London, Feb, 21.
Mr, Perey C. Spender, Australian Minister of War, after a meeting with the War Cowell announced that measures will be taken this week ensure increased preparedness, said an Exchange Telegraph despatch from Melbourne yesterday.
Militia training will be extended to 90 days and at least halt the strength of the Australian forces will bbe In continuous training, Mr. Spender was reported to have announced, Other reports, from Sidney, said Mr. Spender announced that 6,000,000 Will Ye allocated for merchant ship Dullding tu Australia, United Press,
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