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Shannon News, 3 May 1927, Page 3

A prominent figure in the march of the Anzacs at Christchurch on Anzae Day was the Prime Minister. Mr, Coates was in the first row of the returned soldiers following the contingent of wreath-bearers. With his top hat and frock coat, which are part of the conventional dress of a Minister on public occasions, he stood out sharply from the other returned soldiers, who were in their ordinary mufti. Mr. Coates's presence in the march was freely noted by the spectators as the procession moved along the route. The present Prime Minister was on active service, and it is claimed that among the Empire's Prime Ministers his position is a unique one. His action in parading with the returned men was very greatly appreciated by them. One omission he had made—he was not wearing the medals awarded turn for his work at the front, ■ -^