Being competitive cities, Melbourne worked hard to out-do Sydney. The reception was known as "American Week" and in exuberance and frenzy, topped anything that the Fleet had experienced thus far.
The crowds at events were over whelming and the beer flowed freely. Too freely in fact for many.
This is a picture of the parade
Here is a copy of the City map with some of the route indicated.
Some blue jackets strayed from the ranks during the customary parade and the Navy's Band found it hard to keep step.
Admiral Sperry was furious and when reports reached Roosevelt, one man was discharged and several court-martialed.
Regards
Sean
