Various glimpses of the spectacular ceremony that made Sir Isaac Isaacs (former Chief Justice) the first Australian-born Governor-General of Australia. I. A view during the swearing-in ceremony in the Legislative Council. The Prime Minister (Mr. Scullin) is standing on Sir Isaac Isaacs's right. 2. Cheering crowds lined the streets as the procession passed to the Melbourne Town Hall. There the Governor-General designate was presented with an address of welcome. 3. Lady Isaacs. 4. After the great occasion. The Governor-General enjoys a quiet hour at his home at Mount Macedon. S. In his plumed hat of office. A striking study of Sir Isaac. 6. Receiving a civic address of welcome at the Melbourne Town Hall. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 123 wordsAspects of life aboard the three-master sailer Penang, now taking on a load of wheat at Port Adelaide, suggest that the hard life of a sailor has its compensations. I. At work on the capstan as the ship ties up. 2. Captain J. M. Mattson, master of the Penang. 3. The skipper surveys Adelaide through his trusty telescope. 4. Port after stormy seas. 5. Chief Officer Sjogrin and Second Officer Karlsson on the wheeldeck. 6. Where the sailor makes his dizzy way. Looking up the mainmast. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
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Observer (Adelaide, SA : 1905 - 1931), Thu 29 Jan 1931, Page 33
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