H.M.S. OPIALLENGER.
[Pep. United Press Association.] AUCKLAND, August S. H.M.S. Challenger returned to-day from a cruise undertaken chiefly in connection with the- centenary celebrations of the Chilian Republic, which happened last year, but on account of King Edward's death could not be attended by a British warship. The officers and crow had a royal reception in Chili, being entertained most hospitably. H.M.S. Kent, from the China Station, was thero on the came mission, and accompanied the Challouger on the return voyage as far as Honolulu. The Challenger's officers inspected the Panama Canal, which they describe a 6 a stupendous work of wonderful design and execution. The Challenger leaves for Wellington on the 12th inst., proeeding thence to Lyttclton and Sydney.
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Evening Star, Issue 14637, 5 August 1911, Page 6
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120H.M.S. OPIALLENGER. Evening Star, Issue 14637, 5 August 1911, Page 6
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