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H.M.A.S. MELBOURNE AT PORTSMOUTH. (British Official Wireless.) RUGBY. April Id. The Australian cruiser, H.M.A.S. Melbourne, which is to be sold, and whose officers and the ship’s company will turn over to the new cruiser, H.M.A.S.; Australia, now building; at Glasgow, ' arrived at Portsmouth last night and exchanged salutes with the Commander-in-Chief at Portsmouth. In preparation for her disposal, her guns, with the ' exception of quickfirers . for saluting purposes, have been removed.
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Gisborne Times, Volume LXVII, Issue 10563, 17 April 1928, Page 2
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