The Cruise of H.M.S. Galatea, Captain H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh, K.G, in 1867, 1868 : Illustrated by a photograph of ... the Duke of Edinburgh: and by chromo-lithographs and graphotypes from sketches ... by O. W. B

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London Stereoscopic * Photographic Camp? 110 AlOR.RsjfentSt W THE CRUISE OF H.M.S. GALATEA, CAPTAIN H.E.H. THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH, E.G., IH 1867-1868. BY THE EEV. JOHN MILNEE, B.A., CHAPLAIN ; AND OSWALD W. BEIEELY. ILLUSTRATED BY A PHOTOGRAPH OF H.R.H. THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH; AND BY CHBOMO-L1THOGSAPHS AND GRAPHOTYPES FROM SKETCHES TAKEN ON THE SPOT BY O. W. BRIERLY. LONDON: W.. H. ALLEN AND CO., 13, WATERLOO PLACE, S.W. 1869. [All rights reserved.] LONDON : PRINTED BY WOODFALL AND KINDER, MILFORD LANE, STRAND, W.C. ijfWxHdte^ BY GBACIOUS PEBMISSION, TO par Pgestg % fyxm.

Preface

. "The Cruise of the Galatea" being simply intended to preserve a record of the principal events connected with the visit of His Eoyal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh to the Australian Colonies, and of his reception there, such an account cannot have the freedom of a private journal of travel, but must necessarily partake more of the character of a " chronicle ; 7 and as the events of the Duke's progress constantly repeated themselves, a certain amount of repetition in the description of them is unavoidable. The information contained in this work is from various sources : — The Duke of Edinburgh has kindly permitted the insertion of his account of the elephant hunt, con tained in a letter written by His Eoyal Highness to the Prince of Wales. The more general account of the hunt and of the Knysna country, of the trips to the lake district of South Australia, the Western district of Victoria, and Queensland, &c, are from the notes of Mr. Brierly.

The Navigating Lieutenant, Mr. Bradley, kindly Preface. VI placed at our disposal his Journal of the voyage be tween Gibraltar and the Cape, and of the run home. Lieutenant Poore, E.M.A., furnished the account of the officers' kangaroo hunt on Yorke Peninsula ; and the track chart is a reduction of a very beautiful one made by Sub-Lieutenant Mainwaring. The remarks on the Church in the Colonies are extracts from very valuable papers supplied by the Eev. Canon Earr, of Adelaide, and Alexander Gordon, Esq., Chancellor of the diocese of Sydney. We have also to acknowledge our obligations to the Colonial Journals, especially to the Cape Standard, South Australian Register, Melbourne Argus, Tasmanian Mercury, and Sydney Morning Herald, for the necessary local information relative to some of the more im portant ceremonies ; and we wish to express our best thanks to various members of the different Colonial Governments, and to many private friends, for most valuable statistical and general information respecting the present state of the colonies, — information of so voluminous a nature that it was found only a small portion could be used in the present volume, necessarily limited to certain dimensions.

Our thanks are particularly due to Sir Eedmond Barry, Mr. Archer, and Mr. Dumas, of Melbourne ; Mr. Boothby and Mr. Aaidrews, of Adelaide; Mr. Solly, Mr. Calder, and Mr. Noel, of Tasmania ; Mr. Metcalf and Mr. Garran, of Sydney ; Mr. McKenzie, of Queensland ; and other gentlemen, for their valuable assistance. We would also mention that we derived much in- Preface. VII formation from the official record of the Intercolonial Exhibition at Melbourne in 1866-7 (an invaluable work compiled with great care by Mr. J. G. Knight, Secretary and General Manager), as well as from the various Gazetteers of the different Australian Colonies, prepared with so much ability by Mr. E. P. Whit worth. CONTENTS.

Chapter I. England To Rio

paoe Galatea commissioned by His Eoyal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh. — Leaves Plymouth for Mediterranean. — Arrival at Lisbon. — Gibraltar. — Malta. — Stay at Marseilles. — Departure for Rio. — Visit to the Emperor. — Reception at Comte d'Eu's Palace. — Description of Eio. — Departure 1

Chapter II. Tbistan

D'aCDNHA. Previous History of Tristan d'Acunha. — Arrival of Islanders on board the Galatea. — Visit of the Duke to the Island. — Reception there. — Christenings. — Presents made by His Royal Highness to the Inhabitants. — The Settlement named after the Duke of Edinburgh. — Future Prospects of Tristan d'Acunha. — Anniversary of the Duke's Birthday 28

Chapter III. Cape Of Good Hope

Arrival at the Cape. — Ball at Symon's Town. — Reception and Addresses. — Procession to Cape Town. — Visit to the Kitysna. — Account of the Elephant Hunt by H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh. — Return to the Cape. — Galatea Ball. — Sail for Australia. — A Cyclone. — Arrival at Adelaide . . . .59

Chapter IV. Adelaide

Glenelg. — Bonfires at Night. — Landing in State. — Address. — Procession to Adelaide. — General Illumination. — Laying Foundation-stone of Victoria Tower at the new Post-office. — German Torchlight Procession. — Review. — Visitors on board the Galatea. — Subscription Ball. — Visit to Gawler and Kapunda. — Exhibition of the Agricultural and Horticultural Society. — Public Dinner to the Seamen ofthe Galatea. — Opossum-shoot- X CONTENTS. PAOB 136 ing — Banquet at the Town Hall.— Hunting Expedition to the Lakes Alexandrina and Albert.— Return to Adelaide.— Native manner of disposing of the Dead. — Officers' Kangaroo Hunt. — Visit to St. Peter's Collegiate School.— Launch of a Lifeboat. — Re-embarkation on board the Galatea

