Am item referred to the magazine
U.S.R. dated 5 January 1939 reporting that an export of the British Admiralty
was invited by the Australian cabinet to advise if it was possible to found a
dock for battleships at Sydney, Australia. The edition dated 2 February reported
that Australia was assured by the British Admiralty that British battleships
would support the Australian defence if needed. This was the reason that
Australia decided not to build a second 7.000 cruiser but instead built the dry
dock to be built within 2 years. After completion would the Royal British Navy
hand over a battleship for training officers and sailors.
