EMPIRE DAY.
NEW SIGNIFICANCE,
IMPERIAL FLAG PROPOSED.
SYMBOLS OF DOMINIONS. By Telegraph— Association—CoDrriihi. (Received 12.30 am.) Renter. LONDON. Feb. 20. In the House of Commons, Mr. Lloyd George, in reply to questions, promised that the Government would consider resolutions adopted by the Empire Day Movement Committee in favour of public religions services on Empire Day, and, secondly, the use of an Imperial flag bearing the Union. Jack with symbol representing the dominions, Crown colonies, and India, which should be flown from all places of worship and public buildings throughout the Empire, as, a token of thanksgiving to God for the preservation of the Empire. Mr. Lioyd George suggested that in view of the impressiveness of the service held to celebrate the signing of the armistice, a similar service should be held henceforth to commemorate that anniversary.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LVII, Issue 17402, 24 February 1920, Page 5
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136EMPIRE DAY. New Zealand Herald, Volume LVII, Issue 17402, 24 February 1920, Page 5
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