Destroyers at Lyttelton
A ROUSING RECEPTION. (Per Press Association.) CHRISTCHURCH, Aug. 11. In perfect weather twelve destroyers and the cruiser flagship Omaha, of the American Fleet, steamed into Lyttelton, while nine aeroplanes circled overhead. Thousands of spectators lined the wharves, hills and roads and , gave the squadron a rousing reception.
Fleet in reply to a message of welcome which His Excellency sent on behalf of the Government and people of New Zealand; “The Fleet appreciates the cordial welcome and thanks you. In 1908 we stopped at Auckland only si* days, seeing only the immediate country and a few officers visiting Rotorua. Now thanks to a wonderfully arranged schedule our officers and men will visit many, places and on return to our country will be able Intelligently to describe your great and prosperous Dominion.”
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Horowhenua Chronicle, 11 August 1925, Page 3
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