Up to last week the Governors General of British Dominions were still flying Union Jacks over their abodes. But the Jack is "too British" to suit some Dominions, especially South Africa. Therefore last week George V, obliging, approved the principle that each Governor General shall fly a distinctive flag— as fast as these can be designed. Specifically His Majesty approved the brand new South African Jack. Design: the Royal Crest on a blue field, above "Union of South Africa," below Unie van Suid-Afrika. First to fly the new governor's flag of British-Dutch South...
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