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Auckland Star, Volume LXIX, Issue 254, 27 October 1938, Page 9

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GOVERNOR-GENERAL. Jubilation in Australia at Announcement. ADDED EMPIRE BOND. United Press Association. —Copyright. (Received 10 a.m.) CANBERRA, this day. According to a cable from London, the Duke of Kent's entourage informed the Australian Associated Press that though no decision had been reached regarding tlie children j going to Australia it is most likely I that they will go. The matter <>i j the appointment was only proposed ja fortnight ago. ! Mr. C. Curtin. Labour leader in the j federal Parliament, said: "I am sure that the warm-hearted people of Australia will give a cordial welcome to jHis lioyal Highness and the Duchcslof Kent. I hope their tenure of office j will Ik- happy and successful.'' j Lord Gowrie said the King had paid i a great compliment to the people ot j Australia. He felt that the Duke of I Kent's appointment would be received with tremendous joy and satisfaction throughout Australia. It was a practical demonstration of His Majesty. -5 interest in the people." The Duke of Kent's appointment as Governor-General was officially announced yesterday by the Prime Minister. Mr. Lyons. It is understood the Duke's term of office will be approximately two years. Mr. Lyons said the presence in Australia of the Duke anil Duchess would serve as an additional bond, if such were needed, lietween the |ieople of the Commonwealth and Britain. Mr. Lyons added that it was-a great privilege to make the announcement. "This mark of His Majesty's in- . terest in the Commonwealth is extremely gratifying."' said the Prime Minister. "We \velcome the opportunity of making Their Royal Highnesses familiar with our country and our ways, and will do our utmost to make their sojourn a period of great happiness and interest." Mr. Lyons paid tribute to the splendid service given by Lord Gowrie. . who had asked that he might retire as from November, 1939. upon which the Duke of Kent will assume office. The news of the Duke of Kent's appointment has created great surprise and jubilation in all parts of the Commonwealth.