HONOUR TO JOURNALISM
' .r prince’s Special message. LOJfDON, June 20. A striking and imi>recedent&d' virtually marking a uew 'flra in journalism, was accorded to Mr Keith. Murdoch before he left London for Melbourne otn July 2nd to assume the position of edi-tor-in-chiefs of the / Melbourne "Herald.** A farewell dinner given dn his honour at tho British .Empire Club was attended by’ Sir Philip Gibbs, the famous war correspondent and novelist, now editor of "The Review of Reviews,** fiSn Ross Smith, the favous aviator, and a number of other prominent public men. The Prince of Wales sent the following’ message from St. Mr Keifh Murdoch < bon-voyage* and success in his new activities in Australia." The Princes* message was described at the gathering as "the tribute of tne Empore's Young Man to an outstanding Australian young man.** It has been most • cordially welcomed in. newsi>aper circles, and. is regarded as greatly enhancing the prestige and status of, the whole journalistic profession, and as a crownihg tribute to Mr Murdoch's personality. .Prominent references are made in the London Press to the Royal message and to Mr Murdoch*© oareer.
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New Zealand Times, Volume XLVII, Issue 10956, 19 July 1921, Page 6
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