ACHILLES WELCOME
AUCKLAND EN FETE. GALLANTRY’S REWARD. Per Press Association. AUCKLAND, Feb. 21. There was a big rush to-day for next-of-kin tickets to admit to the reserved Central Wharf when H.M.S. Achilles arrives. Last night the Mayor sent 360 telegrams to immediate next-of-kin, and replies are coming to hand from all parts of the Dominion, indicating attendance. Extensive decorations have been airanged in the city and harbour, including flags and bunting on Achilles Point, flying Nelson’s signal : “England expects that every man this day will do his duty.'' Primary and secondary schools will close; the Police Court will hold tho briefest session • most workers will bt given a part-holiday, and it is expected that the city will be thronged with a record crowd. Pleasure craft will meet the Achilles as she approaches the harbour.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LX, Issue 72, 22 February 1940, Page 8
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134ACHILLES WELCOME Manawatu Standard, Volume LX, Issue 72, 22 February 1940, Page 8
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