Australian News.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 26 May 1913, Page 3

Australian News.

[BY ELECTIUC TEI/EGRAPK-COIMTBIGHTj FPSH FRXBB iflaoci>TlON ] (Received This Day, 10 a.m.) SYDNEY, Tins Day. Speaking at tho Royal Exchange celebrations on Empire Day, the Admiral of tho Australian squadron said he was glad it was his lot to hand over tho Australian portion of tho station to such nn able successor as Admiral Patey, as ho was sure the Australian navy undor his guidance , would 'be everything it slum Id be. and the ships and men ready to take their places in line of battle whenever and wherever required. In years to como it would prove that a true perception of the naval and imperial situation had been realised by the British in Australia in enrrying out the present naval policy. VETERANS HONOURED. MELBOURNE. This Day. Over sixty naval and military veterans were entertained by the -Federal Government on Saturday. Lord Denman was present. He euologised. the services given by the veterans. EMPIRE TRADE. ADELAIDE. This Day. Sir E. Vincent and some others of the Empire Trade Commissioners have departed Melbournewards. Sir Edward says that it lias been decided not to wait until the next 'Imperial Conference in 1915 before reporting; the commission will submit an interim report immediately on reaching England.