Malta, June 8, Malta has: o face the possibility of invasion, stated Governor Dobbie in a broadcast to the people of Malta yesterda; "Malta is immeasurably more capable of resisting attack than Crete," he said, "This opinion is fully shared by responsible officers, Not only will we not give up Malta but we have ne intention of allowing it to be taken from us whether by the Germans or Italians, "I am sail this with quiet confidence which I consider the circumstances justify, I know Malta [will rise to the occasion whatever be required of it, The Government and fighting services are leaving no stone unturned to ensure that Malta will give a good account of itself and make its present history more splendid even than its past, By God's help I am confident we will ced in so dcing,"—Reuter. little the sleep.
The main body of tro more pleasant journey. by sea they ined a convoy of British troops bound for the same destination.
As the voyage was completed some time ago it can now be stated that the convoy included several famous liners, affording an monstration of British se:
-Reuter.
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