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CBUISE OF H.M.S. CEALLENGEB . 
the dark hulls of the Pearl , Challenger , Dido , and 
other vessels snugly moored in Farm Cove. Passing 
through the G-ardens, we emerge into the Domain, 
a charming expanse of park-land of 138 acres, of 
which Sydney has indeed cause to be proud. Every 
variety requisite to produce picturesque views is 
here obtained. The landscape effect, through the 
disposition of the groups and avenues of trees, makes 
it a most charming promenade. Near the main 
entrance as we leave is an excellent bronze statue of 
Sir Richard Bourke, erected a few years ago. Facing 
this is the Public Library. We are again in Mac- 
quarie Street, through which we pass, and con- 
tinuing our walk a short distance farther, we 
are at the entrance to Hyde Park, where is a 
bronze statue erected in memory of the late Prince 
Consort. This park is a beautiful plateau of 40 acres, 
and as it is nearly in the centre of the city, is a 
favourite resort of the citizens. It has a fine 
avenue half a mile long, and is nearly surrounded 
by plantations and clumps of trees, affording a 
grateful and pleasant shade. On the south-eastern 
side a monument to Captain Cook is being erected 
in a position which commands a splendid view down 
the harbour. 
More recently formed reserves are Prince Alfred 
Park, in which stands the Exhibition Building, 
erected in 1870 for the Inter-Colonial Exhibition held 
that year, which was the centenary anniversary of the 
