ANNIVERSARY OF TRAFALGAR.
(press association telegraus.)
WELLINGTON, October 21. This, the day of the departure of the NewZealand contingent, is the anniversary of the battle of Trafalgar, and it has been discovered that among the New Zealand veterans, who take part in the demonstration, is a grandson of Captain Atcherley, of H.M.S. Conqueror, to whom Admiral Villeneuve surrendered his sword. A granddaughter of Admiral Villeneuve is also living in Wellington. NELSON, October 22. Trafalgar Day was celebrated, and the departure of the Contingent honoured by a torchlight procession last night, in which the Fire Brigade and Garrison Band took part. Several thousand people gathered in Trafalgar street, where patriotic speeches were made by councillors and other citizena
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Press, Volume LVI, Issue 10483, 23 October 1899, Page 6
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