BIG LINER IN SYDNEY
THE EMPRESS OF BRITAIN GIVEN A GREAT WELCOME PROMINENT PEOPLE ON BOARD United Pre?s Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright SYDNEY, April 3 The majestic liner Empress of Britain—the largest Sydney has even seen —arrived yesterday in glorious sunshine, and was given an oration from all vantage points round tiie harbour by hundreds of people. The delicate task of berthing the giant ship at Wooloomooloo was accomplished without a hitch with the aid of six tugs. The passengers include men of great wealth and commercial and scientific standing from England, the United States. Canada and the Continent. The liner is here in connection with the", final stage of the 150th anniversary celebrations.
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Waikato Times, Volume 122, Issue 20465, 4 April 1938, Page 7
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