The web of empire - a diary of the imperial tour of their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York in 1901 (1902) (14741134406)

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Title: The web of empire : a diary of the imperial tour of their Royal Highnesses the Duke & Duchess of Cornwall & York in 1901
Year: 1902 (1900s)
Authors: Wallace, Donald Mackenzie, 1841-1919 Hall, Sydney Prior, 1842-1922, ill Martino, Eduardo de, d. 1912
Subjects: George V, King of Great Britain, 1865-1936 Mary, Queen, consort of George V, King of Great Britain, 1867-1953
Publisher: London, New York : Macmillan and company, limited
Contributing Library: Boston Public Library
Digitizing Sponsor: Boston Public Library



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ix WESTERN AUSTRALIA 329 We have now before us a voyage of 3190 miles toMauritius. The Royal Arthur is to escort us till wepick up the Juno, which has coaled at Albany, and iswaiting for us out at sea 140 miles from Fremantle. Saturday, 27th July.—When we get up we havestill the Royal Arthur on the starboard-quarter, and ourold friend the Juno, which has joined us during thenight, is on the other side. After breakfast theflagship leaves to return to Fremantle. About 900miles nearer Mauritius we shall pick up our othercruiser the St. George, who has gone ahead at slowspeed to economise coal. Sunday, 2$th July to Saturday, ^rd August.—Uneventful days at sea, enlivened a little by games,musical drill, sports, and amateur theatricals. On thewhole the weather is fine, but for forty-eight hours wehave a very rough sea. On Tuesday night we get intouch by wireless telegraphy with the St. George, andnext morning we find her at the appointed rendezvous. PART XMauritius and South Africa Augu