London via Bombay, August 30.
The American Fleet on arrival at Melbourne was welcomed by the ringing cheers of thousands afloat and ashore.
The H.-C. herald and S. C. & C. Gazette.
Ata State dinner given yesterday evening H.E. the Governor of Victoria proposed the health of King Edward and President Roosevelt, jointly.—Reuter.
London, September 1.
The Commonwealth Parliament has presented an address to Admiral Illuminations and a torchlight procession in the evening were witnessed by enormous crowds, It was the most stirring scene that has taken place in Melbourne since the relief of Mafeking—Exclusive Service.
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