THE DUKE OF KENT.
CHILDREN AND AUSTRALIA. NO DECISION YET MADE. (United Press Association—Copyright.) (Received This Day, 10.20 a.m.) LONDON, October 26. The Duke of Kent’s entourage informed a representative of the Australian Associated Press that though no decision had been reached regarding the children accompanying their parents, it was most likely they would go. The matter of the appointment was only proposed, a fortnight ago. CORDIAL WELCOME ASSURED. LABOUR. LEADER’S STATEMENT.
(Received This Day, 12.5 p.m.) CANBERRA, This Day,
Mr J. Curtin (leader of the Federal Labour Party), commenting on the appointment, of the Duke of Kent, said: “I am sure that the warmhearted people of Australia will give a cordial welcome to His Royal Highness and the Duchess of Kent. I hope their tenure of office will be happy and 'successful.” “A GREAT COMPLIMENT.” KING’S INTEREST IN PEOPLE. (Received This D'av, 12.5 p.m.) MELBOURNE, Tins Day. Baron Gowrie (Governor-General) said that the King had paid a great compliment to the people of Australia. He felt that the Duke of Kent’s appointment would be received with tremendous joy and satisfaction throughout Australia. It was a practical demonstration of His Majesty* s interest in the people. V. PLEASURE IN AUSTRALIA. CANBERRA, October 26. The appointment of the Duke of Kent was officially announced by the Prime Minister (Mr J. A. Lyons), who said that the presence in Australia of the Duke and Duchess would serve as an additional bond, if such were needed between the people of the Commonwealth and Great Britain.
Mr Lyons added that it was a great privilege to make the announcement. “This mark of His Majesty’s interest in the Commonwealth i 9 extremely gratifying,” he said. “We welcome an opportunity of making Their Royal Highnesses familiar with our country and our ways, and we will do our utmost to make tlieir sojourn a period of great happiness and interest.” Mr Lyons paid a tribute to the splendid service given by Lord Gowrie, who, he said, had asked to retire as from November, 1939, after which the Duke of Kent would assume office.
The news of the appointment has caused great surprise and jubilation in all parts of the Commonwealth.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 59, Issue 14, 27 October 1938, Page 5
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