AMERICAN CRUISER.
LOUISVILLE AT AUCKLAND. Per Press Association. AUCKLAND, March 4. Greeted by dull skies and misty rain, the United States heavy cruiser Louisville arrived in Auckland shortly after midday from Australian ports, firing a salute as she passed North Head. There was a crowd of several hundreds to welcome the cruiser at the w.liarfside. Soon after the warship berthed the commander (Captain R. W. Mathewson) was called on by the United States Consul at Auckland (Air J. Groeninger) and the naval and military authorities. Captain Mathewson subsequently called on the chairman of the Harbour Board (Hon. T. Bloodworth) and the Mayor (Sir Ernest Davis). The officers and men have a large programme of entertainment aheadof them before the ship sails for Tahiti on Wednesday next. A .State luncheon will be given by the Government on Monday. The cruiser is expected to be open for public inspection during her stay.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LVIII, Issue 81, 4 March 1938, Page 8
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