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Return of the Exile travels through colonial ports to France
The piece recounts R H Gage’s journey back to Australia after 52 years abroad, detailing the voyage on the P and Stratheden via Aden Suez and Colombo to Bombay, Aden, the canal, Port Said, and Marseille. It notes visits to Melbourne Adelaide Colombo Bombay Aden and Marseilles with vivid scenes of cities, landmarks and people encountered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratheden
Sydney
Siracombe
David Burnet
Betty
Melbourne
Creee
David
Adelaide
City
Botanic Gardens
Freemantle
Perth
Swan River
Preaeluy Wwe
Buddha
Mt. Lavinia Hotel
Taronga Park
Ceylon
Ombay
Colombo
Bombay
Gateway of India
George V
Taj Mahal Hotel
Malabar Hill
Aden
Suen
Queensland
Warndine
Red Sea
Buea Canal
Marseilles
France
Ares
Canebierre