FIRST TASK AS DUKE
FRINGE GEORGE OPENS OFFICES. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GROWS. By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright. London, Oct. 10. Prince George made his first public appearance as the Duke of Kent when he opened the new bom, of the London Chamber of Commerce, which has been built entirely of Empire materials. Congratulations on his betrothal were extended to the Duke in an address of welcome. ... In his reply after suitably acknowledging the expression of good wishes the Duke referred to th* fact that the London Chamber of Commerce, which had sprang from very modest beginnings, had risen with remarkable rapidity into its present pre-eminent position. Its council, in which 47 affiliated .i&sociations are represented, speaks for 60,0w firms and companies and is the largest chamber of commerce in any capital city in the world. The Duke expressed the hope that me completion of the new headquarters would mark further advance along the path of useful public service.
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Taranaki Daily News, 13 October 1934, Page 2
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