THE SYDNEY DECORATIONS.
THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL'S WELCOME. '■■• ' SYDNEY, August 19. ' > Without approaching in degree the Ene' display made in honour of the founding of the Commonwealth, the decorations in the portion, "of the city through which the procession of American visitors will pass have been conceived and executed in a highly artistic fanner. The city to-night is 'undergoing a rehearsal for Friday's displays. .SCehs of thousands throng the streets, and most of the public buildings and private business houses are brilliantly ! illuminated with many-hued lamps. The weather is beautifully fine, though | cold. . j Lord Northeote forwarded by wireless telegraph the following message to Admiral Sperry :— " On behalf of the Commonwealth I tender a hearty welcome from the whole of its people to the American fleet, which represents so magnificently our friends and kinsmen I6f the United States. I hope you have lad a good voyage from New Zealand, and that on arrival you will receive an enthusiastic greeting from this part of bis Majesty's Empire."
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 9319, 20 August 1908, Page 1
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