PROGRAMME.
VISIT
TO AUSTRALIA of Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of York.
1927.
Visit to Australia of Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of York, 1927.
GENERAL ITINERARY . l
Place. Date of Time of Date of T ime of Arrival. Arrival. D eparture. O eparturl" . ----- NEW SOUTH WALES-
Sydney - - - March 26 11 a.m . March 31 9.35 a.m. Parramatta - - - March 31 10.5 a.m. March 31 10.15 a.m. Penrith - - - March 31 10.45 a.m. March 31 10.55 a.m. Katoomba •- - - March 31 12.50 p.m. March 31 2.15 p.m. Blackheath - - - March 31 3.15 P:m. March 31 p.m. Jenolan - - - March 31 6p.m. April 1 10 a.m. Mount Victoria - - April 1 12.45 p.m. April 1 1.45 p.m. Sydney - - - Apr il I 4.45 p.m . April 2 10.30 a.m. Cam den - - - Apr il 2 12 noon April 3 3.30 p.m. Sydney - - - April April 3 ' 5.30 p.m. 4 9.48 a.m. Newcastle - - - April 4 1.1 5 p.m. Apr il 4 3.30 p.m. East Maitland - - Apr il 4 4p.m. Apr il 4 p.m. West Maitland .. - April 4 4.5 p.m. April 4 5 p.m . Singleton - - - April 4 5.55 p.m. Apr il 4 6.5 p.m. QUEENSLAND- Wa llan-Garra - - April 5 9.35 a.m. April 5 10 a.m . Stanthorpe - - - April 5 10.58 a.m. April 5 11.8 a.m . Warwick - - - April 5 12.41 p.m. April 5 1.20 p.m . Clifton - - - April 5 2.12 p.m. April 5 - 2.22 p.m. Toowoomba - - April 5 3.52 p.m. April 6 9.15 a.m. Gatton - - April 6 11.13 a.m. Apr il 6 11 .23 a.m. Laidley - - 11.40 a.m . April 6 ~I April 6 ---I 1.50 ---a.m.
C.405S.-l General Itinerary-continued.
I Placo. Date of Time of Date of Time of Arrival. Arrival. Departure. D eparture.
QUEENSLAND-conlin11ed. Ipswich - - - April 6 I p.m. April 6 2 p.m . Brisbane - - - April 6 3 p.m. April 9 10.20 a.m. Beaudesert - - - April 9 12.5Q p.m. April 11 10.10 a.m. Brisbane - - - April 11 12.40 p.m. April 13 4.30 a.m. NEW SOUTH WALES-
Tweed Heads - - April 13 8.45 a.m. April 13 9 a.m. Murwillumbah - - Apr il 13 10.30 a.m. April 13 10.45 a.m. Lismore - - - April 13 1.5 p.m. Apr il 13 1.20p.m. Grafton - - - April 13 4.42 p.m. Apr il 13 6.40 p.m.
Sydney - - - Apr il 14 10.5 a.m. April 14 2p.m. TASMANIA-
Hobart - - - April 16 11 a.m. April 17 3.30 p.m. Ross -- - - April 17 p.m. April 18 10 a.m. Campbell Town - - April 18 10.20 a.m. Apr il 18 10.30 a.m.
Launceston - - April 18 12 noon April 18 5 p.m.
Ross - - - April 18 p.m. April 19 9.50 a.m. Hobart - - - Apr il 19 1.5 p.m. April 20 6 a.m . VICTORIA- Melbourue - - - Apr il 21 2.15 p.m. April 23 3.30 p.m.
Burrumbeet - - Apri l 23 p.m. April 25 a.rn .
Melbourne- - - April 25 9 a.m. April 29 2.20 p.m. Ballarat - - - April 29 5.5 p.m. April 29 5.50 p.m. SOUTH AUSTRALIA- Adelaide - - - April 30 11 a.m. May 5 ..
- - 9p.m. Tailem Bend May 5 .. I May 6 -
2 General 1tinerary - continued.
Date of Time of Date of T'1me o Pl ace. Arrival. Arrival. Departure. Departure. ------VICTORIA-
Melbourne- - - May 7 a.m. May 7 p.m .
FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRI~ TORY-
Canberra - - - May 8 " May 10 p.m. VICTORIA- Melbourne - - - May 11 3 p.m. May 12 p.m. WESTERN AUSTRALIA-
Fremantle - - - May 18 11 a.m. May 18 11.15 a.m. Perth - - - May 18 12.50 p.m. May 19 10.30 a.m. Pinjarra - - - May 19 12.20 p.m. May 19 4.30 p.m. Perth - - - May 19 6.20p.m. May 20 2.15p.m. Fremantle - - - May 20 3.30 p.m. May 20 5.15p.m. Perth - - - May 20 6p.m. May 23 11.30 a.m. Fremantle - - - May 23 12.45 p.m. May 23 p.m.
3 STAFF OF THEIR ROYAL HIGHNESSES.
Chief-o f-Staff- - General th e Right Hon. the Earl of Cavan, K.P. , G.C.B., G.C.M.G., G.C.V.O. Equerri es - Li eut.-Commander C. Buist, R.N. (Retired). Major T. E. G. Nugent, M.C., Irish Guards. Political Secretary - Mr. H. F. Batterbee, C.M.G .. C.V.O. Private Secretary - Mr. P. K. Hodgson, C.M.G., O.B.E. Medical Adviser - Surgeon Commander H. E. Y. White, M.V.O., O.B.E., R.N. Ladies-in-Waiting - The Countess of Cavan. The Hon. Mrs. ]. Little-Gilmour.
PRESS REPRESENTATIVES Accompanying Their Royal Highnesses.
British Press - - Mr. !an Lucas. Australian Newspapers Cabl e Service - Mr. W. T onkin. Australian and New Zea!and Press Association - Mr. W. Taylor Darbyshire. Photographer - Mr. W. J. Fair. Press Representative on Commonwealth Director's Staff Mr. C. E. Sayers.
COMMONWEALTH CABINET COMMITTEE- ROYAL VISIT.
Senator the Righ t Hon. G . F. Pearce , P.C. - Vice-President of the Executive Council (Chairman). Major-General the Hon. Sir N. R. Howse, Minister for Defence. V.C .• K.C.B .• K.C.M.G .• M.P. Senator Major-General th e Hon. Sir T. W. Minister for Home and Territories. Glasgow, K.C.B .. C.M.G., D.S.O., V.D. Major the Hon. C. W. C. Marr, D.S.O., Honorary Minister. M.C., V.D., M.P.
4 IN COLLABORATION WITH THE COMM ITTEE ON MATTERS AFFECTING THE PARLIAMENTARY CEREMONY AT CANBERRA. Senator the Hon. John Newlands, C.B.E. President of th e Senate. The Hon. Sir Littleton E. Groom, Speaker of the House of Representatives. K.C.M.G., K.C., M.P.
COMMONWEALTH DIRECTOR. ROYAL VISIT. Major-General Sir C. B. B. White, K.C.M.G., K.C.V.O. , C.B., D.S.O.
SECRETARY TO THE COMMITTEE AND THE DIRECTOR.
Mr. V. C. Duffy.
MASTER OF THE HORSE. l-Ion . Col. W. St. L. Robertson, O.B.E.
COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORT OFFICER. Major J. Northcott, Staff Corps.
ENTERTAINMENTS OFFICER.
Mr. ]. Mulrooney.
