Government House.—Large transparency over grand entrance—full-length figures of the Prince and Princess of Wales in richly ornamented proscenium, made by Mr. Renny, of Pitt-street, designed by Mr. Wilson, ...
Article : 3,520 wordsThe illuminations in Fitzroy Ward, taken as a whole, were neither so general nor so elaborate as might have been witnessed in some other parts of the city, arising, perhaps, from the larger proportion of ...
Article : 366 wordsThe illuminations at night were principally confined to a plenteous display of candles; that however which created the most surprise and admiration was the electric light at the Observatory. The rays ...
Article : 417 wordsThe demonstration at this suburb was of a very quiet character. The great attractions of Sydney— in which our company of Volunteers joined, and at which, but for the wet, the children of the various ...
Article : 352 wordsOver the main entrance there were the letters V. R. surmounted by a crown, and when the wind permitted the gas to burn freely, it was very brilliant. In the central archway of the Barracks there was a very large ...
Article : 386 wordsThough the manifestations of loyalty in this ward yesterday were, perhaps, not quite so demonstrative as in some other parts of the city, yet there were everywhere brave displays of bunting, and "many a ...
Article : 682 wordsThe inhabitants of this suburb determined on celebrating yesterday in a suitable manner, and a subscription was raised by them for the purpose. The programme was to have commenced by a procession of ...
Article : 315 wordsLIKE most other places in the colony of New South Wales, Newtown, yesterday, assumed an appearance of unwonted gaiety. Malthusian doctrines were utterly disregarded. The inhabitants put on their ...
Article : 1,786 wordsThe holiday was as heartily kept in this district as in any part of the metropolis itself, although the outward and visible signs of rejoicing were fewer. A truly Christian mode of celebrating the day was ...
Article : 1,128 wordsThe children of the National, Wesleyan, and Congregational (Woollahra) schools assembled at their respective places at 10 a.m., for the purpose of taking part in the presentation of addresses to his Excellency ...
Article : 317 wordsThe demonstrations of loyalty in the neighbourhood of this ward yesterday were very general, the display of flags and transparencies being exceedingly good. In William-street the following were the more ...
Article : 373 wordsOn all public holidays it is customary for vessels in harbour to dress, but the display of bunting yesterday far exceeded anything that has yet appeared on the waters of Sydney Harbour. From the smart ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Fri 12 Jun 1863, Page 4
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