GOVERNOR-GENERAL TO VISIT BRITAIN - STATEMENT BY THE PRIME MINISTER, THE RT HON WILLIAM MCMAHON CH MP
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PRIME MINISTER
FOR PRESS: P. M. No. 40/ 1972.
GOVERNOR-GENERAL TO VISIT BRITAIN
Statement by the Prime Minister, The Rt Hon William MctMahon,
C. H. M. P.
With the concurrence of the Government and with the
approval of the Queen, the Governor-General and Lady Hasluck
will make a visit to Britain during July. They expect to be
away from Australia for five or six weeks. The date of
departure and other details have not yet been settled.
The Governor-General will report personally to Her
Majesty while in London.
The Government of the Commonwealth will be administered
by His Excellency Sir Rohan Delacombe, Governor of Victoria,
whilst Sir Paul is abroad.
CANBERRA, April, 1972.
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