London, July 28.
With a view to the further development of the system of communication and consultation between governments in the British Empire, the British Government has decided to establish the post of High Commissioner in New Zealand, it is learned from official circles.
The functions of this new post, it is stated, are comparable with those of the High Commissioners of Canada, Australia and South Africa.
Sir Harry Batterbee, Assistant Under-Secretary to the Dominions Office, has been selected to assume this post at the end of the year—Reuter.
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