Page:Sailing of the 'Symmetry' - The South Australian - 1844-12-17 - Nla.news-article71613657.5.pdf/1



was quite a gala day at the Port. The occasion of this was the embarking of the passengers by the Symmetry, by which ship several old and respected colonists leave on a visit to their native land.

The excitement was materially increased by the fact that, by this vessel, three of the aborigines are proceeding to England, and in consequence of this a body of the natives, upwards of one hundred in number, proceeded to the Port yesterday morning to say good-bye to their old companions. Two of the natives go along with Mr Eyre, and the third with Mr Foster. Mr Byre kindly presented each of the natives who visited the Port with a piece of bread, and other presents were also given to