THE CORONATION

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 7355, 6 February 1911, Page 5

THE CORONATION

OPPOUT UNITIES FOB ADVERTISING AUSTRALIA. By Telegraph—press Association—Copyright MELBOURNE, February 4. Mr B. L. Batobelor, Minister of External Affairs, who has returned from, his visit to New Zealand, discussed Coronation matters with Mr Fisher. He is not prepared to say whether Australia should follow New Zealand's example in erecting an arch on the Coronation route. Ha said that several schemes were already under consideration for advertising Australia at the Coronation festivities. Referring to the resolutions passed at the Labour Conference against, a Minister and members attending the Coronation before the referenda vote was taken, Mr Fisher pointed out that the main reason for leaving early was in order to reach London in time for the Imperial Conference. WESTERN AUSTRALIA'S REPRESENTATION. PERTH, February 24. The Legislative Assembly passed, an item of SISOO to cover the expenses of the Premier's (Mr Frank Wilson) representation of the State at tho Coronation. The. leader of the Opposition (Mr Soaddan) approved of the Premier’s mission. DECORATIONS IN SYDNEY. SYDNEY, February 4. A scheme is under consideration for illuminating and decorating public buildings for tho Coronation. INDIAN ARMY CONTINGENT. (Received February 5, 5.5 p.m.) LONDON, February 4.

The King has approved a contingent of 500, including servants, to represent every unit of the Indian Army at the Coronation. . ..