AUSTRALIA’S VICEROY.
APPOINTMENT OF LOCAL MANNOT CONSIDERED PROBABLE. United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel.—Copyright. (Received Nov- 15, 9-45 a.m-) LONDON, Nov. 14. Concerning Australia’s GovernorGeneral It Is unofficially mentioned that Field-Marshal Sir W- Birdwood recently agreed to the three months’ extension of his term in India till the end of November, 1930, to meet the convenience of his successor, so there would a substantial hiatus if he accepted the Australian office. Regarding the talk of a local appointee It is pointed out In high quarters that there is no likelihood of a departure from the ruling of Mr L. C. M. S. Amcry, formerly Secretary of State for the Dominions, that the appointment of Governor-General is under the Crown, to which the Commonwealth could make representations when the list of ellglbles Is being considered-
“ SHEER SPECULATION." LORD STONEHAVEN’S SUCCESSOR. NOT YET CONSIDERED. United Press Assn. —Elec. TeD—Copyright. (Received Nov- 15, 11-45 a-m-) LONDON, Nov- 14. The Dominions Office dismissed as sheer speculation the revival of the old rumour that Field-Marshal Sir W. Birdwood will be the next GovernorGeneral of Australia. It is stated that the matter of Lord Stonehaven’s successor has not even been considered yet.
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Waikato Times, Volume 106, Issue 17869, 15 November 1929, Page 7
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