BRITAIN.
At Rugby footbaii, Wala defeated Ireland by 16 points to nil. The British Ornithological Union has granted £2000 for the years 1911 and 1912 towards the exploration of Dutch New Guinea begun in 1910, conditionally on the beneficiaries contributing equally and the scientific results being placed at the disposal of the British Muselitil. It is officially announced that the Duke of Corinanghf will represent the King at tlie Italian National Fetes. Miss.Asquith, who was suffering from brolicliial 6atiJrrb;Jft out, of clanger. The National Peace CouiicJ), hi. an' address to the' Earl Marshal, suggested that the Cbronation pageant should not be confined to the naval and military forces, but should! give due promience to peaceful arts and industries. The Dukr; of ■ Norfolk, in reply, regretted that the procession wo.uld be so loiig lli&l it t*ouM be impossible to add to it j
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume xxix, Issue 8316, 13 March 1911, Page 1
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