Melbourne's first spring carnival, conceived as an annual festival to tract tourists to the southern Capital, was launched under in auspicious circumstances. All but the most elaborate and costly pageants were abandoner, and all proceeds were devoted to the Red Cross.
Of the curtailed programme the outstanding feature wasa ni carnival arranged by the Chinese community. This included a wedding fireworks display that never fails to attract and delight enthusiastic crowds.
In Melbourne, and Sydney, the any dividuality. There is consequently a genuine sympathy with the Chinese resident's lively interest in the affairs of his own country, and his efforts to interest Australians in the cul-
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