PULLING THEIR WEIGHT

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 981, 26 May 1930, Page 11

PULLING THEIR WEIGHT

AUSTRALIA STANDS BEHIND BRITISH EMPIRE CELEBRATIONS ON SATURDAY SYDNEY, Sunday. Empire Day ceremonies were held throughout Australia yesterday, the speakers paying tribute to the Empire builders of the past At the Royal Empire Society's dinner Lord Stonehaven stated that five years’ residence in the Commonwealth as Governor-General had taught him that loyalty to the Empire was a fundamental feeling in Australia, on Wh eh all British peoples could bank. The Premier of New South Wales, Mr. T. R. Bavin, speaking at a State function in Sydney, moved a resolution affirming the determination of the people of New South Wales to do their utmost to ensure the closest union between all parts of the Empire. He said there were a few people in their midst who did not support the Empire, but eagerly took advantage of the benefits and privileges conferred by citizenship of the Empire. A great audience at the Town Hall in tho evening accorded a wonderful reception to Miss Florence Austral, the Australian singer who was appearing for the first time since her return to her own land. The programme included patriotic songs in keeping with the spirit of the day. SCENE IN HYDE PARK Reed. 9.50 a.m. LONDON, Sunday. Empire Day' was celebrated in London with special enthusiasm on account of Miss Ainy Johnson’s success. Crowds flocked to Hyde Park, where community singing was organised. Conductor Gibson Young asked the visitors from the Dominions to flourish programmes, and this revealed that an astonishing number was present. A pageant of Empire was followed by a service conducted by Bishop Long. Prince George reviewed between 6,000 and 7,000 naval and military cadets.