CHIEF COMMISSIONER. FEDERAL CAPITAL COMMISSION . Mr. ]. 1-1 . Butters, C.M.G., M.B.E.
ROYAL VISIT DIRECTORS IN STATES. New South Wales - Mr. C. 1-1. Hay, C.M.G., M.V.O. Victoria - Mr. S. Whitehead, M.V.O. Queensland - Mr. L. H. Pike. South Australia - - Mr. H. Blinman, M.V.O. Western Australia - Mr. L. E. Shapcott, M.V.O. Tasmania - Mr. D'Arcy Addison, I.S.O., M.V.O.
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NEW SOUTH WALES.
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SATURDAY, 26th MARCH.
TIME. EvENT. ------·------8.50 a.m. SYDNEY H.M.S. Renown enters Sydney Heads.
Escort: H.M.A. Destroyers.
Aerial Escort furnished by R.A.A.F.
Salute of 21 guns from George's Heights.
Salute of 21 guns from H.M.A. Ships Sydney, Penguin, and Adelaide.
9.30 a.m. H.M.S. Renown moors in Neutral Bay.
9.45 a.m. Captain John F. Robins, R.A.N., representing His Excellency the Governor-General, goes on board H.M.S. Renown and will be in attendance upon His Royal Highness until the lan(ling at Farm Cove.
9.50 a.m. The First Naval Member of the Naval Board goes on board H.M.S. Renown and reports to His Royal Highness.
9.55 a.m. The Commodore Commanding H.M.A. Squadron goes on board H.M.S. Renown and reports his Squadron.
10 a.m. The Commonwealth Director, Royal Visit, goes on board H.M.S. Renown and reports to His Royal Highness.
IO.IOa.m. His Excellency the Governor of New South Wales goes on board H.M.S. Renown and pays an official call on Their Royal Highnesses.
10.20 a.m. His Excellency the Governor-General goes on board H.M.S. Renown and pays an official call on Their Royal Highnesses. His Excellency's flag will be broken in H.M.S. Renown and a salute of 19 guns fired by H.M.S. Renown.
10.50 a.m. Their Royal Highnesses transfer from H.M.S. Renown to Royal Barge.
Salute of 21 guns from H.M.S. Renown.
11 a.m. Their Royal Highnesses land at Farm Cove.
Guard of Honour from R.A.N.
Received by His Excellency the Governor-General, His Excellency th e Governor of New South Wales, the Lieutenant-Governor of New South Wales,
0.4058.-2 9 SATURDAY, 26th MARCH-continued.
TIME. EvENT.
SYD EY the Right Honorable the Prime Minister of Australia, the Honorable the Premier of ew South Wales, other Ministers of the Commonwealth and repre sentatives of the Commonwealth Legislature a nd judiciary, other Ministers of the State of New South Wales and Representatives of th e S tate Legis lature and judiciary, the First Members of the Naval, MilitAry, and Air Boards, Officials of Comrr.onwealth and State, and by the Right Honorable the Lord Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Sydney, who present Their Royal High nesses with an Address of Loyalty and Welcome.
11.30 a.m. Royal Progress with Military and Police Escorts.
Military Escort furnished by I st Battery, Roya l Australian Field Arti llery.
Proceed through the Outer Domain to Mitchell Library Gates, Macquarie-street, Queen 's-square, College-street, Wentworth-avenuc, Hay-street, George-street, Martin-place, Pilt-street, Bridge street to State Government House.
Route lined by Returned Soldiers and Citizen Forces (Naval, Military, and Air Force).
12.25 p.m. Arrival at State Government House, where Their Royal Highnesses will stay.
Guard of Honour furnished by the Roya l Australian Garrison Artill ery .
At State Government House. Inspecti on of Victoria Cross Winners, Nurses, V.A.D's., Boy Scouts, Girl Guides.
I.IOp.m. The Li eutenant-Governor of New South Wales, the Right Honorabl c the Prime Minister of Australia, and the Honorable the Premier of New South Wales separately pay an official call upon Their Royal Highnesses at State Government House.
1. 15 p.m. Their Royal Highnesses walk from State Government House to Man-o'-War steps.
1.20p.m. Their Roya l Highnesses embark in Roya l Barge and cross the water to Admiralty House.
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10 SATURDAY, 26th MARCH-continued.
TIME. PLACE. EvENT.
1.30 p.m. SYDNEY At · Admiralty House. Their Royal Highnesses lunch with -Their Excellencies the Governor-General and Lady Stonehaven.
3.15 p.rr. . Their Royal Highnesses visit Comrr,odore Commanding H.M.A. Squadron, H.M.A. Ships Sydney and Adelaide, and Garden Island, and later return to State Govern ment House.
Dinner Free.
9.15 p.m. At Town Hall. Reception by the Government of New South Wales.
! I SUNDAY, 27th MARCH.
TIME. I PLACE. I EvENT.
~ ------11 a.m. SYDNEY - At St. Andrew's Cathedral. Divine Service. 12.15 p.m . RANDWICK - At Prince of Wales Repatriation General Hospital. Visit the sick and disabled Returned Soldiers. Lunch SYDNEY - Free. Afternoon - Free. Dinner - Free.
12 MONO AY, 28th MARCH.
TIME. PLACE. EvENT.
11 a.m. SYDNEY At State Government House. Presentation of Addresses of Loyalty and Welcome.
Guard of Honour furnished by the Royal Australian Air Force.
Lunch Free.
3.30 p.m. At State Government House. His Excellency the Governor of New South Wales and Lady de Chair give a Garden Party.
Dinner Free.
9.30 p.m. At Town Hall. The Right Honorable the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress give a Ball.
13 TUESDAY, 29th MARCH.
T !ME. PLACE. EVENT.
11 a.m. SYDNEY At Town Hall. Public Reception. At the conclusion of the Reception His Royal Highness will present the Albert Medal to Stanley Gibbs on the steps of the Town Hall.
1. 15 p.m. At Hotel Wentworth. The Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia and kindred bodies entertain His Royal Highness at lunch.
2.45 p.m. At Sydney Cricket Ground.
Their Royal Highnesses are received by the Honorable th e Premier of New South Wales, the Minister for Education, and the Director of Education.
School Children's Display.
4p.m. At Sydney University. Conferring of Degree upon His Royal Highness.
Guard of Honour furnished by the Sydney University Scouts.
4p.m. At Sydney University. The National Council of Women, the Country Women 's Association, and other Women's organizations give a reception to Her Royal Highness.
Dinner Free.
8p.m. At Her Majesty's Theatre . . Gala theatrical performance.
14 WEDNESDAY, 30th MARCH.
TIME. PLACE. EVENT. ------1 ------Free.
)5 THURSDAY, 31st MARCH.
TIME. PLACE. EVENT.
9.25 a.m . SYDNEY Leave State Government House for Central Railway Station. 9.35 a.m . Entrain for Blue Mountains. 10.5 a.m. PARRAMATTA Arrive at the Railway Station.
Welcome by His Worship th e Mayor, Aldermen, and Citizens. 10.15 a.m. Depart.
10.45 a.m. PENRJTH Arrive at the Railway Station. Welcome by His Worship the Mayor, Aldermen, and Citizens. 10.55 a.m. Depart. 12.50p.m. KATOOMBA- Arrive at the Railway Station.
