THE IRISH ENVOYS IN AUSTRALIA

New Zealand Tablet, 24 August 1911, Page 1657

THE IRISH ENVOYS IN AUSTRALIA

Since their - arrival in Sydney, Messrs. Hazleton, M.P., W. A. Redmond, M.P., and J. T. Donovan have, not had much time left to contemplate the golden ’ prospects of the future (says the Freeman’s Journal of August 10). Visitors from all quarters invaded the Hotel Australia during the week, to clasp in welcome the hand of each envoy. Many were fortunate enough to interview them during tjie gap between the envoys’ social calls others waited in vain. On August 3 the delegates, accompanied by Mr. Thomas Dalton, - K.C.S.G. (Vice-Consul for Spain), visited St. Ignatius’ College, Riverview. They were welcomed by the Very Rev. T. Gartlan, Rector, and made an inspection of the college. In the evening they were the guests of Mr. P. J. O’Donnell and- the Misses O Donnell at Darling Point. On Sunday they visited the Lewisham Hospital, where they were entertained at luncheon. Mr, Donovan remarked that they were very much impressed with the institution. On Sunday, Messrs. W. A. Redmond and J. T. Donovan went to Kensington, and were interested spectators at the opening of additions to the new schoolchurch. On Monday the envoys visited his Grace Archbishop Kelly at St. Benedict’s, and also paid a visit to Monsignor O’Haran at St. Vincent’s Private Hospital, where the Monsignor is now recuperating after a long illness. & & - The envoys will leave Sydney on Saturday, August 12, by the Adelaide Company’s steamer Innamincka, and will arrive in Brisbane during the forenoon of the following Monday., The Queensland Government steam yacht Lucinda has been placed at the disposal of the Home Rule committee, and will convey a party down the river to meet the Innamincka and take off the envoys, who will be accorded a formal reception on board. On arrival in Brisbane they will be driven to the Town Hall, where a civic reception will be held. The afternoon will be reserved for a rest and the envoys’ private business. In the evening they will deliver addresses in the Exhibition Hall. Their itinerary in Queensland is being arranged. A ess Association cable message from Brisbane states that the Irish envoys were welcomed on their arrival by the Attorney-General and a large Parliamentary party. Subsequently the Mayor tendered them a civic welcome in the Town Hall.