THE ROYAL VISIT.
['EY TEI.FORAVH — pEll FRESH ABSOCI ATk.X . J RENOWN'S ROUGH TRIP. SYDNEY, March 24. A wireless from the Renown states after leaving Bluff the wind freshened further until about mid-night it was blowing a full gate. The Renown was very lively during the squall for tne whole morning, but the seas gradually moderated during the day, though tne conditions on deck were far from pleas_ ant, heavy seas bringing a good deal of water aboard. The day was uneventful', their Highnesses both resting after their strenuous time in New Zealand. PREPARING FOR DUKE. ‘.Received this day at 8.30 a.mA SYDNEY. M.mii 24. The citv is feverishly pushing ahead I lie final stages for the preparations of the Yorks’ visit. Gangs of men tonight were busy'stringing festoons ot greenerv, thousands of Hags and electric bulbs along the miles of the Royal route. The public buildings and business houses were trying out the illuminations. including nvuiv fine emblematic designs.
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Hokitika Guardian, 24 March 1927, Page 3
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159THE ROYAL VISIT. Hokitika Guardian, 24 March 1927, Page 3
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