Joint Welcome by His Worship the Mayor of Katoomba, His Worship the Mayor of Blackheath, and the President of the Blue Mountains Shire. 1.15 p.m. At Carrington Hotel. Lunch privately. School children assembled in hotel grounds. 2.15 p.m. Leave by motor for viewpoints at Katoomba, Leura, and Blackheath. 3.15 p.m. BLACKHEATH At Govett's Leap. Afternoon tea with His Worship the Mayor of Blackheath. 6 p.m. JENOLAN At ]enolan Caves House. Arrive and dine privately, staying night at Caves House and inspecting Caves by night.
16 FRIDAY, 1st APRIL. ------·- ·------TIME. PLACE. I EvENT. -----1-----,------10 a.m. JENOLAN - Leave by motor for Mount Y~ rk: thence to Mount Victoria.
12.-t5 p.m. MOUNT At Imperial Hotel. Lunch privately. VICTORIA
U5p.m. En tr• in for Sydney.
4.45 p.rn . SYDNEY - Arrive at Central Railway Station and proceed lo State Government House
Dinner - Free.
Evening - I Free .
C.40oS.- 3 17 SATURDAY and SUNDAY, 2nd and 3rd APRIL.
TIME. PLACE. EvENT.
Their Royal Highnesses will leave on Saturday on a private visit to the country, where they will stay Saturday night and part of Sunday, returning to Sydney on Sunday afternoon.
18 MONDAY, 4th APRIL
T !ME. PLACE. EvENT.
9.30 a.m. SYDNEY Leave State Government House for Central Railway Station. At the Railway Station . Guard of Honour furni sh d by the Royal Austra li an Garrison Arti ll ery.
9.48 a. m. Entrain for Brisban e. Lun ch in train. 1.15 p.m. NEWCASTLE Arriv e at Railway ·tation.
Guard of Honour furnished by 2nd Battalion. Received by His Worshi p the Mayor and Aldermen of Newcastle. 1.30 p.m. Roya l Progress through City. Mi litary Esco rt furni shed by 16th Light Horse.
2.30 p.m. At King Edward 's Park . Presentati n of Address of Loyalty and Welcome. Ins pection of Returned Sai lors, Soldiers, Nurses, V.A.D's. , Boy Scout s, Girl Guides, and Settl ers from Oversea .
3.30 p.m. Entrain.
4 p.m. EAST Arri ve and drive to West Maitl and . MA IT LAND Mi litary Escort furni shed by 16th Light Horse .
4.5 p.m. WEST At Town Hall. MA ITLAND Guard of Honour furnish ed by 13th Battalion.
Received by His Worship th e Mayor of East Maitland, His Worshi p the Mayor of West Maitland, and th t Presidents of Tarro and Bolwarra Shires. Drive through Maid and fanning di stri ct.
5 p.m. Entrain .
19 MONDAY, 4th APRIL- continued.
TIME. PLA.CE. EvENT.
5.55 p.m. SINGLETON I Arrive at Lh e Railway Station.
I Welcome by His Worship the Mayor. Aldermen. and Citizens.
6.5 p.m. Depart.
Dine and sleep in train, and breakfast in train nex t morning before changing trains at Wallan-Garra.
20 QUEENSLAND.
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TUESDAY, 5th APRIL.
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9.35 a.m. 1 WALLAN Arrive at the Railway Station. GARRA Received by the Honorab!e the Acting Premier of Queensland, the Federal Minister in attendance, the_ Commissioner for Railways, Queensland, the Queensland Director, Royal Visit, and the A.D.C. to His E)\cellency the Lieutenant-Governor of Queensland.
Meet Returned Soldiers, School Children, and Widows and Mothers of fitll en Soldiers.
10 a.m. Depart.
10.58 a.'m. STANTHORPE Arrive at th e Railway Station.
Received by the Chairman and Councillors of the Stanthorpe Shire Council and local Parliamentary representatives.
Meet Returned Soldiers, New Settlers, School Children, and Widows and Mothers of fallen Soldiers.
11.8 a.m. Depart.
12.41 p.m. WARWICK - Arrive at the Railway Station.
Received by His Worship th e Mayor and Aldermen and local Parliamentary representatives.
Inspection of Boy Scouts.
Meet Returned Soldiers, School Children, I p.m. Royal Progress. Military Escort furnish ed by IIth Light Horse. Proceed via Grafton-street, Palmerin-street, Memorial Gates, Fitzroy-street, Guy-5treet, Grafton -streel to R<1 ilway St ation. 1.20 p.m. Depart. Lunch in train. 2. 12 p.m. CLIFTON Arrive at the Railway Station. Received by the Chairman and Councillors of the Clifton Shire Council, and local Parliamentary ______,_ ·e~p_r _es_e_n_t a__ tiv _e_. ~·--~----~~~~----- 23 TUESDAY, 5th APRIL- continued. TIME. PLACE. EvENT. CL! FTO N Meet Returned Soldiers, School Children, and Widows and Moth ers of fall en Soldiers. 2.22 p.m. Depart. 3.52 p.m. TOOWOOMBA Arrive at th e Rail way Stati on. Guard of Honour furni shed by 25th Battalion. Received by His Worship the Mayor and loca l Parliamentary representatives . 4 p.m . Royal Progress. Military Escort furni shed by 11th Light Hor ·e . Proceed via Russe ll, Ruthven, Margaret, Hum e. Herries, Ruthven, and Campbell stre ets to Show Ground. ·l.I S p.m. Arrive at the Show Ground. Civic Welcome. Meet Old Pioneers, Returned Soldiers, Widows and Mothers of fall en Soldiers. School Children 's Di splay. 5. 15 p.m. Depart from Show Ground, and motor via Picnic Point to Club Hotel, where T heir Royal Highnesses wi ll spend the ni ght. Dinner Free. Evening Free. 24 WEDNESDAY, 6th APRIL. TIME. PLACE. E v ENT. 9.15 a.m. TOOWOOMBA Entrain for Brisbane. 11.1 3a.m. GATTON Arrive at the Rail way Station. Received by the Chairman and Councillors of th e Taranpa Shire Coun cil and local Parliam entary representati ves . Meet Returned oldi ers. School Children, and Widows and Mothers of falle:! Soldiers. 11 .23 a.m. Depart. 11.40 a.m. LA IDLEY Arrive at the Railway Station. Received by the Chairman and Councillors of the Laidley Shire Council and local Parliamentary representatives. Meet Returned Soldi ers, School Children, and Widows and Mothers of fall en Soldi ers. 11. 50 a.m. Depart. Lunch in train. I p.m. IPSWI CH Arrive at th e Railway Station . His Exce ll ency th e Li eut enant-Governor of QLleens land calls on Their Royal Highnesses and journeys in th e Train to Brisbane. Gual'd of Honour furni shed by 49th Battalion. Their Roya l Highnesses are received by His Worship th e Mayor and local Parliamentary representatives. I.IOp.m. Royal Progress. Military Escort furnish ed by 14th Light Horse . Proceed vi a Nicholas and Brisbane streets to Queen's Park. 1.18 p.m. At Queen's Park. Civic Welcome. M eet Returned Soldiers, School Child fen, and Widows and Mothers ot fallen Soldi ers. 1.45 p.m. , Depart from Queen's Park via Milford-street, Bfisbane street, Nicholas-street to Railway Station. 2p.m. D epart. C.40oS.-4 2S WEDNESDAY, 6th APRIL- continued. TtME. PLACE. EvENT. 3 p.m. BRISBANE Arrive at the Railway Station. Salute of 2 1 guns. Australi an Field Artill ery. Guard of Honour furnished by 9th Battalion. Received by His Excellency the Lieutenant-Governor of Queensland, the Honorable the Premier of Queensland, the Federal Minister in attendance, other Members of the Queensland Ministry, representatives of State Legislature and Judiciary, the Federal Member for Brisbane, Officials of Commonwealth and State, and by His Worship the Mayor. 