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The dogs were used alternately on the Stock Yaid, which 

 was a very large one, and on the chopping shed and 

 loading wharves. 



The latter was really a very difficult patrol, as the shed 

 had, as well as the chopping machinery and supplies of 

 forage in it, a lot of disused iron-rolling machinery, and 

 covered a large area. 



(Signed) James Brand, Capt., 



151st Protection Coy., R.D.C. 

 Handysides Buildings, Percy Street, 

 Newcastle-on-Tyne . 



Aberdeen 



I have the honour to report that the work of the dogs 

 with outlying detachments of this company has been 

 satisfactory. 



It was estimated that these dogs were equal to one 

 sentry, and a reduction in personnel of ten men was attri- 

 butable to their presence. 



These dogs are doing patrol work along with sentries 

 on night duty, and were also employed inside barbed wire 

 entanglements to prevent approach of unauthorized 

 persons to certain Government property. 



No active aggression has been attempted, but notice 

 was always given by the dogs barking freely at any 

 strangers approaching, and also of people loitering in the 

 vicinity. 



I have the honour to be, Sir, 



Your obedient servant, 



(Signed) M. Taylor, Major, 

 Commanding No. 214 Protection Coy., R.D.C. 



Fonthill Barracks, Aberdeen. 



