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The School of Mines and gaol are built in prominent positions. 
The city seems to be in advance of many others of the same 
population, being lighted by electricity. 
Time being short we paid but a hurried visit to the benevolent 
asylum, where we chatted with the resident doctor. The building 
is of Gothic design, and with its many gables, mullioned windows, 
and terraces might be taken for an old Tudor mansion. 
The park, which comprises about 70 acres, has a sheet of water, 
a fountain, a fern grove, and a collection of choice shrubs and trees. 
(Figure 2 shows view taken from the. botanical-gardens, the 
benevolent asylum in the distance.) 
The chimes of the post-office clock striking 8 reminded us 
that we must hasten to the train that was to carry us to our 
destination—Maryborough—and after taking leave of the doctor 
we hastened by moonlight to the station, where we were glad to 
find the members of the Horticultural Board, including our 
lecturer, Professor McAlpine, and other visitors interested in the 
scent industry. . : 
A two hours’ run landed us at Maryborough, and we were glad 
to reach comfortable quarters for the night. 
This brought the first day to a close. 
Saturday morning being fine, some of the students rose early to 
see what changes.had taken place since their last visit; but as the 
train to Dunolly left at 6a.m. we had to hasten. The new law 
courts, which were then unfinished, are now completed, and the 
building adds to the appearance of the town. 
On our walk to the station’ we noticed a very fine specimen of 
Magnolia. 
On reaching the station our party consisted of members of the 
Horticultural Board, Professor McAlpine, Mr. Max Pincus, Mr. 
J. N. Caire, Mr. McFarlane, Mr. Ogle, Mr. Churchill, and the 
students. : 
The railway trip to Dunolly occupied about one hour. 
The country passed through seems good for agricultural pur- 
poses, as we noticed several fine vineyards and farms all looking 
well. On reaching Dunolly we were received by the mayor, J. 
Desmond, Esq., J.P., Mr. Morris, and many of the leading coun- 
cillors and citizens. A pleasant walk through the principal streets 
soon brought us to our hotel, where a sumptuous breakfast awaited 
us, to which we all did ample justice. 
The mayor now escorted us round the township, pointing out 
and explaining anything especially interesting. 
We first visited the reservoir, which isa fine sheet of pure water, 
and continued our walk along the banks, and passed the Roman 
Catholic Church, which is built on an elevated position, and is of 
modern design ; in contrast to which, on our right, is seen an old 
digger’s hut. 
