The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 57
Mr. J. Henniker Heaton (New South Wales):
Mr. J. Henniker Heaton (New South Wales):
It is said that all flesh is grass, and if that is so there must be a great deal of Australian grass in England at the present time. (Laughter.) I wish to take advantage of the opportunity of saying that all true Australians believe in an Imperial union, which we believe would be a guarantee for the peace of the world and for our own safety. I think, the words "Imperial Union" would be better understood than "Federation" in Australia.
page 62The resolution, with the words "influencing public opinion" substituted for "enlightening and instructing the people," was put to the meeting and agreed to.