ROUND THE WORLD TRIP.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVII, Issue 2882, 12 May 1925, Page 4

ROUND THE WORLD TRIP.

Tlio following is (Ik; second of a series of - articles to lie written by Mr J. K. Hornblow editor of this journal, during- his world's tour: — Nine days was all too short a period in Sydney. It only allowed time to got a glimpse at so mueh that was interesting-. The population of I lie oily, with the added holiday influx more than equalled the population of New Zealand, and its Dependencies. We saw very little evidence of poverty and mom*'' appears to lie spent lavishly on pleasure. I noticed a group of news boys during an interval outside theatre-a-matinee. They were induldgiug in “two-up” and “pilch-penny” and their “’brownies v were continually changing hands. We met several ex. New Zealand pressmen —all filling important position.- on Australian journals. On April 15th we took up our quarters ou the “Ormuz” which is to be our home until we arrive in London. We found quite a number of New Zealanders aboard. Our first port of call after leaving Sydney was Hobart 'Tasmania) which we reached on the 17th. The The Tasmanian climate is very mueh the same as the New Zealand. The call at this port was unexpected and we were informed that the Orient liners called there during the apple season. Tasmania is noted for its apple orchards which are to be seen neath the shelter of the surrounding hills. After inspecting the i-ndlins, T have no hesitation in saying that New Zealand grown apples are not second to Tasmainian —the latter are nearer markets, however. A fair amount of timber is also exported. We visited quite a number of interesting and historic spots. A lew hours journey from the town takes the visitor to Pori Arthur — the old penal settlement. Here may be seen the relics of the old convict days. For the sum of one shilling one may inspect the inhuman instruments of tort tire, worn 1 1 v convicts: iron rings, chains, manacles, man traps, clothing, photographs. official records of convicts. etc. 'fho.se who liiivi* read Marcus Clark's “For the Term of His Natural Life” can here visualise the realities of his book. The whole thing is morbidly interesting Inti surely not a pleasing recollection to carry away you otherwise delightful island. We wen l shown over Tattersal! s, where the State sannetioned sweeps nre held, and all the details and paraphernalia were explained lo ns. These sweeps are conducted under (Joverimionf supervision and are above suspicion. The revenue from this source practically saves the Stale from an awkward linaneial posit ion. The parks, playin grounds and >O,O are very interesting. Matched it soccer game between two crack t,.mas 18 aside, witnessed by a large crowd. Rugby is not played in the Slate. The crowd got workup to a great pitch of excitement during the play. The art gallerv and museum contain many objects of interest. A trip to Mount Wdlingtun was also very line and inngniticont. views of the lint-hour and town are obtained —but no bush scenes comparable In our forests. We bad rough weather from Tasmania I" .Melbourne with >-on-j.-'.-quenl sickness aboard. MelI bourne's went bet- was not inviting, we experienced all the seasons o! the year during- our two days visit. Melbourne is beautifully laid cut —in a marked contrast to S\di,cv. The railway station is said lo be t lie busiest in the world — ilie electrie trains are a great improvement mi the si (mm propelled trains, and Iraliie is splendidly <-nu- | rolled and there is no difficulty in bleating one's platform. On the trams one can obtain a tourist's ticket for a shilling which carries ilie tourist all round the city ami out to tin- beautiful suburbs. '1 be conductors an- most obliging and courteous. We visited the Kew cemetery, and there saw a most wonderful tomb erected by a doctor over tin* remains of hi- young; wile at a cost, so we were informed of roo.OOU. The tomb is domed shaped with coloured glass root. A liiice glass enclosure protects the life-like marble figure of a beautiful voting woman. with guardian angels—a wiindorwul piece of statuary. We also saw Nellie Slewart's memorial in her lather and mother. Hut what impressed ns most was the resting place of a lad. Surmounted on a slab was the lile-like figure of a bound. Dm' crave, digger guide iniormed us tloil the dog could not be induced to leave the grave of ns young master nor would it eat <"• drink until death released it. We inspected the magnificent Anglican Cathedral —n noble structure containing many interesting memorials. The shops were, ol course, vers attractive also the arcades. We left Port Melbourne in dirty weal Iter which accompanied us along ilie const. To-day, April -lord, we hope to arrive ill Adelaide am' will be glad to get a run ashore. We have made tin* acquaintance of a number of New Zealanders who are taking a trip Home. and we foregather and talk about Hod's own country and its people. Me have some notable people aboard and it isn't long before one bears all about them. The newly rich are easily distinguished by the valour display of jewellery and extravagant- dress. Still they are ha pipy and that’s the great thing. We were delighted to get a mail from New Zealand at Melbourne smacked of home. M e hope to encounter better weather as sve pierced further north.