His Royal Highness doubtless welcomed a pleasant diversion from the previous week programme of receptions, dinners, and other ceremonies, the day arranged for & shooting excursion.' The locale of the battue was situated at Kilmany Park, and, the property of Mr. W. Peanwon, who had placed the shooting at the disposal of the Ducal party. H. R. H. was accompanied by the Duke of Teck, Sir John Madden, and a few other members of his staff, the party numbering in all eleven guns, 'They left' Melbourne on 'Tuesday night by special train, arriving at Sale at early morn. 'The guns soon got to work amongst the getting good sport; a varying number of brice were allotted by the "diilies" to His Highness' credit, but like "a modest sportsman he contented himself by saying that he had had an cellent day and enjoyed himself very Before returning to Melbourne, xc: paid at Kilmany House. Here H.R. H. planted an oak for Mrs. Peanon to come memorate his visit. Acquaintance was also made with two aboriginal kings,
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