3.15 p.m. Royal Progress with Military and Police Escorts. Military Escort furnished by 14th Light Horse. Route lined by Citizen Forces (Naval and M ilitary). Pmceed via Edward-street, Adelaide-street, Albert- square, Turbot-street, Wickham-terracc, Ann street, Petries-bight, Queen-street, George-street, Makerston-street, River-road, Park-road, Baroona mad, Nash-street·, Ellena-street·, and Fernberg road to Government House. 3.20 p.m. En route. At Albert-square. Received by His Worship the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Brisbane, who will present Their Royal Highnesses with an Address of Loyalty and Welcome. Inspection of Returned Nurses, Returned Soldiers, and African Veterans. 4.30 p.m. Arrive at Government House, where Their Royal Highnesses will stay. Guard of Honour furnished by 49th Battalion. Inspection of Boy Scouts and Girl Guides. The Honorable the Premier pays an Official Call on Their Royal Highnesses. Dinner Free. Evening Free. 26 THURSDAY, 7th APRIL. TIME. PLACE. EVENT. 10 .30 a.m. BRISBANE At Parliament House. G uard of Honour furnished by 26th Battalion. Presentation of Addresses of Loyalt y and Welcome. 11 .30 a.m. At th e University Grounds. Public Reception. Lunch Free. Afternoon Free. Dinner Free. 8.45 p.m. At New Farm Wool Stores. His Excellency the Lieutenant-Governor and Mrs. Lennon give a Ball. 27 FRIDAY, 8th APRIL. TIME. PLACE. EvENT. Morning BRISBANE Free. Lunch Free. 3 p.m. At the Exhibition Grounds. Received by the Honorable the Premier of Queensland, the Minister for Public Instruction and the Under Secretary for Public Instruction. School Children's Sports. 4 p.m . At the Exhibition Hall. The National Coun ci l of Women gives a Reception to Her Royal Hi ghness. Dinner Free. 8.30 p.m. At Parliament House. Reception by the Government of Qu eenslnnd . 28 SATURDAY, 9th APRIL. TIME. PLAcE. EvENT. 10 a.m. BRISBANE - Leave Government House for Melbourne-street Railway Staticm. 10.20 a.rn . Entrain for Beaudesert. 12.50 p.m. BEAUDESERT Arrive at th e Railway Station. Received by His Worship the Mayor. I p.m. Arrive at the Show Ground. Received by Aldermen, Councillors, Merr,bers ol the Show Committee, and Parliament-ary representati ves . Meet Returned Soldi ers, School Children, and New Settlers. 1.45 p.m. At the Show Ground. Picnic lunch. 4.30 p.m. Their Royal Highnesses depart on a private visit to the country, where they wi ll stay Saturday night, Sunday, and Sunday night. 29 MONDAY, 11th APRIL. TIME. PLACE. EVENT. 10.10 a.m. BEAUDESERT Entrain for Brisbane. 12.40 p.m. BRISBANE - Arrive at South Brisbane Railway Station and proceed to Government House. Lunch Free. 2.50 p.m. At Repatriation General Hospital. Visit the sick and disabled Returne.d Soldiers. Dinner Free. 8.30 p.m. At Newstead Park. Mayoral Garden Party. 30 TUESDAY, 12th APRIL. TIME. PL~CE. EvENT. Morning BRISBANE Free. Free. 2.30 p.m. At the Exhibition. Conferring of Degree upon His Royal Highness by the University of Queensland. 4p.m. At Parliament House Grounds. The Country Women's and the Creche and Kindergarten Associations give a Reception to Her Royal Highness. 5.30 p.m . /\t T oowong Cemetery- His Royal Highnes• is received by the President of the R.S. & S. I.L.A. (Queensland Branch). Guard of Honour from R.A.N.R. The Members of the Managing Council (R. S. & S. !.LA.) are presented to His Royal Highness. Hi ~ Royal Highn Dinner Free. 10.30 p.m. Entrain for Sydney. Sleep in train. 31 WEDNESDAY, 13th APRIL. TIME. PLACE. EvENT. 4.30 a.m. BRISBANE - Train departs from South Brisbane for Tweed Heads. Breakfast before detraining at Tweed Heads. 32 NEW SOUTH WALES. 0.4058.--5 . 33 WEDNESDAY, 13th APRIL-continued. TIME. PLACE. EvENT. 8.45 a.m. TWEED Arrive. HEADS 8.50 a.m. .. - Motor to Tweed River Steamer. 9 a.m. .. - Depa1t by Steamer. 10.5 a.m. .. - Anive Stott's Island and proceed by car to Murwi!lurr.bah. 10.30 a.m. MURWILLUM- Arrive at the Railway Station. BAH Welcome by His Worship the Mayor of Murwillumbah and the President of the Tweed Shire. 10.45 a.m. Depart. Lunch in train. 1.5 p.m. LISMORE - Arrive at the Railway Station. Welcome by His Worship the Mayor, Aldermen, and Citizens. 1.20p.m. - Depart. 4.42 p.m. GRAFTON - Arrive at the Railway Station. Guard of Honour furnished by 41st Battalion. Joint welcome by Their Worships the Mayors of Grafton and South Grafton, and the Presidents of the Nymboida, Orara and Copmanhurst Shire Councils. Royal Progress. Military Escort furnished by I 5th Light Horse. Cross Clarence River by ferry steamer. 6.40 p.m. SOUTH Entrain for Sydney. Dine and sleep in train. Breakfast GRAFTON in train next morning before arrival at Sydney. 3') THURSDAY, 14th APRIL TIME. PLACE. EvENT. 10.5 a.m. SYDNEY Arrive at the Central Railway Station . Guard of Honour furnished by the Royal Australian Garrison Artillery. !O.!Oa.m. Motor to Royal Australian Agricultural Society's Show Ground. Military Escgrt furnished by 1st Battery R.A.F.A. 10.30 a.m. Arrive at Show Ground . Received by the President and Councillors of the Royal Agricultural Society. 12.15 p.m. Lunch privately with President and Councillors. 1.20 p.m . Motor from Show Ground to Farm Cove. Military Escort furnished by 1st Battery R.AF.A. I .45 p.m. At Farm Cove. Embark in Royal Barge for H.M.S. Renown. Guard of Honour from Royal Australian Naval Reserve. 2p.m. H.M.S. Renown sails for Hobart. Salute of 21 Guns from H.M.A. Ships. Escort : H.M.A.S. Sydney and Adelaide. Aerial Escort furn ished by R.A.A.F. 36 TASMANIA. 37 SATURDAY, 16th APRIL. TIME. PLACE. EVENT. a.m. HOBART H.M.S. R enown arrives in Derwent River. Escort : H.M.A.S. Sydney and Adelaide. Salute of 21 guns from 106th Howitzer Battery. 10 a.m. H.M.S. Renown berths at Ocean Pier. Salute of 21 guns from H.M.A. Squadron. 10.50 a.m. His Excellency the the Governor of Tasmania goes on board H.M.S. Renown and pays an Official Call on Their Royal Highnesses. 11 a.m. Their Royal Highnesses land at Ocean Pier. Guard of Honour furnished by Royal Australian Naval Reserve. Received by His Excellency the Governor of Tas mania, the Lieutenant-Governor of Tasmania, the Honorable the Premier of Tasmania, the Federal Minister in attendance, other State Ministers, Representatives of the State Legislature and judiciary, Officials of Commonwealth and State. 