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SYDNEY WELOMES THE RMS AQUITANIA
SYDNEY
Dwarfing the six tugs which manoeuvred her to her berth and the scores of small craft which moved about her in a welcoming procession, the RMS Aquitania arrived at Sydney on Saturday. Every vantage point was lined with sightseers for the huge liner, regarded as the most luxurious ship afloat.
The Sydney Morning Herald
Rowland was shaving when Clyde called out to him.
“Get a move on, Rowly—we’ll be coming into the harbour soon.”
He didn’t reply, concentrating on shaving over the bruises on his jaw without sustaining any further damage. Under normal circumstances, he would have used the barbershop on the Aquitania, but after the previous evening’s encounter he was happy to keep a low profile. Rowland wiped his face with a towel, inspecting th
