THE ROYAL VISIT.

Hokitika Guardian, 22 April 1927, Page 2

THE ROYAL VISIT.

[Australia & N.Z. Cable Association.] | M ELBOURNE’S AA' ELCOM E MELBOURNE. April 21. The Renown reached Port Phillip early this morning, and was later escorted up the liny by Australian warships. The weather "as not propitious. Heavy showers fell during the night, and this morning it was cold and showers. Dcsjiite this, great crowds gathered on the foreshores and along the line of procession through gaily-decorated streets. which the Royal party followed. After the landing the crowds gave the Duke and Duchess a rousing welcome. Tito iunctions included the firing of a salute of twenty-one guns in honour of the first birthday of Princess Elizabeth. MELBOURNE, April 22.

There were only light showers during the Royal procession of the State coach iiimugh nine miles of a cheering crowd. The Yorks at night attended a dinner and ball at the Federal Government House. 11 END AY N HITS SANDBANK. MELBOURNE. April 21. As the Renown was being berthed, she humped the pier heavily, and immediately swung away from the crumpled timbers. The Renown continued out until she reached a distance of sixty yards, and then a tug arrived, and, with full steam ahead, pushed tile battle cruiser into jtosition alongside the pier. ’There was some consternation aboard when the Renown suddenly and inexjilii ably changed her course. The warship was on a course and was deflected perceptibly without her wheel being touched. It is thought that the warship ran against a sandbank, which was sufficiently large to cause her to swing to port. ARRIVAL AT MELBOURNE. (Received this day at 8 a.m.] MELBOURNE. April 22. The Renown’s entry into Hobson Bav was dismal and depressing, the Bay being swept by a cold wind which, however, did not deter thousands lining the beaches and giving a vociferous welcome. Drizzling rain jell continually .'Hid at times the shore, was invisible from the ships. Punctually to time the Renown berthed and after courtesy calls from the Prime Ministers. Federal and State Governors, the Yorks entered the Royal barge and crossed the Bay to St. Kilda. whore they made the official landing, being again enthusiastically cheered by the crowds.