont sympathetic cooperation of industry. Britain, with the consent of France, in completed. The former has Joined the whereby the neming of merchant ships of officers and men required has con The training of the increased numbers voked the so-called "Exentator" clause. Africa Station and the after the East on the outbreak of war could be rapidly tinued to present difficulties, which have, Article 25 of the London Naval Treaty, Indies Station.

affected. It is emphasized that the type with a certain amount of improvisation, In order to increase the maximum per* Patrol Vessels

of armament contemplated is purely of been successfully surmounted. itted tonnage of capital slips, This The Widgeon bar joined the ist Anti a defensive character. The ready co- action followed a refusal by Japan to Submarine" Plotilla at Portland and the operation

Entries of cadets into the Royal Naval of khipowner Kive any assurances that she would not Guillemot, Pintail., and Shearwater, will, acknowledged.

gratefully College, Dartmouth, and by the Special construct vessola fa excess of 35,000 tons. on completion, relieve other vessels,

Entry examination have remained at the On June 30, 1938, the representatives of Minesweepers

same level as last year, the numbers being Great Britain, Francs and U.S.A, signed II anticipated Stint the

As follows- a Protocol raising the maximum Treaty

Cadats entering Dartmouth in 1030 131 Ismit of displacement for capital ships to

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Britomart, Speedy, and Spilox. of the During 1838. R.K Surveying Ship 1937 programine, will join the 1st Mine have been employed in making new sur- sweeping Flotilla during the coming year number of slips so engaged being, as in

veys or re-surveys as necessary, the | The Gossamer and Leda have joined, former years, four nt home and four the Fishery Protection. Flotilla,

The small Motor Minesweepers (MMS. abroad.

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In addition a number of cadets were

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nomination from the

Nos. 1 and 2) are being used fut ex- in the China Sea, one in the East Indies, the Mercantile Marine Training Fotelisi- Of the latter, one has been employed Dominions, the special examination for perimental purposes.

Many of the older minesweepers have the 15 New Zealand, and one in the

been reatined. Chita Gunboats

MATERIAL

NEW CONSTRUCTION

1930 PROGRAMME Work on the King George V and Princo of Wales & proceeding sailsfactorily at Mensen,

the works of Ideaus. Vickera-Arnutrungs,

thead,, respectively, The King George V was launched by his Majesty the King on February 21, and the Prince of Wales will be launched in May.

1037 PROGRAMINE

Work on three battleships of the King

1038 PROGRAMME

two Orders Jor

battleships of new design were placed on February 21, 1930, with Messrs. Vickers-Armstrongs, Limited, (Continued on Page 5.)

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ments дл promotion from Artificer Three new ships have been commja- Apprentices,

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aloned; the Cleaner replaced the Denu-!

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Dimculties are still being encountered

The new gunboat Scorpion has replaced fort in April: the Jason replaced the of candidates for the Engineer Branch the Bee as flagship of Rear Admiral Flinders in June: and the Franklin re- smaller than could be desired. Yangtze. having made the passage placed the Kellett in August. China under her own power. T The Beet is anticipated that the new vessel in entering will be broken up at Shanghal.

entricient number of Althelayers

Scott will replace the Fitzroy before the Medical and Dental Officers to meet The new amall minelayers Linnet. commencement of the 1939 season. The requirements, Ringdove, and Redstart have been com home surveying feet will then consist of, The Erebus, formerly employed in pleted. The Redstart is on her way to Cleaner, convertible to minesweepers A and

four new ships-namely, the Jason and affording initial irsining of the Special Join the China Squadron.

Direct Entry Cadets, has been Motor Torpedo-Boats

short notice, and the Franklin and Scott. replaced by the Froblahor, and the Vin Six motor torpedo-boats were stripped the tidal stream survey of the British for Cadets,

mited solely for surveying work,

'dictive continues to provide sea training to llongkong during last autumn, and bales has been continued and satisfactory

The continued expansion of the Finet

now form the 2nd Motor Torpedo-Book progress made. As in formen years, the has necessitated the re-employment of a Flotilla under the Commander-in-Chia!. Exench 11ydrographic dice has colla-considerablo number of retired officers China Station.

METEOROLOGY

Six meter torpedo-boats of the 1937 borated.

and the transfer of further officers to the rogramme have been allocated to tho

Royal Navy' from die Royal Naval Mediterraneart and Ipated that] The Navy Meteorological branch which teserve they will proceed to

during the was recently established under the Promotion of HRVAT ratings continues coming year where they will form the Hydrographer of the Navy to organize to be rapid, to both aubriantive and Al Melor Torpedo-Boat Flotilla.

auch work in the Ficet, has made con non-substantive rates. COOPERATION WITH THE DOMINIONS aiderable progress uipment and in the direct promotion from the lower decked The amendments to the scheme for of shiba with necessary The cruiser Apollo (7,000 tons), which training of Omeer in meteorology. ****, tried in 1937 have, on the whole, proved as been purchased by the Common- new publication, The Admiralty satisfactory. In 1913. 17 ratings were wealth Government, was commissioned as Weather Manual, lan been prepared as promoted to Acting Sub-Lieutenant and 7 H.M.AS, Hobart on September 28, 1938, a standard text-book of Naval Meteoro-, to Acting Bub-Lleulonant (E), 43 railings The Commonwealth. Govemment has also logy, and is on sale to the public.

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