11.1 5 a.m. Royal Progress with Military and Police Escorts. Military Escort furnished by 106th Howitzer Battery. Proceed via Hunter-street, Macquarie-sh·eet, Murray street, Livcrpool-street, and Domain to Govern ment House. Route lined by Returned Soldiers and Citizen Forces (Naval and Military). ' At the Town Hall. His Worship the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Hobart welcome Their Royal Highnesses. 11.40 a.m. Arrive at Government House, where Their Royal Highnesses will stay. Guard of Honour furnished by 40th Battalion. Inspection of Boy Scouts and GirL Guides. The Lieutenant-Governor of Tasmania and the Honorable the Premier of Tasmania separately pay an Official Call on their Royal Highnesses. 39 SATURDAY, 16th APRIL-continued. TIME. PucE. EvENT. ------12.10p.m. HOBART - At Government House. Presentation of Addresses of Loyalty and Welcome. Lunch Free. 3 p.m. - At Franklin-square. Public Reception. 7. 15 p.m. - At Government House. Dinner gi ven by His Excellency the Governor of Tasmania. 9.30 p.m. - At City Hall. Reception by the Government of Tasmania. 40 SUNDAY, 17th APRIL TtM L. PL ~ C E . EvENT. 11 a.m. HOBART At St. Dav id 's Cathedral. Divine Service. 12.20 p.m. At the Repatriation G eneral Hospita l. Vi sit the Sick and Di sabl ed R eturned Soldiers. 12.30 p.rn . - At Anglesea Barracks. M eet R eturned Soldi ers, War Workers, and kindred Organi 7.a tions. Lunch Free. 3.30 p.m. - T heir Royal Highnesses I eave by train on a private visit to th e country, wh ere th ey will spend Sunday night. C.4 0SS.- 6 41 MONDAY, 18th APRIL. TIME. PLACE. EVENT. 10 a.m . ROSS Entrain for Launceston. 10.20 a.m. CAMP BELL Children's Demonstration. TOWN 10.30 a.m. Depart. 12 noon l.AUN- Arrive at the Railway Station. CESTON Guard of Honour furnished by 12th Battalion . Received by His Worship the Mayor. 12.5 p.m. Royal Progress. Military Escort furnished by 22nd Light Horse. Route lined by Returned Soldiers, Citizen Forcei (Naval and Military), Boy Scouts, and Girl Guides. 12.15 p.n·. At Town Hall. Welcome and Presentation of Address by Mayor and Alderman. 12.25 p.m. Preser.tation of Address of Loyalty and Welcome by Returned Soldi ers and kindred Organi zations outside Anzac Hostel. 1.30 p.m. - At Brisbane Hotel. Mayoral Luncheon. 3.30 p.m. At Albert Hall. Public Reception. 4.30 p.m. Afternoon Tea with the United Commerical Travellers Association of Australia. 5 p.m . Their Royal Highnesses depart on a private visit to the country, where they will spend Monday night. 42 TUESDAY, 19th ~~APRIL. TIME. PLACE. EvENT. 9.50 a.m. ROSS Entrain for Hobart. 1.5 p.m. HOBART Arrive and proceed to Government House. Lunch Free. 3.15 p.m. At North Hobart Recreation Ground. School Children's Demonstration. 3.30 p.m. At Government House. His Excellency the Governor of Tasmania gives a Garden Party. Dinner Free. 9.30 p.m. At City Hall. Mayoral " At Home." p.m. Their Royal Highnesses embark on H.M.S. Renown 43 WEDNESDAY, 20th APRIL. ------·- TIME. P LACE. EVENT. 6 a.m. HOBART - H.M.S. Renown sa ils for Melbourne. Escort : H.M.A.S. Sydney and Adeloidc. 44 VICTORIA. 45 THURSDAY, 21st APRIL. TIME. PLACE. EVENT. 5.30 a.m. H.M.S. Renown enters Port Phillip Heads. Escort : H.M.A.S. Sydney and Adelaide. Aerial Escort furnished by R.A.A.F. 11 a.rr.. MELBOURNE H.M.S. Renown berths at Station Pier, Port Melbourne. Salute of 21 guns from H.M.A. Squadron. Guard of Honour furnished by the Royal Australian Naval Reserve. 11.15 a.m. The Naval Board goes on board H.M.S. Renown and reports to His Royal Highness. 11.50a.m. His Excellency th e Governor of Victoria goes on board H.M.S. Renown and pays an Official Call on Their Royal Highnesses. 12 noon His Excellency the Governor-General goes on board H.M.S. Renown and pays an official call on Their Royal Highnesses. His Excell ency's Aag will be broken in H.M.A.S. Sydney and a salute of nineteen guns fired by H.M.A.S. Sydney. 1.50 p.m. Their Royal Highnesses transfer from H.M.S. Renown to Royal Barge, and proceed to St. Kilda Pier. Aerial Escort furnished by R.A.A.F. 2.15 p.m. Their Royal Highnesses land at St. Kilda Pier. Salute of 21 guns from lOth Battery, A.F.A. Guards of Honour furnished by Royal Australian Navy (Flinders Depot) and Royal Australian Garrison Artillery. Received by His· Excellency the Governor-General, His Excellency the Governor of Victoria, the Lieutenant-Governor of Victoria, the Right Honor able the Prime Minister of Australia, the Honorable the Prerr.ier of Victoria, other Ministers of the Commonwealth and Representatives of the Com monwealth Legislature and Judiciary, other Ministers of the State of Victoria and representatives of the State Legislature and Judiciary, the Naval, Military, and Air Boards, and Officials of Commonwealth and State. 47 THURSDAY, 21st APRIL- continued. TIME. PL~CE . EvENT. MELBOURNE At shore end of Pier. Received by His Worship the Mayor and Councillors of the City of St. Kilda, and presented with an Address of Loyalty and Welcome. 2.35 p.m. Royal Progress with Military and Police Escorts. Military Escort furnished by 4th Light Horse. Proceed via Lower and Upper St. Kilda Esplanade, Fitzroy-street, St. Kilda-road, Swanston-street, Bourke-street, Elizabeth-street, Collins-street, Spring-street, Evelyn-street, Victoria-parade, Hoddle-street, Punt-road, Alexanc!ra-avenue, Lin litbgow-avenue, to"Federal Government House. At Melbourne Town Hall. Received by the Ri ght Hon. the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, and Councillors of the City of Melbourne, and presented with an Address of Loyalty and Welcome. Route lined by Citizen Forces (Naval, Military, and Air Force). 4.15 p.m. Arrive at Federal Government House, where Their Royal Highnesses wi ll stay. Guard of Honour furnished by the Royal Australian Air Force. Inspection of Boy Scouts and Girl Guides. T he Li eutenant-Governor of Victori a and th e Honorable the Premier of Victoria separately pay an Official Call on Their Royal Hi ghnesses at Federal Government House. 7.30 p.m . At Federal Government House. Their Excellencies th e Governor-General and Lady S tonchaven give a State Dinner. 48 FRIDAY, 22nd APRIL. ------·----~------ TiME . PLACE. EvENT. 10 a.m. MELBOURNE Motor to Caulfield Repatriation General Hospital and Bri ghton Anzac Hostel, to visit the sick and disabl ed Returned Soldiers. Roule.-St. Kilda-road, T oorak- road, Chapel-street, High-street, Kooyong-road, to Repatriation General Hospital, Caulfield, thence along Glenhuntly-road, Point Nepean-road, and North-road to Anzac Hostel, Brighton. Lunch Free. 2.30 p.m- . At State Parliament House. Received by the President of the Legislative Council. the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, the Premier of Victoria and Ministers, and Members of both Houses. 