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[Special to Press Assn, by Radio.] HARVEY TERCENTENARY. KING RECEIVES DELEGATES. R CGI! Y. May 1!. The Kin" received at Rockingham Palace one hundred scientists and doctors from all parts of the world who are in London to honour the throe hundredth anniversary of William Harvey’s discovery of the circulation of the blood. Sir John Bradford, president of the Royal College of Physicians, introducing the delegates, mentioned how his .Majesty's predecessors defended Har-
His Majesty, in reply, said that he was proud to think that the rulers of England of that day, recognising Harvey’s great gifts, granted their patronage and help in his work, and were thus entitled to the claim of having contributed to the benefit of medical science.
j AIR ROUTE TO INDIA. AGREEMENT WITH PERSIA. RUGBY, May 14. Sir Austen Chamberlain, in the House of Commons, announced the conclusion of an agreement with Persia by which the Persian Government Itad expressed its willingness to enter into negotiations with the British Imperial Airways Company regarding conditions under which air services between Egypt and India should be operated. Sir Austen Chamberlain added that lie had taken the opportunity .of expressing the satisfaction of the British Government at an agreement being reached.
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Hokitika Guardian, 17 May 1928, Page 4
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