AUSTRALIAN.

Hokitika Guardian, 15 November 1918, Page 1

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CELEBRATIONS IN SYDNEY

SYDNEY, Nov. 13

The city is appreciating the solemnity of the victory apparently more than dining the past two days. The huge crowds in the streets gave a fitting reception to a triumphal procession of returned men. Two hundred thousand people attended the public demonstration in llio Domain. There were big congregations at the thanksgiving services in the churches, whore one preaeli■r said that the day of rejoicing was the greatest in the world’s history, with the exception of the Resurrection.

THE COLONIES

SYDNEY, November 14

Mr Meagher gave notice of motion in the Legislative Council in favour of tiro German Colonies in the Pacific being placed under either British domination or international control based on Mr. Wilson's League of Nations.

FEDER AL JOY

SYDNEY, November 14

Reports from all parts of the Commonwealth show the intensity of the armistice rejoicings were impreeodented. There were impressive scenes of enthusiasm, the various Parliaments adopting loyal congratulatory addresses.

SWEEPING REFORMS. SYDNEY, Nov, 13

The report of the Public Service Commission recommends that the. terms of office of the present, members of tlie Public Service Board should terminate forthwith, and that a new board, including a Chief Commissioner of proved business capacity and powers of administration and of liigli standing in the commercial world should he appointed. The report recommends other wide-reaching changes.