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Newspaper
Yea Chronicle
Location
Yea, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 23, 1917
Page
4
An explanatory piece on naval terms and ship classifications. It outlines the three main divisions of a fleet and defines battleships, cruisers, and destroyers with historical details on displacement, armament, and speeds. It notes the roles of the firepower ship, protection, and scouting units within a division.
The Australian Imperial Force will field men of shorter stature with a minimum height of 5 feet 2 inches before boots and a 13 inch chest, allowing some under five foot recruits for certain roles after district approval. Authorities say this change aims to boost recruitment and reinforce forces as manpower tightens.
New railway fare schedule lists changes across classes with return and single journey prices. First Class returns set at 101, Second Class returns at 2d, Singles vary by class, with Third/Picet Class options and regional route details. The rates reflect a broad structure across First Second and Picet classes in the lat iwig i- region.
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