The writer, discussing the develop ment of the Straits Settlements di ion, says that there is now 1 call fu increase in the number of yermanent naval instructors, Simultaneously with RAW. developments, there will be a drive by the Royal Navy to effect 9 lore Increase in the number of craft aval able for auxiliary patrol duties in tine of war, As more become available, some—particularly smal) mine-sweepers ani trawlers fitted for mine-sweeping si) submarine hunting—will be placed the disposal of new reserve uni "Thus," the correspondent achs, reserve not only of personnel bit ale of ships witl be-built up at al stret ble centres of the Empire."—Reuter
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