KING'S GIFT.
HISTORIC SPEECH.
Signed Copy Of Welcome For
Every Anzac.
N.Z. TROOPS ATTEND SERVICE.
I'nited Press Association.—Copyright.
(Received 11.30 a.m.) CAIRO. March 31. The King , , at his own expense, is presenting every Australian and JCew Zealander with a'signed copy of his message of welcome, which was read on their arrival in Egypt. Eight thousand Xew Zealonders. headed by Major-Gcneral Freyberg. attended a special service at the Cathedral. Dr. (iwynne. Bishop of Egypt, who preached, recalled that lie preached to the Anzacs in France during the Great War. The troops gave a stirring rendering of the 46th Psalm, after which they marched past enthusiastic crowds.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXXI, Issue 77, 1 April 1940, Page 7
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