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  2. THE AUSTRALIAN SQUADRON.

    The component parts of the new naval force, on which Australians are to depend, consist of five fast cruisers of powerful proportions and a grim air of resistless force about them and two ...

    Article : 1,207 words
  3. THE SQUADRON BALL.

    A most delightful and artistically arranged ball was [given to the officers of 'the squadron in the Adelaide Town Hall on Friday evening, and proved in every way a success, the ...

    Article : 741 words
  4. THE GUNBOATS, OR TORPEDO CATCHERS.

    Are handy, easily handled, and smart-looking craft as vessels of their kind go nowadays. The lines of beauty which characterized the wooden warships of olden days are lost, ...

    Article : 278 words
  5. NAVAL FORCES OF THE COLONIES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 136 words
  6. THE COMPLEMENT

    Of officers and men on each cruiser may be roughly set down as 200. Under the poop and lower deck aft the quarters of the officers are situated, ample space for wardrooms and cabins ...

    Article : 344 words
  7. RECEPTION IN THE GULF.

    The arrival of the Australian Auxiliary Squadron in Spencer's Gulf has been looked forward to as a fitting occasion for a maritime pageant such as but few South Australians ...

    Article : 440 words
  8. WITH THE GOVERNMENT PARTY.

    When the Adelaide was almost opposite Henley Beach the fleet was descried. Glasses were immediately levelled, but it was only a comparatively short time before ...

    Article : 366 words
  9. VICEREGAL BALL.

    A "flower ball" was given at Government House on Tuesday evening in honour of the Australian Squadron now visiting our waters. The invitations, which included His Excellency ...

    Article : 932 words
  10. THE ARMAMENT

    Is formidable, consisting as it does (for each vessel) of eight 4,7-inch quick-firing guns; eight 3-pounders, quick-firing; one 7-pounder tn.hr. gun for boat or field work; four ...

    Article : 233 words
  11. ON BOARD THE PROTECTOR.

    Commander Creswell got the Protector tinder weigh about 10.30, and remained near the Bell Buoy till the Adelaide came outside. When His Excellency the Governor had been ...

    Article : 950 words
  12. SINKING A LAUNCH.

    The Boomerang has proved herself to be a good bitter, and must be credited with the first destructive act. When the reception had taken place on board of the Orlando the Protector ...

    Article : 222 words
  13. THE ENGINES AND GEAR.

    Are what are known as of the vortical triple-expansion type, with a maximum indicated horsepower of 7,500 with forced draught. They are very powerful, and in that splendid order ...

    Article : 339 words
  14. THE TERMS.

    It is hardly necessary to go into the details, of the agreement between England and Australia which led to the squadron becoming an accomplished fact. There were many ...

    Article : 398 words
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