ARMISTICE DAT.

Wanganui Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 15970, 12 November 1919, Page 3

ARMISTICE DAT.

IMPRESSIVE CELEBRATIONS IN SYDNEY. Australian and N.Z Cable Association. SYDNEY, November 11. Impressive commemoration ceremonies took place to-day. All activity ceased for two minutes at 11 o’clock. Shipping in the harbour stopped and Courts adjourned. There were special services in tlie churches. The Governor read the Eng’s message and Die “Last Post” was sounded. There were similar solemn proceedings in all the Slates. ‘IN CHRISTCHURCH. , (Per United Press Association.) CHRISTCHURCH, November 11. In accordance with the desire of his Majesty the King the first anniversary of the signing of the Armistice was observed in the manner prescribed. Five minutes before tbe hour church bells tolled, but promptly at 11 all business ceased. The scene in the Square, where race crowds were congregated, was most impressive, trams and motors coming to a stop and the concourse standing with bowed heads.