KING’S BIRTHDAY
\ OBSERVANCE ON JUNE 9
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WELLINGTON April 8
The King's Birthday will he observed on Wednesday, June ft. instead ol on tin- actual date. December 14. The Minister of Internal Affairs, Hon. W. Parry, ,-tatod to-day that this decision has been come to in accordance with what was taking place 111 England tins year. Me added that the introduction of legislation nex’t session would be necessary to readjust matters, in view of the altered date, under the Public Holidays Act, 1910. and the various awards in operation. To celebrate the Sovereign's birthday on the 14th December, within a fortnight of Christmas. added Mr Parry, was not desired either by the business community or bv the workers benefiting from the holiday,
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Hokitika Guardian, 9 April 1937, Page 5
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