The Landing.
Annexation of Cook Islands. Later. The landing was a great success though a brisk shower fell throughout the reception. The horses in the first carriage, occupied by Ladies Lygon and Cook, were restive. One horse fell twice. The ladies got into another vehicle unalarraed.
The procession moved up Queen street with enormous enthusiasm.
The Duke of York announced the proclamation of the King annexing Cook Island amid great cheering. Napier, June 11.
An influential deputation waited on the Mayor this morning to secure his cooperation in inducing the authorities to arrange for the Ophir and escort to call in the Bay on the way down the coast. The Mayor telegraphed to the Premier as to the feasibility of the proposal.
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Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 11 June 1901, Page 3
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122The Landing. Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 11 June 1901, Page 3
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