EMPIRE EXHIBITION
MR. MACDONALD’S FIRST OFFICIAL VISIT.
London, May 8. Mr. Ramsay MacDonald, accompanied by Mr. J. H. Thomas. Secretary for the Colonies, paid his first visit to the Empire Ephibition in the presence of many representatives of British, colonial, and foreign newspapers, when he opened the Press Club. In a speech, he dwelt on the tmnerial importance of the Exhibition, and said he was convinced it would succeed. He honed that in a few months- they might be able to provide an Empire wireless service, which must be efficient and cheap, as well as directed by the best brains. Referring to the forthcoming naval review. ho said that c'-en of greater strength than the "Silent Navy’-’ was the genius for freedom, moral power, and singleness of purpose.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.
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Dominion, Volume 18, Issue 193, 10 May 1924, Page 7
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130EMPIRE EXHIBITION Dominion, Volume 18, Issue 193, 10 May 1924, Page 7
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