THE ROYAL TOUR.
PREPARATIONS IN NEW ZEALAND. ■ ; ' ■■-!.. 'AUCKLAND. (; . '■- tV. , [Per Pbess Association:] ;• ■; - AUCKLAND, June .7.The Royal Reception Fund is now nearly £1600, exclusive of the City Council's contribution. •'■>-■ .... The Northern Steamship ' Company's steamew .will meet the Royal yacht .Ophir on her aiTival. Every steamer of the company, ' after forming line, will follow . the Ophir into port. . The .steamers of the Devonport. Ferry Company, the M'Gregcr Steamship- Company,., and the ; Coasfal Steamship. Company, will also take part in j the .function, which promises ■t-o be a very tuccessful one. . , Between, sixty and seventy South African .war medals are to be presented by" the Duke at. the review in Potter's Paddock- of the naval and military forces. - ■ Over 5000 Volunteers will take part in the reception proceedings. " It is expected; that scune 500 men of the Royal 1 Navy will be on shore, and the muster of' the Volunteers is expected to be over 2500. . '
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 7119, 7 June 1901, Page 3
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153THE ROYAL TOUR. Star (Christchurch), Issue 7119, 7 June 1901, Page 3
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