A GREAT SIGHT.
DOMINIONS? TROOPS MARCH THROUGH LONDON. LONDON, May 3. lie Dominions' march took place in glorious weather. The whole route was thronged by cheering crowds. The Canadians led; then came Australians, 'v Zealanders, South Africans and The King stood on
a dais with the Queen, Prince of Wales, Princes, Queen Alexander and the Duke of Connaught, On the ground in front of the dias was Mr. Churchill with a group of army ccm- ! manders, including Sir Douglas Haig, I General Plumer, and General Birdwood ' On either side of the dais were royal guests, including Mr. and Mas. Massey, Sir Joseph and Lady Ward, Sir Thomas Mackenzie, Mr and Mrs. Fisher, and Senator Pearce. Opposite the dais were several hundred wounded Dominions' soldiers. General Chauvel and Monash led the Australians. General Chauvel joined the King on the dais till the Australians passed. The King repeatedly questioned him regarding the various units A yo-ng New Zealander was similarly and questioned. An airship and fouteen aeropla tes manoeuvred over the procession but did not indulge in any dare-d.-i i! tricks.
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Taihape Daily Times, 6 May 1919, Page 3
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179A GREAT SIGHT. Taihape Daily Times, 6 May 1919, Page 3
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