U.S. FLEET.

Hawera Star, Volume XLV, 23 July 1925, Page 7

U.S. FLEET.

WELCOME AT SYDNEY

SOME* OF THE PREPARATIONS.

BY CABLE —TRESS ASSOCIATION —COPY I>.IOHT ( - SYDNEY, .Tilly 22.

The reception committee and business houses along- the lines of march, both in Sydney and Melbourne, are extremely busy to-day putting the final touches to the preparations for the welcome of their separate fleet sections to-morrow. The weather is bright and fine, but bitterly cold. On the whole, the decorations are much less extensive and elaborate than previous dressings in honour of royalty, at least as far as Sydney is concerned. The many buildings along the route march of the 2000 men of the fleet from Woolloomooloo Bay , through the heart of 'the city have had t-lieir faces washed and received a coat of paint, and the whole line is already gay with fluttering bunting, conspicuous amongst which are the Stars and Stripes. Public and other buildings outside the route are not making much display. Among the features of the celebrations will be a fireworks display in the harbour, while the social entertainments provided, are most embracing. If the men of the fleet survive all the functions that are outlined for them during their stay they will certainly require several days after departing to regain their proper, sea. legs. The fact that the fleet, on the. day of will be paid in English money, is rejoicing the hearts of city business people, and they are looking forward to reaping a rich harvest without having to trouble, about wrestling with coinage and exchange questions on the dollar basis.