The Queen's Celebration.
(Per Press Association.)
Melbourne, March 4,
' The Governor has received a despatch from Mr Chamberlain following up the cabled invitation to the colonial statesmen to attend the Queen's celebrations, Mr Chamberlain states that ib will be additional satisfaction if the Premiers- are accompanied by their wives.-oft some • lady member of their families. Vith regard to representation of the military forces, it is pointed out that cavalry form a more imposing spectacle in procession, but it is not indispensable that the men should bring their own horses. , These can be supplied in England without difficulty. The Imperial Government will provide barrack Accommodation- for the men ThV'Qaeen will receive tha colonial Premiets,} and will also witness the march past of the colonial troops. In conclusion) ..the, despatch says that should the invitation be accepted, the Premiers' presence in London will afford f : favorable opportunity of' discussien on the .many subjects of greatest-interest in the Empire.
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Thames Star, Volume XXIX, Issue 8602, 5 March 1897, Page 4
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