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      6   CENTENARY OF THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY

The order of the day having been read for the resumption of the debate on the motion of Mr Alexander—That this House:

(1)    recognises the:

(a)    unique contribution made by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) to national defence since its inception 100 years ago; and

(b)   naming of the Royal Australian Navy by King George V on 10 July 1911 as a significant step towards Australia’s post-Federation independence from colonial rule; and

(2)    notes the significant role played by the electorate of Bennelong in the development of the RAN, particularly the construction of Halverson’s ships in Ryde—

Question—That the motion be agreed to—put and passed.