When he came here four years ago, the colony was not in such a good state, and a great many men were out of work; but now everything was in good order, and he believed South Australia would be one of the first colonies of Australia.
(Cheers).
Mr.William Gosse rose, and was received with loud cheers.

He said he felt honoured by being invited on the present occasion, and had much pleasure in taking part in the reception of Mr.John Forrest and party.
He would take that opportunity of making a few remarks.

His instructions, when he was sent out, were to find a route as nearly as possible in a direct line from his starting-point upon the telegraph line to Perth, only deviating when obliged to do so for water.

He had to feel his way as he advanced, form depots to secure his retreat if necessary, and accurately fix all points on his track.

The last words the Honourable T.
Reynolds had said to him were, "You fully understand that Perth is your destination, and not any other point on the western coast," or words to that effect.