Duke in Tasmania
WELCOME AT LAUNCESTON United Press Association. —By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright. LAUNCESTON, Nov. 16. The welcome to the Duke of Gloucester, her©, was on. all, fours with that at Hobart-, a children’s demonstration being a feature. Their drilling greatly impressed the Royal visitor. He attended a civic reception, called at the.Travellers’ Club, then went to the city park for a public reception, where he received addresses from various organisations. The Duko to-night attended a dance in hi 3 honour arranged by the City Council. To-mor-tow he will visit Burnie.
Proceeding to .Portland LAUNCESTON, Nov. IS. Completing his Tasmanian tour with a visit to the west coast town of Burnie, the Duke of Gloucester embarked on H.M.S. Busses for Portland (Victoria), where he will' participate in the celebrations commemorating the centenary of the landing.of the.Henty family, founders of Victoria. • The Duke expressed delight at the Old World beauty of Tasmania.
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Manawatu Times, Volume 59, Issue 272, 20 November 1934, Page 4
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