DUKE ARRIVES AT SYDNEY

Press, Volume LXX, Issue 21329, 23 November 1934, Page 13

DUKE ARRIVES AT SYDNEY

HUGE CROWDS LINE I STREETS ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION ' (yjrrTRD mess As>fn'i*rins-r.r r,Ltci*to TELEUR.U'Ii—UOriEHiET.j i (Received November 22, 5.5 p.m.) i SYDNEY, November 22. Thousands of citizens assembled at hundreds of different points thi.s morning to watch the arrival of the j Duke of Gloucester aboard H.M.3. ; Sussex. Every headland was j thronged with people and thousands j of others- were afloat in ferries, | launches, yachts, and rowing boats j to welcome the ambassador of the i Empire. i Accompanied by a naval and Air j ■ Force escort, the Sussex entered the harbour at u.30 a.m. and proceeded to her mooring at Farm Cove, salutes being exchanged on the way. Altogether aeroplanes and seaplanes circled overhead as the crowd on shore cheered the Duke, whose • arrival has been so eagerly awaited. j From an early hour the brilliantly i decorated streets began to fill with ! citizens and the rooftops and win- j jdows along the route to be followed by the procession were soon occupied to capacity. It is estimated that more than 1,000,000 people gathered in the city, while 50,000 packed Martin place alone. After the official visit had been paid Prince Henry aboard the Sussex by the Governor', Sir Philip Game, the Duke of Gloucester \v;n taken to the shore in the Royal barge to the accompaniment of a salute of 21 guns. Landing at Farm Cove the Duke was received by Parliamentary and civic officials anj an address of loyally and welcome was presented by the Lord Mayor. Then the Royal procession, with military aircraft and police as escorts, began. A stop was made at the Cenotaph, where the Duke placed a wreath. Continuing to Government House, he inspected a guard of honour, Victoria Cross winners and blinded soldiers. Shortly after noon official calls were paid to Prince Henry by the Lieutenant-Governor, Sir Philip Street, and the Premier, Mr B. S. B. Stevens. In the afternoon Prince Henry attended a special race meeting held at Randwick in his honour. I Decorations Conferred j ! Before taking his leave of H.M.S. , Sussex the Duke of Gloucester conj ferred the following decorations:— C.V.O.—Captain Bonham- Carter, ' I who also received an engraved sil- : ! vcr salver. | M.V.O.—Commander Creasy, Sui> '. j geon-Commander Gunn, EngineerI Commander Simpson, Paymaster- \ j Commander Cull, Major Quill ; (Royal Marines), and Navigating Lieutenant-Commander Mack. ' R.V.M.S.—Bandmaster Williams : and the officers' chief cook. A.B.B.S.—Petty Officer Stewart ! Morris and Chief Petty Officer TelcI grnphisl Clipperton. ! SYDNEY'S GALA DAY ; Sl*F< T.UTLAK P.UiKANT FOR ! I TIIK DIKE ( (Received November 22, 9.10 p.m.) : SYDNEY, November 22. 1 A spectacular pageant, which fol- 1 lowed the Royal procession through the city this morning, took an hour ; lo pass a given point. Symbolical i floats illustrated magnificently every i phase of Australian life, from Ihe ; pioneering days down 1o modern i limes. Bras:-, bands played all along i the route. l

A re leu Pan float represented the spirit of youth, and the returned soldiers presented a tableau entitled "Great was the City of Sydney." Tlie tableau contrasted Hie present period with the days of early settlement. A Chinese float was extremely attractive, and women's organisations symbolised the spirit of women's public service. Others characterised tlie landing of Captain Cook, and (he development of radio broadcasting. Some were typically rural, or historical. One was entirely floral, but everywhere there was a j riot of colour. | Pleasant Weather The day was pleasantly warm and sunny, and there was no overcrowding anywhere. Thousands remained at home to listen to broadcasts. Mounted troopers and companies of lancers and light horsemen took part in the Royal progress. Police lined the whole route, and there was not an untoward incident anywhere. The Rt. Hon. J. G. Coates, New Zealand Minister for Finance, the Hon. R. Masters, New Zealand Minister for Industries and Commerce, and their wives, were presented to the Duke, along with Commonwealth ministers and judges, at the land- j ing stage ' Dog-Fight for Duke j An unrehearsed episode occurred just before the Duke landed. The band had finished playing the National Anthem, when two bull-dogs set to in front of the official stand and fought three rounds. Everybody was convulsed with laughter, including tlie Jack tars forming tlie guard of honour. Policemen succeeded in separating the dogs. In addition to the Randwick races this afternoon, another gala festival was held at the Show Grounds to mark the RoyaL visit. A varied programme, including athletic tournaments, tableaux. historical sketches, and fireworks, was watched by a huge crowd. COLOURFUL SCENES EN'nirSIAS.M AND DISPLAY OF LOYALTY i (Received November 22, 10.5 p.m.') j SYDNEY, November 22. ■ In Sydney's narrow but fascinat- | ing streets Prince Henry found him- j self in "the Paris of Australia," the ' oldest city of Australia and, in it:; situation, the most beautiful. But if Sydney had altered its skyline since Prince Henry's father visited Australia 34 years ago, it. had not altered its heart. In no other part of the Commoo.i wealth was the Duke's welcome ! move cordial, spontaneous and en[dwiftg* Jtigk along the route ci i

the procession tiii; .-'pirii o:' frier.--lin ess and loyalty v.-a? tv'mr'iv monstrated. The Dt ':<■> ro.ie *.n open carnage and "r.:rs:* of cheering eai"f ,; -c rrevrri sidewalks. reof-t-->p> . of tall buildings Nuthing finer eerie b- ::r. ig-.:*"-than the street pageant, v,"h:~k v -- actually an avenue «n" ?.-icier* i khaki. blue and gn.-y. - veterans, scout.-. sea cadets. c- 1 guides, and every 'crar.ck .: :>•; military, naval and social service-' Each of tnc 20 floats v.:"*■ own way a work of art. The scene at ti.e v.\. gaily decked ship.-, with groups aeroplanes constantly drvnttij; we. - iiead, with long lire? of b'uejaeke • and soldiers- lkieki:>e .he thousar. • ' nf interested or j e\ker.. v , : j t:r: • gcttable. The JV.' r i- s-rio. • i - G ernnienf. Hun. •■ J r!~r. k-r - Ihc Lord I-lave'.- i II ala hn ill -vaw v Thr. I' iI \' - r. . . , penpl*: I rye;;; t,. iO ;;i - nf I lie Ouki; >.•!;;« '••• •' " M •• - Balk The buii-lnm \ - • t ■ - fuliy illutninnt'-d ;»:»s !' •• Flags and pi ne.eee,from hundred.- <-.f y. vo* r-.-.f. - t_a gay scene in the •. ar