The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-04-28
THINGS CONDUCIVE TO HEALTH
AND PLEASURE At SEA
SIDE RESORT.
Great Marine Works 20 Ward If
6iIIoSs-Hot Sea Rstns-AthIe-
tics. Beating. esS4-Eass Indian
see,s and Ceremonies.
Especial Correspondence

II must not be supposed for q min
ute that because Australia is separated
from all the balance OF the world by
vast and Almost bounduless sea, its
is less enterprising, less
intelligent and less progressive than
tie people of other chimes Il is true
that the seasons are reversed. The
Fourth of July Is in midwinter and the
holidays are in midsummer. Autumn
goods are now being displayed in the
diapers windows, and the haryests
have just been CLEANED, but it does not
follow that the people walk on their
hands or stand on their heads Have
you had any sucn ideas, visit to this
beautiful little city on the shores OF
Lady Bay will soon convince you Of
your error and establish instead an ap-
probation OF a people who are past
masters" in the art of hospitality, good
fellowship, social refinement and gen.
erous natures.
Warrnambool is one of the favorite
summer resorts on the southern coast
of Australia, where the beauty and
chivalry of the continent gather to
while away the summer months, where
the ocean breeZes, cool from their
nursery on the polar snow fields, blow;
where the air is charged with the vi
taliZing and health-giving element
known as ozone, the invigorating in
fuence of which browns the cheek
and brightens the eye.
An interesting feature of the city is
its corporation baths, located within
two minutes walk of the postofice
and constructed at the expense of the
municipality. There are two large
swimming basins, for ladies and gen.
tlemen respectively, and many bath
rooms fitted with splendid marble
baths, provided with hot and cold sea
water, and fresh water shower. The
city is therefore a sanitarium as well
as pleasure resort, for these hot sea
baths have produced marvellous cures
of nervous and rheumatic affections.
The beach bathing is the finest on
the whole southern coast. There is a
long reach of yellow sand stretching
gently into the sea, where children can
paddle with perfect safety in the shall
low water, while adults can wade far
out and enjoy the exhilation of a
plunge into the foam-crested breakers.
On this magnificent beach you can sit
and watch
THE Frightening surfs with foaming
din,
Their breeze-caught forelocks back
ward blown
Against the beach's yellow zone,
Curl slow and plunge forever In"
The "Breakwater" Is one of the
great sights and should not be missed.
tits one of the finest examples of ma
rine masonry in the world. Construct
ed of huge concrete blocks, 1t forms an
effective protection for shipping
against heavy seas, which would 9TH
erwise roll into the bay. The parap
which shelters the pier also forms an
elevated footway and provides a splen-
did promenade, extending over half a
mile into the sea. From this vantage
point vavried and beautiful scenic
panorama presents itself. Within the
protected area the water is as calm as
when "Nerrus hushed the gales" for
the voyage of the Trojan prince and
the fair Helen. Outside the pillows
dash in vain against the mighty ma
sonry of the breakwater. In mention
4IE SOAC Va t1C AAICAColAA5 oA6ANc
within the district, Tower Hill com
mands first attention. It is an extinct
volcano, ten miles distant from the
city. It is one of the most peculiar
and interesting formations to be found
anywhere. The crater is so shaped
that there is an island in the center OF
lake, lying within the lines of the
crater; the island contains 600 acres
and is public reservoir, made acces
sible to tourists by a crossing con
I structed by the government From the
highest point of this island to the wa
| tiers of the lake within the crater is q
distance of $50 feet.
Framlingham, thirteen miles distant
is an aboriginal reservation under gov
eminent control, where the few re
naming blacks" or aboriginals are
cared for by the government that ha:
taken from them their vast domain
They busy themselves making boomer
angs, spears, baskets. ETC., for visiting
tourists. as souvenirs of their nativs
! life
/ Within two miles of the city tbs
Hopkins river er1nties into the sea
and near its mouth are boat house:
where fishing AMI pleasure boats maj
lbe had from the Flett Bros. st trihint
cost per cay. These boats are in al
most constant use. for the Warrnam
boolites and the Australian tourists
love any sort OF legitimate sport from
the rod and reel to the race course o.
the polo ground The Lady Loeb" i
q lovely little excursion boat that navi
gates the river up 10 the falls, beyons
which it cannot go.
Shelly Beach. named because OF th'
great number OF sea shells found there
on. is one of the most charming spot
lon the Australian coast Il is forme'
of great. rugged. jagged rocks ant
cliffs rising out of the sea, and agains
which the ocean waves break int
great mountains of surf. The city ha
supplied comfortable seats at the mos
available points to see the oceal
breakers to the best advantage
Port Ferry. distant eighteen miles
Is q little city that had its origin man,
years ago as g whaling station. but Q
late has settled down 10 the ordinar
routine of q country town.
While I was in warrnabool mos
unusual incident occurred. There ar
] many Hindoos in these colonies Nos
of them are engaged in hawking an
peddling about the country. and ii
aoous one OF these an going to writ
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