Never before in the annals of Leichardt's Land had a wedding taken place from Government House.

This one was regarded as quite an official event.

The Executive Council--at that moment about to undergo the pangs of dissolution--attended in a body.

There were a great many members of parliament present also.

It became even a question whether the official uniforms worn at Sir Luke's 'Swearing In' should not lend eclat to the occasion.