SUPPORT FOR EMPIRE TRADE
SYDNEY DEMONSTRATION. TEN THOUSAND ASSEMBLE. , Ui.iucl Press Association —By Electric Telegraph Copyright.) SYDNEY, Mav 24. The Empire Day celebration in .Sydney to-day was marked by an impressive ceremony in Martin Place in the vicinity of the Cenotaph. Enthusiasm commenced when tlie Governor, Sir Philip Game, appeared and mounted the platform. Cheer upon cheer burst from 10,(100 people, only to be renewed in increasing volume when Sir Philip began to speak. A resolution, pledging the citizens to eat, drink, wear and use Australian and Empire products was carried with enthusiasm. Prominent- citizens, as well as Ministers of the Crown, clergymen and members of the judiciary addressed the gathering. A i>olice band led the singing. Mr. Schmitt, New Zealand Government Commissioner, was among those present. Visiting English footballers placed a wreath on the cenotaph, as did officers of a visiting Japanese training squadron.
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Hawera Star, Volume LI, 25 May 1932, Page 5
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145SUPPORT FOR EMPIRE TRADE Hawera Star, Volume LI, 25 May 1932, Page 5
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