DUKE OF YORK.
DUNEDIN’S RECEPTION. Per Press Association. DUNEDIN, March 17. Jn bleak weather the Duke of York left the Fernhill Club this morning for the civic reception at Logan Park. Despite the conditions he travelled in an open car and had a warm reception from the big crowd assembled on the route. The reception took place in the sports ground before 10,000 people. The usual addresses were presented, including one from the Scqttish societies. Later the Duke inspected a parade of 800 Girl Guides and 500 Boy Scouts who gave him a characteristic welcome. He expressed delight with the marching of the guides. He later visited the Otago University. The weather is cold with fitful glimpses of the sun between the showers.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLVII, Issue 93, 17 March 1927, Page 8
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123DUKE OF YORK. Manawatu Standard, Volume XLVII, Issue 93, 17 March 1927, Page 8
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