2.45 p.m. At the Exhibition Building. Public Reception. 7.30 p.m. At State Government House. His Excellency the Governor of Victoria and Lady Somers give a Dinner Party and a Ball. 49 SATURDAY, 23rd APRIL. TIME. PL<\CE. EvENT. Morning MELBOURNE Free. 12 .10p.m. Their Royal Highnesses leave Fed; ral Government House by motor car for the Flemington Race-comse. En route. Change to carriage and proceed to the Course. Military Escort furnished by 4th Light Horse. 12.40 p.m. FLEMINGTON At the Race-course. Received Ly the Chairman and Committee of the Victoria Racing Club. Lunch After the First Race. With the Chairman and Committee. 3.30p.m. Their Royal Highnesses will leave on a private visit to the country, where they will stay Saturday night and Sunday . • 50 SUNDAY, 24th APRIL. TIME. PLACE. EVENT. p.m. BURRUM Entrain at convenient hour, and sleep in train. BEET SI MONDAY, 25th APRIL. TIME. PLACE. EvENT. 9 a.m. MELBOURNE I Arrive and proceed to Federal Government House. Lunch - I Free. 1.40 p.m. At Federal Parliament House Steps. March Past of Returned Sailors and Soldiers. I p.m. j At the Exhibition Building. Anzac Day Commemoration Service. Dinner I Free. Evening -1Free. 52 TUESDAY, 26th APRIL. TIME. PLACE. EvENT. 10 a.m. MELBOURNE At Federal Government House. Presentation of Addresses of Loyalty and Welcome. Guard of Honour furnished by 46th Battalion. 11 .1 5 a.m. At Town Hall, St. Kilda. The National Council of Women tenders a Reception to Her Royal Highness. Lunch Free. 2. 15 p.m. At the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Received by the Honorable the Premier of Victoria, the Minister for Public Instruction, and the Director of Education. School Children's Display. t 6.30 p.m . - At Federal Parliament House. Presentation of Address 1 of Loyalty and Welcome from the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia. 7p.m. At Federal Parliament House. His Royal Highness is entertained at Dinner by the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia. 9.30 p.m. At Federal Government House. Their Excellencies the Governor-General and Lady Stonehaven give a State Ball . 53 WEDNESDAY, 27th APRIL TIME. PLACE. EvENT. 11.30 a.m. MELBOURNE At the University of Melbourne. Conf_!! rring of Degree upon His RoyAl Highness. Lunch Free. 3.30 p.m. At Federal Government House. Their Excellencies the Governor-General-and Lady Stonehaven give a Garden Party. Dinner Free. 9.30p.m. At the Exhibition Building. The Right Honorable the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress give a Ball. 54 THURSO AY, 28th APRIL. TIME. PLACE. EVENT. ~ Free. Dinner MELBOURNE Free. 8.30 p.m. - At th e Exhibition Building. Reception by the Government of Victoria. 55 FRIDAY, 29th APRIL. TtME. PLACE. EVENT. Morning MELBOURNE Free. Lunch Free. 1.45 p.rn. Leave Federal Government House for Spencer-street Railway Station . Military Escort furnished by 4th Light Horse. Guard of Honour at the Railway Station furnished by Melbourne University Rifl es. 2.20 p.m. - Entrain for Adelaide. 5.5 p.m. BALLARAT - 1 Arrive. Received b y Hi s Worship the Mayor and Councillors of the City of Ballarat. Royal Progress through City. 5.50 p.m. Depart. Dine and sleep in train. Breakfast in train nex t mornin~ before arrival at Adelaide. 56 SOUTH AUSTRALIA. 57 SATURDAY, 30th APRIL. TIME. P LACE. EvENT. His Excellency the Governor of South Australia calls on Their Royal Highnesses in the Royal Train and journeys in the Train to Adelaide. 11 a.m. ADELAIDE - Arrive at the Railway Station. Salute of .21 guns from 13th A.F.A. Brigade. Guard of Honour furnished by 48th Battalion. Received by His Excellency the Governor of South Australia, the Lieutenant-Governor of South Australia, the Honorable the Premier of South Australia, the Federal Minister in attendence, other State Ministers, Representatives of the State Legislature, and Officials of Commonwealth and State. 11.20a.m. Royal Progress with Military and Police Escorts. Military Escort furnish ed by 23rd Light Horse. Proceed via North-terrace from Railway Station, King William, Gauger, Brown, Morphett, Hindley, and Rundle streets, East and North Terraces to Government House. Route lined by Returned Soldiers, Citizen Forces (Naval and Military), Boy Scouts, Girl Guides, National and Patriotic Bodies, and School Children. En route. At the Town Hall. Received by the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, and Councillors of the City of Adelaide, and presented with an Address of Loyalty and We!come. Arrive at Government House, where Their Royal Highnesses will stay. Guard of Honour furnished by the 48th Battalion. The Lieutenant-Governor of South Australia and the Honorable the Premier of South Australia separately pay an Official Call on Their Royal Highnesses. Lunch Free. 3p.m. At Jubilee Exhibition Oval. Inspection of Boy Scouts and Girl Guides. 7.30p.m. At State Government House. His Excellency the Governor and Lady Bridges give a Dinner Party. 59 SUNDAY, 1st MAY. TIME. PLACE. EVENT. ------ ADELAIDE - Fre~ . 60 MONDAY, 2nd MAY. TIME. PLACE. EvENT. 10.15 a.m. KESWICK At the Repatri.1tion General Hospital. Visit the sick and disabled Returned Soldiers, thence to Myrtle Bank Hospital. 11.30 a. m. ADELAIDE - At Town Hall. Reception by Returned Sailors, Soldiers, and Nurses. 12.30 p.m. At the Returned-Sailors and Soldiers Club. Meet Military Veterans. Lunch Free. 2 p.m. At Governrr,ent House, meet Blinded Soldiers. 2.30 p.m. At Government House. His Excellency the Governor and Lady Bridges give a Garden Party. Presentation of Addresses of Loyalty and Welcome. Dinner Free. Evening Free. 61 TUESDAY, 3rd MAY. TIME. PLACE. EvENT. 10.35 a.m. PORT At Town Ha!!. ADELAIDE Received by His Worship the Mayor, Aldermen, and Councillors, and presented with an Address of Loyalty nnd Welcome. 11.30 a:m. ADELAIDE - At Government House Grounds. Public Reception. Lunch Free. 2.30p.m. At Adelaide Oval. School Children's Display. 4.15p.m. At Town Hall. The Nationat Council of Women gives a Reception to Her Royal Highness. Dinner Free. 9p.m. At Exhibition Building. The Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress give a Ball. 62 WEDNESDAY, 4th MAY. TIME. PLACE. EvE.,T. 11 a.m. ADELAIDE - At the University. Conferring of Degree upon His Royal Highness. 12.45 p.m. Leave Government House by car for Morphettville Races. 1.5 p.m. MORPHETT At the Racecourse. VILLE Received by His Excellency the Governor of South Australia. and the Chairman and Committee of the South Australian Jockey Club. Lunch At the Racecourse. With the Chairman and Committee. Dinner Free. 9 p.m. At Government House. His Excellency the Governor of South Australia and Lady Bridges give a Reception. 