Chapter V. Colony Of South Australia

Geographical Position of South Australia. — City of Adelaide. — Pubhc Buildings. — Country round Adelaide. — Occupation and cultivation of Land.- — Railways. — Manufactures. — Climate. — The Constitution. — The Government.- — Population. — Public worship. — Imports and Exports.- — Trade. — Rates of Labour. — Price of Provisions 207

Chapter VI. Melbourne

Crossing the Bar. — Escort of Steamers. — Landing in State. — Great Excitement. — Addresses. — Grand Dlumination. — Ball in the Exhibition Building. — Farmers' Society's Show. — Free Banquet in the Zoological Gardens. — Laying Foundation-stone of new Town Hall. — Handsome Trowel presented to the Prince. — Corporation Banquet. — German Torchlight Procession. — Flemington Races. — Regatta at Geelong. — Tour through the Western District. — Kangaroo-shooting at Caramut. — Ballaarat. — Enthusiastic Reception. — Descent into the Band of Hope Mine, and Visit to several others. — Banquet. — Children's Demonstration. — Return to Melbourne. — Funeral of Captain Wilkinson. — Trip to Castlemaine. — Chinese Address. — Visit to Bendigo. — Return. — Distribution by the Duke of Prizes to the Public Schools. — Civic Fancy Dress Ball. — Volunteer Review. — Great Storm. — Hospitality of the Mayors of BaUaarat. — Memorial Stone at the Graving Dock, Williamstown, and presentation of a superb Trowel to the Prince. — Leave Melbourne for Tasmania 235

Chapter VII. Colony Of Victoria

Boundaries of the Colony. — City of Melbourne.— Government. Population of Melbourne and Suburbs.— State of Trade.— Exports and Imports.— Manufactories. — State of the Labour Market.— Price of Provisions.— Rent— Fish. — Climate.— Wheat, &c. — Vine-growing. — Railways ogo CONTENTS. XI PAGE 303 336

Chapter VIII. Tasmania

Bass's Straits. — Fine Coast Scenery. — Run up the Derwent, and anchor off Hobart Town. — Landing of the Duke in State. — Address.— Procession and Triumphal Arches. — " Ode of Welcome." — Torchlight Procession on the Derwent. — Bonfires on the Hills. — Laying Foundation-stone of the new Cathedral. — Levee at Government House. — Anniversary Regatta. — Visit to New Norfolk. — Intended Visit to Salmon Ponds prevented by unfavourable Weather. — Success ofthe Salmon Experiment. — Entertainment by the Citizens to the Crew of the Galatea. — Trip to Launcestown. — Mr. Kermode's Hospitality. — The first Sod of the "Launcestown and Western Railway" turned by the Duke. — Visit to the Cataract. — Ball and Levee. — Return to Hobart Town. — Galatea Concert. — Sail for Sydney

Chapter IX. Colony Of Tasmania

Some Particulars of the Settlement, Climate, &c, &c. — Rivers. — Scenery. — Gold.- — Aborigines. — Form of Government. — Election of Members. — State of Trade. — Effect produced by the Cessation of Transportation. — State of Labour Market. — Grain grown and exported. — Whaling

Chapter X. Sydney

Twofold Bay. — Arrival off Sydney Heads. — Grand Naval Welcome. — Harbour Illuminations at Night. — The Duke's Landing. — Procession. — General Illumination of the City. — Review. — Amateur Dramatic Performance at the Sydney University. — ■ Races. — Regatta. — Presentation of Bible and Prayer Book to the Prince in the Cathedral.— Horticultural Exhibition.— Pic-nic on the Blue Mountains. — Cricket Match. — Aboriginal Games. — Citizens' Ball. — Visit to Paramatta in Mr. Mort's Steam Yacht. — Galatea docked at Cockatoo Island. — Visit to Queensland. — Brisbane Roads. — Up the River to Brisbane. — Visit to Darling Downs. — Ipswich. — Toowoomba. — Jondaryan. — Return to Brisbane and Embarkation for Sydney. — Visit to Newcastle and the Hunter River District. — Coal Mines Promenade in the Hyde Park, Sydney. —Fancy Dress Ball. — Pic-nic at Clontarf for the benefit of the Sailors' Home.: — Brutal attempt to assassinate the Duke. — Excitement and CONTENTS.

PAQE 355 Indignation of the People. — Addresses of Sympathy and Con dolence from all parts of the Colony. — Death by an Accident of the Bishop of Armadale.— Trial of O'Farrell. — Recovery of the Prince, and Visit of His Royal Highness |to the Botanical Gardens. — Laying Foundation-stone of the Town Hall. — Farewell Levee, and departure for England

Chapter XI. Colony Of New South Wales

Boundary. — Government. — Newspapers. — Rehgious Parties, &c. — Pubhc Buildings. — Manufactures. — Fine Arts. — State of the Labour Market. — Price of Provisions. — Climate. — Wine-growing. — Exports and Imports. — State of Trade. — The Land Question. — Railways. — General Remarks. — Coal. — The Church in New South Wales 452