THE CORONATION.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1044, 6 February 1911, Page 5

THE CORONATION.

TRIUMPHAL ARCHES. WHAT WILL AUSTRALIA DO? By Tclesraph-Press Association—Copyright Melbourne, February 4. Mr. E. L. Batchelor, Minister for External Affairs, who has returned from New Zealand, states, after discussing tho matter ivitli the Federal Primo Minister, that lie is not prepared to say whether Australia ■ should follow New Zealand's oxamplo in the matter of erecting a triumphal arch on tho Coronation route. Several schemes aro already under consideration for advertising Australia at tho Coronation festivities. Referring to the resolutions passed by tho Labour Conferences against Ministers and members attending the Coronation before the referenda vote was taken, Mr. Fisher has pointed, out that tho main reason for. leaving early was in order to reach London in time for the Imperial Conference. SYDNEY ILLUSTRATIONS. Sydney, February A scheme'is'being considered for ilium? inating and' decorating the public buildings in Sydney for the Coronation. REPRESENTATION OF WEST AUS- ,,, TRALIA. Perth, February 4. The State Assembly has passed an' item of £1500 to cover the expenses of the, Premier«m representing the State, at the Coronation. The Leader of the Opposition approved the Premier's mission!, THE INDIAN ARMY. (Eec. r February' 5,' 5.5 p.m.) London, February 4. The King has- approved; of_ a of 500, including Eer.vauts,- ,<to represent overy unit in the. Indian Ardiy .at the Coronation.