GREAT IMPERIAL CLUB.
LONDON, Jan. 27. Sir Thomas Mackenzie, interviewed regarding the Great Imperial Club, which Prince of Wales was said yesterday to be very keen about, says it would cost a. million or more. At present the High Commisßiopers and Agents-General try to do their best to" overseas’ visitors, but their power and facilities are limited. The Colonial and Imperial Institutes, and other organisations are doing splendid work, but a club is wanted for the reception and accommodation of overseas’ folk, where they may meet each other and English men and women interested in Imperial affairs, and where they will no able to offer hospitality to their friends The club should give simple, inexpensive receptions for those it is desirable to establish connections with. It should be a central institution, where overseas’ visitors and British traders coßld readily come together.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXVI, Issue 17779, 30 January 1920, Page 9
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141GREAT IMPERIAL CLUB. Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXVI, Issue 17779, 30 January 1920, Page 9
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