63 THURSDAY, 5th MAY. T!Mi. PLACF.. EVENT. ADELAIDE - Their Royal Highnesses depart on a private visit to the country, where they will spend Thursday night and Friday. 64 FRIDAY, 6th MAY. TIME. PLACE. EVENT. 9 p.m. TAILEM Entrain for Canberra via Melbourne, sleep in ' train, BEND and breakfast in train next morning before arrival in Melbourne. ------~------: ______ 65 VICTORIA. 67 SATURDAY, 7th MAY. TIME. PLACE. EVENT. Arrive and depart Melbourne. The Royal Train, on arrival at Melbourne, wi ll go direct to Station Pi er, Port Melbourne, and Their Royal Highnesses will lunch and rest in I-I.M.S. Renown before the Royal Train resumes its journey to Albury. Dinner in train on Victorian sid e. At Albury. Change trains. Sleep in train on New South Wal es side. 69 CANBERRA. 71 SUNDAY, 8th MAY. T I ME. PLACE. EVENT. -,---- CANBERRA Their Royal Highnesses . arrive and proceed , to Government Hous.,, The day being a Sunday, the arrival will be without ceremony. 73 MONDAY, 9th MAY. TIME. PLACE. EVENT. I 0 a.m. CANBERRA - Their Excellencies the Governor-General and Lady Stonehaven depart from Government House hy motor car. En route. Transfer to carriage and proceed to Parliament House. Escort furnished by 7th Light Horse. Route lined by Naval, Military, and Air Forces; Boy Scouts; School Children. 10.5 a.m. Their Royal Highnesses depart from Government House by motor car. Salute of 21 guns from 1st Battery, R.A.F.A. En route. Transfer to carriage and proceed to Parliament House. Escort furnishP.d by 7th Light Horse. Route lined by Naval, Military, and Air Forces; Boy Scouts ; School Children. 10.34 a.m. Their Excellencies the Governor-General and Lady -I Stonehaven arnve at Parliament House. Guards of Honour from R.A.N., R.A.G.A. , and R.A.A.F. Cadet Midshipmen and Corps of Staff Cadets in position Ranking entrance to Parliament House. Their Exccllem·ies the Governor-General and Lady Stonehaven, conducted by the Right Honorable the Prin.e Minister and Mrs. Bruce, and the Honorable the Minister for Home and Territories and Lady Glasgow, mount the steps of Parliament House and are received by the President of the Senate and Mrs. New!ands and the Speaker of the House of Representatives anrl Lady G room. Their Excellencies, accompanied by the Ri ght Honorable the Prime Minister and Mrs. Bruce,lateJ descend to the foot of the steps to await Their Royal Highnesses. 10.42 a.m. Their Royal Highnesses arrive at Parliament House. Fan fare of Trumpets. -----'------'------'~_c_ ....:.....:._-'-.-_.c..._c ___ _ 74 MONDAY, 9th MAY - continued. TtME. PLACE. EvENT. CANBERRA - Guards of Honour from R.A.N., R.A.G.A. , and R.A.A.F. Cadet Midshipmen and Corps of Staff Cadets m position flanking entrance to Parliament House. His Royal Highness inspects the Guards of Honour, Cadet Midshipmen, and Corps of Staff Cadets, and rejoins Her Roya l Highness, who, while the Guard inspection is in progress, remains at the foot of Parli ament House steps with Their Excell encies the Governor-General and Lady Stonehaven and the Ri ght Honorable the Prime Minister and Mrs. Bru ce. T heir Royal Highnesses, accompanied by T heir Excell encies the Governor-General and Ladv Stonehaven and conducted by the Right Honora bl ~ the Prime Minister and Mrs. Bruce, mount th e steps of Parli ament House, and are received by the President of the Senate and Mrs. New lands and the Speaker of th e House of Representatives and Lady Groom. · 10.48 11.m. Their Royal Highn esses turn towards the assembly. Dame Nellie Melba, D.B.E., will immediately sin g alone the First Verse of the National Anthem. The flrst verse will then be repeated by the assembled people, led by the Canberra Phil harmonic Society. 1052e.m. The Right Honorable the Prime Minister addresses th e gatherin g and, providing a key for th e purpose, requests His Royal Highn ess to open the door of Parliament House. 11 a.m. His Royal Highness opens the door and returns th e key to the Prime Minister, to be hung in Parl iament House as a memento of the occasion. The Right Honorable th e Prime Mini ster the·reupi:m presents His Royal Highness with a souvenir key, and hands over the keys of Parli ament House to the President of th Senate and th Speaker of the House of Representatives. 11.2a.m. - I Bri ef Hymn and Prayer. a.m. - I Their Royal Highnesses enter Parliament House and I proceed to the King's Hall, where His Royal Highness I unveils the Statue of His Majesty the King. 75 MONDAY, 9th MAY - continued. TIME. PLACE. EvENT. 11.45 a.m. CANBERRA - Their Royal Highnesses, accompanied by Their Excellencies the Governor-General and Lady Stonehaven and Their Excellencies the State Governors and Ladies enter the Senate Chamber and take their positions on the Dais. 11.45 a.m. Ceremony of the establishment of the Com to monwealth Parliament at Canberra. 12 noon Fan fare of Trumpets. Salute of 21 guns from 1st Battery, R.A.F.A. 12.5 p.m. Their Royal Highnesses, Their Excellencies the Governor General and Lady Stonehaven, and Their Excellencies the State Governors and Ladies, proceed to the King's Hall and take up a position at the King's Statue. In vestiture. Presentation of Senators and Members and oth er Guests. Inspection of Parliament House. I p.m. Official luncheon. 2p.m. Their Royal Highnesses, Their Excellencies the Governor General and Lady Stonehayen, and Their Excellencies the State Governors and Ladies, retire from the luncheon room. 2.45 p.m. Her Royal Highness, accompanied by Her Excellency Lady Stonehaven, leaves Parliament House and drives to the Review Ground. 2.50 p.m. His Royal Highness, accompanied by His Excellency the Governor-General, leaves Parliament House and rides to the.Review Ground. 2.5) p.m. Her Royal Highness and Her Excellency Lady Stonehaven arrive at the Review Ground, and are conducted by the Prime Minister to the Dais. 3 p.m. His Royal Highness and His Excellency the Governor General arrive at the Review Ground. Roy~l Salute. Inspection. 76 MONDAY, 9th MAY -- continued. TIME. PLACE. EvENT. 1 CANBERR A - ~ Presentation of Colours to the Corps of Stnff Cadets, I Royal Mi li tary Coll ege. March Past. Formafions of R.A.A.F. Ay pas!. Advance in Review Order. -lp.m. l Their Royal Highnesses and their Excellencies th e Governor-General and Lady Stonehaven leave the Rev iew G round , 11nd drive to Government House. Dinner Free. Evening Free. TUESDAY, 10th MAY . ------~------·------ TIME. PLACE. E vENT. ------10 a.m. CANBERRA - Motor through southern portion of City. 11 a.m. Their Royal Highnesses each plant two trees, one from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Lo ndon, the oth er from the Canberra Nursery. 