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New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXI, Issue 21, 21 May 1903, Page 19

The winter excursion organised in Sydney in connection with the blessing and opening of the Catholic Cathedral at Suva (Fiji), gives every promise of being a very successful trip. It will occupy five weeks, and will embrace the mid-Pacific as well as the western groups of islands. As previously mentioned by us, the Victoria, 3000 tons, has been chartered for the trip, and as is well known the fittings and appointments of this steamer are of the most modern description. A first-class table will be provided,- and every necessary provision made for the comfort and entertainment of passengers. A medical man will accompany the party. In addition to the usual boat equipment the Victoria will carry a steam launch to facilitate embarkation at island ports. Among the places of call and points of interest in sight during the trip will be Lord Howe Island, Norfolk Island, Tonga, Samoa, Wallis, Futuna, Fiji, New Hebrides, Loyalties, etc. The excursion leaves Sydney late in .I uly so as to arrive at the islands in August, when the weather conditions in the tropics are ideal. Nearly 7000 miles of ocean will be covered, and the principal mission stations and trade centres of the Western Pacificwill be visited. Intending tourists should write for full particulars to the hon. secretary, c.o. Mr. Spruson, King, street, Sydney....