KING GEORGE
VISIT TO NORWICH SHOW. FINE'DISPLAY BY AUSTRALIA. J?ie»a Association—lir Telegraph—Copyright LONDON, June 28. j The King is visiting Norwich as prcsi'dent of tho Royal Agricultural Socicty. He received «a great ovation from the enormous crowds. Sir 3. G, Ward, Sir W. Tavemer (Agent-general for Victoria), arid many Australians ' are also attending. The Commonwealth has a splendid show of the products of tho various St-atos. The Victorian fleeces, fruits, and wines, New South Wales grains, and West Australian grains and fleeces were greatly admired. There is also a fine display of ■butter. The States' pavilions are placarded with large paintings of Australian country life, and farmers representing each State have addressed large groups of English farmers, who are eaga' to obtain information of the productive capabilities of tile Commonwealth. The King visited tho West Australian stand, and conversed with Sir Newton Moore (Agent-general). His Majesty showed great interest in the development of the State, and. expressed the hope that West Australia would continue to attract many immigrants.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 15183, 30 June 1911, Page 5
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