After two days of threatening weather, rain commenced this afternoon and married the celebrations attendant upon the Royal visit. The break took place about 5 o'clock, when the reception at ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Thu 9 May 1901, Page 5
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