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Terms of Reference

Report

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CONTENTS.

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I-Procedure of Imperial Conference in regard to Defence Questions II.-Discussion of General Defence Policy

III.-Co-operation of Naval Forces

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IV.--Co-operation of Military Forces

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V.-Treatment of Neutral and Enemy Merchant Ships in Time of War VI.-Representation of the Dominions on the Committee of Imperial Defence VII--Proposal of the Union of South Africa

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VIII.--Summary of Recommendations

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PAPERS LAID BEFORE THE SUB-COMMITTEE.

APPENDIX I.-Despatch of Secretary of State for the Colonies to the Governors- General and Governors, dated January 20, 1911

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II-Note by Lord Esher

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III.-Naval Co-operation : General Principles laid down by the Admiralty

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IV.-Organisation of Australian Naval Force: Arrangements agreed to by

Admiralty and the High Commissioner of Australia

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V.-Military (General Staff) Subjects for Discussion: Memorandum by

the War Office

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VI.-Subjects proposed by the Government of the Commonwealth of

Australia

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VII.--Subject proposed by the Government of New Zealand

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VIII-Subject proposed by the Government of the Union of South Africa.,

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