ROYAL VISITORS.
— . : « : : THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF YORK TO VISIT AUSTRALASIA. THE DUKE TO OPEN THE FEDERAL PARLIAMENT.' ' Phri'sa' Association —Telegraph — Copyright t Received September. lß,. 10.15 p.m. LONDON, September 18. Oh Lord Salisbury's recommendation, the Queen lms beep pleased to assent to the Duke and Duchess of York visiting Australasia in the spring of 1901. • • The Duke will be -.commissioned to open the Federal Parliament. While shrinking from a. long separation from her grandson, 1 tho Queen recognises the greatness of the occasion of securing federal union, arid\desirea to give special proof of her interest in . all concerning the welfare of her Austiuliun"subjects. She" also wishes to signify her .sense of the loyulty and devotion prompting the spontaneous aid so liberally vffered by all the colonies for the South African, war and the splendid galhintry of . tho troops. ■ : The assent is given on the assumption that the date of departure and circumstances generally will bo as favourable as at pie- . sent, and. that there, will be no national interest;] calling for- the Duke of York's presence in England. LATER. Iteceived September 18, 10.55 p.m. ■ '••■.','■■ "ADELAIDE, September 18. ..The. Governor has received a. table from '.the :Hon.i <f. Cfinmbevlnin confirming- the ; details of the Duke and Duchess of'jYork's -'visit. : . ;'. ', :
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Wanganui Chronicle, Issue 15000, 19 September 1900, Page 3
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