London, Nov. 8.
Far-reaching plans for improving the British Empire's defences, pecially South Africa are under consideration, it was learned today.
With the arrival of Mr. Oswald Pirow, Minister of Defence for South Africa, in London, Government officials were reported to be mapping plans for building new and powerful fortifications in South Africa.
Plans for the improvement of the Empire defences include, it was understood, proposals for:
1. An impregnable fortress on Robben Island in the southern tip of Africa and mounting fifteen-inch guns with a range of, 35-miles.
2. Mounting heavy shore guns on Table Bay to strengthen Capetown in a similar manner to Singapore 2. Increasing South African armaments under a three-year defence programme.
4. Development of South Afica as a terminus for the British Empire's flying boat service to protect the territory against enemy navies and forces.
5. Strengthening Simonstown as a naval base, twenty miles outside Capetown, as a key point to an alternate Empire route.
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