Society held their annual reception on Tuesday at 34 The Bund, the residence of the British Consul-General, Mr. A. H. George, c.m.c. Mr. George in his speech outlined the history of the Royal Empire Society and named the five Fellows whom he proposed should compose the temporary committee of the Society until a general meeting was held. They were Messrs. Y. G. Bowden (Australian Government Trade Commissioner) E, E. Hardman, P. D. G. Gain, N. C. Macgregor, Alec L. Davidson. (Above, left to right) Mrs. Alec L, Davidson, Mrs. J. D. N. Ham, Mrs. A. N. Wootton, Mr. J. Davidson, Mr. A. H. George, C.M.G. (British Consul-General).—N.C.D.N.
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