Arrangements are being made for a public
interment of the most imposing character. If numbers can add to the
effect, they are not likely to be wanting. Circulars have been
officially addressed to nearly 250 public bodies and societies
throughout the colony, inviting the different members to join in
the ceremony. Replies have been received from by far the greater
portion, stating their willingness and desire to join in this last
testimony of respect for the lamented explorers. The monument, for
which 5000 pounds has been voted by Government, is to be erected in
the Reserve surrounding the Parliament House.
APPENDICES.
APPENDIX A.
INSTRUCTIONS TO LEADER.
Exploration Committee, Royal Society of Victoria, Melbourne, 18th
August, 1860.
SIR,
I am directed by the Committee to convey to you the instructions
and views which have been adopted in connection with the duties
which devolve upon you as Leader of the party now organized to
explore the interior of Australia.
The Committee having decided on Cooper's Creek, of Sturt's, as the
basis of your operations, request that you will proceed thither,
form a depot of provisions and stores, and make arrangements for
keeping open a communication in your rear to the Darling, if in
your opinion advisable; and thence to Melbourne, so that you may be
enabled to keep the Committee informed of your movements, and
receive in return the assistance in stores and advice of which you
may stand in need.
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