27/07/1866 - 11/10/1866

CITY OF ADELAIDE - Yesterday morning a vessel was seen from the Stations with topmast and lower studdingsails set, and every stitch drawing to a fine south-west breeze, but there were not very many of the observers who even suggested it was the City of Adelaide, for her contemporary had not arrived, and why should Captain Bruce enter so early an appearance. Nevertheless, on nearing the gallant craft, it was found to be none other, and the same welcome was accorded to the same reporter as every year for the past eight or nine has produced. Captain Bruce is older, and so is his son the chief officer, but the lapse of years only seems to increase their popularity, not only with the passengers, but even “Jack”, that veritable gambler is prone to acknowledge the City as a most comfortable craft. As for her sailing, there can be no mistake about it, for she has not occupied quite 70 days – 25 from Plymouth to the Line, 20 from the Line to the Cape, and 25 from there to Adelaide. She left the Channel in company with the Yatala; but although Captain Bruce is prepared to acknowledge her a more weatherly vessel, he had made a quicker passage. There were no signs of the Yatala when our reporter left. The City looks just as well as ever, especially aloft, where it is evident that the first officer has had all hands engaged in getting harbour gear in order. The passengers are in excellent spirits and have presented a testimonial to the master. There are several Old Colonists among them, the Archdeacon being the first to appear, and soon after Mr. Hawker and Mr. S. Wright. The ship, as usual, was most fortunate on arrival, for she had no sooner reached the anchorage, than the tug was alongside to take her into harbour. Register 12/10/1866.