After this ceremony was completed, the Royal party proceeded to the South Star where they were met by the Chairman of Directors and the Mine Manager. The employes, dressed in brand new red shirts and blue trousers, were lined up on both sides to receive the Royal guests. A fairly ose inspection of the machinery was made, the Duke taking especial interest in the w of the After the inspection was ave over, the limited tine at thei ground workings, he Duchess was presented with brooch made of nuggets wou fron, ings, and the Duke b employees. The route taken on the return journey was through Bacchus March, where 2 large crowd had assembled to see the Royal train pass, Melbourne was reached about 6.30 pan. and Their Royal Highnesses drove immediately ty Government House.
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