from 11 to 12 the entry of gorgeously uniformed officials, to take their allotted seats, made up items which were not on the programme. The Royal carriage with its escort was timed to leave Government House at 11 aa. and proceed by the most direct route straight to the exhibition building, and ata few minutes past 11 the horim of a Royal salute was welcome evidence to the waiting crowd inside that the Royal party were at last on their way. Towards tion the voice of the Clerk of Parliaments sas heard read the members of the Senate, the General's proclaniation calling Parlisment together. Auuther short interval, and the urtional anthem was heard outside. Cheers in the distance, and a Hourish of trumpets announced the arrival of
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