ROYAL VISITOR IN AUSTRALIA

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVIII, Issue 19941, 27 October 1934, Page 13

ROYAL VISITOR IN AUSTRALIA

PLEASANT DAYS AFTER STORM

DUKE ENJOYS RURAL RELAXATION

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyrlgnt MELBOURNE, October 26. When the Duke re-enters Victoria by car from Canberra to-day, he will experience one of the frequently occurring Gippsland floods. So much rain has fallen in the forest 'and mountain areas, that the Snowy River is already in high flood. On the way through the beautiful Gippsland forest to rejoin the Victorian royal train at Bairnsdale, the Duke’s wish to experience a bush luncheon will be gratified in a forest officer’s hut. Souvenir Mania. A souvenir hunter removed the Royal Standard from the Duke's motor car. The theft occurred during the State Ball, while the car was in the Government garage.

DUKE'S RURAL MOTOR TOUR

PLEASANT CHANGE FROM FORMAL FUNCTIONS United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright (Received October 26, 9 p.m.) SYDNEY, October 26. The Duke of Gloucester to-day enjoyed a motor tour of the southern coastal belt of New South Wales, among the tall timber, mountain ridges, and tree ferns, the most picturesque scenery in Australia. He had lunch at a bark hut and partook of a billy of tea. The Duke listened attentively to the whip birds and kookaburras. The outing contrasted sharply with the glamour of the State Ball at Canberra. More Pleasant Weather. The storm ceased before the Duke crossed the Victorian border this evening from Canberra. Sunshine gleamed through the trees of the winding forest road as the procession of Royal motors swept round hair-pin bends. Road workers and settlers on isolated farms gathered to cheer the Duke as he passed.

DUKE AT CANBERRA

RECEIVES MEMBERS OF FEDERAL PARLIAMENT

British Official Wireless

(Received October 26, .5.5 pjn.)

RUGBY, October 25.

The Duke of Gloucester received members of the Australian Federal Parliament at Canberra, and, in replying to the loyal address, said that in carrying out his mission at the bidding of the King, he set forth in the hope that his visit would help to strengthen the bonds existing between the peoples of the Empire and increase the advantages they enjoyed under a free system of Government. The welcome he had received ever since he landed in Australia encouraged him to think that his object was achieved. He particularly valued the greetings from Australia’s representatives in the heart of the Commonwealth, and asked them to express to the people his gratitude for the wonderful reception everywhere accorded him, and his regrets that he was unable to see more of their country and the conditions in which they lived.