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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1920
Page
8
A grand lighting display accompanies the great building as a showcase of modern illumination. The project features extensive candle power estimates with a 15 meter long, 25 foot high arrangement and a 700 candle diameter centerpiece, totaling about 175 000 candle power.
Sydney, capital of New South Wales, greets the Prince of Wales with grand spectacle as ships of war parade and civic leaders pledge loyalty to the Empire. Farmers & Company Limited joins in the welcome affirming Australia’s fealty and prosperity under the King. The message, dated June 6 1920, frames empire heritage and national pride.
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