IMPERIAL CONFERENCE
WHAT IT MEANS TO AUSTRALIA. Melbourne, January 11.. Sir "William Irvine, K. 0., and an oxFederal Minister, discussing the question of representation at tho Imperial Conference, says the conference is the most important constitutional development since tho grant of Responsible Government, and the invitation is one which Australia, least of all tho Dcmiions, can afford to decline "If wo allow political party differences to paralyso onr actions, wo will go far to rod firm the ivorsfc construction that has been placed on tho recent referendum vote. Unless wo aro prepard to accept the lowest position in tho family of the Imperial Dominions, we must put aside evory other consideration and take the place that belongs to us."— Press Association. MR. HUCHES WILL NOT ATTEND. (Rcc. January 11, 9.20 p.m.) Sydney, January 11. Tho "Sun" newspaper says it can . bo definitely stated that Mr. Hughes, Federal Premier, will not attend the Imperial Conference unless some wholly .unexpected development occurs. Tho' present intention is to appoint Mr. An- ; drew Fisher, High Commissioner, to . act as the Australian delegate.. ,
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Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2975, 12 January 1917, Page 5
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