THE MARCH THROUGH LONDON.
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LONDON, May 4. During1 the march of the Dominions' troops through London, Australia House and the New Zealand Agency were crowded with spectators. Tiie King's message was handed to each soldier «it tho termination of the march. His Majesty expressed his unbounded admiration at their splendid feats of arms, and especially paid a tribute to the part played by the Canadians, Australians, and New Zealanders in the breaking of the Hindenburg Line in 1918. He also mentioned the Canadians' participation in the Battles of Ypres and Vimy Ridge, and the Australians anil New Zealanders in GalHpoli and in the 1917 spring cwnpaign in France. The message included reference to the South Africans at Delville Wood, and the Newfoundland troops at Monchy-le-Preux.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXVI, Issue 7563, 6 May 1919, Page 7
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130THE MARCH THROUGH LONDON. Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXVI, Issue 7563, 6 May 1919, Page 7
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