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Star (Christchurch), Issue 18046, 5 January 1927, Page 1

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“ THE TIMES ” TAKE WELLS MB COATES. LONDON, January 4. “ The Times,” in a leader, farewelling Mr Coates, says:—"Mi Balfour’s report on Imperial relations owes much to Mr Coates and Mr Bruce. The latter is rendering ,i.n additional service by placing the report in its true perspective in Canada. The British public accepted the report largely on the strength of Air Coates’s and Mi Bruce’s signatures. Another factor contributing to the success of the Conference was the British public's impartiality, to which the visiting Premiers responded with s breadth of outlook even more remarkable when passionate politics In young countries are remembered Mr Coates, the youngest Premier displayed modesty concealing ar alert, well-balanced mind and shrewd commonsense. His task was simpler because New Zealanders are not troubled overmuch with scruples as to the Dominion's Status.” ROYALTY IN AUSTRALIA. LONDON, January 4. The “Daily News,” in a leader wishing the Duke and Duchess of York God Speed, says: ‘ It will be an interesting sequel to the visit if it should give form and substance in Australia to the recent speculative suggestions for the appointment of a Royal Governor-General, The newly defined Status of the dominions makes this a possibility in practical politics. Even if the Prince of Wales and the Duke of York were not available for such a position other eligible members of the Royal family might be thoroughly acceptable to public opinion in Australia.” CRICKET. Otago six for 110 (A. Alloo, e Bow ley b Matheson ”0, Blamires, b Matheson 21). Otago seven for 107. GREYMOUTH TROTS. Dominion Handicap I Golden Devon 1; 3 Bold Bill 2: 2 Wairua 3. Sit: Pretty Pointer, Mirie Dillon, Wee Gus, Nazimova, Terence Dillon, Nipper. Summer Handicap—Comfort 1, Wee Olga 2. **«•:.: Whispering Girl. Intermediate Handicap—Margalong 1, Brigand 2. Ser.: Pavlova, Golden Bubbles. i-W-J.: -ycrNWig