THE LATE SIR GEORGE GREY.
,-TO BE BURIED IN ST. PAUL'S.
AUSTRALIAN MESSAGES OP SYM-
PATHY.
United Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph—Copyright. LONDON, September 22. Sir George Grey is to be buried in St. Paul's Cathedral on Monday. Many wreaths are arriving to be placed on the grave. September 23. The Agents-General of Cape Colo*ny, New Zealand, South Australia, and West Australia suggested to the Colonial Office that Sir George should be buried at St. Paul's. The Queen expressed her approval of the suggestion. The Dean of St. Paul's has consented to open a grave next to that of Sir Barbie Frero.
MELBOURNE, September 23. The Premier moved a resolution recording the appreciation of Sir G. Grey's services to the Empire, and condolence on the loss of so devoted a servant of the Queen, to whom it has been forwarded.
ADELAIDE, September 23.
In the Legislative Assembly Mr Kingston expressed regret at the death of Sir Geo. Grey, who would always be remembered with respect, because of his brilliant public services in Australia and elsewhere. The Agent General represents the colony at the funeral, and will place a wreath on the grave. PERTH, September 23. The Premier cabled as follows to the Agent-General, "Heard with regret of Sir G. Grey's death. Please officially attend funeral and send wreath."
THE LATE SIR GEORGE GREY.
Press, Volume LV, Issue 10150, 24 September 1898, Page 7
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