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    1. [POWYS] The Cambrian 30 June 1838 Coronation celebrations
    2. Lyn Nunn
    3. The children of the National School of Taibach, in the parish of Margam, were entertained on Thursday with a dinner of good old English fare of beef and pudding in honour of Her Majesty's Coronation. Upwards of 200 happy individuals partook of this cheer, which was provided for them by the Minister and chief inhabitants of the parish. At Milford, the Coronation of our gracious Queen was observed with all due respect, by the various clubs at Milford and Hakin attending divine service in the forepart of the day, preceded by bands of music. At noon, Royal salutes were fired from the Fort at H.M. Dock-yard, and by the Skylark Revenue Cruiser, Lieut. ANTRIDGE, R.N., which, with the other vessels in the harbour, as well as on the various flag staffs on shore, were superbly decorated with flags of all colours. At four, P.M., between forty and fifty of the most respectable inhabitants sat down to a most substantial and excellent dinner at the Nelson Hotel, served up in Mrs. PRITCHARD's best style of elegance, with the choicest viands & c.. Henry LEACH, Esq., in the Chair, Lieut. J. GEORGE, R.N. Vice-Chairman. In the evening there was a grand display of fire-works, under the direction of Dr. BYERS; and every one seemed determined to out-do each other in shewing forth their loyalty on this great national and interesting occasion. Lyn Nunn Brisbane Australia

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