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P. M. No. 9/ 1960
CELEBR.. TION OF ROYAL B3IRTH
Statement by the Prime Minister, Mr. R. G. Menzies
The Prime Minister asked today that Churches and
other authorities ring their bells when the Royal birth is
announced. He asked them to make this a most memorable
occasion. The Prime Minister said that the Commonwealth would
fly flags from Commonwealth buildings immediately the news
was received and that flags would continue to fly on the two
days following the announcement.
Gun salutes of 21 g uns will be fired from all