Thoughts For The Times.
‘Homeward Bound.” [The Renown, her lines from stem to . stern, suddenly divested of their bunt- ' jug moved out as though afraid to 1 break [hp sjlence which had enwrapped . her. . . It was a perfect day for the leave-takipg. The sUn was shining, and the ,sky was blue, dapped with white and grey clouds.—Extract from “S.M. Herald,” August 20,] Strong let her be, and swift to bear Homeward the sea-born Empire’s heir! She carries Love; she carries Fate; All hearts go with her; all hopes wait Upon her journeying. The sun Has made her day a golden one, And all the land-locked bays, are lit With beauty’s light to honour it. : In gleam of water, green of trees, The City, Queen of Southern Seas, j Wears all her loveliness and pride ! To see that tall ship take her tide. j North calls to South Head, “Brother, brother, When shall our cliffs see' such another?” Kindling her fires, the Southern Cross Burns brighter for her love and loss. The Cross that shines above the Crown iGuard and companion thee, “Renown !”
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Hokitika Guardian, 13 September 1920, Page 2
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182Thoughts For The Times. Hokitika Guardian, 13 September 1920, Page 2
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