DUKE OF YORK’S TOUR

Taranaki Daily News, 7 April 1927, Page 9

DUKE OF YORK’S TOUR

WELCOME IN QUEENSLAND. By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright. Brisbane, April 0. The Duke and Duchess of York were welcomed all along the route of their journey by huge crowds of cheering people. Many inspections of returned soldiers, Boy Scouts, and Girl Guides were held, and the usual addresses of welcome and bouquets were presented at each stopping place. The night was spent at Toowoomba, where the Duke paid an informal visit to the Soldiers’ Club. Received April 6, 9 p.m. Brisbane, April 6. The Duke and Duchess of York arrived, and were welcomed by enormous crowds in beautifully fine weather. The city was gaily decorated, and a general half holiday was declared. Responding to the civic address, the Duke said he wanted to see as much as possible of the problems confronting employers and employees. He and the Duehass desired to render service to Australia, and they felt the best way to do that was to see things for themselves, and relate their experiences to others at Home, on their return. The Duke telegraphed to the Gov ernor-General, asking that an extra week’s holiday at Easter bo granted to school children throughout the Commonwealth.