With reference to previous correspondence I desire to inform you
that the Commonwealth Government proposes to appoint Major-General
the Honourable Sir (Thomas) William Glasgow, K.C.B., C.M.G.,
D.S.O., V.D., to be High Commissioner for the Commonwealth of
Australia in Canada. [1] Sir William Glasgow was a member of the
Senate representing the State of Queensland from 1920 to 1932. He
was Honorary Minister in the Commonwealth Cabinet 1923 to 1926,
Minister for Home and Territories 1926-1927 and Minister for
Defence 1927 to 1929. He served in the South African War with the
Queensland Mounted Infantry 1899-1900. Was mentioned in despatches
and awarded D.S.O., and Queen's Medal, five clasps. Served with
the A.I.F. in the Great War from 1914 to 1919. Was awarded Legion
of Honor and Croix de Guerre. He is closely associated with
pastoral and secondary industries and is Director of several
Companies. Further details in regard to travel, etc., will be sent
to you at an early date.

Proposed to make announcement regarding appointment immediately.