EX-SERVICEMEN’S CONFERENCE
' NEXT IN AUSTRALIA
United Press Association—By Electl lc Telegraph—Copjt i _gb u.
(Received this day at 11 a.m.) LONDON, June 27
Lord jell icon was present at the final session of the Ex-Servicemen’s Conference. Sir A. Russell presided. A lengthy discussion hinged on the decision where to hold the 1931 conference.
.Mr McCann moved that the Conference meet in Australia. “Australia nad stood down twice and now we .eqiwst delegates to give us our rights. It will he one of the greatest < .c..rs in Australia’s history. We expect the Royal Prince will visit Sydney to open the North Shore Bridge. H' Lord Jellicoe visited Australia, leading tile delegates, lie would he .me of tin? greatest ambassadors who ever visited the Antipodes.” Sir A. Russell supported the motion. The Canadian delegation opposed Australia, w.antiiig the Conference in Canada. The Conference was divided lull the vote resulted in an overwhelming majority for Australia.
The Canadians cheered and were the first to jump and congratulate Australia.
Formal votes of thanks were passed to the Prince and Lord Jellicoe who replied: M nerve till useless.” (Cheers). The Conference then ended.
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Hokitika Guardian, 28 June 1929, Page 5
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188EX-SERVICEMEN’S CONFERENCE Hokitika Guardian, 28 June 1929, Page 5
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