The annual manœuvres held in Malaya took place in accordance with the programme fixed at the conclusion of the exercise last year. These exercises test out various aspects of the defences. This year the new batteries which have now been completed obtained their first opportunity to engage targets in mimic warfare. The exercises were on much the same lines as last year, though on this occasion some ships of the East Indies squadron took part. Advantage was taken of the presence of these additional warships to open the new dock at Singapore with appropriate ceremor The construction of this dock was planned seventeen years ago as a great defensive measure and in it there can be no threat to any power. It is a commonsense insurance on the part of the British Empire to guard their trade routes. In common with the action of all other nations, defensive measures against air attack have been receiving much attention, and Lieuts. Rayment and Barton. Ro; Welch Fusiliers; Lieuts. Oclee and Dol-mon, Loyal Regiment; Capt. Crawford, Middlesex Regiment; Capt. Baird, Seaforth Highlanders; Lieuts, Blake and Wilson, Royal Ulster Rifles; Lieut. Tomlinson, 1 t Kumaon Rifies; Cap. D. M." Eley, Royal Engineer ow. Whatman, Royal Signals; Lieut, Davenport, 8th Heavy Brigade; Lieut. Atkins, Royal Artillery, and Lieut. Ingram, Sth Anti-Aircraft Brigade.
iting in gas masks is to be introduced in two practices of the Army Rifle championship.
The alterations in the conditions for machine gun firing are postponed as re-equipment is not completed, Lieut-Col. Gurney, Ist Suffolk Reigment, will be the new chairman of the Army Rifle Association.
maj, D. H. Steers' good work in organizing China Rifle shooting has been noted. The Hongkong Association has 700 subscribers as well as the mass of troops entitled to shoot. A Far East Postal Match is being arranged for China, Malaya and Pacific stations.
Maj. C, H. Geake, ordnance officer in Hongkong is promoted lieutenant-colonel.
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