MESSAGE FROM THE KING.
The High Cojumisoioncr reports:LONDON, September 28
The following is tiio King's special order, issued au tho conclusion of his inspection of the Australian and New Zealand troops on Wednesday: —
" 1 have inspected for the first timo in this country troops from my Dominions of Australia and New Zealand.
"These successive contingents are a recognition by the Dominions of their obligations to the common defence of the Empire.
" I was particularly impressed with the soldierly appearance and physique of tho men of the various units.
"The warm-hearted greeting accorded me on my departure touched mil deeply. "The keen spirit which animates all ranks shows that officers and men realise what careful training and strict discipline are necessary to reach the high standard of efficiency demanded in modern war.
- "I am sure they will mako good use iof their time' at Salisbury Plain, and .'reinforce the fightins-line as worthy successors of those who made famous •'the name of Anzno. I shnll ever watnh with interest' their progress and well--being."
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume XXXVI, Issue 3568, 30 September 1916, Page 6
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171MESSAGE FROM THE KING. Ashburton Guardian, Volume XXXVI, Issue 3568, 30 September 1916, Page 6
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