Additional Tours of Inspection

1811

Visit to South Head (April 9)

"On Tuesday HIS EXCELLENCY the GOVERNOR, and Mrs. MACQUARIE, accompanied by His Honor the LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR and Mrs. O'CONNELL, Mrs. PALMER of Walloomoolla, and a party of Officers, among whom were those of his Excellency's staff, made an excursion to South Head by water; His Excellency making a visit of inspection to North Harbour, en-passant. In the evening the Party alighted from their boats in that part of Camp Cove (now called Watson's Bay) where the native fig-tree spreads its foliage into an agreeable alcove. Beneath its verdant canopy a cold collation was presented; and after a stay of nearly two hours at this beautifully romantic spot the Company returned to Town."

Sydney Gazette 13 April 1811 p.2a.