The Federation Movement
» l .(per press association.) Sydney. This Day. Sir G. Grey, although benefitted by his trip is still very weak, and unable to move about much. He remained in attendance afc the Convention all day yesterday. Lord Jersey, Governor of New South Wales, met Sir George before the Conference began, and had some conversation with him. Sir S. Griffith's speech yesterday was thoroughly diplomatic, and gave members an insight into the few of the difficulties that may lay in the path of Federation. New Zealand is fche only colony which has not sent a native born delegate to the Convention. New South Wales and South Australia have sent four each out of 45. Of the delegates present sixteen are natives of Australia. Sh* John Robertson has announced his intention of returning to political life in order to lead the opponents of Federation.
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Feilding Star, Volume XII, Issue 108, 5 March 1891, Page 2
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144The Federation Movement Feilding Star, Volume XII, Issue 108, 5 March 1891, Page 2
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