Dominion Said Not Only Ready for Defence But Also in Position to Assist Empire Cause ITION work necessary Sydney, Aug. 23. for Australia to protect herself, against any enemy who might come here is almost complete, andi! says an official statement issued by the Commonwealth -Govern-, ment. In a comprehensive survey of facts and figures of Australia's war effort, the statement claims WDefences of Australia were never as strong as they are today Despite a small population and an extensive coastline, Australia is not only ready, but is equipped with men and materials justified to give substantial assistance to the cause of the Empire Since the last war, Australia has made remarkable strides in the production of her own war requirements.
Said G in "Australia has set out to become, within a short period, a strong and self-reliant nation in the Pacific," the statement adds. "The striking record
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