11 .30 a. m. -IAt Parliament House. Public Reception. At conclusion of Reception Her Royal Highness, and Her Excellency Lady Stonehaven, return tu Government House. 1.15 p.m. At the Royal Military College, Duntroon. G uard of Honour- C01 ps of Staff Cadets. His Royal Highness and His Excellency the Governor General lunch with the Commandant and staff of the Royal Military College. Brief Inspection of Coll ege. 3 p.m. Motor through northem portion of Gty. His Excell ency the Governor-General and the Right Honorabl e the Prime Minister of Australia each plant two trees, one from th e Roya l Botanic Gardens, London, th e oth er from the Canberra Nursery. 4.30 p.m. T he Federal Executive of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia entertains His Royal Highness at afternoon tea. Sp.m. His Royal Highness leaves for Govern ment House. Dinner Free. Evening Entrain at conveni ent hour for Melbourne. Sleep in train. Breakfast in train next morning after changing at Albury. 78' VICTORIA. 79 WEDNESDAY, 11th MAY. TIME. PLACE. EvENT. Lunch In train before arrival at Melbourne. 3 p.m. MELBOURNE Arrive by train at Station Pier, Port Melbourne, and go on board H.M.S. Renown . Afternoon Free. Dinner Free. Evening Free. 81 THURSDAY, 12th MAY. TIME. PLACE. EVENT. H.M.S. Renown sails for Fremantle. Guard of Honour from R.A.N.R. will be mounted on Pier. H.M.A.S. Melbourne will fire a salute of 21 guns as H.M.S. Renown goes ahead, and will escort H.M.S. Renown to Heads. Aerial Escort furnished by R.A.A.F. 82 WESTERN AUSTRALIA. 83 WEDNESDAY, 18th MAY. TIME. PLACE. EVENT. a.m. FREMANTLE H .M .S. Renown arrives. Escort: H.M.A.S. Sydney. Salute of 21 guns from R .A.G.A. 10 a.m. H.M.S. Renown berths at wharf. 10.50 a.m. His Excellency the Governor of Western Australia goes o~ board H.M.S. Renown and pays an official call on Their Royal Highnesses. 11 a.m. Their Royal Highnesses land. Salute of 21 gu!ls from R.A.G.A. Guard of Honour furnished by H.M.A.S. Sydney. Received by His Excellency the Governor of Western Australia, the Lieutenant-Governor of Western Australia, the Honorable the Premier of Western Australia, the Federal Minister in attendance, other State Ministers, Representatives of the State Legislature and judiciary, Officials of Common wealth and State, and by His Worship the Mayor and Councillors of Fremantle. 11.15 a.m. Royal Progress from Fremantle to Perth. Proceed via Cliff-street, High-street, Adelaide-street, Perth-Fremantle-road, F erdinand-street, King's Park, Malcolm-street, St. George's-terrace, Bartack street, Murray-street, F arrest-place, Wellington street, William-street, Hay-street, Barrack-street to Government House. Children will line the route at points nearest their schools. Children from City Schools will line the route through King's Park. Incapacitated Soldiers will occupy a position in fron t of the Queen Victoria Statue. Young Australia League party of country boys will line the route in the park near the main gate. At the Lord Forrest Memorial in King's Park. The Royal Progress will be met by the Military Escort furnished by I Oth Light Horse, 85 WEDNESDAY, 18th MAY-continued. TIME. PLACE. EvENT. ----1------FREMANTLE Route through Perth lined by Citizen Forces (Military). ' 12 noon 1 At ]unction of King's Park-road and Malcolm-street. Received by His Worship the Mayor and Councillors of the City of Perth and Ladies, and presented with an Address of Loyalty and Welcome. 12.50 p.m. PERTH Arrive at Government House, where Their Royal Highnesses will stay. Guard of Honour furnished by 11th Battalion. The Lieutenant-Governor of Western Australia and the Honorable the Premier of Western Australia separately pay an official call on Their Roya I Highnesses. Lunch Free. 3 p.m. At Prince of Wales Theatre. Meet Returned Sailors, Soldiers, Nurses, ex-Imperial Service Men and Women, and allied Associations. 3.30 p.m. At Government House. His Excellency the Governor of Western Australia and Lady Campion give a Garden Party. Presentation of Addresses of Loyalty and Welcome. Dinner Free. Evening Free. 86 THURSDAY, 19th MAY. TIME. PLACE. EvENT. ---- 10.30 a.m. PERTH Entrain for Pinjarra. 12.30 p.m. PINJARRA Arrive. Meet Road Board, Citizens, and Children. 12.45 p.m. Motor to Fairbridge Farm School. 1 p.m. Luncheon at School. Inspection of-School and Farm. 4.30 p.m. Depart. 6.20 p.m. PERTH Arrive and proceed to Government House. Sp.m. His Excellency the Governor and Lady Campion g1v e a Dinner. 87 FRIDAY, 20th MAY. TIME. PLACE. EvENT. Morning PERTH Free. Lunch Free. 2.15 p.m . Embark on river steamer, and proceed to Fremantle. 3.30 p.m. FREMANTLE Arrive at Cliff-street Wharf. Guard of Honour from H.M.A.S. Sydney. Received by His Worship the Mayor, local Members of Parliament and Commissioners of the Harbour Trust and Ladies, and presented with an Address of Loyalty and Welcome. 4p.m. Royal Progress through Cliff, High, and William streets to the Oval. Route lined by Returned Soldiers, Citizen Forces (Naval and Military), Boy Scouts, and Girl Guides. 4.15 p.m. At the Oval. Meet Councillors and wives. Public Reception. School Children's Display. 5.15 p.m. Depart by motor car for Perth, and proceed to Government House. Dinner PERTH Free. 8.30 p.m. Reception by the Government of Western Australia. 88 SATURDAY, 21st MAY. TIME. PLACE. EVENT. Morning PERTH Free. Lunch - Free. 3.30 p.m. - At King's Park. Public demonstration arranged by His Worship the Mayor. Dinner - Free. Evening - Free. 89 SUNDAY, 22nd MAY. TIME. PLACE. EvENT. 11 a.m. PERTH At. St. George's Cathedral. Divine Service. Lunch Free. 2 p.m. Depart by motor car on informal drive to Peel Settlements. Outward journey via Fremantle, return via Armadale. 6p.m. Arrive and proceed to Government House. 90 MONDAY, 23rd MAY. TIME. PLACE. EvENT. 11.30 a.m. PERTH Depart from Government House for Fremantle. Guard of Honour furnished by 28th Battalion . Military Escort furnished by lOth Light Horse. En route. Visit the Sick · and Disabled Returned Soldiers in the Repatriation Wing of the Perth General Hospital. 12.45 p.m. FREMANTLE Embark on H.M.S. Rmown. Guard of Honour furnished by Royal Australian Naval Reserve. p.m. H.M.S. Renown sails. Salute of 21 Guns by RAG.A. as H.M.S. Renown clears the Harbour. H.M.A.S. Sydney will escort H.M.S. Renown till sunset, when a salute of 21 guns will be fired. 91 MEMORANDA. MEMORANDA. H. J. Grun, Govt . Print., M