THE CORONATION

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 263, 16 March 1911, Page 5

THE CORONATION

AUSTRALIAN CELEBRATIONS. By CaWe—Press Association—Copyright. Melbourne, March 15. The Federal Government will co-oper-ate in the military Coronation reviews in the State capital. It will also provide £2OOO towards fireworks displays in the capitals, each State receiving £333. COMMONWEALTH TRIPPERS. Sydney, March 15. The rush for the Coronation has already set in, and steamer bookings from various ports are very heavy. MR. McGOWEN FAREWELLED. Sydney, March 15. Lord Chelmsford presided at a farewell banquet to Mr. McGowcn on the eve of his departure to the Coronation. Mr. McGowen declared that the safety of the Empire rested on the self-govern-ing power given its people, which was safer and surer than any republican form of government. They could best help the Mother Country by helping themselves. The public men of Ausy tralia were to-day facing this question with all earnestness and determination. AN ENTHUSIASTIC SEND-OFF. Received 15, 7.45 p.m. Sydney, March 15. Mr. McGowen was given a most enthusiastic send-off to the Coronation. Crowded launches followed the steamer to the Heads. OFF TO THE CORONATION. Received 15, 7.45 p.m. Sydney, March 15. The Maori Villagers have sailed for England, after a highly successful season.