Chapter 98: Grand Military Parade (Please Subscribe!)

January 10, 1902, 8 o'clock in the morning, Sydney, the square opposite the National Government Building.

After a long preparation, the much-anticipated Australia National Day finally arrived for all Australians.

Early in the morning, more than ten thousand people gathered in the square. Some brought chairs and food, while others simply took their relatives and friends to a good spot and sat down to chat.

However, it was not easy to occupy a good position in this small square. The best locations near the reviewing stand and parade avenue had already been reserved. Some even arrived the day before just to secure a better spot for the parade ceremony.

This showed the madness of Australians. What did it matter if they stayed up all night to get a good spot in order to get a closer look at their beloved Duke and the soldiers who had trained for more than half a year?